JP6902957B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed when a game ball is accepted at the starting port, and an effect image is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, if the result of the internal lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

As this type of gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine is known in which a movable accessory advances in front of a liquid crystal display based on the result of an internal lottery so that the result of the internal lottery can be expected (for example). , Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-092885

When a movable accessory is produced such that the movable accessory advances to the front of the liquid crystal display as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player can be expected.

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by producing a character that can give a further impact.

The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preferably enhancing the interest.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A lottery means for performing a lottery (for example, main CPU 721) and
A first movable accessory (for example, a large accessory main body 230) that can be operated based on the result of the lottery, and
A second movable accessory (for example, a front light guide plate 234) that can be operated based on the result of the lottery and is arranged on the rear side of the first movable accessory.
Movable control means (for example, accessory control circuit 739) for controlling the operation of the first movable accessory or the second movable accessory, and
A light emitting control means (for example, a lamp control circuit 738) capable of executing control regarding light emission of the second movable accessory, and
A gaming machine in which the game progresses based on the result of the lottery.
The movable control means can control the movement of the second movable accessory so as to be rotatably configured while performing a linear motion on the rear side of the first movable accessory.
The second movable accessory includes at least a first region which is a region on the central side of the second movable accessory and a second region which is a region on the peripheral side of the first region.
In the first region, a light emitting means that can be controlled by the light emitting control means is provided.
The second region is a region that can be visually recognized from the front when the second movable accessory is in the non-operating state, and the first movable accessory is in both the operating state and the non-operating state. It is an area that can be seen from the front.
When the control by the light emitting control means is performed and the second movable accessory is in an inactive state, the light emitting means provided in the first area is displayed by emitting light in the second region in front view. The feature is that the player can grasp that the light is emitted.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, in addition to being able to emphasize and show the first movable accessory (for example, the large accessory main body 230) , the movement is larger than the actual movement of the first movable accessory. It is possible to perform an effective character production as if performing.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A third movable accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged on the rear side of the second movable accessory is provided.
The second movable accessory and the third movable accessory are configured to be operable in such a manner that they can be visually recognized from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the second movable accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the third movable accessory (for example, the rear side) arranged on the rear side of the second movable accessory. since the light guide plate 236) and can be operated in a manner that is visible both in a front view, more, first movable combination thereof (e.g., or to emphasize large won game main body 230), the first movable combination thereof It is possible to make it appear as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The first region is a region that can be visually recognized when the second movable accessory is in an inactive state.
It is characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine of the above (3), more Ri yo, performed first movable combination thereof (e.g., large won game main body 230) or show increased, the actual large movements than the movement of the first movable combination thereof It is possible to make it look as if it is .

According to the present invention, it is possible to preferably provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest.

It is an example of the front view which shows the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of an exploded perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the rear unit of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the vertical sectional view which shows the rear unit of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the game production unit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the front view which shows the game production unit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the game production unit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which a large accessory unit is attached to a main body frame portion of the game effect unit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. This is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which the left vertical cover and the right vertical cover, which will be described later, are removed from the main body frame portion shown in FIG. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the large accessory unit in one Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of a perspective view of a large accessory unit according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear side. This is an example of a perspective view of a large accessory main body supported by a large accessory support arm. This is an example of a front view of a large accessory main body supported by a large accessory support arm. It is an example of a perspective view of a large accessory main body supported by a large accessory support arm, and is an example of a perspective view when a cover member on the front side of the large accessory main body is removed. This is an example of an exploded perspective view of the large accessory main body and the large accessory support arm. It is a perspective view which shows the state in which the LED substrate is assembled to the rear light guide plate. It is a perspective view which shows the state which separated the LED substrate from the rear light guide plate. This is an example of an exploded perspective view of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism and the large accessory support arm when viewed from the rear. This is an example of a perspective view of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism when viewed from the front. This is an example of a side view of the main body of a large accessory viewed from the right side. It is a rear view of the large accessory main body when the rear light guide plate is at the origin position in the rotation direction. It is a rear view of the large accessory main body part in a state where the rear light guide plate is moved from the origin position in the rotation direction by a rotational movement. It is a rear view of the large accessory main body part when the rear light guide plate is in the origin position (the uppermost end position) in a vertical direction. It is a rear view of the large accessory main body when the rear light guide plate is at the lowermost position in the vertical direction. It is a front view of the large accessory main body part, and is the figure which shows the mode in which the front side light guide plate and the rear side light guide plate act with respect to a large accessory. It is an exploded perspective view of the large accessory left drive mechanism. It is an example of the perspective view which shows the lock mechanism and its support structure in one Embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which shows the example of the holding state which holds a large accessory support arm from below. It is a perspective view which shows the lock mechanism and its support structure in one Embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which shows an example of the release state which held the large accessory support arm from below is released. It is a perspective view which shows the rear screen unit in one Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of a perspective view of a cross section of the rear screen unit cut in the vertical direction as viewed from the rear. It is a perspective view which shows the game panel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention is seen obliquely from the front. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention is seen obliquely rearward. It is an exploded perspective view which shows a part of the component | component of the front door unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the front screen unit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the front screen unit in one Embodiment of this invention. This is an example of a perspective view of the left side decoration accessory. This is an example of a plan view of only the decorative lens and the LED substrate. This is an example of a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the front door unit. This is an example of a perspective view of the decorative accessory cover when viewed from the front. This is an example of a perspective view of the decorative accessory cover when viewed from behind. This is an example of a perspective view when the LED substrate is viewed from the front. This is an example of a perspective view when the LED substrate is viewed from the rear. This is an example of a front view of a decorative accessory drive mechanism. This is an example of the rear view of the decorative accessory drive mechanism. It is an example of the front view of the decorative accessory driving mechanism, and shows the time when the decorative accessory driving mechanism is lowered to the lowermost end. It is a schematic side view which shows an example of the mode in which the image is projected on each of the rear screen unit and the front screen by the image light projected from each of a rear projection device and the front projection device. This is an example of a block diagram showing a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit random number determination table stored in the main ROM of a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table stored in the main ROM of a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the main ROM of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the power-on processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the system timer interrupt processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the switch input detection processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start opening prize detection processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination process by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control main processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol control processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol memory check processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol display time management processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the time saving number subtraction processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end interval processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern table setting process by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal symbol control processing by a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main processing by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command analysis processing by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command transmission processing by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a message setting process by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the direct table registration process by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the message transmission processing by a sub CPU. It is a schematic perspective view which shows an example of the mode in which the image is projected on both the front screen and the rear screen unit. It is a figure which shows the production example which different images are projected on the upper rear screen, the middle rear screen, and the lower rear screen. It is a figure which shows the production example which the image which is difficult to grasp the boundary of each screen is projected while different images are projected on the upper rear screen and the lower rear screen. It is a figure which shows the production example in which one projection plane is formed by the upper rear screen, the middle rear screen, and the lower rear screen, and a continuous image is projected on this one projection plane. It is a front view of the gaming machine which shows the production example which is projected when the result of the internal lottery described later is a big hit. This is an example of a front view of a gaming machine showing an example of an effect in which an image emphasizing the large accessory 2 is projected on a front screen and an upper rear screen when the main body of the large accessory 2 advances into the effect space. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit and the front screen by the image light projected from each of a rear projection device and a front projection device, and is a modification of FIG. 47.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and the design can be appropriately changed within the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is an example of a front view showing the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, one of the embodiments in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, see FIG. 1) in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium can play various games by rolling down in a gaming area. It will be described using a form.

In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as "gaming machine 1") (see FIG. 1) is viewed from the player, with the front side as the front side and the back side as the rear side. , Prescribe the front-back direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left-hand side is the left side and the right-hand side is the right side, and the left-right direction is defined. Further, the surface on the side that can be seen when viewed from the player side is defined as the front, and the surface on the side that can be seen when viewed from the opposite side of the player is defined as the back.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a rear unit 100, a gaming effect unit 200, and a front door unit 500. Of these, the rear unit 100 is the rearmost side, and the rear unit 100, the game effect unit 200, and the front door unit 500 are arranged in this order from the rear side to the front side. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

[1. Rear unit]
The configuration of the rear unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is an example of a perspective view showing the rear unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an example of a vertical cross-sectional view showing the rear unit 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rear unit 100 includes a housing 110 and a rear projection device 120.

[1-1. Housing]
The housing 110 is a box-shaped member capable of accommodating the rear projection device 120 and extending in the vertical direction with the front side open.

[1-2. Rear projection device]
The rear projection device 120 includes a first rear projector 122, a second rear projector 124, and a rear mirror 126.

The first rear projector 122 is a projector arranged in the upper part of the housing 110. The first rear projector 122 is arranged so that the image light can be projected forward. The image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290, which will be described later. More specifically, the first rear projector 122 is attached to the upper rear screen 2902 (for example, see FIG. 29 below) and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (for example, see FIG. 29 below) as the rear screen unit 290 described later. It is arranged so that the image light is projected.

The area of the rear screen unit 290 (see, for example, FIG. 2) in which the first rear projector 122 is arranged so that the image light is projected is not particularly limited, and for example, the upper side is not particularly limited. The image light may be arranged so as to be projected only toward the rear screen 2902 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later), or the image light may be projected toward substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290. It may be arranged.

The second rear projector 124 is a projector arranged below the first rear projector 122 in the housing 110. The second rear projector 124 is arranged so that the image light is projected toward the rear mirror 126 and the reflected light reflected by the rear mirror 126 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290 described later. More specifically, in the second rear projector 124, the image light reflected by the rear mirror 126 is the lower rear screen 2904 (for example, see FIG. 29 described later) and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (for example) of the rear screen unit 290 described later. , See FIG. 29 below). The area of the rear screen unit 290 to which the second rear projector 124 is arranged so that the image light is projected is not particularly limited, and for example, the second rear projector 124 is directed only to the lower rear screen 2904. The image light may be arranged so as to be projected, or the image light may be arranged so as to be projected toward substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290.

The rear mirror 126 is a member that reflects the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 toward the rear screen unit 290, which will be described later. In the rear screen unit 290, an image is projected by the reflected image light. The rear mirror 126 is arranged below the second rear projector 124.

In the present embodiment, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected forward without being reflected, and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 is projected forward by the rear mirror 126. It is designed to reflect toward, but it is not limited to this. For example, both the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be reflected forward by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror). Further, both the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 may be projected forward without being reflected. Further, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is reflected forward by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror), and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 is reflected forward without being reflected. You may make it project toward.

[2. Game production unit]
FIG. 5 is an example of a perspective view showing a game effect unit 200 of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an example of a front view showing the game effect unit 200 of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example of a perspective view showing the game effect unit 200 of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Note that, in FIGS. 5 and 6, the game area partition glass 520 provided in the front door unit 500 is also shown, but in FIG. 7, the game area partition glass 520 is not shown.

The configuration of the game effect unit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5 to 7. As shown in FIG. 2, the game production unit 200 includes a main body frame portion 210, a large accessory unit 220 that is a large accessory with a heavy feeling but is operable, and the rear projection device 120 described above. A game panel having a rear screen unit 290 and a game area 320, which will be described later, on which an image that can be visually recognized from the front is projected by the image light projected forward from (the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124). It has 300 and. The main body frame portion 210 is a vertically long rectangular frame portion, and a large accessory unit 220, a rear screen unit 290, and a game panel 300 are attached to the main body frame portion 210.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the size of the gaming panel 300 is smaller than that of the conventional gaming machine, and the diameter of the gaming area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31) described later is approximately 300 mm. Further, a game area partition glass 520 (for example, see FIG. 33 described later) is arranged on the front surface of the game panel 300, and the front side of the game area 320 is partitioned from other areas by the game area partition glass 520. ing.

[2-1. Body frame]
The configuration of the main body frame portion 210 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which the large accessory unit 220 is attached to the main body frame portion 210 of the game effect unit 200 (for example, see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Is. FIG. 9 is an example of a perspective view showing a state in which the left vertical cover 2130 and the right vertical cover 2132, which will be described later, are removed from the main body frame portion 210 shown in FIG.

The main body frame portion 210 is mainly composed of the main body frame 212, and mounting brackets 214 are attached to the front side of the upper and lower ends of the left side of the main body frame portion 210. The mounting bracket 214 is a bracket for mounting the front door unit 500 (see, for example, FIG. 2), and for example, a hinge is used. Further, on the left and right sides of the large accessory 232 described later, side members 216 that close the space between the large accessory 232 and the main body frame 212 are provided. However, in FIG. 9, only the side member 216 provided on the left side of the large accessory 232 is shown, and the side member 216 provided on the right side of the large accessory 232 is not shown.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, the main body frame 212 includes a left vertical frame 2122, a right vertical frame 2124, an upper horizontal frame 2126, a lower horizontal frame 2128, a left vertical cover 2130, and a right vertical frame. By integrally combining the cover 2132 with each other, it has a rectangular frame shape in which the length in the vertical direction is longer than the length in the horizontal direction, and is configured in a frame shape having an opening in the center. This central opening is used as an effect for the large accessory unit 220 to operate based on the result of the internal lottery described later, or as an effect on the rear screen unit 290 (for example, see FIG. 29) based on the result of the internal lottery. It functions as an effect area where a display effect on which the image of is projected is performed.

The left vertical frame 2122 has a notched area on the front side of the upper portion, and the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 described later can be accommodated in the notched area.

The right vertical frame 2124 has a notched area on the front side of the upper portion, and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 described later can be accommodated in the notched area.

The upper horizontal frame 2126 connects the upper end of the left vertical frame 2122 and the upper end of the right vertical frame 2124, and the lower horizontal frame 2128 connects the lower end of the left vertical frame 2122 and the lower end of the right vertical frame 2124. Is connected with.

The left vertical cover 2130 covers the front side of the left vertical frame 2122, and closes the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 provided on the upper portion of the left vertical frame 2122 from the front side.

The right vertical cover 2132 covers the front side of the right vertical frame 2124, and closes the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 provided on the upper portion of the right vertical frame 2124 from the front side.

[2-2. Large accessory unit]
The configuration of the large accessory unit 220 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is an example of a perspective view showing a large accessory unit 220 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory unit 220 according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear side.

The large accessory unit 220 includes a heavy accessory main body 230, a large accessory support arm 238 that is long in the left-right direction and supports the large accessory main body 230 at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction, and a large accessory unit 220. It is provided with a large accessory drive mechanism (large accessory left drive mechanism 240, large accessory right drive mechanism 260) that supports the object support arm 238.

The large accessory left drive mechanism 240 supports the large accessory support arm 238 on the left side of the large accessory support arm 238, and together with the large accessory right drive mechanism 260, via the large accessory support arm 238. The large accessory 232 can be moved up and down. Further, the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 supports the large accessory support arm 238 on the right side of the large accessory support arm 238, and the large accessory support arm 238 can be moved up and down. As described above, since the large accessory main body 230 is supported by the large accessory support arm 238, the large accessory main body 230 can be held by both the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260. It will be supported and moved up and down.

On the front surface of the large accessory support arm 238, on the left and right sides of the large accessory 232, motors 2384, 2392 (for example, FIG. 14) is provided, and the motors 2384 and 2392 are closed from the front by the cover members 2384 and 2386.

Rollers 280 and 284 that rotate in the vertical direction are provided at the upper ends of the cover members 2384 and 2386, respectively. These rollers 280 and 284 are urged forward by an urging member (not shown). On both the left and right sides of the rollers 280 and 284, a pair of pressing members 282 and 286 that press the rollers 280 urged toward the front toward the rear are provided. The pressing members 282 and 286 support the shafts of the rollers 280 and 284 so that the roller surface is on the front side within a certain range from the front surface of the cover members 2384 and 2386.

The front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385 face the back surface of the side members 216 at the upper position. At this time, since the rollers 280 and 286 come into contact with the back surface of the side members 216 (see, for example, FIG. 9), when the large accessory main body 230 descends from the upper position, the rollers 280 and 286 come into contact with the front surfaces of the cover members 2384 and 2385. It is possible to prevent the side member 216 from coming into contact with the back surface, and the large accessory main body 230 can be smoothly lowered. Further, the large accessory main body 230 is lowered to a position where the front surface of the cover members 2384, 2385 and the back surface of the side member 216 do not face each other, and then the front surface of the cover members 2384, 2385 and the back surface of the side member 216 face each other. When ascending to the position, first, the front surface of the cover member 2384 and the back surface of the side member 216 come into contact with each other. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the front surface of the cover members 2384 and 2385 from coming into contact with the back surface of the side member 216, and it is possible to smoothly raise the large accessory main body 230. In this way, the large accessory main body 230 can be smoothly raised and lowered.

[2-2-1. Large accessory body]
An outline of the configuration of the large accessory main body 230 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory main body 230 supported by the large accessory support arm 238. FIG. 13 is an example of a front view of the large accessory main body 230 supported by the large accessory support arm 238.

The large accessory main body 230 can rotationally drive the large accessory 232, the light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) arranged on the back side of the large accessory 232, and the light guide plate. Possible rotary drive mechanism (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 capable of rotationally driving the front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 capable of rotationally driving the rear light guide plate 236 (both) (See FIG. 19 below)) and light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 (both of which are described later) capable of moving both the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 up and down. ing.

[2-2-1-1. Large accessory]
The large accessory 232 is a member having light transmission that imitates a pattern such as "7", and is attached and fixed to a large accessory support arm 238 extending in the left-right direction. Further, the large accessory 232 is an accessory that can advance to the front of the upper rear screen 2902 (see, for example, FIG. 29) as will be described later, but it is possible to produce an impactful accessory. The size of the upper rear screen 2902 occupies most of the area that can be visually recognized from the front. Further, the large accessory 232 is configured such that the thickness of the peripheral edge portion (outer peripheral portion) 2322 (see FIG. 15 described later) in the front-rear direction is larger than the thickness of the game panel 300 described later so as to create a feeling of weight. However, an accommodation space 2324 (see FIG. 15 described later) capable of accommodating the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see FIG. 15 described later) for rotating the front light guide plate 234 and the like is formed inside the accommodation space 2324 (see FIG. 15 described later). Further, the rear surface of the large accessory 232 is a flat flat surface.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 (particularly FIG. 15), the front light guide plate 234 is a plate-shaped member having a shape substantially similar to the shape of the large accessory 232 in the front view, and is on the rear side of the large accessory 232. It is arranged so as to face the plane. Further, the front light guide plate 234 has a size such that it slightly protrudes outward from the peripheral edge portion on substantially the entire circumference of the peripheral edge portion of the large accessory 232. The front light guide plate 234 will be described in detail later, but on the back surface of the large accessory 232, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see, for example, FIG. It is configured to be able to do both exercise. As a result, in front view, on the back surface of the large accessory 232, the rotary motion by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism are arranged so as to face each other in close proximity to the large accessory 232. It is possible to visually recognize the combined (combined) movement with the vertical movement by 239,270 (see, for example, FIG. 23).

Note that FIG. 14 is an example of a perspective view of the large accessory main body 230 supported by the large accessory support arm 238, and is an example of a cover member 2382 on the front side of the large accessory main body 230 (see, for example, FIG. 12). ) Is an example of a perspective view when removed. FIG. 15 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the large accessory main body 230 and the large accessory support arm 238.

[2-2-1-2. Light guide plate]
The light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state in which the LED substrate 237 is assembled to the rear light guide plate 236. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state in which the LED substrate 237 is separated from the rear light guide plate 236.

Since the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have substantially the same shape and size, the description of the front light guide plate 234 will be omitted, and only the rear light guide plate 236 will be described.

Like the front light guide plate 234, the rear light guide plate 236 is a plate-shaped member having a shape substantially similar to the shape of the large accessory 232 in the front view, and the rear light guide plate 236 faces the rear light guide plate 236. It is located behind 236. Further, the rear light guide plate 236 has a size such that it slightly protrudes outward from the peripheral edge portion on substantially the entire circumference of the peripheral edge portion of the large accessory 232 (see, for example, FIG. 13). The rear light guide plate 236 performs both a rotational movement by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 described later and a vertical movement by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 described later on the back surface of the large accessory 232. Is configured to be possible. As a result, in front view, on the back surface of the large accessory 232, the rotary motion by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 and the light guide plate vertical drive are performed in a state of being arranged so as to be close to and facing the front light guide plate 234. It is possible to visually recognize the combined movement of the vertical movement by the mechanisms 239 and 270.

The front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have substantially the same shape and size, but the shapes may be slightly different, and at least one of them is larger than the other if it can be visually recognized when it is operated. You may.

Further, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have different drive mechanisms for rotational movement (the front light guide plate 234 is the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 (see, for example, FIG. 15), and the rear light guide plate 236 is The rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 (see, for example, FIG. 15) performs the vertical movement, but the vertical movements are all performed by the same drive mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239,270 (see, for example, FIG. 23)).

Further, the light guide plate arranged on the back surface of the large accessory 232 does not necessarily have to be two (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) as in the present embodiment, and may be one. However, it may be 3 or more.

Further, an opening 2361 is formed in the rear light guide plate 236. The LED substrate 237 is fitted into the opening 2361 so that light is transmitted from the inside of the opening 2361 along the surface of the rear light guide plate 236. The LED substrate 237 fitted in the opening 2361 is sandwiched between the pressing plate 2375 on the front surface side and the pressing plate 2376 on the back surface side.

The LED board 237 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 2372 along the outer circumference of the LED board 237. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of LEDs 2372 are provided on the entire outer circumference of the LED substrate 237 at substantially equal intervals. When the LED 2372 emits light with the LED substrate 237 fitted in the opening 2361 of the rear light guide plate 236, light is emitted along the surface of the rear light guide plate 236 from the entire inner circumference of the opening 2361 toward the outside in the radial direction. Light is transmitted, and the rear light guide plate 236 emits surface light.

The front light guide plate 234 also has an opening similar to the rear light guide plate 236, and although not shown, light is emitted from the inside of the opening along the surface of the front light guide plate 234. The LED substrate is fitted so as to be transparent.

Further, an opening 2374 is formed in the LED substrate 237. The opening 2374 is formed in a size that allows the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 to be inserted. Specifically, the opening 2374 is formed with the LED substrate 237 and the rear guide when the LED substrate 237 (rear light guide plate 236) makes a predetermined movement with respect to the large accessory 232 by combining rotation and vertical movement. The size is such that it does not interfere with the light plate rotation drive mechanism 2360. The same applies to the LED substrate fitted in the opening of the front light guide plate 234.

[2-2-1-3. Light guide plate rotation drive mechanism]
The light guide plate rotation drive mechanism (front side light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG. 18 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 and the large accessory support arm 238 when viewed from the rear. FIG. 19 is an example of a perspective view of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 when viewed from the front. FIG. 20 is an example of a side view of the large accessory main body 230 as viewed from the right side. FIG. 21 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 when the rear light guide plate 236 is at the origin position in the rotation direction.

Although the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are different in the target of the light guide plate to be driven, the structure and operation are substantially the same. The description is omitted, and only the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 will be described.

The rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 is a mechanism for rotating the rear light guide plate 236 with respect to the large accessory 232.

As shown in FIGS. 18, 19 and 21, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 transmits the rotational force of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, the drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), and the drive motor 23602. Drive gear 23604 and each driven gear (1st driven gear 23606, 2nd driven gear 23608, 3rd driven gear 23610, 4th driven gear 23612, 5th driven gear 23614) to which the rotational force of the drive gear 23604 is transmitted. , 6th driven gear 23616), the link connecting gear 23622 to which the rotational force of the 2nd driven gear 23608 is transmitted, the link member 23620 coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23622, and the rotational force of the 6th driven gear 23616. A link connecting gear 23632 to which the signal is transmitted and a link member 23630 coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23632 are provided.

The drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 is a plate-shaped member for mounting various members constituting the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 (for example, the figure described later) is attached to the large accessory support arm 238. It is attached so as to be movable up and down via (see 24). The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described later. A guide plate 2707, which will be described later, extends from the left end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to the left, and a guide plate 2397, which will be described later, extends from the right end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to the right. It has been extended.

The drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21) is, for example, a stepping motor, which is fixed to the front surface of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601. In FIG. 21, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 is not shown for convenience so that the members mounted on the front surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 can be visually recognized.

The drive gear 23604 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), and is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601.

The first driven gear 23606 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the drive gear 23604. The second driven gear 23608 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the first driven gear 23606. The third driven gear 23610 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the second driven gear 23608. The fourth driven gear 23612 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the third driven gear 23610. The fifth driven gear 23614 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the fourth driven gear 23612. The sixth driven gear 23616 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the fifth driven gear 23614.

The link connecting gear 23622 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the second driven gear 23608.

One end of the link member 23620 is coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23622 on the right side of the rear light guide plate 236 when viewed from the front, and the other end is rotatable toward the front side of the rear light guide plate 236. It is attached. One end of the link member 23630 is coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23632 on the left side of the rear light guide plate 236 when viewed from the front, and the other end is rotatable toward the rear surface side of the rear light guide plate 236. It is attached.

The link connecting gear 23632 is arranged on the rear surface side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state of being meshed with the sixth driven gear 23616.

The link member 23630 is arranged on the front side of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 in a state where one end of the link member 23630 is coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23632.

As shown in FIG. 19, a drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which various members constituting the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are attached and a drive mechanism to which various members constituting the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 are attached. The mounting plate 23401 is integrally configured so as to have a predetermined space and face each other.

As shown in FIG. 15, in a predetermined space between the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which the rear light guide plate 236 is attached and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 to which the front light guide plate 234 is attached, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism is provided. The drive motor 23402, which is the drive source of the 2340, the drive motor 23602 (see FIG. 21), which is the drive source of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 are arranged. .. At this time, the drive motor 23402, which is the drive source of the front light guide plate 234, and the drive motor 23602, which is the drive source of the rear light guide plate 236, are arranged side by side in the left-right direction and arranged on substantially the same plane. After the drive motors 23402 and 23602 are arranged in the above-mentioned predetermined spaces, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 are formed in the light guide plates 234 and 236 (specifically, the LED substrate). It is attached and integrated through 2344, 2374. The drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 and the front light guide plate 234 are connected by link members 23420 and 23440, and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 and the rear light guide plate 236 are linked members 23620 and 23630 (for example, FIG. 19). See).

In this way, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 Is integrally configured. Since a part of the integrally configured structure is accommodated in the accommodation space 2324 of the large accessory 232, the size in the depth direction occupied by the light guide plate rotation drive mechanisms 2340 and 2360 can be suppressed. , The front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 can be brought close to each other to be compact.

Further, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is arranged on the front side of the front light guide plate 234 and a part of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is housed in the above-mentioned accommodation space 2324, while the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 is on the rear side. It is arranged on the rear side of the light guide plate 236. That is, the front light guide plate 234 is driven by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 arranged in front of the front light guide plate 234, while the rear light guide plate 236 is more than the rear light guide plate 236. It is driven by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 arranged on the rear side. Moreover, a part of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is housed in the accommodation space 2340. Therefore, the flat surface on the rear side of the large accessory 232 and the front light guide plate 234 can be brought close to each other, and the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are brought close to each other, and then the large accessory is placed. The front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 can be operated behind the 232.

(Explanation of operation of the rear light guide plate by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism)
The movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. 22 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 in a state where the rear light guide plate 236 is moved from the origin position in the rotation direction by the rotational movement.

When the drive motor 23602 rotates, the drive gear 23604, the first driven gear 23606, the second driven gear 23608, the third driven gear 23610, the fourth driven gear 23612, the fifth driven gear 23614, and the sixth driven gear are rotated. The 23616, the link connecting gear 23622, and the link connecting gear 23632 rotate. When the link connecting gear 23622 rotates, the link member 23620 rotates around one end of the link member 23620 coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23622. Further, when the link connecting gear 23632 rotates, the link member 23630 rotates around one end of the link member 23630 coaxially connected to the link connecting gear 23632 as the center of rotation. When the drive motor 23602 rotates, the link member 23620 and the link member 23630 rotate in synchronization with each other, and the rear light guide plate 236 can be rotated.

Here, as described above, the large accessory 232 is fixedly attached to the large accessory support arm 238. Although not shown in FIG. 21, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 to which the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 is mounted is attached to the large accessory support arm 238 as described above. Therefore, when the link members 23620 and 23630 are rotated by the drive of the drive motor 23602, the rear light guide plate 236 rotationally moves with respect to the large accessory 232 (see, for example, FIG. 121), for example, as shown in FIG. It becomes. As a result, the large accessory 232 can be made to appear larger than the actual size, and even if the large accessory 232 is stationary with respect to the large accessory support arm 238, how the large accessory 232 is moving? Can be made to look like.

The front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 rotates the front light guide plate 234 with respect to the large accessory 232. Since the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 operates in the same manner as the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the description of the operation will be omitted.

Further, the movement of the front light guide plate 234 by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 is the same as the movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, and the drive motor of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340. When the 23402 rotates, each driven gear, each link connecting gear, and each link member rotate along with the rotation, and the front light guide plate 234 rotates with respect to the large accessory 232.

However, in the present embodiment, when the drive start condition of the light guide plate (front light guide plate 234 and rear light guide plate 236) is satisfied (for example, it is determined that the large accessory main body 230 is advanced to the effect space 700 described later). The sub CPU 731, which will be described later, makes the timing of starting the drive of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 different from the timing of starting the drive of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, respectively. Start. Specifically, the sub CPU 731 first starts driving the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from starting the drive of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the rear light guide plate The drive of the rotation drive mechanism 2360 is started. Here, since the rotational movement of the front light guide plate 234 by the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rotational movement of the rear light guide plate 236 by the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are performed in the same manner, the front light guide plate 234 The rotation locus of the light guide plate 236 and the rotation locus of the rear light guide plate 236 are the same.

Further, the drive motor 23402 and the drive motor 23602 rotate at substantially the same rotation speed, and the reduction ratio is the same between the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360. Therefore, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate at substantially the same speed so that the rear light guide plate 236 chases the front light guide plates 234 which are arranged close to each other with a predetermined phase difference. It will be. In other words, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate at substantially the same speed while drawing substantially the same locus with a predetermined time difference.

In the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 rotate while drawing substantially the same locus, but the locus is not limited to this, and the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 have different loci. You may make a rotary motion to draw. Further, the movements of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are not limited to the rotational movement, and further, when the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 operate so as to draw different trajectories. The timing for starting the drive of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the timing for starting the drive of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 may be substantially the same. Further, the rotation speed may be changed by assuming that the timing for starting the drive of the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340 and the timing for starting the drive of the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 are substantially the same.

By the way, the vertical movements of the light guide plates 234 and 236 are all performed by the same drive mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239,270). Moreover, as described above, the light guide plates 234 and 236 are all configured to emit surface light. Therefore, the light guide plates 234 and 236 combine a rotational movement that rotates at substantially the same speed while drawing substantially the same locus with a predetermined phase difference and a vertical movement that moves up and down at the same speed while emitting surface light. The production to be performed will be performed. As a result, not only can the large accessory 232 appear larger than the actual size, but it is also possible to produce an impact as a whole of the large accessory main body 230 while making the thickness compact.

[2-2-1-4. Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism]
The light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. 23 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 when the light guide plates 234 and 236 are at the origin position (uppermost end position) in the vertical direction. FIG. 24 is a rear view of the large accessory main body 230 when the light guide plates 234 and 236 are at the lowermost positions in the vertical direction. The light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 are attached to the large accessory support arm 238 as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, but originally, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the light guide plate is attached to the light guide plate. A cover member (without reference numeral) is provided on the back side of the vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270. However, in FIGS. 23 and 24, for convenience of explanation, the cover member is omitted so that the light guide plate vertical drive mechanisms 239 and 270 can be visually recognized.

The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 is a mechanism for reciprocating the light guide plates 234 and 236 in the vertical direction on the left side in the rear view (left side in FIG. 23). The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 is a mechanism for reciprocating the light guide plates 234 and 236 in the vertical direction on the right side in the rear view (right side in FIG. 23). The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 differ in whether the light guide plates 234 and 236 are operated on the left side in the rear view or on the right side in the rear view, but the configurations and operations are substantially the same. Therefore, in the following, the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described, and the details of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 will be omitted.

The light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 includes a drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14), a drive gear 2393, a first driven gear 2394, a second driven gear 2395, a third driven gear 2396, and a guide plate 2397. , With a guide 2398.

As shown in FIG. 14, the drive motor 2392 is a stepping motor, and is arranged on the front side of the large accessory support arm 238 on the right side of the large accessory 232.

The drive gear 2393 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14), and when the drive motor 2392 rotates, this rotational force is transmitted.

The first driven gear 2394 is arranged in mesh with the drive gear 2393, the second driven gear 2395 is arranged in mesh with the first driven gear 2394, and the third driven gear 2396 is in mesh with the second driven gear. It is arranged in a state of meshing with 2395.

The third driven gear 2396 is formed with a link portion 23960 extending outward in the radial direction. A boss 23961 is provided at the tip of the link portion 23960. Therefore, when the third driven gear 2396 rotates, the boss 23961 rotates around the center of the third driven gear 2396.

As described above, the guide plate 2397 is integrally extended to the right from the right end of the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601. The guide plate 2397 is formed with an elongated hole 23970 extending in the left-right direction. The above-mentioned boss 23961 is slidably arranged in the elongated hole 23970. Further, the guide plate 2397 is formed with a guide hole 2399 (for example, see FIG. 18) into which the guide 2398 is inserted.

The guide 2398 is a rod-shaped member long in the vertical direction provided on the large accessory support arm 238, and is inserted into the guide hole 2399 as described above. The guide 2398 and the guide hole 2399 are slidable so that the guide plate 2397 can move up and down by driving the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239.

(Explanation of operation of light guide plate vertical drive mechanism)
The vertical movement of the light guide plates 234 and 236 with respect to the large accessory support arm 238 (that is, the large accessory 232) can be realized by driving the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 in synchronization with each other. However, since the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 are substantially the same, the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 will be described here, and the operation of the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 will be described. The description is omitted.

When the drive motor 2392 (see, for example, FIG. 14) rotates, the first driven gear 2394, the second driven gear 2395, and the third driven gear 2396 rotate along with the rotation. Then, as the third driven gear 2396 rotates, the boss 23961 provided at the tip of the link portion 23960 circulates around the rotation center of the third driven gear 2396 as a base point and slides in the elongated hole 23970. .. Along with this sliding, a force that moves the guide plate 2397 in the vertical direction acts, and the guide hole 2399 slides with respect to the guide 2398, so that the guide plate 2397 operates in the vertical direction. Here, as described above, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 and 236 are integrally configured. Therefore, when the guide plate 2397 integrally formed with the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601 operates in the vertical direction, the guide plate 2397, the drive mechanism mounting plate 23601, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, and the drive mechanism mounting plate 23401 The rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360, the front light guide plate 234, and the rear light guide plate 236 are integrally operated in the vertical direction.

As described above, since the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270 operates in synchronization with the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear side are driven by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270. The light guide plate 236 can be reciprocated in the vertical direction with respect to the large accessory support arm 238. Since the large accessory 232 is attached and fixed to the large accessory support arm 238, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are moved in the vertical direction by the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239 and the light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270. Then, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 move in the vertical direction with respect to the large accessory 232 as shown in FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a front view of the large accessory main body 230, showing a mode in which the light guide plates 234 and 236 are operated with respect to the large accessory 232.

[2-2-2. Large accessory drive mechanism]
A large accessory drive mechanism (large accessory left drive mechanism 240, large accessory right drive mechanism 260) will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240.

Although the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 are different in that the large accessory support arm 238 is supported on the left side or the right side, the structure and operation are abbreviated. Since they are the same, the description of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 will be omitted, and only the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 will be described.

The large accessory left drive mechanism 240 includes a left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 to which various members constituting the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 are attached, a drive motor 242 as a drive source, and an output shaft of the drive motor 242. A drive gear 243 that is coaxially connected and transmits the rotational force of the drive motor 242, a ball screw 245 that transmits the rotational force of the drive gear 243, and a large accessory that moves in the vertical direction when the ball screw 245 rotates. From the pedestal 252 that supports the support arm 238 (for example, see FIG. 25) from below, the rod-shaped guide 246 that extends in the vertical direction substantially parallel to the ball screw 245 and guides the movement of the pedestal 252 in the vertical direction, and the pedestal 252. The arm support guide 247 that prevents the large accessory support arm 238 from falling, the arm support groove member 254 that supports the arm support guide 247, the guide support portion 248 that supports the guide 246, and the large accessory support arm 238. It includes a lock mechanism 250 that holds the lock mechanism 250 from below, and a lock mechanism support portion 249 that supports the lock mechanism 250.

[2-2-2-1. Various members such as drive mechanism mounting base members]
As shown in FIG. 26, the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 is a rectangular member extending in the vertical direction, and is a notched region of the upper portion of the left vertical frame 2122 of the main body frame portion 210. For example, see FIG. 9).

The drive motor 242 is, for example, a stepping motor. The drive gear 243 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 242. The driven gear (not shown) is a gear that meshes with the drive motor 242.

The ball screw 245 is connected to a driven gear (not shown) and rotates. The ball screw 245 is formed by screwing a male screw member 2450 and a female screw member 2451. The female screw member 2451 moves in the vertical direction as the male screw member 2450 rotates.

A pedestal 252 on which a large accessory support arm 238 can be placed is attached and fixed to the female screw member 2451. A large accessory support arm 238 is mounted on the pedestal 252 via an elastic cushioning member 256 (see, for example, FIG. 10 or 11) while maintaining a degree of freedom without being fixed upward. ing. Therefore, when the female screw member 2451 moves in the vertical direction, the large accessory main body 230 moves in the vertical direction via the large accessory support arm 238.

The guide support portion 248 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241. The guide support portion 248 supports the guide 246 and rotatably supports the male screw member 2450. Further, the lock mechanism support portion 249 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 via the guide support portion 248.

The arm support guide 247 is slidably inserted into a guide hole formed in the arm support groove member 254 provided in the large accessory support arm 238 (see, for example, FIG. 11). By inserting the arm support guide 247 into the guide hole formed in the arm support groove member 254, the movement of the large accessory support arm 238 in the front-rear direction is restricted. As a result, the large accessory support arm 238 is prevented from falling off from the pedestal 252.

The guide 246 is slidably inserted into the guide hole formed in the female screw member 2451. The guide 246 guides the vertical movement of the female screw member 2451.

Here, as described above, the large accessory support arm 238 (for example, see FIG. 10) is supported by the above-mentioned arm support guide 247 in the front-rear direction, but is fixed in the up-down direction by, for example, a screw or the like. Since it is not placed on the pedestal 252, it has a large degree of freedom in the upward direction. In the present embodiment, as described above, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is supported by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260. Therefore, if the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 do not match, not only smooth ascent / descent may not be possible, but also a situation may occur in which elevating / descending may not be possible. In particular, since the large accessory main body 230 of the present embodiment is large and heavy, this tendency is remarkable. The discrepancy between the ascending / descending speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed by the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 may occur due to a trivial matter such as biting of a foreign substance. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is placed on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed upward on the left and right sides so that the degree of freedom in the upward direction is increased. ing. Therefore, even if the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 do not always match, smooth ascending / descending can be maintained as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the large accessory main body 230, and it is possible to perform an accessory effect that can give a large impact.

In the present embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is mounted on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed upward on both the left and right sides, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of freedom in the upward direction is not necessarily limited. Even if only one of the left side and the right side has a large value, smooth ascent and descent can be maintained within a certain range.

Further, in the present embodiment, the large accessory support arm 238 is mounted on the pedestal 252 (that is, the large accessory support arm 238 is supported from below by the pedestal 252). The accessory support arm 238 may be suspended so as to be supported upward, and the degree of freedom in the downward direction may be increased.

Further, since the large accessory support arm 238 of the present embodiment (see, for example, FIG. 10) is only mounted on the pedestal 252 in the vertical direction as described above, the large accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered. Occasionally, the large accessory support arm 238 may lack stability. That is, when the large accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered, it does not slide smoothly between the guide 246 and the guide hole formed in the female screw member, or the guide formed in the arm support guide 247 and the arm support groove member 254. It may not slide smoothly with the hole.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to suppress the instability of the large accessory support arm 238 during ascending / descending, a tension applying member 258 that applies tension to the large accessory support arm 238 on the left side and a large accessory support It is provided with a tension applying member 278 (see, for example, FIG. 10) that applies tension to the arm 238 on the right side. Although the tension applying member 258 and the tension applying member 278 have different mounting portions in the left-right direction, they have the same configuration and operation. Therefore, the tension applying member 258 will be described below, and the tension applying member 278 will be described. Is omitted.

The tension applying member 258 includes a rotating member (not shown) that can rotate around the axis of rotation, a metal ribbon-shaped member (not shown) that is fixedly attached to the axis of the rotating member at one end, and the ribbon. It has an urging member (not shown) that applies an urging force to the rotating member so that the shaped member is wound in a coil shape centered on the axis. The other end of the ribbon-shaped member is attached to the large accessory support arm 238.

The tension applying member 258 is attached and fixed to the lock mechanism support portion 249 so as to rotate in the vertical direction when viewed from the front. As described above, the lock mechanism support portion 249 is fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 via the guide support portion 248, so that the tension applying member 258 is also fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241. Become. When the large accessory support arm 238 moves up and down, the large accessory support arm 238 moves relative to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241. Therefore, when the large accessory support arm 238 moves downward, the tension applying member Tension acts in the opposite direction (upward direction) by 258. Similarly, since the tension is also applied in the opposite direction by the tension applying member 278, the instability of the large accessory support arm 238 when the large accessory support arm 238 is raised and lowered can be suppressed, and the large accessory support arm 238 is smooth. It is possible to move up and down.

Further, since the tension applying members 258 and 278 exert an upward force on the large accessory support arm 238, when the large accessory support arm 238 is moved upward, the movement in the upward direction is performed. It also has an auxiliary function. This makes it even more. It is possible to enable smooth movement of the large accessory support arm 238 in the upward direction.

[2-2-2-2. Lock mechanism]
The configuration and operation of the locking mechanism 250 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. Note that FIG. 27 is an example of a perspective view showing the lock mechanism and its support structure according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an example of a holding state in which the large accessory support arm 238 is held from below. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing the lock mechanism and the support structure thereof according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an example of the released state in which the holding state for holding the large accessory support arm 238 from below is released. ..

The lock mechanism 250 is mounted and fixed to the left drive mechanism mounting base member 241 (see, for example, FIG. 26) via the lock mechanism support portion 249 and the guide support portion 248 (see, for example, FIG. 26).

As shown in FIG. 27, the lock mechanism 250 is in a holding state in which the large accessory main body 230 is held upward by holding the large accessory main body 230 from below via the large accessory support arm 238. Can be maintained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the lock mechanism 250 does not interfere with the large accessory main body 230 when the large accessory main body 230 moves downward when the holding mode is released. , Evacuates from the downward movement locus (orbit) of the large accessory main body 230. At this time, the large accessory support arm 238 is configured to retract by rotational movement rather than sliding and retracting with respect to the lower surface of the support arm 238.

More specifically, the lock mechanism 250 includes a lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 (see, for example, FIG. 26), a lock motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26), a lock drive gear 2506, and a lock driven gear 2508. , Pin 25082, cylindrical roller 2510, slider 2512, stopper 2514, and stopper support shaft 2516.

The lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 is fixed to the lock mechanism support portion 249 (see, for example, FIG. 26). The locking motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26) is a stepping motor and is fixed to the locking mechanism mounting base member 2502. The lock drive gear 2506 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the lock motor 2504. The locking driven gear 2508 is a gear that meshes with the locking drive gear 2506.

The pin 25082 is a columnar one protruding from the locking driven gear 2508. The cylindrical roller 2510 is a member provided so as to cover the outer periphery of the pin 25082 and rotatably provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pin 25802.

The slider 2512 converts the rotational force from the locking motor 2504 into a vertical force and transmits it to the stopper 2514.

The slider 2512 includes a pin insertion hole 25122 into which the pin 25082 is inserted, and a locking rack 25124.

The stopper 2514 is a member bent in a substantially L shape. A support hole 25142 is formed at one end of the stopper 2514, and a stopper support shaft 2516 is inserted through the support hole 25142. The stopper 2514 is rotatably attached to the lock mechanism mounting base member 2502 via the stopper support shaft 2516. Further, a locking pinion 25144 is formed at one end of the stopper 2514. The locking pinion 25144 meshes with the locking rack 25124 of the slider 2512.

(Explanation of operation of lock mechanism)
The operation of the lock mechanism 250 will be described. When the lock motor 2504 (see, for example, FIG. 26) is rotated, the lock drive gear 2506 is rotated and the lock driven gear 2508 is further rotated. As the locking driven gear 2508 rotates, the pin 25082 rotates. When the pin 25082 rotates, the pin 25082 slides in the pin insertion hole 25122 of the slider 2512, and the slider 2512 moves in the vertical direction. When the slider 2512 moves in the vertical direction, the stopper 2514 rotates. By this rotation, the slider 2512 has a holding state in which the large accessory support arm 238 is held from below (see, for example, FIG. 27) and a release state in which the holding state of the large accessory support arm 238 is released (for example, FIG. 28) and two states can be selectively taken.

By making it possible to hold the large accessory support arm 238 from below in this way, even if the weight of the large accessory support arm 238 (large accessory 232) increases due to the increase in size, the large accessory support arm Since it is possible to prevent the 238 from falling naturally due to the action of gravity, it is possible to perform a character effect that gives a large impact by the large-sized accessory 232.

By the way, when the large accessory support arm 238 is supported and held from below, the lock mechanism 250 is slid (sliding) with respect to the lower surface of the large accessory main body 230 (large accessory support arm 238). If you try to release it, a considerable force is required due to the weight of the large accessory main body 230. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, since the holding mode and the releasing state can be switched by the rotational movement of the lock mechanism 250 without sliding, the large accessory main body portion does not require a large force to the left. The lock mechanism 250 can be switched from the holding mode to the released state with respect to the lower surface of the 230.

[2-3. Rear screen unit]
The configuration of the rear screen unit 290 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a rear screen unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The rear screen unit 290 includes an upper rear screen 2902, a lower rear screen 2904, and an intermediate rear screen 2906.

As described above, an image is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 by the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 (see, for example, FIG. 3). Although reflected by the rear mirror 126 (see, for example, FIG. 3), the lower rear screen 2904 projects an image by the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 (see, for example, FIG. 3). An image is projected onto the intermediate rear screen 2906 by both the image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124. The image light projected forward from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected forward from the second rear projector 124 also include an image reflected by a reflecting member (for example, a mirror).

In this way, the rear screen unit 290 projects an image by the image light projected from the plurality of rear projectors (the first rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124 (both see, for example, FIG. 3)). It is possible to project a clear image on the rear screen unit 290 over a wide area while minimizing the distance between the rear screen unit 290 and the rear projector.

The intermediate rear screen 2906 may be projected with only the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 toward the front, or only the image light projected from the second rear projector 124. The image may be projected.

Further, the number of projectors that project image light toward the rear screen unit 290 is one if a clear image can be projected over a wide area without increasing the distance between the rear screen unit 290 and the rear projector more than necessary. However, if there is no problem in terms of installation space and cost, the number may be three or more.

The upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are each formed in a substantially rectangular shape, for example. The upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged along a substantially vertical direction so as to be displaced from each other in the front-rear direction. More specifically, the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged so that the upper rear screen 2902 is located on the rear side of the lower rear screen 2904 so as not to overlap in the front view. ing. As a result, while forming a space in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904), both the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 are displayed in front. You can see it visually.

The space formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904) can be used as an effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in which various effects are performed. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned heavy large accessory main body 230 (for example, see FIG. 8) is held above (for example, the rear position of the decorative accessory 560 described later), and the internal lottery described later is performed. Based on the result of, the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 (for example, see FIG. 10) are driven by the control by the sub CPU 731 (see, for example, FIG. 48) described later, and the large accessory is driven. The main body 230 (see, for example, FIG. 10) is advanced into the above space.

Further, the intermediate rear screen 2906 is arranged so as to fill a gap between the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 and the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906 are connected by, for example, a transparent connecting member 2908, and the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen are connected. It is connected to the lower side of 2906. FIG. 30 is an example of a perspective view of the rear screen unit 290 cut in the vertical direction as viewed from the rear. The lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are joined to each other without using the above-mentioned connecting member 2908, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are not limited to this. Also, the same member as the transparent connecting member 2908 may be used for connection.

The intermediate rear screen 2906 has an ascending slope from the front to the rear. Therefore, the image projected on the intermediate rear screen 2906 can also be visually recognized from the front. In this way, the rear screen unit 290 has one surface formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and functions as one projected area capable of projecting a continuous image. It is possible to project an image with a sense of depth while making it possible.

In this way, the rear screen unit 290 functions as the production space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904), and spreads a continuous image over a wide area. It is possible to project on a new production area, and it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before.

Even if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are displaced in the front-rear direction, the intermediate rear screen 2906 is not necessarily indispensable. For example, if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged so as to be offset from each other in the front-rear direction while preventing a gap from being formed in the front view, a continuous image is projected on the rear screen unit 290. Even so, the player can see such a continuous image. However, depending on the viewing angle of the rear screen unit 290, the gap may be visible and the continuous image may not be visible. Therefore, it is preferable that the gap is filled with the intermediate rear screen 2906.

Further, even if the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are displaced in the front-rear direction, one of the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 is curved to form the other screen. By connecting the intermediate rear screen 2906, it is possible to prevent a gap from being generated between the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 is arranged so as to be located on the rear side of the lower rear screen 2904, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper rear screen 2902 may be arranged so as to be located in front of the lower rear screen 2904 so that an effect space is created in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (below the upper rear screen 2902). .. Also, instead of splitting the screen vertically, split it left and right so that one of the left rear screen and the right screen is placed behind the other screen and in front of the one screen ( A production space may be created on the side of the other screen).

Further, the rear screen unit 290 is composed of a plurality of members such as the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, but the rear screen unit 290 is made of one member by using a member that can be bent or bent. It may be configured.

[2-4. Game panel]
The configuration of the game panel 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the game panel 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The game panel 300 is located in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29). Therefore, the above-mentioned effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) is located above the game panel 300.

The game panel 300 in the present embodiment is composed of a rectangular transparent member, and is substantially configured so that a game ball as a game medium launched from a launch handle 588 (see, for example, FIG. 32), which will be described later, can flow down. It has a circular game area 320. The game area 320 is partitioned by rails 310. Further, in the game area 320, various accessories (for example, center accessories) and various entrances (for example, starting port, big winning opening, passing gate) are provided, and guide nails are planted. A symbol production area 330 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 320. That is, by projecting the symbol effect on the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) at the position corresponding to the symbol effect area 330, the symbol effect is performed in the symbol effect area 330.

In addition, various accessories and various entrances including rails provided in the game area 320 can visually recognize the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) arranged behind the game panel 300. In addition, it is preferably composed of a colorless and transparent member. Then, when it is desired to pay more attention to the game in the game area 320 than the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904, the sub CPU (for example, see FIG. 48) controls various colorless and transparent accessories and various entrances. By projecting, for example, colored images along the various accessories and various entrances at the corresponding positions, it is preferable to make it easier to visually recognize the various accessories and various entrances. As a result, when the effect projected on the lower rear screen 2904 is more important than the game in the game area 320, an image that can eliminate the presence of various accessories and various entrances is projected, and the lower part is projected. When the game in the game area 320 is more important than the effect projected on the side rear screen 2904, it is preferable to project an image that can give the presence of various accessories and various entrances.

It should be noted that the various accessories and various entrances including the rail 310 provided in the game area 320 are not significantly different from the various accessories and various entrances provided in the game area of a general pachinko machine, and thus the illustration is omitted. The control in which the internal lottery is performed based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port and the game progresses will be described later.

Here, the positional relationship between the game panel 300 of the present embodiment and the lower rear screen 2904 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 31. In the game panel 300, the peripheral edge along the upper side is viewed from the front with the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904 (lower side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)). It is almost the same. This makes it difficult for the player to see the boundary (connection portion) between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906. However, whether or not the peripheral edge portion along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the above-mentioned connection portion (the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are substantially on the same straight line in front view is determined. It also depends on the angle seen from the front. Therefore, in a state where the player is seated toward the game machine 1, the peripheral edge portion along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the connection portion are configured to be substantially on the same straight line in the player's line of sight. It is preferable to have. For example, when the player is seated toward the gaming machine and the player's line of sight (the line connecting the player's eyes and the upper side of the game panel 300) looking at the upper side of the game panel 300 is substantially horizontal. For example, the peripheral edge portion along the upper side of the game panel 300 and the above-mentioned connecting portion may be on substantially the same straight line in the substantially horizontal direction.

In the game panel 300, the peripheral edge along the upper side is viewed from the front with the connection portion between the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 (the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)). It may be made to match substantially.

Further, the game panel 300 may be arranged in front of the upper rear screen 2902 instead of being arranged in front of the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29). In this case, the peripheral edge along the lower side of the game panel 300 is viewed from the front with the connection portion between the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the upper rear screen 2902 (the upper side of the intermediate rear screen 2906)). It can be made to roughly match, or it can be made to roughly match the connection between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906 (that is, the lower side of the intermediate rear screen 2906 (the upper side of the lower rear screen 2904)) in front view. preferable.

Since the game panel 300 of the present embodiment is made of a transparent, for example, resin member, the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 can be visually recognized through the game panel 300 in a front view. Therefore, the player can see the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 including the game ball flowing down the game area 320, the lower rear screen 2904 located behind the game panel 300, and the front of the upper rear screen 2902 ( In the production space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) of the game panel 300 and the lower rear screen 2904, all of the movable production by, for example, the large accessory main body 230 can be visually recognized from the front. It is possible to provide a new game machine that has never existed before.

The rail 310 includes an outer rail 312 formed in an annular shape and an inner rail 314 arranged inside the outer rail 312 along the outer rail 312. When the launch handle 588 (see, for example, FIG. 32) described below is operated, the game ball is launched by a launcher (not shown), passes between the outer rail 312 and the inner rail 314, and is within the game area 320. Be driven into. When the game ball driven toward the game area 320 wins a prize at the start port arranged in the game area 320, an internal lottery described later is performed. The rear projection device 120 is directed toward the lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) so that the symbol effect based on the result of this internal lottery is projected on the lower rear screen 2904 corresponding to the symbol effect area 330. The image light is projected.

[3. Front door unit]
The configuration of the front door unit 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door unit 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed from diagonally forward. FIG. 33 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door unit 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed from diagonally rearward.

The front door unit 500 includes a front screen unit 510, various members (game area partition glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540), and a front decorative frame 550.

[3-1. Front screen unit]
The configuration of the front screen unit 510 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. FIG. 34 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the components of the front door unit 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing a front screen 512 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of the front screen unit 510 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 34, the front screen unit 510 includes a front screen 512 and a front screen holding plate 514. When the image light is projected from the front to the rear, the front screen 512 functions as a projected member on which the image is projected by the projected image light, and the rear of the front screen 512 can also be visually recognized. It is a light-transmitting projected member that can be formed.

In the present embodiment, the image light as an effect can be projected onto the front screen 512 by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39) described later.

However, as long as it is visible through the rear (for example, a transmissive liquid crystal), it is not necessarily limited to the one in which the image is projected by the image light projected from the projector.

Further, a game panel 300 (see, for example, FIG. 31) and a lower rear screen 2904 (see, for example, FIG. 29) are arranged behind the front screen 512, and the front screen 512 is light-transmitting as described above. It is a projected member. Therefore, the player can simultaneously visually recognize not only the effect projected on the front screen 512, but also the game ball flowing down the game area 320 of the game panel 300 and the effect projected on the lower rear screen 2904. ..

As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the front screen 512 has a mesh sheet 5124 attached to substantially the entire area of the front surface of the front panel 5122, whereby a light-transmitting projected member is attached. Functions as.

The area where the mesh sheet 5124 is attached to the front panel 5122 is not limited to substantially the entire area, and can be attached to the area where the image is to be projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39). Good. The area on the front panel 5122 to which the mesh sheet 5124 is attached becomes a projection area on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600.

Further, the surface on the side where the mesh sheet 5124 is attached to the front panel 5122 is not limited to the front surface, but may be the back surface.

The material of the front panel 5122 is not particularly limited as long as it is a transparent plate-shaped member, and examples thereof include a glass plate and a synthetic resin plate (for example, a polycarbonate plate and an acrylic plate).

The mesh sheet 5124 is a sheet having a fine mesh (gap between the meshes), and is a sheet capable of reflecting light by the mesh and allowing light to pass through the mesh. Examples of the mesh sheet 5124 include a mesh sheet (for example, an amid sheet) used for a screen door. In this net-like sheet, the transmittance of light can be changed by changing the ratio of the region of the net that reflects light to the mesh that allows light to pass through.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the light transmittance is the highest in the upper region of the front screen 512 and the light transmittance gradually decreases toward the lower region. That is, the sharpness (shading) of the image projected on the front screen 512 appears as a gradation that is highest in the upper region and gradually decreases toward the lower region. That is, the image projected on the front screen 512 appears clearly in the upper region close to the line of sight of the player, and the sharpness decreases in the lower region where the game panel 300 is arranged. Therefore, while visually recognizing the image projected on the front screen 512, the game ball flowing down the game area 320 (for example, see FIG. 31) of the game panel 300 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 (for example, described later). It is also possible to visually recognize an image imitating the liquid crystal display area of the above and an image of a fluctuation effect of a design based on the result of an internal lottery described later), and it is possible to perform an unprecedented effect.

The front screen holding member 514 is a frame-shaped member into which the front screen 512 can be fitted, and is held by the holding frame 540 of the front door unit 500 in a state where the front screen 512 is fitted.

The sheet attached to the front panel 5122 is a sheet in which a plurality of minute dot-shaped light-shielding members are arranged in a plane at minute intervals instead of the net-like sheet 5124 (hereinafter, referred to as "dot-shaped sheet"). ) May be adopted. In the dot-shaped sheet, when light is projected toward the dot-shaped sheet, the light is reflected by the dot-shaped light-shielding member, and the light can pass through the gap between the light-shielding members. In this dot-shaped sheet, the light transmittance can be changed by changing the ratio of the region that reflects light and the region that allows light to pass through.

Further, in the present embodiment, a mesh sheet 5124 or a dot-shaped sheet attached to the front panel 5122 is used as a light-transmitting projected member, but the image projected on the front screen 512 and the front screen thereof. If the effect performed behind the 512 (for example, the image projected on the rear screen unit 290, the effect produced by the large accessory 232, the game area 320 in which the game ball flows down, etc.) can be visually recognized from the front, it is not always necessary. , It is not necessary to attach the net-like sheet 5124 or the dot-like sheet to the front panel 5122. For example, if the reticulated sheet 5124 or the dot-shaped sheet can be supported so that the projected image light can be projected, the supported reticulated sheet 5124 or the dot-shaped sheet can be supported without being attached to the front panel 5122. It can function as a light-transmitting projected member. Further, the present invention is not limited to attaching the net-like sheet 5124 or the dot-like sheet to the front panel 5122, and for example, the front panel 5122 is directly processed so that the net-like or dot-like shape is formed on the surface of the front panel 5122. You may try to do it. Further, the surface shape of the front panel 5122 is not limited to a net shape or a dot shape, and even if a smoke treatment for reducing the transparency of the front panel 5122 is performed, the front panel 5122 functions as a light-transmitting projected member. be able to.

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the game area 320 of the game panel 300 and various effects (display effect projected on the front panel 5122, display effect projected on the rear screen unit 290). , And the effect being executed in the effect space 700 (for example, see FIG. 47 described later) in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904 and the game panel 300). It is possible to provide a new gaming machine that has never been seen before, such that the above can be visually recognized at the same time from the front view.

Further, in the present embodiment, a large accessory main body 230 advances between the image projected on the front panel 5122 and the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902, which is a new accessory that has never existed before. It becomes possible to execute the production.

[3-2. Various parts of the front door unit]
With reference to FIG. 34, various members (game area partition glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540) of the front door unit 500 described above will be described. FIG. 34 is an example of an exploded perspective view of the various members (game area partition glass 520, spacer 522, holding frame 540) and the front screen unit 510.

The game area partition glass 520 is a member arranged in front of the game panel 300 (see, for example, FIG. 7), and is a member for partitioning the game area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31) from the external space. The game area partition glass 520 is composed of a transparent plate-shaped member (for example, a glass plate or a resin member).

The spacer 522 is interposed between the game area partition glass 520 and the game panel 300 (see, for example, FIG. 7), and the game area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31) between the game area partition glass 520 and the game panel 300. ) Is a member that secures a certain space so that the game ball can flow down. The spacer 522 is formed in a U shape with an open upper portion.

The holding frame 540 is a frame-shaped member that holds the front screen unit 510, the game area partition glass 520, and the spacer 522. A recess for accommodating these members is formed on the rear surface side of the holding frame 540. Further, an opening window 5402 is formed in the holding frame 540. Through the opening window 5402, the player can see the image projected on the front screen unit 510. An opening window corresponding to the opening window 5402 is also formed in the front decorative frame 550, and the front door is formed by the opening window formed in the front decorative frame 550 and the opening window 5402 formed in the holding frame 540. An opening window 5002 (see, for example, FIG. 32) of the unit 500 is configured.

Further, on the back side of the holding frame 540, the metal fittings are located at positions corresponding to the mounting metal fittings 214 (see, for example, FIG. 8) provided at the upper and lower ends on the left side of the main body frame 212 (see, for example, FIG. 8). 542 (see, for example, FIG. 33) is provided. The metal fitting 542 is a hinge member that is interposed between the holding frame 540 and the main body frame 212, and the holding frame 540 is attached to the main body frame 212 by engaging with the mounting metal fitting 214. The front door unit 500 (holding frame 540) can be rotated with respect to the main body frame 212 via the mounting bracket 214 and the bracket 542.

[3-3. Front decorative frame]
As shown in FIG. 32, the front decorative frame 550 includes a front door frame 552, side decorative accessories (right side decorative accessory 580, left side decorative accessory 586), a launch handle 588, and a storage unit 590. , The decorative accessory 560, the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 capable of operating the decorative accessory 560 in the vertical direction (see, for example, FIG. 39), and the front projection device 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39). I have.

[3-3-1. Front door frame]
The front door frame 552 is a substantially quadrangular frame body, and includes an upper frame, a lower frame, a left frame, and a right frame. The thickness of each of the left frame and the right frame in the front-rear direction gradually increases from the central portion in the vertical direction to the upper side, and an overhanging portion 5520 having the maximum thickness is formed at the upper end portion. A decorative accessory 560 and a front projection device 600 (see, for example, FIG. 39) are arranged in the overhanging portion 5520.

[3-3-2. Side decorations]
A right side decorative accessory 580 is provided on the right side of the front decorative frame 550 when viewed from the front, and a left side decorative accessory 586 is provided on the left side of the front decorative frame 550 when viewed from the front. The right side decorative accessory 580 has a right side upper decorative accessory 582 and a right side lower decorative accessory 584.

The form of the decoration accessory 582 on the right side is not particularly limited, but in the example shown in FIG. 32, for example, the left half of the flapping eagle is three-dimensionally modeled. The eagle of the right side upper decoration accessory 582 and the snake decoration 5866 of the left side decoration accessory 586 (see, for example, FIG. 37) are arranged in such a posture that they are glaring at each other.

Further, the form of the right side lower decoration accessory 584 is not particularly limited, but for example, in the example shown in FIG. 32, the substantially triangular member has one apex facing forward as a whole. It is said that it is curved to the left while protruding forward.

As shown in FIG. 37, the left side decorative accessory 586 is three-dimensional so that the decorative lens 5862, the transparent cover member 5864 that covers the decorative lens 5862 from the outside, and the transparent cover member 5864 are spirally wound with a snake. It has a snake decoration 5866 and an LED substrate 5868. Further, a storage portion 590 is arranged below the left side decorative accessory 586. Note that FIG. 37 is an example of a perspective view of the left side decorative accessory 586.

Here, the lens effect of the above-mentioned decorative lens 5862 will be described with reference to FIG. 38. FIG. 38 is an example of a plan view of only the decorative lens 5862 and the LED substrate 5868. The uppermost surface of the decorative lens 5862 is a flat surface, and this flat surface is hatched with a shadow for convenience of explanation.

The decorative lens 5862 has a vertically long shape (see FIG. 37) and has a diamond cut on the back surface side. The decorative lens 5862 is attached to the LED substrate 5868 by a rod-shaped support member 5872 extending in the front-rear direction so that the LED arrangement surface 58680 of the LED substrate 5868 arranged on the back side and the diamond-cut side face each other. Has been done. On the LED arrangement surface 58680 of the LED substrate 5868, a large number of LEDs 5870 are arranged so as to emit light toward the front so as to face substantially the entire back side of the decorative lens 5862.

The reason why the back side of the decorative lens 5862 is diamond-cut is that the light emitted from the LED 5870 is diffused by the diamond cut. Therefore, the back side of the decorative lens 5862 does not necessarily have to be diamond-cut as long as the light emitted from the LED 5870 can be diffused, and may be formed in an uneven shape, for example.

Further, the decorative lens 5862 has a shape in which the left surface is wavy in unevenness. For example, demonstrating the cross section illustrated in FIG. 37 as an example, on the left side surface of the decorative lens 5862, points A, B, C, and D are used as the vertices of the convex portion that bulges to the outermost side (left side). Exists. A concave portion is formed between the apex of one convex portion and the adjacent convex portion. As for the recess between points A and B, the apex of the recess recessed on the innermost side (right side) is point a. Further, in the recess between the points B and C, the apex of the recess recessed on the innermost side (right side) is the point b. Similarly, in the recess between points C and D, the apex of the recess recessed on the innermost side (right side) is point c. The light diffused by the diamond cut and traveling through the decorative lens 5862 is focused at points a, b, and c. Due to such a light-collecting effect, even if the light emitting source is only LED5870, the player is made to appear as if there is a light emitting source at points a, b, and c in addition to LED5870. It becomes possible.

In the present embodiment, the number of focusing points in the decorative lens 5862 is set to three points, a point, b point, and c point, but it goes without saying that the number of focusing points is not limited to this.

[3-3-3. Launch handle]
As shown in FIG. 32, the launch handle 588 is fixed to the lower right of the front door frame 552. The launch handle 588 is electrically connected to a game ball launcher (not shown), and when an operation to rotate the launch handle 588 is performed, the launch handle 588 is directed from the game ball launcher toward the game area 320 (see, for example, FIG. 31). The game ball is launched. The firing intensity of the gaming ball toward the gaming area 320 is determined according to the amount of operation of the firing handle.

[3-3-4. Reservoir]
The storage unit 590 is located on the left side of the front door frame 552 and below the left side decorative accessory 586. The storage unit 590 is configured to store game balls.

[3-3-5. Ornamental accessories]
The configuration of the decorative accessory 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 45. FIG. 39 is an example of a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the front door unit 500. FIG. 40 is an example of a perspective view when the decorative accessory cover 562 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 41 is an example of a perspective view when the decorative accessory cover 562 is viewed from the rear. FIG. 42 is an example of a perspective view of the LED substrate 564 when viewed from the front. FIG. 43 is an example of a perspective view of the LED substrate 564 when viewed from the rear. FIG. 44 is an example of a front view of the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570. The position of the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 shown in FIG. 44 is the origin position (topmost position). FIG. 45 is an example of a rear view of the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570.

The decorative accessory 560 includes a frontmost decorative accessory cover 562 (see FIG. 41) and an LED substrate 564 (see FIG. 42) fixedly attached to the decorative accessory cover 562 on the back surface of the decorative accessory cover 562. The LED substrate 564 includes LEDs 566 (see FIG. 42) that are arranged substantially uniformly over the entire front surface of the LED substrate 564. The decorative accessory 560 is located in front of the front projection device 600, which will be described later.

[3-3-5-1. Ornamental cover]
The decorative accessory cover 562 is made of a light-transmitting material and is decorated with a predetermined logo or the like (see FIGS. 40 and 41).

As shown in FIG. 41, a light diffusing portion 5622 is formed on the rear surface of the decorative accessory cover 562. The light diffusing portion 5622 is a portion capable of diffusing the light when irradiated with the light, and is formed by forming a predetermined uneven shape on the surface.

[3-3-5-2. LED board]
As shown in FIG. 42, the LED substrate 564 is a substrate on which the LED 566 is arranged on the front surface, and is arranged on the back side of the decorative accessory cover 562 (see, for example, FIG. 40). Further, although the LED substrate 564 does not protrude from the decorative accessory cover 562 when viewed from the front, the size of the LED substrate 564 is such that the decorative accessory cover 562 can emit light on substantially the entire surface. The LED 566 may be a monochromatic LED or a full-color RGB type LED.

As shown in FIG. 43, a plurality of bosses 568 are formed on the rear surface of the LED substrate 564. These bosses 568 are bosses for fixing the LED substrate 564 to the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 described later. By screwing screws into these bosses 568, the LED substrate 564 can be fixed to the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 (see, for example, FIG. 44).

[3-3-5-3. Ornamental accessory drive mechanism]
As shown in FIG. 39, the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 is arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 (more specifically, the rear side of the LED substrate 564 (see, for example, FIG. 43)) at the upper part of the front door frame 552. Will be done. The decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 moves only the LED substrate 564 of the front projection device 600 and the LED substrate 564 in the vertical direction while maintaining the position of the front projection device 600. When the LED substrate 564 moves in the vertical direction, the entire decorative accessory cover 560 including the frontmost decorative accessory cover 562 (see, for example, FIG. 42) moves in the vertical direction.

Of the front projection device 600 and the LED substrate 564, only the LED substrate 564 is moved in the vertical direction by the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 in the state where a clear image is projected on the front screen 512 (front projection). If the position of the device 600 is changed, the image projected on the front screen 512 may be out of focus), so that the decorative accessory 560 can be advanced toward the front position of the front screen 512 on which the image is projected. To do.

As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the decorative accessory drive mechanism 570 includes a substantially rectangular base plate 5702 that is long in the left-right direction, a left drive mechanism 5703, a right drive mechanism 5723, and a decorative accessory mounting hole 5745. , With a fixing hole 5744.

The left side drive mechanism 5703 is a mechanism for moving the left side of the LED substrate 564 (for example, see FIG. 42) in the vertical direction, and includes a left side slider 5704, an extension portion 5706, a guide hole 5708, and a guide 5710. It includes a motor 5712, a drive gear 5714, a first driven gear 5716, a second driven gear 5718, a third driven gear 5720, and an optical sensor 5722.

The left slider 5704 is guided by the guide 5710 and can slide in the vertical direction.

The extending portion 5706 is a portion extending from the left side surface of the left side slider 5704 to the left side. The extending portion 5706 is formed with an elongated guide hole 5708 extending in the left-right direction.

The guide 5710 is fixed to the front surface of the base plate 5702 and is arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction on the left side portion of the base plate 5702. The guide 5710 slidably supports the left slider 5704 in the vertical direction.

The motor 5712 is a stepping motor, and is fixed to the left side portion of the rear surface of the base plate 5702 when viewed from the front.

The drive gear 5714 is a gear coaxially connected to the output shaft of the motor 5712, and is arranged on the front surface side of the base plate 5702.

The first driven gear 5716 meshes with the drive gear 5714 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702.

The second driven gear 5718 meshes with the first driven gear 5716 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702. A detection piece 57182 is formed on the second driven gear 5718. The detection piece 57182 is a portion that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722. The detection piece 57182 is provided at a position that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722 when the left slider 5704 reaches the uppermost position of the vertical movement range.

The third driven gear 5720 meshes with the second driven gear 5718 and is arranged on the front side of the base plate 5702. A boss 57202 is formed so as to project from the third driven gear 5720. The boss 57202 is inserted into the guide hole 5708 and is slidable with respect to the inner peripheral surface of the guide hole 5708.

The optical sensor 5722 is a sensor that detects the detection piece 57182. As described above, the detection piece 57182 is provided at a position that can be detected by the optical sensor 5722 when the left slider 5704 reaches the uppermost position of the vertical movement range. The position where the left slider 5704 is at the top of the vertical movement range is the origin position of the LED substrate 564 (that is, the decorative accessory 560).

The spring 5746 is a tension coil spring. The spring 5746 is arranged along the vertical direction on the front surface side of the base plate 5702. The upper end of the spring 5746 is fixed to the upper end of the base plate 5702, and the lower end of the spring 5746 is fixed to the lower end of the left slider 5704. The spring 5746 exerts an elastic force in the direction of pulling the left slider 5704 upward.

The right side drive mechanism 5723 is provided as a pair with the left side drive mechanism 5703 in the left-right direction, and is a mechanism for moving the right side of the LED substrate 564 in the front-view direction in the vertical direction. The right drive mechanism 5723 includes a right slider 5724, an extension portion 5726, a guide hole 5728, a guide 5730, a motor 5732, a drive gear 5734, a first driven gear 5736, a second driven gear 5738, and a second. It includes three driven gears 5740 and an optical sensor 5742.

The right-side drive mechanism 5723 has the same function as each component of the left-side drive mechanism 5703, although there is a difference in whether the LED substrate 564 is moved up and down on the left side or up and down on the right side. Therefore, the details of each component of the right-hand drive mechanism 5723 will be omitted.

(Explanation of operation of left drive mechanism)
The operation of the left side drive mechanism 5703 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 46. FIG. 46 is an example of a front view of the decorative accessory driving mechanism 570, and shows the case where the LED substrate 564 (that is, the decorative accessory 560) shown in FIG. 42 described above is lowered to the lowermost end.

The left side drive mechanism 5703 operates in synchronization with the right side drive mechanism 5723 to move the LED substrate 564 (see, for example, FIG. 42) up and down. Although the rotation direction of the motor 5740 when moving the LED substrate 564 up and down is opposite to the rotation direction of the motor 5720 of the left drive mechanism 5703, the operation principle of the right drive mechanism 5723 is the same as that of the left drive mechanism 5703. Therefore, the description will be omitted.

When the motor 5712 of the left drive mechanism 5703 rotates, the drive gear 5714, the first driven gear 5716, the second driven gear 5718, and the third driven gear 5720 rotate in sequence along with the rotation. When the third driven gear 5720 rotates, the boss 5702 orbits around the center of the third driven gear 5720. When the boss 5702 orbits around the center of the third driven gear 5720, the boss 5702 moves up and down while sliding in the guide hole 5708 in the left-right direction. Then, as the boss 57202 moves up and down, the left slider 5704 moves up and down along the guide 5710.

By driving the left side drive mechanism 5703 and the right side drive mechanism 5723 in this way, the LED substrate 564 can be moved in the vertical direction, and the decorative accessory cover 562 can be operated in the vertical direction. The left side drive mechanism 5703 and the right side drive mechanism 5723 are driven based on the result of the internal lottery described later. That is, the accessory effect in which the decorative accessory 560 operates downward (the accessory effect in which the decorative accessory 560 advances toward the front position of the front screen 512 on which the image is projected) is based on the result of the internal lottery. Is done.

[3-3-6. Front projection device]
The front projection device 600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 47. FIG. 47 is a schematic side view showing an example of a mode in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600. is there. Since FIG. 47 is a schematic view, there are some differences from the actual ones, such as the installation angles of the projectors 122, 126, and 622.

The front projection device 600 is housed in an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown), and is located behind the decorative accessory 560. Further, the front projection device 600 is arranged at substantially the same height as the decorative accessory 560 and the large accessory main body 230.

The front projection device 600 includes a front projector 622 capable of projecting image light and a front mirror 624 that reflects the image light projected from the front projector 622.

[3-3-6-1. Front projector]
As shown in FIG. 39, the front projector 622 is fixed forward in an area surrounded by an upper frame 5501, a left frame (not shown), and a right frame (not shown).

The front projector 622 projects the image light toward the front mirror 624 arranged in front of the front projector 622. The image light projected toward the front mirror 624 is reflected by the front mirror 624. The reflected light (video light) reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected on the upper region of the front screen 512 and not on the lower region (see, for example, the video light A in FIG. 47). ..

The reason why the image is not projected on the lower region of the front screen 512 is to ensure the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game region 320. However, if the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game area 320 can be ensured, the image is projected so as to include the lower area of the front screen 512 as shown in the image light B of FIG. 47, for example. May be done.

In the present embodiment, the front projector 622 is arranged so that the image light reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected onto a region mainly in the substantially upper half of the front screen 512.

It should be noted that the area of the front screen 512 where the image light projected from the front projector 622 is projected is not particularly limited, and for example, even if the image light is projected onto substantially the entire area of the front screen 512. Alternatively, it may be projected on a part of the area (for example, only the upper area). When the image light projected from the front projector 622 is projected onto substantially the entire area of the front screen 512, the area below the front screen 512, which is far from the front projector 622, has a larger image than the area above. It may not be projected clearly. Therefore, when it is desired to project substantially the entire area of the front screen 512 with the image light projected from the front projector 622, the transmittance of the front screen 512 is lowered in the area below the area above. Is preferable.

[3-3-6-2. Front mirror]
As shown in FIG. 39, the front mirror 624 is fixed in a region surrounded by the upper frame 5501, the left frame (not shown), and the right frame (not shown) with the reflecting surface facing rearward. Will be done. More specifically, the front mirror 624 is arranged so as to reflect the image light projected from the front projector 622 and to project the reflected image light onto the front screen 512.

Further, in the front mirror 624, when the above-mentioned LED substrate 564 and the decorative accessory 560 operate downward from the origin position, the front surface, which is a surface opposite to the reflective surface, is exposed. Therefore, the front surface of the front mirror 624 is provided with a decorated portion so that the appearance is not impaired even if the front surface of the front mirror 624 is exposed.

The decorative portion may be combined with the decorative accessory cover 562 to form a specific form. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new unprecedented effect of operating the accessory while ensuring the aesthetic appearance when the movable accessory is activated. In particular, the decorative portion on the front surface of the front mirror 624 cannot be visually recognized when the LED substrate 564 and the decorative accessory cover 562 are at the origin position, and the LED substrate 564 and the decorative accessory cover 562 move downward. Since it becomes visible only after the object effect is performed, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the accessory effect in which the LED substrate 564 and the decorative accessory cover 562 operate. The above-mentioned "specific form" corresponds to a specific character, a specific logo, or the like.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the decorative accessory 560 that performs the accessory effect of advancing toward the front position of the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery described later is placed above the front screen 512. Have been placed. The front screen 512 can be regarded as corresponding to, for example, a liquid crystal display in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine), and the decorative accessory 560 is movable arranged above, for example, a center accessory in the conventional gaming machine. It can be regarded as equivalent to a character. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, either the image projected on the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery or the character effect by the decorative character 560 that advances toward the front position of the front screen 512. However, it will be performed at a position closer to the player than the conventional gaming machine. Further, in the front door unit 500, a firing handle 588 capable of launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 320 is arranged below the front screen 512. Therefore, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the game ball is being fired from the launch handle arranged below the game board in the conventional pachinko machine. It will be possible to provide a novel gaming machine 1 that has never been seen before.

[4. Electrical configuration of gaming machines]
Next, the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 48.

As shown in FIG. 48, the gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 720 that controls the game and a sub control circuit 730 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game.

The main control circuit 720 includes a main CPU 721, a main ROM 722 (read-only memory), a main RAM 723 (read / write memory), and the like.

A main ROM 722, a main RAM 723, and the like are connected to the main CPU 721. The main CPU 721 has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 722.

The main ROM 722 stores a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 721, various tables, and the like.

The main RAM 723 has a function of storing the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 721. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 723 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 721, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read or written may be used.

The main RAM 723 is provided with a storage area in which information on the special symbol game is stored as start-up memory. Specifically, in the main RAM 723, the first special symbol start storage area (0) in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the fluctuating first special symbol is stored as the start memory, and the first for the upper limit of four times. The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the special symbol is stored as the start memory, are provided. Similarly, in the main RAM 723, the second special symbol start storage area (0) in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored as the start memory, and the second special for the upper limit of four times are stored. The second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the symbol is stored as the start memory, are provided.

Further, the main control circuit 720 includes an initial reset circuit 724 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, an I / O port 725, a command output port 726, a backup capacitor 727, and the like. The initial reset circuit 724 is connected to the main CPU 721. The I / O port 725 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 721 and output signals from the main CPU 721 to various devices. The command output port 726 transmits a command from the main CPU 721 to the sub control circuit 730. The backup capacitor 727 holds various data stored in the main RAM 723 by promptly supplying power to the main RAM 723, for example, when the power is cut off.

Further, various devices (members) are connected to the main control circuit 720.

For example, the main control circuit 720 includes a normal symbol display unit 701, a normal symbol hold display unit 702, a first special symbol display unit 703, a second special symbol display unit 704, and a first special symbol hold display unit 705. The second special symbol hold display unit 706, the start port solenoid 707 that drives the blade member (not shown) of the ordinary electric accessory (not shown), the large winning opening solenoid 708 that drives the shutter (not shown), etc. are connected. ing. The main control circuit 720 can control the operation of these devices (members) by transmitting signals. Further, the main control circuit 720 is used to transmit data to a calling device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk, a function of displaying the number of hits, and the like, and a hall computer that manages a pachinko gaming machine for the entire hall. An external terminal board (not shown) is connected.

Further, a first start port switch 709, a second start port switch 710, a passing gate switch 711, a count switch 712, a general winning port switch 713, and the like are connected to the main control circuit 720. When a game ball is detected by these members, a predetermined detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 720 from the members. Further, the main control circuit 720 is connected to a backup clear switch 754 or the like that clears the backup data at the time of power failure according to the operation of the manager of the amusement park.

Further, a payout / launch control circuit 750 is connected to the main control circuit 720. A payout device 751 for paying out game balls, a launcher 752 for firing game balls, a card unit 755, and the like are connected to the payout / launch control circuit 750. The payout device 751 is provided in a payout unit (not shown). A ball lending operation panel 756 is connected to the card unit 755, and a signal corresponding to the player's operation is supplied to the ball lending operation panel 756.

When the payout / launch control circuit 750 receives the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 720 and the rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 755, the payout / launch control circuit 750 transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 751. Control is performed so that the payout device 751 pays out the game ball. Further, in the payout / launch control circuit 750, when the launch handle 588 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is applied to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle (rotation amount). It supplies and controls the launch of the game ball.

Further, a sub control circuit 730 is connected to the command output port 726. The sub control circuit 730 controls projections in the front projector 622, the first rear projector 122, and the second rear projector 124, and controls related to sound generated from the speaker 740 in response to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 720. , Controls the light of the lamp 25 and the like.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 720 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 730, while the sub control circuit 730 does not supply a signal to the main control circuit 720. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured so that a signal can be transmitted from the control circuit 730 to the main control circuit 720.

The sub control circuit 730 includes a sub CPU 731, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a front projector control circuit 734, a first rear projector control circuit 735, a second rear projector control circuit 736, a voice control circuit 737, a lamp control circuit 738, and accessory control. The circuit 739 and the like are provided. The sub control circuit 730 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in response to a command from the main control circuit 720. Further, the sub control circuit 730 is connected to an effect button switch 742 that is turned on / off by operating an effect button (without a reference symbol).

The sub CPU 731 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 731 controls the sub control circuit 730 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 720.

The program ROM 202 stores a program for controlling the gaming effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 731, various tables, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are configured to be used as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium readable by a computer provided with control means is used. If it is, it may be another aspect. For example, as the storage means, a hard disk device or a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge may be used. Further, the program, table, or the like may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Further, the programs, tables, and the like may be recorded on different storage media.

The work RAM 203 has a function of storing the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 731. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 731, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read or written may be used.

The front projector control circuit 734 is a circuit for controlling the projection of video light in the front projector 622. The front projector control circuit 734 includes a video data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), a video data ROM in which data for generating various video data is stored, a frame buffer for buffering video data, and video data. A D / A converter or the like that converts as a signal is provided.

The front projector control circuit 734 can perform various processes for projecting image light on the front screen 512 according to the data supplied from the sub CPU 731. The front projector control circuit 734 temporarily stores the video data for projecting the video light on the front projector 622 in the frame buffer in response to the video light projection command supplied from the sub CPU 731. The video data for projecting the video light onto the front projector 622 includes various video data related to the game, such as identification symbol video data indicating the identification symbol, background video data, and production video data.

Then, the front projector control circuit 734 supplies the video data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts video data as a video signal and supplies the converted video signal to the front projector 622 at a predetermined timing. When a video signal is supplied to the front projector 622, the front projector 622 projects video light related to the video signal. In this way, the front projector control device 734 can control the front projector 622 to project an image related to the game.

The first rear projector control circuit 735 is a circuit for performing projection control in the first rear projector 122. Further, the second rear projector control circuit 736 is a circuit for performing projection control in the second rear projector 124. Since the configurations of the first rear projector control circuit 735 and the second rear projector control circuit 736 are the same as those of the front projector control circuit 734, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The voice control circuit 737 is a circuit for controlling the voice generated from the speaker 740. The voice control circuit 737 includes a sound source IC that controls voice, a voice data ROM that stores various voice data, an amplifier for amplifying a voice signal (hereinafter, referred to as AMP), and the like.

The sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speaker 740. The sound source IC selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in response to the voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 731. 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 converted voice signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speaker 740.

The lamp control circuit 738 is a circuit for controlling the lamp 25 including the decorative lamp and the like. The lamp control circuit 738 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decorative data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decorative patterns are stored, and the like.

The accessory control circuit 739 is a circuit for controlling movable accessories such as the large accessory main body 230, the light guide plates 234, 236, and the decorative accessory 560. The accessory control circuit 739 stores a drive circuit for supplying a drive signal, a lighting circuit for supplying a lighting control signal, an operation pattern, and a lighting pattern for each of the accessories 230 and 560. It has a physical data ROM and the like.

Further, the drive circuit selects one operation pattern from a plurality of operation patterns stored in the accessory data ROM in response to the accessory operation command supplied from the sub CPU 731. Then, by reading the selected operation pattern from the accessory data ROM and supplying the drive signal corresponding to the read operation pattern, the large accessory drive mechanism 240, 260, the light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, 2360, and the light guide plate up / down Mechanical operation of each accessory (large accessory body 230, light guide plate 234, 236, decorative accessory 560) via drive mechanisms 239, 270, drive mechanism 5703, 5723 for driving decorative accessory 560, etc. To control. Further, the lighting circuit selects one lighting pattern from a plurality of lighting patterns stored in the accessory data ROM based on the lighting command supplied from the sub CPU 731. Then, by reading the selected lighting pattern from the accessory data ROM and supplying the lighting control signal corresponding to the read lighting pattern, each accessory (large accessory main body 230, light guide plate 234, 236, Controls the lighting operation of the decorative accessory 560).

[5. Function flow]
Next, the functional flow of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a functional flow of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 49, the pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is launched by a user's operation, and when the game ball wins various prizes, the payout control process of the game ball is performed. Further, the pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol.

When it becomes a "big hit" in a special symbol game or when it becomes a "hit" in a normal symbol game, the possibility that the game ball wins is relatively increased, and the payout control process of the game ball is easily performed. Become.

In addition, various prizes include a special symbol start prize, which is one condition for variable display of a special symbol in a special symbol game, and one condition for variable display of a normal symbol in a normal symbol game. A certain ordinary symbol start prize is also included.

The "variable display" referred to in the present specification is a concept in which the identification symbol is variablely displayed from the start to the end of one special symbol game. For example, the variable display of the identification symbol is produced in one variable display. And stop production are possible. The variation effect and the stop effect of the identification symbol may be performed a plurality of times in one variable display. It should be noted that the variable effect is an effect that is visually performed, and its meaning is different from that of the variable display.

Further, in the "variable display", for example, a "derivative display" in which a special symbol (identification symbol) is displayed as a result of a special symbol game can be performed. That is, in the present specification, the operation from the start of the "variable display" to the "derivative display" is referred to as one "variable display".

The outline of the processing flow of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game will be described below. The special symbol game and the normal symbol game are executed as control processing by the main CPU 721.

(1) When there is a special symbol start prize in the special symbol game, random numbers (big hit determination random value and symbol determination random value) are extracted and extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, respectively. Each random value is stored (see the flow of the special symbol start winning process during the special symbol game shown in FIG. 49).

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, in the special symbol control process during the special symbol game, it is first determined whether or not the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this discrimination process, it is referred to whether or not various data such as random values are stored by the special symbol start winning, and the variable display of the special symbol is performed on the condition that various data such as random values are stored. It is determined that the condition for starting is satisfied.

Next, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, the jackpot determination random value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referred to, and the jackpot determination as to whether or not to make a "big hit" is performed. After that, the stop symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the symbol determination random value extracted from the symbol determination counter and the result of the jackpot determination described above are referred to, and a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the fluctuation pattern determination counter, and the random value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed described above are referred to, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

Next, the effect pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, and the random number value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed described above, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol described above are referred to. Determine the effect pattern to be executed along with the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, as a result of the determined jackpot determination, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the effect pattern accompanying the variable display of the special symbol are referred to, and the variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the special symbol is performed. , And the effect control process for performing a predetermined effect is executed.

Then, when the variable display control process and the effect display control process are completed, it is determined whether or not the "big hit" is achieved. In this determination process, if it is determined that the "big hit" has been achieved, the big hit game control process for performing the big hit game is executed. In the jackpot game, the possibility of various winnings described above increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "big hit" has not been achieved, the big hit game control process is not executed.

When it is determined that the "big hit" has not been achieved, or when the big hit game control process is completed, the game state transition control process for shifting the game state is performed. In this game state transition control process, the game state in the normal state, which is different from the jackpot game state, is managed.

As the normal gaming state, for example, in the above-mentioned jackpot determination, a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a "big hit" increases (hereinafter referred to as a "high probability gaming state") and a special symbol start winning prize are likely to be obtained. (Hereinafter, referred to as "short-time game state") and the like. After that, the process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the special symbol is performed again, and then the various processes of the above-mentioned special symbol control process are repeated.

In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball starts winning a prize during the variable display of the special symbol, various data (random value for jackpot determination, random value for symbol determination, etc.) acquired at the time of the starting prize are obtained. ) Is stored until the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this way, storing various data until the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied is called "holding", and the various data held is called starting storage.

That is, if the game ball wins a start prize during the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol corresponding to the start prize is suspended, and after the currently executed variable display of the special symbol ends. The variable display of the reserved special symbol is started. In the following, the variable display of the special symbol on hold is also referred to as a "holding ball".

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, as will be described later, two types of special symbol start prizes (first start opening prize and second start opening prize) are provided, and a maximum of four for each special symbol start prize. You can get the reserved ball. That is, in the present embodiment, a maximum of eight reserved balls can be acquired.

Although not shown in FIG. 49, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment determines whether or not a reserved ball has been won (whether or not a "big hit" has been won) based on the above-mentioned information on the reserved ball, and further, the determination result is used. It has a function of performing a predetermined effect based on that, that is, a look-ahead effect function.

(2) When there is a normal symbol start prize in the normal symbol game, a random number value is extracted from the hit determination counter and the random value value is stored (the normal symbol start prize in the normal symbol game shown in FIG. 49). See processing flow).

Further, as shown in FIG. 49, in the normal symbol control process during the normal symbol game, it is first determined whether or not the condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied. In this discrimination process, it is referred to whether or not the random number value is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and one condition is that the random value is stored, and the condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied. Determine.

Next, when the variable display of the normal symbol is started, the random value extracted from the hit determination counter is referred to, and the hit determination as to whether or not to make a "hit" is performed. After that, the fluctuation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the result of the hit determination is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.

Next, the determined hit determination result and the variation pattern of the normal symbol are referred to, and the variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the normal symbol and the effect control process for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

When the variable display control process and the effect display control process are completed, it is determined whether or not the result is a "hit". In this determination process, if it is determined to be a "hit", a hit game control process for performing a hit game is executed.

In the winning game control process, the possibility of various winnings described above, in particular, the possibility of winning a special symbol start of the game ball in the special symbol game increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result is not "hit", the hit game control process is not executed. After that, the process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the normal symbol is performed again, and then the various processes of the above-mentioned normal symbol control process are repeated.

As described above, in the pachinko game, the payout control of the game ball is determined by the conditions such as whether or not the special symbol game is a "big hit", the transition status of the game state, and whether or not the normal symbol game is a "hit". The ease of processing changes.

In this embodiment, as various random number value extraction methods, a soft random number method that generates random number values by executing a program is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the pachinko game machine includes a random number generator in which random numbers are updated at a predetermined cycle, a random number value is obtained from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. The hard random number method for extracting the above-mentioned various random number values may be adopted as the above-mentioned extraction method for various random number values.

When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in the predetermined cycle by determining the initial value of the random number value at a timing different from the predetermined cycle.

[6. Directing by sub CPU 731]
The sub CPU 731 (each projector control circuit 734,735,736) controls the image light projected from each projector and projects the image as an effect on each screen. The first rear projector 122 projects video light onto the upper rear screen 2902, and the second rear projector 124 projects video light onto the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, respectively, and the rear screen unit 290 displays various effects. Further, the front projector 622 projects video light onto the front screen 512, and various effects are performed on the front screen 512.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the image light is projected from the first rear projector 122 so that the effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected on the upper rear screen 2902. Further, the image light is projected from the second rear projector 124 so that the cel image of the game board and the image imitating the liquid crystal display area are projected on the lower rear screen 2904. In the area where the image imitating the liquid crystal display area is projected, the image light is projected from the second rear projector 124 so that the image of the variation effect of the design based on the result of the internal lottery is projected. In addition, an effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512.

The effect based on the result of the internal lottery may be projected on all the screens of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, the intermediate rear screen 2906 and the front screen 512, and is usually specified. It may be projected only on the screen, and may be projected on all screens at a specific time (for example, when the result of the internal lottery is a big hit or a big hit). Which of these screens is used to project what kind of image can be appropriately selected.

Further, in the area where the image imitating the liquid crystal display area is projected (the area where the image of the fluctuation effect of the symbol is projected), the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display) described later will be used. The production image corresponding to the special symbol displayed in the part 704) is projected. At this time, for example, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner in the special symbol unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), for example, 1 to 8 except for specific cases. A variable display of a plurality of production identification symbols (decorative symbols) consisting of numbers and various characters is projected.

Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), an area in which an image imitating the liquid crystal display area of the lower rear screen 2904 is projected. Also, a plurality of identification symbols corresponding to the special symbols are stopped and displayed.

When the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) has a specific mode (the result of the stop display is "big hit"), " An image of the effect image for making the player understand that it is a "big hit" is projected on the rear screen unit 290 and / and the front screen 512.

As an effect for making the player understand that it is a "big hit", for example, first, a plurality of stop-displayed identification symbols are arranged in a specific mode (for example, the same identification symbols are arranged in a predetermined direction). ), And then an effect such as displaying an image notifying the "big hit" can be mentioned.

Further, in the present embodiment, by projecting the image light by the second rear projector 124, the hold display unit 705 for the first special symbol and the hold display unit 706 for the second special symbol, which will be described later, are projected in the lower region of the lower rear screen 2904. The effect image related to the display content of is projected. The area on which the effect image is projected is not limited to the lower rear screen 2904, and may be any of the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the front screen 512.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 701, which will be described later, is in a predetermined mode, an effect image for causing the player to grasp the information is displayed on any of the screens 521, 2902. A function of projecting onto 2904 and 2906 may be further provided.

[7. Display]
[7-1. Special symbol display section]
Although not shown, the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is a display device that variably displays (variable display and stop display) the special symbol in the special symbol game. In the present embodiment, a special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is configured by a 7-segment display that displays a special symbol as a symbol composed of numbers, symbols, or the like.

The present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) may be configured by, for example, a plurality of LEDs. In this case, a display pattern composed of turning on / off of a plurality of LEDs is represented as a special symbol.

The special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is triggered by a game ball winning a prize at the first start port or the second start port (special symbol start prize) (special symbol start prize). , Special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner. Then, the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) performs variable display of the special symbol for a predetermined time, and then stops display of the special symbol.

In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed when the game ball wins the first starting port is referred to as the first special symbol. Further, a special symbol that is variablely displayed when the game ball wins a prize at the second starting port is referred to as a second special symbol.

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) is in a specific mode (a mode of "big hit"). The game state shifts from the normal game state to the jackpot game state, which is a state advantageous to the player.

That is, in the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode of shifting to the jackpot game state. It is a "big hit".

In the big hit game state, since the big prize opening is opened in a predetermined mode, the winning of the game ball is facilitated, and a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the game ball wins the first starting port, and the first special symbol is specified in the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704). When the stop display is displayed in the mode, the big winning opening is opened.

The open state of each large winning opening is maintained until a predetermined number of game balls are won or a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Then, when any of these conditions is satisfied, the large winning opening that was in the open state is closed.

In the following, a game in which the large winning opening is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball (open state) is referred to as a round game. Between the round games, the big prize opening is closed.

In addition, the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game is referred to as a first round, and the second round game is referred to as a second round.

In the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), when the stop-displayed special symbol is in a mode other than a specific mode (a mode of "missing"). , The game state does not change unless you win the fall lottery.

That is, in the special symbol game, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704), and then the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the game is based on the result. A game in which the state is transferred or maintained.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball wins a prize at the first starting port during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the prize is displayed. (Holding ball) is put on hold.

Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the pending display of the fluctuation of the first special symbol 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 as a maximum of 4 times (pieces).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the second starting port during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the variable display (holding ball) of the second special symbol corresponding to the winning is displayed. It is put on hold.

Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the pending display of the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays (number of hold) of the second special symbol to be held is defined as a maximum of 4 times (pieces). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of pending special symbols for variable display is eight in total.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved ball of the first special symbol and the reserved ball of the second special symbol are mixed, the variable display of one special symbol is preferentially executed over the variable display of the other special symbol. .. Specifically, the reserved ball of the second special symbol is preferentially digested over the reserved ball of the first special symbol. 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.

[7-2. Ordinary symbol display part]
Although not shown, the normal symbol display unit 701 is a display for variably displaying (variable display and stop display) the normal symbol in the normal symbol game performed based on the passage of the game ball through the gate provided in the game area 320. It is a device, and the ordinary symbol display unit 701 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (ordinary symbol display LEDs). Then, the normal symbol display unit 701 represents a display pattern composed of turning on / off of each normal symbol display LED as a normal symbol.

The normal symbol display unit 701 turns on and off the two normal symbol display LEDs alternately when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector, and displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol display unit 701 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 unit 701, when the stopped-displayed normal symbol is in a predetermined mode (“hit” mode), the normal electric accessory is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, when the normal symbol displayed as stopped is in a mode other than the predetermined mode (a mode of "loss"), the normal electric accessory maintains the closed state.

That is, the normal symbol game is a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner by the normal symbol display unit 701, then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric accessory operates according to the result.

If the game ball passes through the ball passage detector during the variable display of the normal symbol, the variable display of the normal symbol is suspended. Then, when the normal symbol currently being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the reserved normal symbol is started. In the present embodiment, the number of variable displays of ordinary symbols to be held (that is, the "number of holds") is defined as a maximum of 4 times (pieces).

[7-3. Ordinary symbol hold display device]
Although not shown, the normal symbol hold display device is a device that displays the number of hold of the variable display of the normal symbol, and is provided with a plurality of normal symbol hold display LEDs. In the normal symbol hold display device, each normal symbol hold display is displayed. By turning on / off the LED, the number of pending variable display of the normal symbol is displayed.

Specifically, the normal symbol hold display device displays the normal symbol hold display LED according to the number of hold of the variable display of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol hold display LED displays the normal symbol hold display LED according to the number of hold of the variable display of the normal symbol. Up to 4 lights are lit.

[7-4. 1st special symbol hold display device]
The hold display unit 705 for the first special symbol is arranged at the lower right portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16.

The hold display unit 705 for the first special symbol is a device that displays information regarding the variable display of the first special symbol (holding ball of the first special symbol) that is being held. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold display unit 705 includes a plurality of first special symbol hold display LEDs.

Specifically, the hold display unit 705 for the first special symbol displays the first special symbol hold display LED according to the number of holds for the variable display of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol hold display LED is the first. Up to 4 lights are lit according to the number of holdings of the variable display of the special symbol.

[7-5. 2nd special symbol hold display device]
The second special symbol hold display unit 706 is arranged at the lower right of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16.

The second special symbol hold display unit 706 is a device that displays information regarding the variable display of the second special symbol (holding ball of the second special symbol) that is being held, and the second special symbol hold display unit 706 is , A plurality of second special symbol hold display LEDs are provided.

Specifically, the second special symbol hold display unit 706 displays the second special symbol hold display LED according to the number of holds for the variable display of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol hold display LED is the second. 2 Up to 4 lights are lit according to the number of pending special symbols.

Next, the data structure of the main control circuit 720 and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52.

[8. Various tables]
[8-1. Random number judgment table]
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a hit random number determination table (first start port, second start port) stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. The hit random number judgment table (first start port) is based on the random number value for big hit judgment acquired when the game ball wins the first start port, and is of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss". Referenced to determine one by lottery. The hit random number determination table (second start port) determines either "big hit" or "loss" by lottery based on the random number value for big hit determination acquired when the game ball wins the second start port. Referenced when.

The jackpot determination random number value is a random number value for determining the lottery result performed when the starting opening prize is won. More specifically, the jackpot determination random number value is a value indicating the lottery result of the special symbol (first special symbol and second special symbol). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number value is selected from 0 to 65535 (65536 types).

In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port, one of "big hit", "small hit" and "loss" is determined by lottery. Therefore, in the hit random number judgment table (at the time of winning the first start opening), "big hit" and "small hit" are displayed for each value of the probability variation flag ("0 (= off)" or "1 (= on)"). The range (width) of the random number value for big hit judgment in which each of the winning of "missing" is determined, and the corresponding judgment value data ("big hit judgment value data", "small hit judgment value data", and "missing judgment value". The relationship with "data") is defined. The probability change flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the game state is the “high probability game state”. When the gaming state is the "high probability gaming state", the probability variation flag is "1", and when the gaming state is the "low probability gaming state", the probability variation flag is "0".

In the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag is "0" and the random value for hit determination is any of "0" to "204" at the time of winning the first starting opening, "big hit" is won. "Big hit judgment value data" is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "big hit" in this case (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 205/65536 (≈1/319).

If the probability variation flag is "0" and the hit determination random value is any of "205" to "409" at the time of winning the first starting port 5442, "small hit" is won and "small hit" is won. "Small hit judgment value data" is determined. That is, the winning probability of "small hit" in this case is 205/65536 (≈1/319).

Further, when the probability change flag is "0" and the random value for hit judgment is neither "0" to "409" at the time of winning the first starting port 5442, "miss" is won and "loss judgment" is made. Value data "is determined.

On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is "1" and the random value for hit judgment is any of "0" to "1637" at the time of winning the first starting opening, "big hit" is won and "big hit judgment" is made. Value data "is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "big hit" in this case (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 1638/65536 (≈1/40), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is "0".

If the probability variation flag is "1" and the hit determination random value is any of "1638" to "1842" at the time of winning the first starting opening, "small hit" is won and "small hit" is won. "Hit judgment value data" is determined. That is, the winning probability of "small hit" in this case is 205/65536 (≈1/319), which is the same as the case where the probability variation flag is "0".

Further, when the probability change flag is "1" and the random value for hit determination is neither "0" to "1842" at the time of winning the first starting port 5442, "loss" is won and "loss determination" is made. Value data "is determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port, the jackpot probability varies depending on whether or not the game state at the time of winning is the “high probability game state”. Specifically, the jackpot probability when the game ball wins the first starting port when the game state is the "high probability game state" is about eight times higher than when the game state is not the "high probability game state". Become.

Similarly, when the probability variation flag is "0" and the random value for hit determination is any of "0" to "204" at the time of winning the second starting opening, "big hit" is won and "big hit" is won. Judgment value data "is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "big hit" in this case (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 205/65536 (≈1/319).

If the probability change flag is "0" and the hit judgment random value is neither "0" to "204" at the time of winning the second starting opening, "miss" is won and "loss judgment value" is won. "Data" is determined.

On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is "1" and the random value for hit judgment is any of "0" to "1637" at the time of winning the second starting opening, "big hit" is won and "big hit judgment" is made. Value data "is determined. That is, the winning probability of the "big hit" in this case (big hit probability (selection rate)) is 1638/65536 (≈1/40), which is higher than that when the probability variation flag is "0".

If the probability change flag is "1" and the hit judgment random value is neither "0" to "1637" at the time of winning the second starting opening, "miss" is won and "loss judgment value" is won. "Data" is determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the second starting port, whether or not the game state at the time of winning is the "high probability game state" without winning the "small hit". Depending on the situation, the jackpot probability fluctuates, and the jackpot probability when the gaming state is the "high probability gaming state" is about eight times higher than that when the gaming state is the "low probability gaming state".

[8-2. Design judgment table]
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table (first start port, second start port) stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. The symbol determination table (first start port, second start port) is based on the symbol random value acquired when the game ball wins the first start port or the second start port and the above-mentioned judgment value data. It is referred to to select the "hit selection symbol command" and the "symbol specification command" that determine the stop symbol. The "hit selection symbol command" is a command for specifying a hit symbol determined according to the hit type at the time of winning, and the "symbol specification command" specifies a symbol to be displayed when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. It is a command to do. The symbol random value is extracted from, for example, 0 to 99 (100 types).

According to the symbol determination table (first starting port) of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "0" to "9", 10/100. With the probability of, "z0" is selected as the hit selection symbol command, and "zA1" is selected as the symbol designation command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "10" to "19", "z1" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "ZA1" is selected as the symbol specification command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "20" to "29", "z2" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "ZA1" is selected as the symbol specification command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "30" to "39", "z3" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "ZA1" is selected as the symbol specification command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "40" to "49", "z4" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 10/100. , "ZA1" is selected as the symbol specification command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "50" to "95", "z5" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 46/100. , "ZA1" is selected as the symbol specification command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is "96" or "97", "z6" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol is specified. "ZA4" is selected as the command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is "98" or "99", "z7" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol is specified. "ZA5" is selected as the command. Further, when the small hit determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "0" to "99", "z8" is selected as the hit selection symbol command and is used as the symbol designation command. "ZA6" is selected. On the other hand, when the loss judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "0" to "99", the hit selection symbol command is not selected and "zA7" is used as the symbol specification command. Be selected.

Further, according to the symbol determination table (second starting port) of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "0" to "24", 25 With a probability of / 100, "z9" is selected as the hit selection symbol command, and "zA8" is selected as the symbol designation command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "25" to "49", "z10" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 25/100. , "ZA8" is selected as the symbol specification command. Further, when the jackpot judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "55" to "99", "z11" is selected as the hit selection symbol command with a probability of 50/100. , "ZA9" is selected as the symbol specification command. On the other hand, when the loss judgment value data is obtained and the symbol random value is any of "0" to "99", the hit selection symbol command is not selected and "zA10" is used as the symbol specification command. Be selected.

[8-3. Big hit type determination table]
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the main ROM 722 of the main control circuit 720. The jackpot type determination table is referred to for determining the jackpot type such as the number of rounds, whether to turn on the probability variation flag, and whether to turn on the time saving flag according to the hit selection symbol command related to the jackpot. .. In this embodiment, if the jackpot is won regardless of the type of jackpot, the time saving flag is set to "1". The number of time reductions at this time is determined to be any of 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times, and 100 times, and the determined number of time reductions is set. The probability change flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the game state is the “high probability game state”. When the gaming state is the "high probability gaming state", the probability variation flag is "1", and when the gaming state is the "low probability gaming state", the probability variation flag is "0". Similarly, the time saving flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is a flag for managing whether or not the gaming state is the "time saving game state". When the gaming state is the "time saving game state", the time saving flag is "1", and when the game state is the "non-time saving gaming state", the time saving flag is "0". The number of time reductions is the number of fluctuations in the special symbol game in which the time reduction game state can be continued. That is, if the special symbol variation (lottery of the special symbol) is performed for the number of time reductions (100 times) without winning the big hit in the time reduction game state, the time reduction game state ends and the state shifts to the non-time reduction game state. In this embodiment, the high-probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won. However, if the special symbol changes (lottery of special symbols) for a predetermined number of times without winning the big hit, the high-probability gaming state may end and the game may shift to the low-probability gaming state.

According to the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when the hit time selection symbol command is "z0", the number of rounds is "8", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag off and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z1", the number of rounds is "8", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag off and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z3", the number of rounds is "8", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag off and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z4", the number of rounds is "8", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag off and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z5", the number of rounds is "8", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag on and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z6", the number of rounds is "5", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag on and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z7", the number of rounds is "16", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag on and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z9", the number of rounds is "5", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag off and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z10", the number of rounds is "5", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag on and the time saving flag on is determined. When the hit selection symbol command is "z11", the number of rounds is "16", and the jackpot of the probability variation flag on and the time saving flag on is determined.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot with the time saving flag on is determined regardless of the hit selection symbol command (that is, the jackpot determination value data), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot determination value data is not necessarily limited to this. The jackpot of the time saving flag off may be determined according to the situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 731 determines the number of time reductions to any one of 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times, and 100 times, but is not necessarily limited to this. , The time-saving gaming state may be controlled to continue until the next big hit is won, or the time-saving gaming state may be controlled to continue as long as the high-probability gaming state continues.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 731 is controlled so that the high-probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won, but the game is not necessarily limited to this, and up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It may be controlled so that the high-probability gaming state continues (then shifts to the low-probability gaming state), or until the next jackpot is substantially won (for example, 10000) in relation to the winning probability of the jackpot. It may be controlled so that the high-probability gaming state continues (up to the number of times), or it may be controlled so that the high-probability gaming state continues until the next big hit is won.

Hereinafter, various processes executed by the main CPU 721 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are shown in FIGS. 53 to 71.

[9. Control by main CPU]
[9-1. Power-on processing]
FIG. 53 shows the power-on processing by the main CPU 721. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, as shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 sets the initial value in the stack pointer (step S11).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power failure detection signal is ON (step S12). The power failure detection signal is turned ON when the voltage drops to a predetermined level, for example. When the power failure detection signal is ON, the main CPU 721 determines that it is in the power failure detection state, and repeats the process of S12 until the power failure detection signal is turned OFF. When the power failure detection signal is OFF, the main CPU 721 determines that it is in the power failure detection state, and proceeds to the process of step S13.

In step S13, the main CPU 721 permits access to the RWM (main RAM 723).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a sub-control reception reception wait process that waits until the sub-control circuit 730 can receive a signal (step S14).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs initialization processing on various devices built in the CPU (step S15).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the backup clear signal is ON (step S16). The backup clear signal is a signal for instructing the clear of the backup contents of the main RAM 723 provided in the main CPU 721 constituting the main control circuit 720 and the RAM (not shown) constituting the payout / firing control circuit 750. .. When the backup clear signal is ON, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S23. When the backup clear signal is OFF, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S17.

In step S17, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power failure detection flag is set on. The power failure detection flag is a flag indicating that the power failure process has been executed in response to the occurrence of the power failure. When the power failure detection flag is set on, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S18. When the power failure detection flag is set off, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S23.

In step S18, the main CPU 721 performs a work area damage check on the main RAM 723 using, for example, a checksum.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the work area is normal (step S19). If the work area is normal, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S20. If the work area is not normal, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S23.

In step S20, the main CPU 721 performs the initial setting of the work area that requires the initial value at the time of restoration of the power failure.

Next, the main CPU 721 makes a notification setting for the high-probability gaming state (probability-changing gaming state) at the time of restoration of the power failure (step S21).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of transmitting a command at the time of power failure recovery (power failure recovery command) to the sub control circuit 730 (step S22). When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the power-on process.

In step S23, the main CPU 721 performs a process of clearing the work area of the main RAM 723.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs initial setting of a work area that requires an initial value at the time of initializing the RWM (main RAM 723) (step S24).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of transmitting a command (initialization command) at the time of RWM initialization to the sub control circuit 730 (step S25).

[9-2. System timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 54 shows the system timer interrupt process by the main CPU 721. The system timer interrupt process is executed, for example, every 2 ms. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 saves the value of each register in the stack area of the main RAM 723 (step S31).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a random number update process for updating various random number values (step S32).

Next, the main CPU 721 executes a switch input detection process for detecting input signals from various switches (step S33). The switch input detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 55.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a timer update process for updating the values of various timers (step S34).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a command output process for outputting (transmitting) various commands to the sub control circuit 730 (step S35).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a game information output process for outputting (transmitting) various game information to the sub control circuit 730 (step S36). The game information is information related to the game processed by the main control circuit 70, the sub control circuit 730, the payout / launch control circuit 750, and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 730, the payout / launch control circuit 750, and the hall computer. ..

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of restoring the value of each saved register (step S37). When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[9-3. Switch input detection process]
FIG. 55 shows the switch input detection process by the main CPU 721. The switch input detection process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the system timer interrupt process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 executes the start opening winning detection process (step S41). The starting port winning detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 56.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a general winning opening passage detection process (step S42). In the general winning opening passage detection process, for example, payout information indicating the number of payouts and the like at the time of winning a prize in the general winning opening is set.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a large winning opening passage detection process (step S43). In the large winning opening passage detection process, for example, payout information indicating the number of payouts and the like at the time of winning a prize in the large winning opening is set.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a ball passage detector passage detection process (step S44). In the ball passage detector passage detection process, the lottery result (random value) of the normal symbol game is acquired according to the passage detection of the game ball by the ball passage detector. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[9-4. Start opening prize detection process]
FIG. 56 shows the start opening winning detection process by the main CPU 721. The start opening winning detection process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the switch input detection process described above. As shown in the figure, first, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 709 (step S51). When the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 709, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S52. When the game ball is not detected by the first start port switch 709, the main CPU 721 proceeds to the process of step S59.

In step S52, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting payout information according to the first starting port winning.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of reserved first start opening prizes (the number of reserved first special symbols) is less than four (step S53). If the number of reserved items is less than 4, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S54. When the number of reserved pieces is 4, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S59.

In step S54, the main CPU 721 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of reserved first starting port winnings.

Next, the main CPU 721 acquires a hit determination random value and a symbol random value, and performs a process of storing these random values in the main RAM 723 (step S55).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs the first special stop symbol determination process (step S56). In the first special stop symbol determination process, the hit random number determination table (first start port), the symbol determination table (first start port), and the jackpot type determination table are referred to based on the hit determination random number value and the symbol random number value. , The symbol designation command and the hit selection symbol command related to the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed are determined.

Next, the main CPU 721 executes the fluctuation pattern determination process (step S57). In the variation pattern determination process, the variation pattern related to the first special symbol is determined by referring to the game state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the symbol designation command, the determination value data, the game state, and the table pattern. The fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 57.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a command for increasing the number of reserved pieces of the first start opening winning (step S58). The hold number increase command for the first start opening winning is a command indicating that the hold number of the first special symbol is increased by 1, and the command and the like indicating the fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S57 are sent to the sub control circuit 730. Is sent.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 710 (step S59). When the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 710, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S60. When the game ball is not detected by the second start port switch 710, the main CPU 721 ends the start port winning detection process.

In step S60, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting payout information according to the second starting port winning.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the number of reserved second start opening prizes (the number of reserved second special symbols) is less than four (step S61). If the number of reserved items is less than 4, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S62. When the number of reserved pieces is 4, the main CPU 721 ends the start opening winning detection process.

In step S62, the main CPU 721 performs a process of adding 1 to the reserved number of the second start opening winnings.

Next, the main CPU 721 acquires a hit determination random value and a symbol random value, and performs a process of storing these random values in the main RAM 723 (step S63).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs the second special stop symbol determination process (step S64). Similar to the first special stop symbol determination process, the second special stop symbol determination process also has a hit random number determination table (second starting port) and a symbol determination table (second) based on the hit determination random number value and the symbol random number value. With reference to the start port) and the jackpot type determination table, the symbol designation command and the hit selection symbol command related to the second special symbol scheduled to be stopped and displayed are determined.

Next, the main CPU 721 executes the fluctuation pattern determination process (step S65). This variation pattern determination process also refers to the game state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the symbol designation command, the determination value data, the game state, and the table pattern, and determines the variation pattern related to the second special symbol. The fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 57.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a command for increasing the number of reserved pieces for winning the second start opening (step S66). The command for increasing the number of reserved pieces of the second start opening prize is a command indicating that the number of reserved pieces of the second special symbol is increased by 1, and the command and the like indicating the fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S65 are sent to the sub control circuit 730. Is sent. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the start port winning detection process.

[9-5. Fluctuation pattern determination process]
FIG. 57 shows the fluctuation pattern determination process by the main CPU 721. The variation pattern determination process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the start opening winning detection process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 refers to the game state transition table and the variation pattern selection table based on the table pattern, the hit determination random value, and the symbol random value, which will be described later, and selects the variation pattern type. (Step S71).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of selecting the first half and the second half fluctuation patterns from the selected fluctuation pattern types based on a predetermined lottery probability (step S72). When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern determination process.

Since the variation pattern is stored in association with the variable display time of the identification symbol, the variation pattern determined in the above variation pattern determination process can substantially represent the variation time. It becomes.

[9-6. Main control main processing]
FIG. 58 shows the main control main process by the main CPU 721. When the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1, the main CPU 721 performs the initial setting process as shown in the figure (step S81). In this process, the main CPU 721 performs the above-mentioned process such as the power-on process.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs the initial value random number update process (step S82). In this process, the main CPU 721 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol control process (step S83). The special symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 59.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol control process (step S84). The normal symbol control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 65.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a symbol display unit control process (step S85). In this process, the main CPU 721 receives a special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, depending on the result of the special symbol control process and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 723 in steps S83 and S84. The process of storing the control signal for driving the second special symbol display unit 704) and the normal symbol display unit 701 in the main RAM 723 is performed. As a result, the main CPU 721 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703, second special symbol display unit 704) and the normal symbol display unit 701, and the special symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 703). The symbol display unit 703, the second special symbol display unit 704), and the normal symbol display unit 701 perform variable display and stop display of the special symbol and the normal symbol based on the received control signal.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a game information data generation process (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 721 generates a game state command related to the game information data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 730, the payout / launch control circuit 750, and the hall computer, and stores the game state command in the main RAM 723.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a storage / game state data generation process (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 721 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 730 based on the value of the probability change flag and the value of the time reduction flag, and stores the storage / game state data in the main RAM 723. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S82.

[9-7. Special symbol control processing]
FIG. 59 shows a special symbol control process by the main CPU 721. The special symbol control process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the main control main process described above. The numerical values (“00” to “08”) shown in parentheses on the left side of each process shown in the figure indicate the value of the control state flag. This control state flag is stored in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 723. The main CPU 721 advances the special symbol game by executing the process according to the numerical value of the control state flag.

As shown in FIG. 59, the main CPU 721 performs a process of loading the control state flag (step S91). In this process, the main CPU 721 reads the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 723. The main CPU 721 determines whether or not to execute each of the processes of steps S92 to S100, which will be described later, based on the value of the read control state flag. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables any process of steps S92 to S100 to be executed. Further, the main CPU 721 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time set for each process in steps S92 to S100. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the processes related to other subroutines are executed without executing each process. Of course, the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 54) described above is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol memory check process (step S92). In this process, the main CPU 721 checks the pending number of the variable display of the special symbol when the control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol storage check process, and when the reserved number is not “0”. (If there is a reserved ball), the hit determination result, the special symbol determination result, the special symbol variation pattern determination result, etc. obtained in the start opening winning detection process are acquired. Further, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variable display time management process (step S93) described later, and sets the fluctuation pattern acquired in this process. Set the variable display time of the corresponding special symbol in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the special symbol variable display time management process described later is executed after the variable display time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the start opening winning detection process has elapsed. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls is "0" (when there is no reserved ball), the main CPU 721 performs a demo display process for displaying the demo screen. This special symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 60.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol variable display time management process (step S93). In this process, the control state flag of the main CPU 721 is a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variable display time management process, and when the variable display time of the special symbol has elapsed, the control state flag is set to the special symbol described later. A value (“02”) indicating the symbol display time management process (step S94) is set, and the waiting time after confirmation is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the special symbol display time management process described later is executed after the fixed waiting time set in the process of step S93 has elapsed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol display time management process (step S94). In this process, the main CPU 721 determines the hit when the control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process and the post-determination waiting time set in the process of step S93 has elapsed. Determine if the result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". Then, when the result of the hit determination is "big hit" or "small hit", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag with a value ("03") indicating the big hit start interval management process (step S95) described later. , Set the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval set in the process of step S94 has elapsed, the jackpot start interval management process described later is set to be executed. On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination is not "big hit" or "small hit", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag with a value ("08") indicating the special symbol game end process (step S100) described later. That is, in this case, the special symbol game end processing described later is set to be executed. This special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. 61.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a jackpot start interval management process (step S95). In this process, the main CPU 721 has a control state flag having a value (“03”) indicating the jackpot start interval management process, and is large when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval set in the process of step S94 has elapsed. In order to open the winning opening, the variable positioned in the main RAM 723 is updated based on the data read from the main ROM 722. Further, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag to a value (“04)” indicating the process during opening of the large winning opening (step S96), which will be described later, and also sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30) of the large winning opening. Second) is set in the large winning opening opening time timer. That is, by this process, it is set so that the process during opening of the large winning opening, which will be described later, is executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process during opening of the large winning opening (step S96). In this process, first, when the control state flag is a value (“04”) indicating the process of opening the large winning opening, the main CPU 721 is required to have a predetermined number or more of the large winning opening winning counters, and is open. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the upper limit time has elapsed (the large winning opening opening time timer is "0") is satisfied (the predetermined closing condition is satisfied). When one of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 721 updates the variable located in the main RAM 723 in order to close the big winning opening. Then, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flag with a value (“05”) indicating the large winning mouth residual ball monitoring process (step S97) described later, and sets the large winning mouth residual ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. To do. That is, by this process, after the time for monitoring the remaining balls in the large winning opening set in step S97 has elapsed, the residual ball monitoring process in the large winning opening, which will be described later, is set to be executed. Immediately before the end of the process during opening of the large winning opening, a round-to-round display command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 730.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a large winning opening residual ball monitoring process (step S97). In this process, the control state flag of the main CPU 721 is a value (“05”) indicating the large winning opening residual ball monitoring process, and when the large winning opening residual ball monitoring time elapses, the large winning opening opening count counter It is determined whether or not the condition that the value is equal to or more than the maximum value of the number of times the large winning opening is opened (the final round) is satisfied. When it is determined that the above conditions are not satisfied, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“06”) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 721 sets the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, by this process, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening, which will be described later, is set to be executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S97 that the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval processing in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval (big hit end interval). Time) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval set in this process has elapsed, the jackpot end interval process described later is set to be executed.

Next, when the main CPU 721 determines that the value of the large winning opening opening count counter is not equal to or greater than the maximum value of the large winning opening opening count, the main CPU 721 performs a waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening (step S98). In this process, the control state flag of the main CPU 721 is a value (“06”) indicating the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening, and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds elapses, the large winning opening is opened. The memory is updated so that the value of the count counter is incremented by "1". Further, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“04”) indicating the processing during opening of the large winning opening in the control state flag. Then, the main CPU 721 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the large winning opening opening time timer. That is, in this process, the above-mentioned large winning opening opening process (step S96) is set to be executed again. Immediately before the end of the waiting time management process before reopening the large winning opening, a command indicating that the large winning opening is open is transmitted to the sub control circuit 730.

Further, when the main CPU 721 determines that the value of the large winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the large winning opening opening number, the main CPU 721 performs the big hit end interval processing (step S99). In this process, the control state flag of the main CPU 721 is a value indicating the jackpot end interval process (“07”), and when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval elapses, the value indicating the special symbol game end process (“07”). 08 ") is set in the control status flag. That is, by this process, the special symbol game end process described later is set to be executed after the process of step S99. When the hit-time selection symbol command described above is any one of "z5", "z6", "z7", "z10", and "z11", the main CPU 721 shifts the gaming state to the probabilistic gaming state. When the hit selection symbol command described is any one of "z0", "z1", "z2", "z3", "z4" and "z9", the game state is changed. Controls the non-probability game state. When the lottery result of the special symbol is a small hit (when the random value for determining a big hit is "small hit determination value data"), the main CPU 721 controls to maintain the gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol game end process when the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends, or when the "loss" is won (step S100). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (“08”) indicating the special symbol game end process, the main CPU 721 stores and updates the data indicating the number of held items (starting storage information) so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 721 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display of the special symbol. Further, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol memory check process in the control state flag. That is, by this process, after the process of step S100, the above-mentioned special symbol memory check process (step S92) is set to be executed. When the special symbol game end process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol control process.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol game is advanced by sequentially setting various values in the control state flag. Specifically, when the game state is neither the big hit game state nor the small hit game state and the result of the hit determination is "miss", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags to "00", "01", and " Set in the order of "02" and "08". As a result, the main CPU 721 has the above-mentioned special symbol memory check process (step S92), special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), special symbol display time management process (step S94), and special symbol game end process (step S100). ) Is executed at a predetermined timing in this order.

Further, when the gaming state is neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is "big hit" or "small hit", the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags to "00" and "01". , "02", "03" in that order. As a result, the main CPU 721 has the above-mentioned special symbol memory check process (step S92), special symbol variable display time management process (step S93), special symbol display time management process (step S94), and jackpot start interval management process (step S95). ) Is executed at a predetermined timing in this order, and the transition control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed.

Further, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags in the order of "04", "05", and "06" when the transition control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed. As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-mentioned large winning opening opening processing (step S96), large winning opening residual ball monitoring processing (step S57), and large winning opening reopening waiting time management processing (step S98) in this order. It is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit game or a small hit game is executed.

If the end condition of the big hit game state is satisfied during the big hit game state, the main CPU 721 sets the control state flags in the order of "04", "05", "07", and "08". As a result, the main CPU 721 performs the above-mentioned large winning opening opening processing (step S96), large winning opening residual ball monitoring processing (step S97), big hit end interval processing (step S99), and special symbol game end processing (step S100). Is executed at a predetermined timing in this order, and the jackpot game state is ended.

As described above, in the special symbol control process, the process flow is branched according to the status. Further, the normal symbol control process (see FIG. 65 described later) in step S84 during the main control main process shown in FIG. 58 also branches the processing flow according to the status, similarly to the special symbol control process.

The processing program of the present embodiment is programmed so that a pure return processing from a small module to a parent module can be performed by a call instruction when the processing is branched according to the status. As a result, in the present embodiment, the capacity of the program can be reduced as compared with the case where the jump table is arranged to execute the above processing.

[9-8. Special symbol memory check processing]
FIG. 60 shows a special symbol memory check process by the main CPU 721. The special symbol memory check process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, first, the main CPU 721 reads out the control state flag from the predetermined storage area in the main RAM 723 by the load process (step S111).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the read control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the special symbol memory check process (step S112). When it is determined that the control state flag is not "00", the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol memory check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is "00", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S113.

In step S113, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the reserved number (second start storage number) of the second start opening winning (variable display of the second special symbol) is "0". When it is determined that the number of reserved second start opening prizes is not "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S114. When it is determined that the number of reserved second start opening prizes is "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S119.

In step S114, the main CPU 721 subtracts "1" from the value of the second start storage number corresponding to the reserved number of the second start opening winnings. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM 723, and determines whether or not the data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol being variably displayed or pending. In the second special symbol start storage area (0), the data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol during the variable display is stored as the start storage information. Then, in the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (holding ball) of the second special symbol for four times held. Data (information) is stored as start storage information. The start storage information of each second special symbol start storage area includes, for example, data indicating a hit determination random value, a symbol random value, a determined fluctuation pattern, etc. acquired at the time of winning the second start port 440. Is done.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a special symbol storage transfer process based on the second start opening winning (step S115). In this process, the main CPU 721 shifts the data of the second special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the second special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3), respectively. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a hold subtraction command to the sub control circuit 730. After that, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S116.

In step S116, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“01”) indicating the special symbol variable display time management process in the control state flag. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a special symbol effect start command to the sub control circuit 730.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a big hit / small hit determination process (step S117). In this process, the main CPU 721 is set to the jackpot determination random value that is extracted at the time of winning the start opening and is set earlier in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0). Based on this, the judgment value data is acquired by referring to the hit judgment table (see FIG. 50) corresponding to the type of the winning start opening. Then, the main CPU 721 determines (hits determination) which of "big hit", "small hit", and "loss" is won based on the acquired determination value data.

Next, the main CPU 721 sets the variable display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol in the waiting time timer (step S118). When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol memory check process.

In step S119, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the reserved number (second start storage number) of the first start opening winning (variable display of the first special symbol) is "0". When it is determined that the number of reserved first start opening prizes is not "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S120. When it is determined that the number of reserved first start opening prizes is "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S122.

In step S120, the main CPU 721 subtracts "1" from the value of the first start storage number corresponding to the reserved number of the first start opening winnings. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) provided in the main RAM 723, and determines whether or not the data is stored in the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). It is determined whether or not there is a start memory of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol being variably displayed or pending. In the first special symbol start storage area (0), the data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol during the variable display is stored as the start storage information. Then, in the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), a special symbol game corresponding to the variable display (holding ball) of the first special symbol for four times held. Data (information) is stored as start storage information. The start storage information of each first special symbol start storage area includes, for example, data indicating a hit determination random value, a symbol random value, a determined fluctuation pattern, etc. acquired at the time of winning the first start port. ..

Next, the special symbol memory transfer process is performed based on the first start opening winning (step S121). In this process, the main CPU 721 shifts the data of the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) to the first special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3), respectively. At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a hold subtraction command to the sub control circuit 730. After that, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S116.

In step S122, the main CPU 721 performs a demo display process for displaying the demo screen. In this process, the main CPU 721 transmits a demo display command to the sub control circuit 730. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol memory check process.

[9-9. Special symbol display time management process]
FIG. 61 shows a special symbol display time management process by the main CPU 721. The special symbol display time management process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process (step S131). When it is determined that the control state flag is not a value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S132.

In step S132, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value (waiting time) of the waiting time timer is "0". In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the waiting time (variable display start waiting time) set in the waiting time timer after the variable display is confirmed has been exhausted. When it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S133.

In step S133, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the special symbol game is a "big hit". When it is determined that the special symbol game is a "big hit", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S142. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol game is not a "big hit", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S134.

In step S134, the main CPU 721 further determines whether or not the special symbol game is a "small hit". When it is determined that the special symbol game is a "small hit", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S137. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol game is not a "small hit", that is, when the special symbol game is "missing", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S135.

In step S135, the main CPU 721 performs the time saving number of times subtraction process. The time saving number subtraction process will be described later with reference to FIG. 62.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“08”) indicating the special symbol game end process in the control state flag (step S136). When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process.

In step S137, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a small hit flag indicating a small hit. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S138.

In step S138, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“03”) indicating the jackpot start interval management process in the control state flag.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the jackpot start interval time (for example, 5000 ms) corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the waiting time timer (step S139).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a big hit start command or a small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol in the main RAM 723 (step S140). As a result, a big hit start command or a small hit start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 730.

Next, the main CPU 721 refers to the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 52), and sets the upper limit of the number of rounds (the upper limit of the number of open winning openings) corresponding to the special symbol (type of the symbol designation command) in the main RAM 723. Then, the round number display LED pattern flag is set (step S141). The round number display LED pattern flag is a flag indicating whether or not to display the remaining number of rounds in a predetermined pattern. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the special symbol display time management process.

In step S142, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S143.

In step S143, the main CPU 721 performs a process of clearing the time reduction number counter, the time reduction flag, and the probability change flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S138.

[9-10. Time saving number subtraction process]
FIG. 62 shows the time saving number subtraction process by the main CPU 721. The time reduction number subtraction process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the special symbol display time management process described above or the jackpot end interval process described later. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S151). The time saving number counter is a subtraction that counts until the set time saving number (determined to be one of 24 times, 30 times, 36 times, 42 times, 48 times, and 100 times in this embodiment) becomes 0. It is a counter. When the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S154. If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the main CPU 721 ends the time reduction subtraction process.

In step S152, the main CPU 721 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter.

Next, the main CPU 721 again determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S153). When the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S154. If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the main CPU 721 ends the time reduction subtraction process.

In step S154, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting "0" as the time saving flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the time saving number subtraction process.

[9-11. Big hit end interval processing]
FIG. 63 shows the jackpot end interval processing by the main CPU 721. The jackpot end interval process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the special symbol control process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval processing (step S161). When it is determined that the control state flag is not a value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval processing (step S161: NO), the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is a value (“07”) indicating the jackpot end interval process, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S162.

In step S162, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer is "0". In this process, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the jackpot end interval time set in the waiting time timer has been exhausted. When it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S163.

In step S163, the main CPU 721 clears the LED pattern flag indicating the number of times the large winning opening is opened. The large winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag is used as a management flag indicating whether or not to display the number of rounds at the time of a big hit by the light emission pattern of the LED.

Next, the main CPU 721 clears the round number distribution flag (step S164). This round number distribution flag is one of the management flags stored in the main RAM 723, and is used to indicate whether or not to periodically open and close the large winning opening a predetermined number of times even during one round. It is a flag. If the large winning opening is opened and closed periodically even during one round, the round number distribution flag is set to "1". At this time, the main CPU 721 also transmits a special symbol hit end display command to the sub control circuit 730.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a value (“08”) indicating the special symbol game end process in the control state flag (step S165).

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the special symbol game is a "big hit" (step S166). When it is determined that the special symbol game is a "big hit", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S167. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol game is not a "big hit", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S174.

In step S167, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a jackpot flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot (step S168). If it is a probabilistic jackpot, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S169. If it is not a probabilistic jackpot, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S171.

In step S169, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting "1" as the probability change flag.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting "1" as the time saving flag (step S171).

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting a specified number of time reductions (100 times as an example in this embodiment) in the time reduction counter (step S172).

Next, the main CPU 721 executes the variation pattern table setting process (step S173). The variation pattern table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 64. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process.

In step S174, the main CPU 721 performs a process of clearing the value of the small hit flag.

Next, the main CPU 721 executes the above-mentioned time saving number subtraction process (step S175). When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the jackpot end interval process.

[9-12. Fluctuation pattern table setting process]
FIG. 64 shows the variation pattern table setting process by the main CPU 721. The variation pattern table setting process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the power-on time process or the jackpot end interval process described above. As shown in the figure, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the power is turned on (step S181). When the power is turned on, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S182. If the power is not turned on, the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S183.

In step S182, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the table pattern 1 as a table pattern when referring to the game state transition table.

Next, the main CPU 721 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is "1" (step S183). When the value of the probability change flag is "1", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S184. When the value of the probability change flag is "0", the main CPU 721 moves to the process of step S185.

In step S184, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the table pattern 2 as a table pattern when referring to the game state transition table. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern table setting process.

In step S185, the main CPU 721 performs a process of setting the table pattern 3 as a table pattern when referring to the game state transition table. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the variation pattern table setting process.

[9-13. Normal symbol control processing]
FIG. 65 shows a normal symbol control process by the main CPU 721. The normal symbol control process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the main control main process described above. The numerical values (“00” to “04”) written in parentheses on the left side of each process in the flowchart shown in FIG. 65 indicate the normal symbol control state flag, and the normal symbol control state flag is the main RAM 723. It is stored in a predetermined storage area inside. The main CPU 721 advances the normal symbol game by executing each process corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag.

As shown in FIG. 65, the main CPU 721 performs a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag (step S191). In this process, the main CPU 721 reads out the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 723. The main CPU 721 determines whether or not to execute various processes of steps S192 to S196 described later based on the value of the read normal symbol control state flag. This normal symbol control state flag indicates the state of the game of the normal symbol game, and enables any of the processes of steps S162 to S166 to be executed. Further, the main CPU 721 executes each process at a predetermined timing determined according to the waiting time set for each process of steps S162 to S166. Before reaching this predetermined timing, other subroutine processes are executed without executing each process. Of course, the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 54) described above is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol memory check process (step S192). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“00”) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, the main CPU 721 checks the number of pending normal symbols for variable display, and the number of reserved symbols is “0”. If not, processing such as hit determination is performed. Further, in this process, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“01”) indicating the normal symbol variable display time monitoring process (step S193) described later in the normal symbol control state flag, and the fluctuation time determined in this process. Is set in the waiting time timer. That is, by the process of step S192, after the determined variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the normal symbol variation time monitoring process described later is set to be executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol variable display time monitoring process (step S193). In this process, in the main CPU 721, the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“01”) indicating the normal symbol change time monitoring process, and when the normal symbol change time elapses, the normal symbol control state flag will be added to the normal symbol control state flag, which will be described later. A value (“02”) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process (step S194) is set, and the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, by the process of step S193, it is set so that the normal symbol display time monitoring process described later is executed after the set waiting time after confirmation has elapsed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol display time monitoring process (step S194). In this process, the main CPU 721 hits when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“02”) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring process and the post-determination waiting time set in the process of step S193 elapses. It is determined whether or not the result of the determination is "hit". Then, when the result of the hit determination is "hit", the main CPU 721 performs the normal electric accessory release setting process, and the value indicating the normal electric accessory release process (step S195) described later in the normal symbol control state flag (step S195). "03") is set. That is, this process is set so that the ordinary electric accessory opening process described later is executed. On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination is not "hit", the main CPU 721 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value ("04") indicating the normal symbol game end process (step S196) described later. That is, in this case, it is set so that the normal symbol game end processing described later is executed.

Next, when the result of the hit determination is determined to be "hit" in step S194, the main CPU 721 performs a normal electric accessory opening process (step S195). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“03”) indicating the normal electric accessory release process, the main CPU 721 is said to have received a predetermined number of prizes during the opening of the normal electric accessory 460. It is determined whether or not one of the condition and the condition that the opening upper limit time of the ordinary electric accessory 460 has elapsed (the ordinary electric accessory opening time timer is "0") is satisfied. When one of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 721 updates the variable located in the main RAM 723 in order to close the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory. Then, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“04”) indicating the normal symbol game end process (step S196) described later in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, this process is set so that the normal symbol game end process described later is executed.

Next, the main CPU 721 performs a normal symbol game end process (step S196). In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (“04”) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 721 reduces the data indicating the pending number of variable display of the normal symbol by “1”. Update the memory to. Further, the main CPU 721 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable variable display of the normal symbol. Further, the main CPU 721 sets a value (“00”) indicating the normal symbol storage check process in the normal symbol control state flag. That is, after the process of step S196, the above-mentioned normal symbol memory check process (step S192) is set to be executed. When this process is completed, the main CPU 721 ends the normal symbol control process.

[10. Control by sub CPU]
[10-1. Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub CPU 731 will execute the sub control circuit main process. This sub-control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process started when the power is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 66, the sub CPU 731 performs initialization processing such as RAM access permission, work area initialization, hardware initialization, device initialization, application initialization, backup restoration initialization, and the like (step S201).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of clearing the counter value of the watchdog timer (step S202). When the watchdog timer is started, a reset time (for example, 2000 ms) is set, and when the service pulse is not written (at the time-out), the power interruption process is executed.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes the operation means input process (step S203).

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes the command analysis process (step S204). The command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. 67.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes the effect mode determination process (step S205). The effect mode determination process includes scenario presetting process, effect determination process (confidential A stage 2002), look-ahead effect selection process (high accuracy stage 2004), background change control process (high accuracy stage 2004), and number of times background change can be continued. Judgment processing (high-accuracy stage 2004), fluctuation scenario determination processing (high-accuracy stage 2004), chance-up control processing (high-accuracy stage 2004), pending change determination processing (high-accuracy stage 2004), character lamp effect control processing, full screen It is composed of subroutines such as effect control process and character lamp effect control process.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes the command transmission process (step S206). The command transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68.

Next, each projector control circuit (front projector control circuit 734, first rear projector control circuit 735, and second rear projector control circuit 736) executes drawing control processing (step S207). In this process, the front projector control circuit 734, the first rear projector control circuit 735, and the second rear projector control circuit 736 are the front projector 622 and the first one based on the message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731, respectively. Drawing control is performed to project image light onto the rear projector 122 and the second rear projector 124.

Next, the voice control circuit 737 executes the voice control process (step S208). In this process, the voice control circuit 737 performs voice control for causing the speaker 740 to output voice based on the message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731.

Next, the lamp control circuit 738 executes the lamp control process (step S209). In this process, the lamp control circuit 738 controls the light emission for lighting or blinking the lamp 25 based on the message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731.

Next, the accessory control circuit 739 executes the accessory control process (step S210). In this process, the accessory control circuit 739 performs drive control for operating the effect drive motor that operates the movable accessory unit based on the message (effect designation information) transmitted from the sub CPU 731. In such a sub-control circuit main process, after the initialization process of step S201 is completed, each process of steps S202 to S210 is repeatedly executed.

[10-2. Command analysis processing]
FIG. 67 shows a command analysis process by the sub CPU 731. The command analysis process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the sub-control circuit main process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the receive buffer of the work RAM 733 after receiving from the main control circuit 720 (main CPU 721) (step S241).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a consistency check on the received command (step S242). The consistency check is performed to verify that the target data exists when the command is received and that the data is correct or missing.

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a sub lottery process (step S243). In this process, when the received command is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 731 selects an effect pattern by lottery based on the variation pattern designation command. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 731 ends the command analysis process. In the sub-lottery process, all items related to the production including the production pattern may be selected by lottery, or only the type of production (presence or absence of dialogue notice, presence or absence of SU notice, etc.) is selected as the production pattern. The effect content (effect type, cut-in type, etc.) selected by lottery and executed in the effect may be selected as effect information by another process separately made into a subroutine. In the present embodiment, an effect pattern indicating the type of effect is selected in the sub-lottery process, and then the effect content to be executed based on the effect pattern is selected as the effect information by the effect mode determination process described later. ing.

[10-3. Command transmission process]
FIG. 68 shows a command transmission process by the sub CPU 731. The command transmission process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the sub-control circuit main process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 executes a message setting process when transmitting a control command (message) to each of the control circuits 204 to 207 (step S251). In this process, the sub CPU 731 generates a message (effect designation information) based on the effect information obtained in the effect mode determination process, and temporarily stores the message in the direct buffer of the work RAM 203. This message setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 69.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes the directory table registration process (step S252). In this process, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of setting a direct table corresponding to the message stored in the direct buffer and the effect information in a predetermined area of the work RAM 733. This direct table registration process will be described later with reference to FIG. 70.

Next, the sub CPU 731 executes the message transmission process (step S253). In this process, the sub CPU 731 reads the message stored in the direct buffer at a predetermined timing based on the direct table, and transmits the message to the predetermined control circuits 204 to 207. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 731 ends the command transmission process. This message transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG. 71.

[10-4. Message setting process]
FIG. 69 shows a message setting process by the sub CPU 731. The message setting process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 sets the devices (control circuits 204 to 207) to be transmitted based on the effect information (step S261).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of setting the presence / absence of system operation (step S262).

Next, the sub CPU 731 sets the stage information and each effect information (step S263).

Next, the sub CPU 731 sets the notice pattern (step S264). As a result, the directory buffer stores a device (control circuits 204 to 207) as a transmission destination, the presence / absence of system operation, stage information, each effect information, and a message indicating a notice pattern. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 731 ends the message setting process.

[10-5. Direct table registration process]
FIG. 70 shows the directory table registration process by the sub CPU 731. The directory table registration process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of registering a single table (step S271).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of registering the master table based on the effect information determined in the effect mode determination process (step S272).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of registering the slave table used in the master table (step S273).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of registering the directory table corresponding to the message set in the directory buffer as a slave table (step S274). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 731 ends the directory table registration process.

[10-6. Message sending process]
FIG. 71 shows a message transmission process by the sub CPU 731. The message transmission process is called as a subroutine during the execution of the command transmission process described above. As shown in the figure, if a message is registered in the direction buffer corresponding to the direction table, the sub CPU 731 sends a message to each device (control circuits 204 to 207) according to the "destination device" set in the message. Is performed (step S281).

Next, the sub CPU 731 performs a process of discarding an unnecessary directory table after the message transmission is completed (step S282). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 731 ends the message transmission process.

[11. Production example]
With reference to FIGS. 72 to 77, the display projected on each screen (rear screen unit 290, front screen unit 510) by the image light projected from each projection device (rear projection device 120, front projection device 600). An example of the effect executed by the sub CPU 731 (see, for example, FIG. 48), such as the effect and the character effect of advancing the large character 232 into the effect space 700 based on the result of the internal lottery, will be described. FIG. 72 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a mode in which an image is projected on both the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen unit 510. FIG. 73 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which different images are projected on the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the lower rear screen 2904. FIG. 74 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which different images are projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904, but images for which it is difficult to grasp the boundaries of the respective screens are projected. FIG. 75 shows an example in which one projection plane is formed by the upper rear screen 2902, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the lower rear screen 2904, and a continuous image is projected on the one projection plane. It is a figure. In FIGS. 73 to 75, no image is projected on the front screen 512. Further, FIG. 76 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 showing an example of the effect projected when the result of the internal lottery described later is a big hit. FIG. 77 shows an example of the effect in which an image emphasizing the large accessory 232 is projected on the front screen 512 and the upper rear screen 2902 when the large accessory main body 230 advances into the effect space 700. It is a front view. 72 to 77 show a rear projection device 120, a first rear projector 122, a second rear projector 124, a second rear projector 124 (for example, see FIG. 4), and a front projection device 600 (for example, FIG. 39), rear screen unit 290, upper rear screen 2902, lower rear screen 2904, intermediate rear screen 2906 (see, eg, FIG. 29), front screen unit 510, front screen 512 (eg, all see FIG. 35). ) Is not shown, but the description of the reference drawing will be omitted.

In the production example described below, as shown in FIG. 47 described above, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902. Further, the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 and reflected by the rear mirror 126 is projected on the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906. The image light projected from the front projector 622 and reflected by the front mirror 624 is projected in a region of substantially the upper half of the front screen 512. The first rear projector 122, the second rear projector 124, and the front projector 622 project light only from the lower half region of the lens. However, which area of the lens the image light is projected from depends on the arrangement position and the arrangement angle of the projector. For example, even if the image light is projected only from the upper half area of the lens. Alternatively, the image light may be projected from the entire area of the lens.

Instead of this, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and is projected from the second rear projector 124 and reflected by the rear mirror 126. The image light may be projected onto the lower rear screen 2904. Further, the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 is projected onto the upper rear screen 2902 and the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124 and reflected by the rear mirror 126 is below. It may be projected onto the side rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906.

Further, the image light projected from the front projector 622 and reflected by the front mirror 624 may be projected in substantially the upper half area of the front screen 512, or may be projected in substantially the entire area of the front screen 512. You may do so.

[11-1. Production example 1]
In the production example 1 shown in FIG. 72, different images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512. Specifically, an image of clouds and an image of lightning are projected on the rear screen unit 290, and an image of the moon is projected on the front screen 512. Therefore, the image of the moon that can be seen on the front side and the image of clouds and lightning that can be seen on the back side can be visually recognized in the same area by shifting in the front-rear direction. It can be seen as a sensational image. Moreover, the large accessory main body 230, which is not an image but a real image, advances (falls) from the origin position toward the production space 700 (see, for example, FIG. 72) between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. ) Is also being performed. As a result, both the game in the game area 320 and the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 can be visually recognized, and the image projected in front of the game area 320 can also be visually recognized. It is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before, such as advancing (falling) a large accessory main body 230 as a real image that is not an image in the production space 700 between the rear screen unit 290.

In FIG. 72, different images are projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512, but instead, the same image is projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512. May be good. In this case, it is preferable that the projected image is an effect based on the result of the internal lottery. Further, the projected image is preferably a mode in which only a still image is projected, a mode in which both a still image and a moving image effect are projected, or a mode in which only a moving image effect is projected. Further, the same image may be projected on the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the image projected on the front screen 512. As a result, even if one of the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 and the image projected on the front screen 512 cannot be visually recognized, the other image can be visually recognized. Not only does it not hinder the progress of the game, but it can also suppress the decline in interest. For example, when a player holds his / her hand at a position that blocks the image light projected from the front projection device 600, a shadow appears on the front screen 512, which hinders the visibility of the image projected on the front screen 512. Although there is a risk of causing this, the visibility of the image projected on the rear screen unit 290 is maintained even in such a case. Here, it is preferable that the "similar image" has the same shape, size, color, movement, etc., but if it is within a range that can be recognized by the player as the same, among these. Either may be different.

Further, in the production example 1 of FIG. 72, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290, and the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected onto the front screen 512. From the viewpoint of avoiding a situation in which the image projected by the image light projected from either one cannot be visually recognized, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 and the image light projected from the front projection device 600 However, it may be projected on the same screen. For example, the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the back surface of the screen (it is necessary to adopt a screen that allows the image projected on the back surface to be visually recognized from the front), and an image similar to the image projected on the back surface is used. May be projected onto the surface of the screen by the image light projected from the front projection device 600. In this case, even if one of the image projected on the back surface of the screen and the image projected on the front surface of the screen cannot be visually recognized, the other image can be visually recognized, so that the game can be played. It is also possible to suppress the decline in interest without hindering the progress.

Further, as shown in FIG. 72, when an accessory (large accessory main body 230 of the present embodiment) is present in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290, such an accessory If is not transparent, the image behind the accessory may not be visible. However, when the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image projected by the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 are the same image, the above-mentioned effect space 700 Even if the accessory is advanced to the market, the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 can be visually recognized, so that the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed without hindering the progress of the game.

In the present embodiment, the distance from the first rear projector 122 to the upper rear screen 2902 is different from the distance from the second rear projector 124 to the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906. Therefore, if the image light is projected without considering the distance from each of the projectors 122 and 124 to each of the screens 2902, 2904 and 2906 which is the projection surface, the entire image projected on the entire screen is distorted and gives a sense of discomfort ( It does not look like a continuous image). Therefore, by changing the scale of the image light projected from each projector according to the distance to the projected screen, the entire image projected on the entire screen can be projected as a continuous image. I have to.

[11-2. Production example 2]
In the production example 2 shown in FIG. 73, the image of the main character of the game machine 1 is projected on the upper rear screen 2902, and the game is played on the lower rear screen 2904 together with the image imitating the cel image of the game board. An image imitating the liquid crystal display of a conventional pachinko machine is projected in the substantially center of the area 320, and an image imitating the reel stop operation button of the pachislot machine is projected on the intermediate rear screen 2906. In the image imitating the liquid crystal display projected on the lower rear screen 2904, it is possible to project a pattern variation image similar to that of a conventional pachinko machine. In this way, by projecting an image using the boundary between the screens, such as projecting separate images on the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, the boundary is played. It is possible to project a variety of images while making it difficult for people to be aware of it, and it is possible to enhance the interest. In particular, in the production example 2 shown in FIG. 73, an image as if a gaming machine of different categories such as a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine is fused is projected, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is unprecedentedly interesting. Can be done. The control of projecting different images on the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906 is performed by the sub CPU 731, and the sub CPU that executes the control is the "independent projection" of the sixth gaming machine described later. Corresponds to "control means". In addition to the above-mentioned effect, the effect effect of advancing (falling) the large accessory body 230 as a real image that is not an image is performed in the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say, it's good.

[11-3. Production example 3]
In the production example 3 shown in FIG. 74, the image of the main character of the game machine 1 is projected on the upper rear screen 2902, and the liquid crystal display of the conventional pachinko machine is substantially centered on the lower rear screen 2904. An image that imitates the gaming area of the game is projected. The image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 are projected onto the intermediate rear screen 2906 so as to cover the image. A pattern variation image similar to that of a conventional pachinko machine can be projected on the image portion of the lower rear screen 2904 that imitates the liquid crystal display. Moreover, in FIG. 74, although the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 are separate images, the image in which these images are fused is displayed on the intermediate rear screen 2906. Since it is projected, it is possible to project a new image that has never existed before, such as projecting one continuous image as the entire rear screen unit 290. In this case as well, a character effect may be performed in which the large accessory body 230 as a real image, which is not an image, is advanced (dropped) into the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say.

[11-4. Production example 4]
In the production example 4 shown in FIG. 75, although the rear screen unit 290 is a screen in which separate screens such as the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906 are joined, it is difficult to grasp each boundary. It functions as one projection plane. Moreover, since an image is projected from the rear of the rear screen unit 290 using a plurality of rear projection devices 120 (first rear projector 122, second rear projector 124), the rear screen unit 290 has a wide area. , It is possible to project a continuous image. As described above, in the production example 4, it is possible to project an impactful image using substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290. In a wide area of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906, the control for projecting a continuous image is performed by the sub CPU 731, and the sub CPU that executes the control is the sixth described later. It corresponds to the "cooperative projection control means" of the gaming machine. In this case as well, a character effect may be performed in which the large accessory body 230 as a real image, which is not an image, is advanced (dropped) into the effect space 700 between the front screen 512 and the rear screen unit 290. Needless to say.

In the production examples 2 to 4 shown in FIGS. 73 to 75, only one of these production examples may be adopted in the gaming machine, or a plurality of these production examples can be switched and imaged. It may be adopted in the embodiment. Further, when a plurality of production examples are used in a gaming machine in a manner in which a plurality of production examples can be switched and imaged among the production examples shown in FIGS. 73 to 75, the production examples adopted may differ depending on, for example, a gaming state. By switching, it is possible to perform an effective display effect. For example, in the normal gaming state, the result of the internal lottery is a big hit while projecting the image of the production example 2 shown in FIG. 73 or the production example 3 shown in FIG. 74 in order to draw the player's gaze to the symbol variation effect. When there is a high possibility, the large accessory main body 230, which is not an image but a real image, may advance (fall) from the origin position toward the production space 700. Then, for example, in the probabilistic game state, the effect example 3 shown in FIG. 75 is adopted in order to show a powerful image using substantially the entire area of the rear screen unit 290 rather than the symbol variation effect, depending on the game situation. You can project the image.

[11-5. Production example 5]

In the production example 5 shown in FIG. 76, when the result of the internal lottery described later becomes a big hit in the state where the image is projected on the rear screen unit 290, the projection of the image on the rear screen unit 290 is maintained. A large image showing the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512. The image projected on the front screen 512 (Zorome image with the "7" symbol indicating that it is a big hit) is an image of the symbol variation effect that was performed in the image imitating the liquid crystal display of the conventional pachinko machine. The image may appear as if it really popped out of the image imitating a liquid crystal display. By projecting such an image, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine that has never existed before.

In the production example 5, a large image showing the result of the internal lottery is projected on the front screen 512, but it goes without saying that the image projected on the front screen 512 is not limited to this. For example, an image as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery may be projected on the front screen 512.

[11-6. Production example 6]
In the effect example 6 shown in FIG. 77, when the large accessory 232 advances into the effect space 700, the first image 5120 bordering the outer shape of the large accessory 232 is projected on the front screen 512. In this way, by projecting the image bordering the outer shape of the large accessory 232 onto the front screen 512, the large accessory 232 can be emphasized, and the large accessory 232 advances into the production space 700. Combined with the production, it is possible to perform an impactful production.

Further, in FIG. 77, when the large accessory 232 advances into the production space 700, the first image 5120 is projected on the front screen 512, and the second image 2920 bordering the outer shape of the large accessory 232 is displayed. It is projected on the upper rear screen 2902. In FIG. 77, the image that appears vaguely along the outer edge of the large accessory 232 that imitates the “7” pattern is the first image 5120, and appears along the outer edge of the large accessory 232 that imitates the “7”. The outline of the double line is the second image 2920. In this way, when the large accessory 232 advances into the production space 700, the large accessory 232 is formed by the first image 5120 projected on the front screen 512 and the second image 2920 projected on the upper rear screen 2902. It becomes possible to emphasize even more. In particular, when the large accessory 232 is viewed from an oblique direction instead of being viewed from the front, the first image 5120 and the second image 2920 can be visually recognized so as to sandwich the actual large accessory 232, and the large accessory is even larger. The object 232 can be emphasized.

For any of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, the intermediate rear screen 2906, and the front screen 512, not only the image as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery, but also when the game is not performed. The projected demo effect, the big hit medium effect projected during the big hit game, and the like may be projected.
[12. Action effect]

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the image is projected by the upper rear screen 2902 on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 and the image light projected from the second rear projector 124. Since the lower rear screen 2904 to be connected is connected via the intermediate rear screen 2906, each projection means (first rear projector 122, second rear projector 124) and each projected member (upper rear screen 2902) are connected. , Lower rear screen 2904, Intermediate rear screen 2906) can be projected onto the rear screen unit 290 as one projection area over a wide area while minimizing the distance. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been often used in the past, increasing the display area increases the cost, and even if a plurality of liquid crystal displays are arranged side by side, an image is not displayed at the boundary with other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of the image cannot be maintained. In this regard, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the image is projected on the connection portion between the screens, it is possible to maintain the continuity of the image.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 are arranged at positions shifted in the vertical direction so that images are projected on different regions in the front view. Then, the upper rear screen 2902 is behind the lower rear screen 2904 so that the effect space 700 is formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902 (above the lower rear screen 2904 and the game panel 300). Is located in. As a result, various effects can be performed using the effect space 700 formed in front of the upper rear screen 2902, and it is possible to provide an expandable gaming machine. In particular, an image can be projected using a wide projection area of the upper rear screen 2902, the lower rear screen 2904, and the intermediate rear screen 2906. Moreover, it is possible to execute an expandable game in which both the game in the game area 320 and the images projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the lower rear screen 2904 can be visually recognized, and the game in the game area 320. While maintaining the visibility with the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before, and it is possible to perform a movable production by the large accessory main body 230. It becomes possible to increase.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image projected on the rear screen unit 290 arranged behind the game panel 300 and an image projected on the front screen 512 arranged in front of the game panel 300. Both can be visually recognized from the front. Moreover, the large accessory main body 230 is configured to advance between the image projected on the upper rear screen 2902 and the image projected on the front screen 512 based on the result of the internal lottery. Further, a game panel 300 having a game area 320 is arranged between the image projected on the lower rear screen 2904 and the image projected on the front screen 512. In this way, it is possible to create a new and unprecedented production with a sense of depth, such as a game in which a non-image entity intervenes between the rear image and the front image. Can be increased.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the front screen 512 on which an image as an effect based on the result of the internal lottery is projected is provided on the opening window 5402 of the front door unit 500, and the front screen is based on the result of the internal lottery. The decorative accessory 560, which produces an accessory effect that operates toward the front position of the 512, is arranged above the front screen 512. The front screen 512 and the decorative accessory 560 can each give the presence of a movable accessory arranged above the liquid crystal display and the center accessory in the conventional pachinko machine 1. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, both the image as the effect based on the result of the internal lottery and the accessory effect in which the decorative accessory 560 is directed toward the front of the front screen 512 are both conventional pachinko machines. It will be performed at a position closer to the player than the machine 1. Further, in the front door unit 500, a firing handle 588 capable of launching a game ball toward the game area 320 is arranged below the front screen 512. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who plays the game in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment a feeling as if the game ball is being fired from the launch handle arranged below the game board in the conventional pachinko machine. As a result, it will be possible to provide a novel gaming machine that has never been seen before.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) is arranged behind a heavy large accessory 232 that imitates the “7” symbol. The light guide plate of the above is made to orbit along the peripheral edge of the outer shape of the large accessory 232. Therefore, it is possible not only to produce an impactful character, but also to make the large character 232 look larger than the actual size. Moreover, when the large accessory 232 is large and heavy, it is difficult to easily operate the large accessory 232, and even if it is operated, there is a possibility that only a small movement can be performed. However, even in such a case, in addition to being able to make it appear as if the large accessory 232 is moving, the movable accessory has a greater impact due to the increase in size of the movable accessory. It is possible to perform an effective character production as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light guide plate (front light guide plate 234, rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the large accessory 232 is outside the peripheral edge of the large accessory 232 in front view. It is a similar figure with a size that sticks out. Then, these light guide plates are subjected to a large accessory 232 by a rotation mechanism (front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360) and a vertical movement mechanism (light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239,270). It is configured so that it can be rotated while moving up and down along the peripheral edge of the outer shape. In this way, it is possible to make the large accessory 232 look larger than the actual size while not being aware that the light guide plate as a separate member is arranged behind the large accessory 232. In a conventional pachinko machine, it is possible to perform a character effect that can give a large impact by enlarging the movable character, but on the other hand, the movable character becomes heavy and the movable character becomes heavy. It becomes difficult to produce a character that gives movement to the slingshot. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to being able to make the large accessory 232 look larger, the actual movement of the large accessory 232 while giving a greater impact to the increase in size of the large accessory 232. It is possible to perform an effective character production as if the movement is larger than that.

In the present embodiment, "circling along the peripheral edge of the outer shape of the large accessory 232" or "circulating while moving up and down along the peripheral edge of the outer shape of the large accessory 232". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the rear accessory (in this embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the large accessory 232 facing the large accessory 232 can be visually recognized from the front. If the large accessory 232 can be rotated while facing each other behind the large accessory 232, the large accessory 232 can be emphasized, the large accessory 232 can be made to appear larger than the actual size, or the large accessory 232 can be, for example, Even when it is stopped or makes only small movements, it is possible to make it appear as if the large accessory 232 is moving larger than the actual movement. The number of rear accessories may be one or two, and the number is not limited.

"Rotating while facing each other behind the large accessory 232 in a manner that can be visually recognized from the front" means that it is not necessary to be able to visually recognize the entire outer shape of the rear accessory, and a part of the rear accessory (for example, the outer circumference). It suffices if it can be visually recognized even in the part).

Further, the "rotation" is not necessarily limited to the one that rotates so as to pass through the operation start position, and further, the "rotation" may be one that rotates in a different rotation direction such as a figure eight.

Further, as the rear accessory, a plate-shaped member is preferable to a three-dimensional object. This is because if the rear accessory is a plate-shaped member, the large accessory 232 can be rotated while facing each other so as to overlap with the large accessory 232 in the front-rear direction, so that the large accessory 232 can be further emphasized. From this point of view, it is preferable that the surface of the large accessory 232 also facing the rear accessory is flat.

Further, the rear member does not necessarily have to be larger than the large accessory 232. Even if the rear member is smaller than the large accessory 232, if it rotates in a large trajectory so that the rear accessory can be visually recognized in the front view, the rear accessory is rotating behind the large accessory 232 in the front view. This is because it can be visually recognized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rear accessory is moved up and down while rotating behind the large accessory 232, but the movement different from the rotation is not necessarily limited to the vertical movement, and a linear movement is performed. Anything you do will do. For example, it may reciprocate linearly in the left-right direction, or may reciprocate linearly in the diagonal direction.

Further, in the present embodiment, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 are provided as rear accessories, and the rear light guide plates 236 are closely arranged to face each other behind the large accessory 232. It rotates at substantially the same speed so as to chase the light plate 234, but the relative movement of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 is not limited to this. For example, although the track on which the front light guide plate 234 operates and the track on which the rear light guide plate 236 operates are substantially the same track in front view, the operating directions of the two may be opposite. Further, the track on which the front light guide plate 234 operates and the track on which the rear light guide plate 236 operates may be the same, and the directions in which they operate may be the same, but the operating speeds of the two may be different. Further, the size of the orbit around the rear of the large accessory 232 may be different between the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236. Further, only one of the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 may emit light toward the front, and the other may not emit light.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory main body 230 is supported by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 on the left side via the large accessory support arm 238, and the large accessory main body portion 240 is supported on the right side. It is supported by the object right drive mechanism 260. In this way, when the large accessory main body 230 is supported on both the left and right sides (that is, in the case of both holdings), the ascending / descending speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the large accessory right drive mechanism. If the ascending / descending speed according to 260 does not match, not only smooth ascending / descending may not be possible, but in some cases, ascending / descending may not be possible. In particular, this tendency is remarkable in the case of a large accessory having a heavy feeling such as the large accessory 232. The discrepancy between the ascending / descending speed by the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed by the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 may occur due to a trivial matter such as biting of a foreign substance. In this regard, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is moved upward on both the left and right sides so that the degree of freedom in the upward direction is increased. It is placed on the pedestal 252 so as not to be fixed. Therefore, even if the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory left drive mechanism 240 and the ascending / descending speed of the large accessory right drive mechanism 260 do not always match, smooth ascending / descending can be maintained as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of the large accessory 232 as a movable accessory, and it is possible to execute an accessory effect that can give a large impact.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the large accessory 232 is located at the origin position, the large accessory main body 230 (more specifically, the large accessory support arm 238) is locked by the lock mechanism 250 at the origin position. Since it can be held, even if the large accessory 232 is made larger, it can be prevented from falling naturally due to the action of gravity, and it is possible to perform an accessory effect that can give a large impact. Become. By the way, when the large accessory main body 230 is supported and held from below, when the lock mechanism 250 is slid against the lower surface of the large accessory support arm 238 to release the holding, the large accessory main body 230 is held. It takes a considerable amount of force due to the weight of. In this regard, according to the present embodiment, since the holding mode and the releasing state can be switched by the rotational movement of the lock mechanism 250 without sliding, the large accessory main body portion does not require a large force to the left. The lock mechanism 250 can be switched from the holding mode to the released state with respect to the lower surface of the 230.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the image being projected on the front screen 512 by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, the inside Since the large accessory 232 that can be operated based on the result of the lottery is provided in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, it is possible to perform a new effect that has never been seen before. In particular, with respect to the decorative accessory 560, it is possible to produce an accessory that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. By the way, the front projection device 600 and the decorative accessory 560 are arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, but in order to properly project the image on the front screen 512, the decorative accessory 560 It is necessary to always fix the front projection device 600 regardless of the operation. Therefore, by providing a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 capable of operating only the decorative accessory 560 among the front projection device 600 and the decorative accessory 560 arranged in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550. It is possible to advance the movable accessory toward the front position of the upper rear screen 2902 in a state where a clear image is projected, and it is possible to suitably perform a new effect that has never existed before. ..

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the image being projected on the front screen 512 by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, the inside Since the decorative accessory 560 that can be operated based on the result of the lottery is provided on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550, it is possible to perform a new effect that has never been seen before. In particular, with respect to the decorative accessory 560, it is possible to produce an accessory that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. A front projection device 600 and a decorative accessory 560 are arranged on the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550. However, in order to properly project an image on the front screen 512, the decorative accessory 560 It is necessary to always fix the front projector 622 and the front mirror 624 regardless of the operation. Therefore, a decorative accessory driving mechanism 570 capable of operating only the decorative accessory 560 among the front projector 622, the front mirror 624, and the decorative accessory 560 arranged in the overhanging portion 5520 of the front decorative frame 550 is provided. I am trying to do it. By the way, when only the decorative accessory 560 of the front projector 622, the front mirror 624, and the decorative accessory 560 is operated, the front side of the front mirror 624 arranged behind the decorative accessory 560 is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the front mirror 624 that is exposed when the decorative accessory 560 is activated is provided with a decorated decorative portion. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new effect that has never existed before, while ensuring the aesthetic appearance when the decorative accessory 560 is operated.

[13. Expandability of gaming machines according to this embodiment]
In the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 are projected on different screens (front projection device). The image light projected from the 600 is projected onto the front screen 512, and the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected onto the rear screen unit 290). Then, the positional relationship between the front screen 512 on which the image light projected from the front projection device 600 is projected and the rear screen unit 290 on which the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 is projected shifts in the front-rear direction. , The positional relationship is such that the images projected on both screens appear in the overlapping area in the front view. However, there was a situation in which one of the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection device 600 and the image projected by the image light projected from the rear projection device 120 could not be visually recognized. However, from the viewpoint of not hindering the progress of the game, it is not always necessary to provide two screens (front screen 521, rear screen unit 290). For example, an image that can be visually recognized from the front is projected on the back surface of one screen by the image light projected from the rear to the front, and is projected on the front surface of the one screen from the front to the rear. An image that can be visually recognized from the front may be projected by the projected image light. In such a case, even if one of the images cannot be visually recognized, the progress of the game is not hindered.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an example of a mode in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600. Although the configuration has been described with reference to the schematic side view of FIG. 47, the configuration shown in FIG. 78 may be used instead of the configuration shown in FIG. 47. FIG. 78 is a diagram showing an example of a mode in which an image is projected on each of the rear screen unit 290 and the front screen 512 by the image light projected from each of the rear projection device 120 and the front projection device 600. It is a modification of 47. Since FIG. 78 is a schematic diagram like FIG. 47, there are some differences from the actual ones such as the installation angles of the projectors 122, 126, and 622.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 78, the width is substantially the same as or larger than the width in the left-right direction of the front screen 512, and the position below the front screen 512 from the position below the front mirror 624 or the decorative accessory 560. The image light protection member 530 is provided so as to cover up to from the front including both side surfaces. The image light protection member 530 is made of a transparent plate-shaped member (for example, a glass plate or a resin member) so that the rear can be visually recognized. As a result, the image light projected from the front projector 622 (the image light reflected by the front mirror 624) can be covered from the front, so that, for example, the player blocks the image light and is projected onto the front screen 512. It is possible to prevent problems such as shadows appearing in the image. Further, as shown in FIG. 78, since the image light protection member 530 is provided so as to avoid the operating range of the decorative accessory 560 (below the decorative accessory 560), the decorative accessory 560 is used to produce the accessory. Execution is not hindered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 78, in this modified example, the first rear projector 122 projects the image light toward the rear, and the image light projected from the first rear projector 122 toward the rear is projected forward. It is equipped with a reflective rear mirror 128. As a result, it is possible to increase the distance to the upper rear screen 2902, which is the projection surface, and it is possible to project a larger image on the upper rear screen 2902.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment may be configured so that, for example, set values in six stages of "1" to "6" can be set by, for example, a person involved in the hall. When the set value is changed, for example, the jackpot probability (internal winning probability) in the internal lottery is changed.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can apply the present invention to all gaming machines in which a game is played using a gaming medium and benefits are given based on the result of the gaming. That is, not only the form in which the game medium is launched or thrown in by the physical movement of the player to play the game and the game medium is paid out based on the result of the game, but also the main control circuit 720 itself The game medium owned by the player may be electromagnetically managed to enable a game performed by circulating the enclosed game ball or a game performed without a medal. Further, it may be a game medium management device that is mounted (connected) to the main control circuit 720 and manages the game medium that electromagnetically manages the game medium owned by the player.

When managed by a game medium management device connected to the main control circuit 720, the game medium management device has a ROM and RWM (or RAM) and is provided in the game machine, and is an external game (not shown). It is connected to a two-way communication function via a medium handling device and a predetermined interface, and provides a game medium necessary for a game medium lending operation (that is, a player performs a game medium loading operation). Operation) or when a winning combination related to the payout of the game medium is won (the winning combination is established), the payout action of the game medium (that is, the payout of the game medium to the player is performed, and the necessary game medium is acquired. It is sufficient that the operation of electromagnetically recording the game medium used for the game can be performed. Further, the game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of game media possessed on the front surface of the game machine 1 based on, for example, the management result of the number of game media. A medium number display device (not shown) may be provided, and the number of game media displayed on the possessed game medium number display device may be managed. That is, the game medium management device may be capable of recording and displaying the total number of game media that the player can use for the game by an electromagnetic method.

Further, in this case, the game medium management device has a performance that allows the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device, and also has a game. In addition to the case where a person directly operates the game medium, the number of recorded game media cannot be reduced, and an external connection terminal board (not shown) is provided between the device and an external game medium handling device. In some cases, it is desirable that the player has the ability to transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media only through the external connection terminal board.

In addition to the above, the gaming machine is provided with a lending operating means, a return (settlement) operating means, and an external connection terminal board that can be operated by the player, and the gaming medium handling device is provided with a slot for valuable value such as banknotes and a recording medium. (For example, IC card) insertion slot, non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money etc. from mobile terminals, other various operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, external connection terminal board on the game medium handling device side It may be provided (neither is shown).

As a flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits valuable value to the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any of the above lending operation means. Then, the game medium corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game medium handling device to the game medium management device is increased. Then, the player plays a game, and if a game medium is required, the above operation is repeated. After that, a predetermined number of game media are acquired as a result of the game, and when the game is finished, the number of game media is transmitted from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device by operating one of the return operation means, and the game is played. The medium handling device discharges a recording medium on which the number of game media is recorded. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored by itself when the number of game media is transmitted. The player takes the discharged recording medium to a prize counter or the like for exchanging prizes, or moves the game table to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another table.

In the above example, all the gaming media are transmitted to the gaming media handling device, but only the number of gaming media desired by the player is transmitted on the gaming machine or the gaming media handling device side, and the gaming medium possessed by the player is transmitted. It may be divided and processed. Further, not only the recording medium is discharged, but cash or a cash equivalent may be discharged, or the recording medium may be stored in a mobile terminal or the like. In addition, the game medium handling device may be capable of inserting a member recording medium of the game hall and storing the member recording medium in the member recording medium so that the game can be replayed at a later date.

Further, in the game machine or the game medium handling device, a lock operation for locking the game medium or valuable value data communication can be executed on the game medium handling device or the game medium management device by operating a predetermined operating means (not shown). May be good. In that case, information such as a one-time password that only the player can know may be set, or the player may be recorded by an imaging means provided in the game medium handling device.

Further, in the above, the case where the game medium management device is applied to the pachinko game machine is described, but the game medium management device is also used in the pachislot machine, the slot machine using the game ball, and the enclosed game machine. It can also be provided so that the player's game medium is managed.

As described above, by providing the above-mentioned game medium management device, the number of parts inside the game machine can be reduced as compared with the case where the game medium is physically used for the game, and the cost and manufacturing cost of the game machine can be reduced. Not only can it be reduced, but it is also possible to prevent the player from coming into direct contact with the gaming medium, improving the gaming environment, reducing noise, and reducing the power consumption of the gaming machine by reducing the number of parts. It will also be. In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through the game medium and the slot and payout port of the game medium. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

In addition, a communication cable is used to transmit data on an enclosed game machine configured so that the game medium can be played without being discharged to the outside, and an increase / decrease in the game medium due to consumption, lending, and payout of the game medium to the game machine. When the present invention is applied to a gaming system having a gaming medium management device connected so as to be able to transmit and receive by an optical signal via an optical signal, the gaming system may be configured as follows.

The outline of the enclosed gaming machine will be described below. In the enclosed gaming machine, the launching device is located above the gaming area and launches a gaming ball as a gaming medium from above with respect to the gaming area. When the player operates the handle, the payout control circuit drives the ball feed solenoid, and the ball feed punch pushes the game ball in the standby state toward the launch pad. As a result, the game ball moves to the launch pad. In addition, a subtraction sensor is provided on the path from the standby position to the launch pad, and detects a game ball moving to the launch pad. When a game ball is detected by the subtraction sensor, the number of balls held is subtracted by 1. As described above, since the gaming ball as a gaming medium is launched from above with respect to the gaming area, the so-called return ball (foul ball) can be avoided in the enclosed gaming machine. Then, the game ball discharged from the game area after rolling in the game area is polished by the ball polishing device. The game ball polished by the ball polishing device is transported upward by the lifting device and guided to the launching device. The gaming balls are not discharged to the outside of the enclosed gaming machine, and a certain number (for example, 50) of gaming balls are configured to circulate in a series of paths in the gaming machine.

In the enclosed gaming machine, since the gaming ball is not discharged to the outside of the gaming machine, an upper plate or a lower plate for temporarily holding the gaming ball is not provided. Since the game ball is not discharged to the outside in the enclosed game machine, the game ball is not actually in the player's hand, and the game ball does not actually increase or decrease by playing the game. In the enclosed gaming machine, the player starts the game after obtaining a ball by lending from the gaming medium management device. Here, obtaining a possession ball means that the player obtains a game medium in terms of data management. Then, when the game ball is launched from the launching device, the possessed ball is consumed and the number of possessed balls decreases. In addition, as the game balls pass through each winning opening provided in the game area, the number of balls held is increased by paying out the number according to the conditions set according to the winning opening. Furthermore, the number of balls held will increase by lending from the game medium management device. In addition, "consumption, lending and paying out of game media" means that the ball is consumed, lent out and paid out. In addition, "increase / decrease in game medium" means that the number of balls held increases / decreases due to consumption, lending, and payout. In addition, "data on increase / decrease in game media due to consumption, lending, and payout of game media" is data on a decrease in the number of balls held due to the launch of a game ball and an increase in the number of balls held due to lending and paying out.

The enclosed gaming machine has a payout control circuit and a touch panel type liquid crystal display device. The payout control circuit is connected to various sensors that detect the passage of the game ball through each winning opening or the like. The payout control circuit manages the number of balls held. For example, when a game ball passes through each winning opening, the number of game balls paid out due to this is added to the number of balls held. Also, when the game ball is launched, the number of balls held is subtracted. The payout control circuit transmits data regarding the number of balls held to the game medium management device by the operation of the player. Further, the above-mentioned liquid crystal display device is located at the upper part of the game machine, and receives a request for conversion from the game value managed by the game medium management device to a ball held (ball lending) and counting of balls held (return). Then, these requests are transmitted to the payout control circuit via the game medium management device, and the payout control circuit is instructed to transmit data regarding the current number of balls held to the game medium management device. Here, the "game value" refers to money / banknotes, prepaid media, tokens, electronic money, tickets, etc., which can be converted into holding balls by the game media management device. In the present embodiment, the game medium management device is a so-called CR unit, and is configured to be able to accept banknotes, prepaid media, and the like. In addition, the counted balls can be used for prize exchange and the like at a game hall where a game system is installed.

In addition, the enclosed gaming machine has a backup power supply. As a result, even when the power is turned off at night or the like, the data immediately before the power is turned off can be retained. Further, with this backup power supply, for example, the door frame opening detection by the door opening sensor may be continuously executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent cheating at night. In this case, information such as the number of times the door frame is opened may be stored. Further, when the power is turned on, information such as the number of times the door frame is opened may be output to the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine or the like.

The game medium management device has a game machine connection board. The game medium management device is configured to transmit / receive data (transmission signal) to / from the game machine via the game machine connection board. The data to be transmitted and received includes the unique ID of the CPU provided in the main control circuit, the unique ID of the CPU provided in the payout control circuit, the game machine manufacturer code stored in the game machine, the security chip manufacturer code, and the game. Information such as the model code of the machine. Then, when one of the gaming machine and the gaming medium management device is used as a transmission source and the other is used as a transmission destination, when the transmission source transmits a transmission signal, the transmission destination that receives the transmission signal is the same signal as the transmission signal. The confirmation signal is transmitted to the transmission source, and the transmission source compares the transmission signal with the confirmation signal to determine whether or not they are the same.

In this way, the transmission source compares the confirmation signal transmitted from the transmission destination with the transmission signal to determine whether or not they are the same, so that the signal transmitted from the transmission source is not tampered with. It can be confirmed that the signal has been sent to the sender. As a result, it is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as falsification of transmission / reception signals between the gaming machine and the gaming medium management device.

Further, in the game system, the transmission source has a modulation unit that modulates a signal, the signal modulated by the modulation unit is transmitted as the transmission signal, and the transmission destination transmits the signal modulated by the modulation unit. It may have a demodulation unit for demodulation.

As a result, even if the transmission / reception signal between the game machine and the game medium management device is read, it is difficult to decipher this signal, and the transmission / reception signal between the game machine and the game medium management device is transmitted. It is possible to suppress fraudulent acts such as falsification.

Further, in the game system, when the transmission destination receives the transmission signal from the transmission source, the approval signal, which is a signal indicating that the transmission signal has been received, is set in addition to the confirmation signal. It may be transmitted to the source.

As a result, by comparing the transmission signal and the confirmation signal, it is confirmed not only that the normal signal has been transmitted / received, but also that the normal signal has been transmitted / received based on the approval signal. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the suppression of fraudulent activities.

<Additional notes>
[Third to thirteenth gaming machines]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed when a game ball is accepted at the starting port, and an effect image is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, if the result of the internal lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

As this type of gaming machine, a screen sheet that switches between a transparent state and a milky white state (opaque state) when the power is turned on and off is placed in front of the display unit, and laser light is output when this screen sheet is in an opaque state. There are known gaming machines (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200478).

(First issue)
According to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200748, a visual impact can be given to a player by combining an image display on a screen sheet and a display on a display unit. there is a possibility.

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by producing a production that can give a further visual impact.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a first gaming machine having the following configuration.

[First gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300) and
A rear effect member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and produces an effect, and a rear screen unit 290.
A front projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) that is arranged in front of the game member and is capable of projecting image light toward the rear, and
A front effect member (for example, a front screen 512) that is arranged in front of the game member and that is visually recognizable by the image light projected from the front projection means.
With
The front effect member
A transmissive projection region (for example, a mesh sheet 5124) that can be visually recognized from the front is attached not only to the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also to the effect performed by the rear effect member. It is characterized by having a region).

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the effect performed by the rear effect member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the effect performed in front of the game member are arranged. Both the effect performed on the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512) can be visually recognized from the front. Moreover, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear effect member and the front effect member, a game by an entity other than an image is performed between the rear effect and the front effect. It will be. As a result, it becomes possible to provide a new gaming machine that has never existed before, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Second gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300) and
A rear projection means (for example, a rear projection device 120) that is arranged behind the game member and is capable of projecting image light projected as an image toward a projection area (for example, a rear screen unit 290) in front of the game member.
A front projection means (for example, front projection) that is arranged in front of the game member and is capable of projecting image light projected as an image toward a projection area behind (for example, an area to which a mesh sheet 5124 is attached). Device 600) and
With
The projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected are configured to have an overlapping area in front view. It is characterized by.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) on which the image light projected from the rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120) is projected, and the front projection means (for example, for example). The projection area (for example, the front screen 512) on which the image light projected from the front projection device 600) is projected overlaps with the front view. As a result, it becomes possible to perform a new display effect that has never existed before, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

It should be noted that "the projection area in which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area in which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected overlap each other in the front view." May be one or two. When there is only one member to be projected, for example, the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected on the back surface, and the image light projected from the front projection means is projected on the front surface. When there are two projected members, for example, the projected members are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the projected members arranged rearward to project forward. It is conceivable that the image light projected from the means is projected onto the projected member arranged in front.

Further, the "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The game member has a transparent area and has a transparent area.
A rear projection member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and projects an image by the image light projected from the rear projection means.
A front projected member (for example, a front screen 512), which is arranged in front of the game member and on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the front projection means,
With more
The front projected member is
Not only the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection means, but also the image projected on the rear projected member by the image light projected from the rear projection means is recognizable in front view. It is characterized by having a projection area (for example, a region to which the net-like sheet 5124 is attached).

According to the gaming machine (2), the rear projected member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) and the rear projected member (for example, the front screen 512) are arranged in a region where the rear projected member (for example, the front screen 512) overlaps in the front-rear direction in the front view. Further, the front projection member can visually recognize not only the image projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also the image projected on the rear projection means in the front view. Moreover, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear effect member and the front effect member, a game by an entity other than the image is performed between the rear image and the front image. It will be. As a result, it will be possible to provide new gaming machines that have never been seen before, and it will be possible to enhance the interest.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a third gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Third gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300) and
A rear projection means (for example, a rear projection device 120) that is arranged behind the game member and is capable of projecting image light projected as an effect toward a projection area (for example, a rear screen unit 290) in front of the game member.
A rear control means (for example, sub CPU 731) that controls the image light projected from the rear projection means, and
A front projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) that is arranged in front of the game member and is capable of projecting image light projected as an effect toward a projection area behind (for example, a front screen 512).
A front control means (for example, sub CPU 731) that controls the image light projected from the front projection means, and
With
The projection area on which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area on which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected are configured to have an area in which they overlap in front view. ,
The rear control means and / and the front control means
It is characterized in that the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means can be controlled so as to perform the same effect. ..

According to the game machine of (1) above, the image light projected from the rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120) is projected from the projection area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) and the front projection means. The projection area (for example, the front screen 512) on which the image light is projected overlaps with the front view. Moreover, since a game member having a game area is arranged between the rear effect member and the front effect member, a game by an entity other than an image is performed between the rear effect and the front effect. It will be. This makes it possible to provide new gaming machines that have never been seen before.

Further, the same effect is performed by the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. Therefore, for example, even if one of the effects is not performed, the other effect can be visually recognized, and it is possible to avoid hindering the progress of the game. Further, when the optical axis of the image light projected from the front projection means can be blocked by, for example, a player's hand, a shadow is included in the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means. There is a risk that it will end up. However, even in such a case, since the effect projected on the rear projected member can be visually recognized, it is possible to avoid hindering the progress of the game.

It should be noted that "the projection area in which the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected and the projection area in which the image light projected from the front projection means is projected overlap each other in the front view." May be one or two. When there is only one member to be projected, for example, the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected on the back surface, and the image light projected from the front projection means is projected on the front surface. When there are two projected members, for example, the projected members are arranged in the front-rear direction, and the image light projected from the rear projection means is projected onto the projected members arranged rearward to project forward. It is conceivable that the image light projected from the means is projected onto the projected member arranged in front.

Further, as described in the present invention, "the rear control means and / and the front control means are produced by the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means and the image light projected from the front projection means. "Controllable to perform the same effect as the projected effect" means that "the rear control means controls so that the same effect as the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means is performed". "Aspects", "Aspects in which the front control means controls the effect similar to the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means" and "Control of both the rear control means and the front control means". This includes any of "a mode in which the same effect is performed by the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means and the effect projected by the image light projected from the rear projection means".

It is preferable that the "similar effect" has the same shape, size, color, movement, etc., but any of these is within a range that can be recognized by the player as similar. May be different.

Further, the "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The gaming member (eg, gaming panel 300) has a transparent area.
A rear projection member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member and
A front projected member (for example, front screen 512) arranged in front of the game member, and
With more
The rear projection means (for example, the rear projection device 120) is
Image light is projected from the rear of the rear projected member toward the rear projected member.
The front projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) is
It is characterized in that image light is projected from the front of the front projected member toward the front projected member.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the rear projected member and the rear projected member are arranged in a region where they overlap in the front-rear direction in the front view. In addition, since the front projected member can visually recognize not only the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also the effect projected on the rear projection means in a front view, a new display that has never been seen before. It becomes possible to perform the production, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a fourth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Fourth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A projection means (for example, a rear projection device 120) capable of projecting image light toward the front, and
An image can be projected by the image light projected from the projection means, and one projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) and another projected member (for example, the intermediate rear screen 2906) are connected to each other. A projected member having a connection (for example, a rear screen unit 290) and
With a game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) and arranged in front of the one projected member.
With
The game member
The peripheral edge of the game member (for example, the upper side of the game panel 300) and the connection portion of the projected member (for example, the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are substantially identical in front view. The feature is that it is configured to be on a line.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, an image is displayed on a projected member to which one projected member (for example, lower rear screen 2904) and another projected member (for example, intermediate rear screen 2906) are connected. Since it is projected, it is possible to project an image over a wide projection area. Moreover, the peripheral portion of the game member (for example, the game panel 300) (for example, the upper side of the game panel 300) and the connection portion of the projected member (for example, the connection portion between the lower rear screen 2904 and the intermediate rear screen 2906) are Since it is configured to be substantially on the same straight line when viewed from the front, the influence that can be exerted on the image projected on the projected member can be minimized. Whether or not the peripheral edge of the gaming member and the connecting portion of the projected member are on substantially the same straight line when viewed from the front depends on the angle viewed from the front, so that the player is seated toward the gaming machine. Therefore, it is preferable that the peripheral edge portion of the gaming member and the connecting portion of the projected member are substantially on the same straight line from the player's line of sight. For example, if the player's line of sight (the line connecting the player's eyes and the side of the game member) looking at the side of the game member is substantially horizontal while the player is seated toward the game machine, It suffices that the peripheral edge portion of the gaming member and the connecting portion of the projected member are substantially on the same straight line in the substantially horizontal direction.

The "peripheral portion of the game member" means that when the game member is rectangular and both are connected so that the other projected member is located above one projected member, the game member The peripheral edge along the upper side corresponds. Further, when the game member is rectangular and both are connected so that the other projected member is located below one projected member, the peripheral edge portion along the lower side of the game member corresponds to the game member. Further, when the game member is rectangular and both are connected so that the other projected member is located to the left of one projected member, the peripheral edge portion along the left side of the game member corresponds to the game member. Further, when the game member is rectangular and both are connected so that the other projected member is located to the right of one projected member, the peripheral edge portion along the right side of the game member corresponds to the game member.

Further, the "game member" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The game member (for example, the game panel 300) is
It is characterized in that the image projected on the projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) arranged behind the game member is visible.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, while visually recognizing the gaming area, it is possible to visually recognize the image projected on the projected member arranged behind the gaming member.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a fifth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Fifth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A first projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a first rear projector 122) and
A first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means, and
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124) and
A second projected member (for example, lower rear screen 2904), which is arranged at a position away from the first projected member in the front view and projects an image by the image light projected from the second projection means.
A third projected member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) arranged between the first projected member and the second projected member.
With
By arranging one of the first projected member and the second projected member in front of the other, the first projected member and the second projected member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction with each other.
The third projected member is
It is arranged so as to be inclined so as to fill the space between the first projected member and the second projected member.
The first projected member, the second projected member, and the third projected member provide one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) on which a continuous image can be projected. The third projected member is connected to the first projected member and the second projected member.

According to the game machine of (1) above, with the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122). , A second projected member (eg, for example,) which is arranged at a position away from the first projected member in front view and an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124). It includes a lower rear screen 2904) and a third projected member (eg, an intermediate rear screen 2906) arranged between the first projected member and the second projected member. Although the first projected member and the second projected member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction with each other, the third projected member fills the space between the first projected member and the second projected member. The first projected member and the second projected member are connected to each other and arranged at an angle. As a result, one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be formed while the first projected member and the second projected member are displaced in the front-rear direction. As a result, while minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projected member, even if one display area in a wide area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) is displaced in the front-rear direction, a continuous image is obtained. Can be projected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been often used in the past, increasing the display area increases the cost, and even if a plurality of liquid crystal displays are arranged side by side, an image is not displayed at the boundary with other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of the image cannot be maintained. In particular, it is not possible to form a display area shifted in the front-rear direction by using a plurality of liquid crystal displays. In this respect, according to the present invention, it is possible to project a continuous image on one display area in a wide area shifted in the front-rear direction.

The "third projected member arranged between the first projected member and the second projected member" may be composed of one member, or may include a plurality of members. It may be configured by connecting.

Further, apart from the first projection means and the second projection means, a third projection means for projecting image light onto the third projected member may be provided, and the first projection means and / and the second projection means may be provided. The third projected means may be projected by the image light projected from.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a sixth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Sixth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A first projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a first rear projector 122) and
A first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means, and
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124) and
A second projected member (for example, lower rear screen 2904), which is arranged at a position away from the first projected member in the front view and projects an image by the image light projected from the second projection means.
A third projected member (for example, an intermediate rear screen 2906) arranged between the first projected member and the second projected member.
A projection control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of controlling the image light projected from the first projection means and / or the second projection means, and
With
By arranging one of the first projected member and the second projected member in front of the other, the first projected member and the second projected member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction with each other.
The third projected member is
It is arranged so as to be inclined so as to fill the space between the first projected member and the second projected member.
The first projected member, the second projected member, and the third projected member provide one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) on which a continuous image can be projected. The third projected member is connected to the first projected member and the second projected member, and is connected to the second projected member.
The projection control means
Collaborative projection control that controls so that one continuous image is projected on the one display area composed of the first projected member, the second projected member, and the third projected member. Means and
It is characterized by having an independent projection control means for controlling the first projected member and the second projected member so that different images are projected.

According to the game machine of (1) above, with the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122). , A second projected member (eg, for example,) which is arranged at a position away from the first projected member in front view and an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124). It includes a lower rear screen 2904) and a third projected member (eg, an intermediate rear screen 2906) arranged between the first projected member and the second projected member. Although the first projected member and the second projected member are arranged so as to be in the front-rear direction with each other, the third projected member fills the space between the first projected member and the second projected member. The first projected member and the second projected member are connected to each other and arranged at an angle. As a result, one display area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be formed while the first projected member and the second projected member are displaced in the front-rear direction. As a result, while minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projected member, even if one display area in a wide area (for example, the rear screen unit 290) is displaced in the front-rear direction, a continuous image is obtained. Can be projected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been often used in the past, increasing the display area increases the cost, and even if a plurality of liquid crystal displays are arranged side by side, an image is not displayed at the boundary with other liquid crystal displays. Therefore, the continuity of the image cannot be maintained. In particular, it is not possible to form a display area shifted in the front-rear direction by using a plurality of liquid crystal displays. In this respect, according to the present invention, it is possible to project a continuous image on one display area in a wide area shifted in the front-rear direction. Further, a mode in which one continuous image is projected on one display area composed of the first projected member, the second projected member, and the third projected member, and the first projected member and the first 2 The mode in which a different image is projected on the projected member can be changed according to, for example, a gaming state.

The "third projected member arranged between the first projected member and the second projected member" may be composed of one member, or may include a plurality of members. It may be configured by connecting.

Further, apart from the first projection means and the second projection means, a third projection means for projecting image light onto the third projected member may be provided, and the first projection means and / and the second projection means may be provided. The third projected means may be projected by the image light projected from.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a seventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

[7th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A first projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a first rear projector 122) and
A first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means, and
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124) and
An image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means, and the image is arranged so as to be projected in a region different from the image projected on the first projected member in front view. With the projected member (eg, lower rear screen 2904),
With
The first projected member is
It is characterized in that a space (for example, an effect space 700) is formed in front of the first projected member and is arranged behind the second projected member.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projection means (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) project an image on different regions in front view. It is arranged so that it is offset. On top of that, the first projected member is arranged behind the second projected member in such a manner that a space (for example, an effect space 700) is formed in front of the first projected member. This makes it possible to provide an expandable gaming machine, such as performing various effects using the space formed in front of the first projected member.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first projected member (for example, the first rear projector 122) and the second projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) have one display area (for example, a continuous image can be projected). For example, it is characterized in that it is connected and configured to be a rear screen unit 290).

According to the game machine of (2) above, with the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122). , A second projected member (for example, lower rear screen 2904) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124) is connected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been often used in the past, it is possible to form a space in front of one liquid crystal display by arranging a plurality of liquid crystal displays in the front-rear direction, but the image is continuous. Cannot be projected. In this regard, according to the present invention, the distance between each projection means and each projected member is minimized to project a continuous image on one display area in a wide area, and the front of the first projected member. It is possible to form a space in the space, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine having excellent performance.

It should be noted that "the first projected member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means and the second projected member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means are connected. "Constructed" is not limited to the one in which the first projected member and the second projected member are directly connected, and the first projected member and the second projected member are indirectly connected (for example,). Another projected member may be sandwiched between the first projected member and the second projected member).

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
It has a game area (for example, a game area 320) and is arranged in front of the second projected member in a manner in which an image projected on the second projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) can be visually recognized. A game member (for example, a game panel 300) is further provided.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, both the game in the gaming area (for example, the gaming area 320) and the image projected on the second projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) can be visually recognized. Further, it is possible to perform the effect using the space in front of the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) (for example, the effect space 700), and it is possible to provide a more expandable gaming machine. It will be possible.

The "game member" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides an eighth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[8th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A game member having a game area (for example, a game panel 300) and
A rear effect member (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member and produces an effect, and a rear screen unit 290.
A front projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) that is arranged in front of the game member and is capable of projecting image light toward the rear, and
A front effect member (for example, a front screen 512) that is arranged in front of the game member and that is visually recognizable by the image light projected from the front projection means.
Movable accessory (for example, large accessory body 230) that is configured to be operable
With
The front effect member
A transmissive projection region (for example, a mesh sheet 5124) that can be visually recognized from the front is attached not only to the effect projected by the image light projected from the front projection means but also to the effect projected on the rear effect member. Has an area)
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is characterized in that it is possible to advance between the effect performed by the front effect member and the effect performed by the rear effect member (for example, an effect space).

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the effect performed by the rear effect member (for example, the rear screen unit 290) arranged behind the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the effect performed in front of the game member are arranged. Both the effect performed on the front effect member (for example, the front screen 512) can be visually recognized from the front. Moreover, based on the result of the lottery, between the effect performed by the rear effect member and the effect performed by the front effect member (for example, the effect space 700), a movable accessory (for example, a large size) as an actual object other than an image is used. Since the accessory main body (230) is configured to advance, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a ninth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[Ninth game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) and
A frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500) arranged in front of the game member and formed with an opening window (for example, the opening window 5002) for making the game area visible.
With
The frame-shaped member is
A display means (for example, a front screen 512) arranged in the opening window and displaying an effect image based on the result of the lottery in a manner in which the game area can be visually recognized from the front.
A decorative movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory) that is arranged above the display means, can be operated toward the front of the display means based on the result of the lottery, and has a decoration indicating information related to the gaming machine. Thing 560) and
Below the display means, a launch operation means (for example, a launch handle 588) capable of launching a game medium toward the game area, and
It is characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means (for example, the front screen 512) for displaying the effect image based on the result of the lottery is the opening window (for example, the opening) of the frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500). A decorative movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) that is held in the window 5002) and is operated toward the front position of the display means based on the result of the lottery is arranged above the display means. Has been done. The above-mentioned display means and decorative movable accessory correspond to, for example, a liquid crystal display and a movable accessory arranged above the center accessory in a conventional gaming machine, respectively. That is, in the present invention, both the effect image based on the result of the lottery and the accessory effect in which the decorative movable accessory operates toward the front of the display means are located closer to the player than the conventional gaming machine. It will be done. Further, the frame-shaped member is provided with a launch operation means (for example, a launch handle 588) capable of launching a game medium toward the game area below the display means. Therefore, it is possible to give a player who plays a game in the game machine of the present invention a feeling as if a game ball is being fired from a launch handle arranged below the game board in a conventional pachinko machine. , It will be possible to provide a novel gaming machine that has never been seen before.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500) is
It has a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) that projects image light toward the display means (for example, a front screen 512), and also has a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600).
The display means
It has a projection area (for example, an area to which a mesh sheet 5124 is attached) on which an image as an effect image is projected by projecting image light from the projection means.
The projection area is
It is characterized by being a transparent projected member (for example, a front screen 512) in which both the image as the effect image and the game area behind the display means can be visually recognized in a front view.

According to the gaming machine of the above (2), as an effect image in the display means (for example, the front screen 512) arranged in the opening window (for example, the opening window 5002) of the frame-shaped member (for example, the front door unit 500). Since both the image of the above and the gaming area behind the display means (for example, the gaming area 320) can be visually recognized from the front, it is possible to preferably provide an unprecedented novel gaming machine. ..

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a tenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[10th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A first projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a first rear projector 122) and
A first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means, and
A second projection means capable of projecting image light (for example, a second rear projector 124) and
An image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means, and the image is arranged so as to be projected in a region different from the image projected on the first projected member in front view. With the projected member (eg, lower rear screen 2904),
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) and arranged in front of the second projected member in a manner in which an image projected on the second projected member can be visually recognized. )When,
Movable accessory (for example, large accessory body 230) that is configured to be operable
With
The first projected member is
A space (for example, an effect space 700) is formed above the game member and the second projected member, and is arranged behind the second projected member.
The movable accessory is
Based on the result of the lottery, it is characterized in that it can advance into the space formed above the game member and the second projected member.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) have images in different regions in front view. They are misaligned so that they are projected. Then, on top of that, the first projected member has a space (for example, the effect space 700) above the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the second projected member (that is, in front of the first projected member). It is arranged behind the second projected member in a formed manner. Then, based on the result of the lottery, a movable accessory (for example, a large accessory 232) can advance into the space formed above the game member and the second projected member. As a result, the image can be projected on a wide area by the first projected member and the second projected member. Moreover, it is possible to execute an expandable game in which both the game in the game area and the image projected on the first projected member and the second projected member can be visually recognized, and the game in the game area and the second While maintaining the visibility of the image projected on the projected member, it is possible to perform a new effect that has never been seen before, which makes it possible to perform a movable effect with a movable accessory, which makes it possible to enhance the interest. Become.

The "game member" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) and the second projected member (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) have one display area (for example, the lower rear screen 2904) capable of projecting a continuous image. , Rear screen unit 290).

According to the game machine of (2) above, with the first projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means (for example, the first rear projector 122). , A second projected member (for example, lower rear screen 2904) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means (for example, the second rear projector 124) is connected. For example, in a liquid crystal display that has been often used in the past, it is possible to form a space in front of one liquid crystal display by arranging a plurality of liquid crystal displays in the front-rear direction, but the image is continuous. Cannot be projected. In this regard, according to the present invention, a movable accessory (for example, a large accessory 232) is provided in a space (for example, an effect space 700) formed above the game member (for example, the game panel 300) and the second projected member. It is possible to project a continuous image on one display area in a wide area by minimizing the distance between each projection means and each projected member when the image is not advanced.

It should be noted that "the first projected member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the first projection means and the second projected member on which the image is projected by the image light projected from the second projection means are connected. "Constructed" is not limited to the one in which the first projected member and the second projected member are directly connected, and the first projected member and the second projected member are indirectly connected (for example,). Another projected member may be sandwiched between the first projected member and the second projected member).

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides an eleventh gaming machine having the following configuration.

[11th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A front door member (for example, a front door member (for example, a front door member) having an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) overhanging forward and having a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) capable of projecting a predetermined image light arranged on the overhanging portion. For example, the front decorative frame 550) and
A projected member (for example, front screen 512) on which an image is projected by the image light projected from the projection means, and
With
The overhanging portion of the front door member is provided with an actuable movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560).
A drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means and the movable accessory, and
Is arranged.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) arranged on an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) of a front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). In addition to the image being projected onto the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) by the generated image light, the front door member has a movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) that can be operated based on the result of the lottery. Because it is prepared for the overhanging part of the door, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before. In particular, with respect to the movable accessory, it is possible to produce an accessory that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. By the way, a projection means and a movable accessory are arranged on the overhanging portion of the front door member, but in order to properly project an image on the projected means, the projection means is used regardless of the operation of the movable accessory. Must always be fixed. Therefore, by providing a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means and the movable accessory arranged on the overhanging portion of the front door member. It is possible to advance the movable accessory toward the front position of the projected member (for example, the upper rear screen 2902) in a state where a clear image is projected, and it is possible to preferably produce a new effect that has never been seen before. , It becomes possible to do.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550).
An opening window (for example, opening window 5002) is formed in the front door member so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front, and the front door member is formed.
The projected member (for example, front screen 512) is supported by the opening window.
Further, the projected member is
Not only can the image be projected by the image light projected from the projection means, but the game area behind the game area is also a transparent projected member that can be visually recognized from the front.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the image and the movable accessory (for example, the decorative accessory 560) are used to produce the accessory at a position closer to the player than before, such as the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). It is possible to do both of these, and it is possible to enhance the interest. Moreover, since the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) can visually recognize not only the image projected by the image light projected from the projection means but also the rear game area (for example, the game area 320) in a front view. , It will be possible to further enhance the interest.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
A rear display means (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member (for example, the game area 320) and on which an image is projected is further provided.
The gaming member is characterized in that an image performed by the rear display means can be visually recognized in a front view.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, projection is performed from a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) arranged on an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) of a front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). While both the image projected by the projected image light and the image projected on the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized from the front, a movable accessory (for example, a movable accessory (for example) closer to the player can be visually recognized. , Large-scale character 232) is used to produce the character, which makes it possible to further enhance the interest.

The "rear display means on which an image is projected" described in the present invention is not limited to a specific part or member as long as the image is projected, and the image projected from the projection means. It may be a projected member on which an image is projected by light, or it may be a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a segment display.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a twelfth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[12th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A front door member (for example, a front door member (for example, a front door member) having an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) overhanging forward and having a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) capable of projecting a predetermined image light arranged on the overhanging portion. For example, the front decorative frame 550) and
A projected member (for example, front screen 512) on which the effect is projected by the image light projected from the projection means, and
With
On the overhanging portion of the front door member,
As the projection means, a projection means for projecting image light toward the front (for example, a front projector 622) and a reflecting means for reflecting the image light projected from the projection means toward the front (for example, for example). Front mirror 624) and
Movable accessories (eg, decorative accessories 560) and
A drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflection means, and the movable accessory, and
Is placed,
The reflecting means
It is characterized in that it has an exposed portion that is exposed when the movable accessory is activated, and that the exposed portion has a decorated portion that has been decorated.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) arranged on an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) of a front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). In addition to the effect being projected onto the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) by the projected image light, an actuable movable accessory (for example, the decorative accessory 560) is provided on the overhanging portion of the front door member. Therefore, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before. In particular, with respect to the movable accessory, it is possible to produce an accessory that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. Further, a projection means (for example, the front projection device 600) and a movable accessory are arranged on the overhanging portion of the front door member, but in order to properly project the effect on the projected member, the movable accessory It is necessary to always fix the projection means (for example, the front projector 622) and the reflection means (for example, the front mirror 624) regardless of the operation of the object. Therefore, a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflection means, and the movable accessory arranged on the overhanging portion of the front door member is provided. I am trying to do it. By the way, when only the movable accessory is operated among the projecting means, the reflecting means and the movable accessory, the reflecting means arranged behind the movable accessory is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, the exposed portion of the reflecting means that is exposed when the movable accessory is activated is provided with a decorated decorative portion. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new effect that has never existed before, while ensuring the aesthetic appearance when the movable accessory is activated.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550).
An opening window (for example, opening window 5002) is formed in the front door member so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front, and the front door member is formed.
The projected member (for example, front screen 512) is supported by the opening window.
Further, the projected member is
Not only can the effect be projected by the image light projected from the projection means, but the game area behind the game area is also a transparent projected member that can be visually recognized from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, it is possible to perform both the effect and the accessory effect by the movable accessory at a position closer to the player than before, such as the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). It is possible to enhance the interest. Moreover, the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) is not only an effect projected by the image light projected from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600), but also the rear gaming area (for example, the gaming area 320). Since it can be visually recognized from the front, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
A rear display means (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member (for example, the game area 320) and is used for producing an effect is further provided.
The game member is characterized in that the effect performed by the rear display means can be visually recognized from the front view.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, projection is performed from a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) arranged on an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) of a front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). While both the effect projected by the projected image light and the effect performed by the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized from the front, a movable accessory (for example, a movable accessory (for example) closer to the player can be visually recognized. Since the decorative character 560) is used to produce the character, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

The "rear display means on which the effect is performed" described in the present invention is not limited to a specific part or member as long as the effect is performed, and is based on the image light projected from the projection means. It may be a projected member on which the effect is performed, or it may be a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a segment display.

In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a thirteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[13th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A front door member (for example, a front door member (for example, a front door member) having an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) overhanging forward and having a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) capable of projecting a predetermined image light arranged on the overhanging portion. For example, the front decorative frame 550) and
A projected member (for example, front screen 512) on which an effect is projected by the image light projected from the projection means, and
With
On the overhanging portion of the front door member,
As the projection means, a projection means for projecting image light toward the front (for example, a front projector 622) and a reflecting means for reflecting the image light projected from the projection means toward the front (for example, for example). Front mirror 624) and
A movable accessory (for example, a decorative accessory 560) that can be operated based on the result of the internal lottery, and
A drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflection means, and the movable accessory, and
Is placed,
The reflecting means
It has an exposed portion that is exposed when the movable accessory is activated, and the exposed portion has a decorated decorative portion that is decorated.
In the decorative part
It is characterized in that it is decorated to form a predetermined shape together with the movable accessory.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, projection is performed from a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) arranged on an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) of a front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). In addition to the effect being projected onto the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) by the projected image light, an actuable movable accessory (for example, the decorative accessory 560) is provided on the overhanging portion of the front door member. Therefore, it is possible to perform a new production that has never been seen before. In particular, with respect to the movable accessory, it is possible to produce an accessory that is operated at a position closer to the player than before. In addition, a projection means and a movable accessory are arranged on the overhanging portion of the front door member, but in order to properly project the effect on the projected means, the projection means regardless of the operation of the movable accessory. (For example, the front projector 622) and the reflecting means (for example, the front mirror 624) need to be fixed at all times. Therefore, a drive mechanism (for example, a decorative accessory drive mechanism 570) capable of operating only the movable accessory among the projection means, the reflection means, and the movable accessory arranged on the overhanging portion of the front door member is provided. I am trying to do it. By the way, when only the movable accessory is operated among the projecting means, the reflecting means and the movable accessory, the reflecting means arranged behind the movable accessory is exposed. Therefore, in the present invention, a decorative portion is provided in the exposed portion of the reflecting means that is exposed when the movable accessory is activated. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform a new effect that has never existed before, while ensuring the aesthetic appearance when the movable accessory is activated. Moreover, since the decorative portion is decorated to form a predetermined shape together with the movable accessory, the movable accessory operates in a predetermined form that cannot be seen by the player before the operation of the movable accessory. As a result, it becomes possible to visually recognize the hobby, which makes it possible to further enhance the interest.

The "predetermined form" corresponds to, for example, a specific character, a specific logo, or the like.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A game member (for example, a game panel 300) having a game area (for example, a game area 320) is further provided behind the front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550).
An opening window (for example, opening window 5002) is formed in the front door member so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front, and the front door member is formed.
The projected member (for example, front screen 512) is supported by the opening window.
Further, the projected member is
Not only can the effect be projected by the image light projected from the projection means, but the game area behind the game area is also a transparent projected member that can be visually recognized from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, it is possible to perform both the effect and the accessory effect by the movable accessory at a position closer to the player than before, such as the front door member (for example, the front decorative frame 550). It is possible to enhance the interest. Moreover, the projected member (for example, the front screen 512) is not only an effect projected by the image light projected from the projection means (for example, the front projection device 600), but also the rear gaming area (for example, the gaming area 320). Since it can be visually recognized from the front, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

The "game member having a game area" corresponds to, for example, a game panel (also referred to as a game board) in the case of a pachinko machine, and a reel or the like in the case of a pachislot machine.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
A rear display means (for example, a rear screen unit 290) that is arranged behind the game member (for example, the game area 320) and is used for producing an effect is further provided.
The game member is characterized in that the effect performed by the rear display means can be visually recognized from the front view.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, projection is performed from a projection means (for example, a front projection device 600) arranged on an overhanging portion (for example, an overhanging portion 5520) of a front door member (for example, a front decorative frame 550). While both the effect projected by the projected image light and the effect performed by the rear display means (for example, the rear screen unit 290) can be visually recognized from the front, a movable accessory (for example, a movable accessory (for example) closer to the player can be visually recognized. Since the decorative character 560) is used to produce the character, it is possible to further enhance the interest.

The "rear display means" described in any of the first to thirteenth gaming machines of the present invention having the above configuration is not limited to specific parts or members as long as the effect is to be performed. Instead, it may be a projected member in which the effect is produced by the image light projected from the projection means, or it may be a display such as a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a segment display. As for the "front effect member", if the device displays (including projection) an image in a manner that allows the rear to be visually recognized, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal, the image light projected from the projection means (for example, a projector). It is not limited to, for example, a projected member (for example, a screen) on which an image is projected.

According to the first to thirteenth gaming machines of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest.

[14th-18th gaming machines]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed when a game ball is accepted at the starting port, and an effect image is displayed on, for example, a liquid crystal display based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, if the result of the internal lottery is a big hit, the big hit game is executed.

As this type of gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine is known in which a movable accessory advances in front of a liquid crystal display based on the result of an internal lottery so that the result of the internal lottery can be expected (for example). , JP-A-2015-092885).

(Second issue)
When a movable accessory is produced so as to advance to the front of the liquid crystal display as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-092885, the player can be expected.

However, in recent years, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can enhance the interest by producing a character that can give a further impact.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a fourteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[14th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A main character (for example, a large character 232) having a storage space (for example, a storage space 2324) behind it,
A first rear accessory (for example, a front light guide plate 234) arranged behind the main object so as to face the main object.
A first drive mechanism (for example, a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340) which is arranged in front of the first rear accessory and can operate the first rear accessory behind the main accessory.
A second rear accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged further behind the first rear accessory,
A second drive mechanism (for example, a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism) that is arranged behind the second rear accessory and can operate the second rear accessory behind the first rear accessory. 2360) and
With
The first drive mechanism is
It is arranged in the accommodation space on the back side of the main character, and is configured so that the first rear accessory can be rotated behind the main character.
The second drive mechanism is
The second rear accessory is configured so that the second rear accessory can be operated so as to perform a movement different from that of the first rear accessory.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the first drive mechanism (for example, the front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340) capable of operating the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) is the first rear. It is arranged in front of the accessory and is also arranged in the accommodation space (for example, accommodation space 2324) on the back side of the main character (for example, large accessory 232), and the first rear accessory is arranged behind the main character. Is configured to be able to rotate. Further, the rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 capable of operating the second rear accessory (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is arranged behind the second rear accessory, and is a second rear accessory. The object is configured to be able to be operated behind the first rear accessory so as to perform a movement different from that of the first rear accessory. Therefore, the first rear accessory is brought close to the main character to operate so as to rotate behind the main character, and the second rear accessory is brought close to the first rear accessory to move differently from the first rear accessory. Therefore, it is possible to make the main character appear larger and to emphasize the main character while making the front-back direction compact. Further, even when the main character is stopped or makes only a small movement, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to produce a character that gives movement to the main character. However, according to the present invention, in addition to being able to emphasize the main character, the main character can be shown. It is possible to perform an effective character production as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of the main character.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The main accessory (for example, the large accessory 232) has a flat rear side and is formed in a flat shape.
The first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear accessory (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) are both plate-shaped members.
The plane formed on the rear side of the main accessory and the first accessory are close to each other and face each other.
The first accessory and the second accessory are configured to face each other in close proximity to each other.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the main accessory (for example, the large accessory 232) has a flat rear side, and the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second accessory. The rear accessory (for example, the rear light guide plate 236) is a plate-shaped member, and the plane formed on the rear side of the main accessory and the first accessory face each other in close proximity to each other, and the first accessory and the first accessory are opposed to each other. Since the two accessories are configured to face each other in close proximity to each other, the front-rear direction can be made even more compact. Moreover, since the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236 operate at a position closer to the main character, it is possible to make the main character look even larger.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) is
It is configured to emit light toward the front and
It is characterized in that it has a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main character (for example, large character 232) when viewed from the front.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are configured to be capable of emitting light toward the front, the main accessory (for example, a large accessory). By rotating behind the main character while facing 232), the afterimage of the light emitted from the rear character can be combined to make the main character look even larger, or the actual movement of the main character. It is possible to make it appear as if it is making a larger movement. Moreover, since the rear accessory has a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main character in the front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a fifteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[15th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A lottery means for performing a lottery (for example, main CPU 721) and
A movable accessory (for example, a large accessory main body 230) configured to be operable based on the result of the internal lottery, and
A gaming machine in which the game progresses based on the result of the lottery.
The movable accessory is
It has a main character (for example, a large accessory 232) and a rear accessory (for example, a front light guide plate 234 and a rear light guide plate 236) that are arranged behind the main character so as to face the main character.
The rear accessory is
It is characterized in that it is configured to be rotatable while facing the main character and performing a linear motion behind the main character.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the main accessory (for example, the large accessory 232) is referred to as the main accessory. Since it is configured to face each other and rotate while performing a linear movement behind the main character, the main character can be emphasized, and the main character is stopped or makes only a small movement, for example. Even in such a case, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to produce a character that gives movement to the main character. However, according to the present invention, in addition to being able to emphasize the main character, the main character can be shown. It is possible to perform an effective character production as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of the main character.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) is
The first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and
A second rear accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the first rear accessory so as to face the first rear accessory.
Have,
The first rear accessory and the second rear accessory are configured to be operable in a manner that both can be visually recognized from the front view.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear accessory (for example, the rear) arranged behind the first rear accessory. Since the side light guide plate 236) can be operated in a manner that can be visually recognized from the front, it is as if the main character is emphasized or the movement is larger than the actual movement of the main character. It becomes possible to show to.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) is
It is configured to emit light toward the front and
It is characterized by having a substantially similar figure that is larger than the main character in front view.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are configured to be capable of emitting light toward the front, the main accessory (for example, a large accessory). By facing 232) and rotating it while performing a linear motion behind the main character, the main character can be made to look even larger in combination with the afterimage of the light emitted from the rear character. , It is possible to make it appear as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of the main character. Moreover, since the rear accessory has a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main character in the front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a sixteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[16th gaming machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
Movable accessory (for example, large accessory body 230) that is configured to be operable
A drive mechanism capable of operating the movable accessory (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260) and
Movable control means (for example, sub CPU 731) that controls the drive of the drive mechanism, and
With
The movable accessory is
The main character (for example, large character 232) and
It has a rear accessory (for example, front light guide plate 234 and rear light guide plate 236) that is arranged behind the main object so as to face the main object.
The drive mechanism
With a rotation mechanism capable of rotating the rear accessory behind the main object while facing the main object (for example, a front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2340, a rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360). ,
A linear motion mechanism (for example, a light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 239, a light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270) capable of linearly operating the rear accessory while facing the main accessory, and a light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 270.
Have,
The movable control means (for example, sub CPU 731) is
By driving both the rotation mechanism and the linear motion mechanism, it is possible to execute the movement of the rear accessory, which is a combination of rotation and linear operation, behind the main accessory. To do.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the main accessory (for example, the large accessory 232) faces the main character. Since both the movement of rotating behind the main character and the linear movement of the main character facing the main character and behind the main character can be realized, the main character can be emphasized and the main character can be emphasized. Even when an object is stopped or makes only small movements, it is possible to make it appear as if the main character is moving larger than the actual movement. In a conventional gaming machine, if the main character is enlarged, it becomes difficult to produce a character that gives movement to the main character. However, according to the present invention, in addition to being able to emphasize the main character, the main character can be shown. It is possible to perform an effective character production as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of the main character.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) is
The first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and
A second rear accessory (for example, a rear light guide plate 236) arranged behind the first rear accessory, and
Have,
The movable control means (for example, sub CPU 731) is
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute control for operating the first rear accessory and the second rear accessory in a manner in which both of them can be visually recognized from the front view.

According to the gaming machine of (2) above, the first rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234) and the second rear accessory (for example, the rear) arranged behind the first rear accessory. Since the side light guide plate 236) can be operated in such a manner that both of them can be visually recognized from the front view, the main character can be further emphasized, and the actual movement of the main character (for example, the large character 232) can be further enhanced. It is possible to make it look as if it is making a big move.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) is
It is configured to emit light toward the front and
It is characterized by having a substantially similar figure that is larger than the main character in front view.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the rear accessory (for example, the front light guide plate 234 and the rear light guide plate 236) are configured to be capable of emitting light toward the front, the main accessory (for example, a large accessory). By facing 232) and rotating it while performing a linear motion behind the main character, the main character can be made to look even larger in combination with the afterimage of the light emitted from the rear character. , It is possible to make it appear as if the movement is larger than the actual movement of the main character. Moreover, since the rear accessory has a substantially similar shape that is larger than the main character in the front view, it is possible to emphasize the main character itself and make it difficult to be aware of the existence of the rear character as a separate member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a seventeenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[17th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, main CPU 721) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory body 230) and
A left-side elevating mechanism (for example, a large-sized accessory left drive mechanism 240) capable of elevating and lowering the predetermined accessory member in the vertical direction while supporting the predetermined accessory member on the left side.
A right-side elevating mechanism (for example, a large-sized accessory right drive mechanism 260) capable of raising and lowering the predetermined accessory member in the vertical direction while supporting the predetermined accessory member on the right side.
An elevating control means (for example, a sub CPU 731) capable of driving the left elevating mechanism and the right elevating mechanism to elevate and elevate the predetermined accessory member supported on both the left and right sides.
With
The left elevating mechanism and / or the right elevating mechanism
It has a pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory member is placed.
The predetermined accessory member is
It is characterized in that it is supported by the left-side elevating mechanism and / or the right-side elevating mechanism by being placed on the pedestal so as not to be fixed upward on the left and / or right.

According to the gaming machine of (1) above, the predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory main body 230) has a left elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240) on the left and / or right. ) And / or a right-side elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory right-hand drive mechanism 260). In this way, when a predetermined accessory member is supported on both the left side and the right side (that is, when both are held), the elevating speed by the left elevating mechanism and the elevating speed by the right elevating mechanism must match. In this case, not only can the vehicle not move up and down smoothly, but in some cases it may not be possible to move up and down. In particular, this tendency is remarkable when a predetermined accessory member is a heavy object. The inconsistency between the ascending / descending speed by the left elevating mechanism and the ascending / descending speed by the right elevating mechanism may occur due to a trivial matter such as biting of a foreign substance. In this regard, according to the present invention, a predetermined accessory member is placed on a pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) so as not to be fixed upward on the left and / or right so as to increase the degree of freedom in the upward direction. Has been done. Therefore, even if the elevating speed by the left elevating mechanism and the elevating speed by the right elevating mechanism do not always match, smooth ascending and descending can be maintained as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the size of a predetermined accessory member, and it is possible to perform an accessory effect that can give a large impact.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The left elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory left drive mechanism 240) and / or the right elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory right drive mechanism 260)
A fall prevention member (for example, arm support guide 247) that regulates the movement of the predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory main body 230) mounted on the pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) in the front-rear direction is provided. It is characterized by having.

According to the gaming machine (2), the movement of a predetermined accessory member (for example, the large accessory main body 230) mounted on the pedestal (for example, the pedestal 252) in the front-rear direction is restricted. It is possible to prevent the predetermined accessory member from falling from the pedestal while increasing the degree of freedom of the predetermined accessory member in the upward direction.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The left elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory left drive mechanism 240) is
It has a pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory (for example, a large accessory main body 230) is placed on the left side, and also has a pedestal (for example, a pedestal 252).
The right-side elevating mechanism (for example, the large accessory right-hand drive mechanism 260) is
It has a pedestal (for example, pedestal 252) on which the predetermined accessory is placed on the right side.
The predetermined accessory member is
The left and right sides are mounted on the pedestal, respectively, so that they are supported by the left side elevating mechanism and the right side elevating mechanism.

According to the gaming machine of (3) above, since the predetermined accessory member is placed on the pedestal so as not to be fixed upward on both the left and right sides, smooth ascent and descent is further maintained. As a result, it becomes possible to further increase the size of a predetermined accessory member.

In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides an eighteenth gaming machine having the following configuration.

[18th game machine]
(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine provided with a lottery means (for example, sub CPU 731) for performing a lottery, and the game proceeds based on the result of the lottery.
A predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory 232) and
An elevating mechanism (for example, a large accessory left drive mechanism 240, a large accessory right drive mechanism 260) capable of elevating and lowering in the vertical direction while supporting the predetermined accessory member.
An elevating control means (for example, sub CPU 731) capable of driving the elevating mechanism to elevate and elevate the predetermined accessory member, and
With
The elevating mechanism
When the predetermined accessory member is positioned above, it has a locking mechanism (for example, a locking mechanism 250) that can be held at the above position.
The locking mechanism is
A holding mode that can be held upward by supporting the predetermined accessory member from below, and an opening mode in which the holding mode is released by retracting from the vertical movement locus of the predetermined accessory member. It is characterized in that it is configured to be switchable by rotational movement.

According to the gaming machine of the above (1), when a predetermined accessory member (for example, a large accessory 232) is located above (for example, the origin position), a locking mechanism (for example, a lock) is located at the upper position. Since it can be held by the mechanism 250), even if a predetermined accessory member is increased in size, it can be prevented from falling naturally due to the action of gravity, and an accessory effect that can give a large impact is executed. It becomes possible to do. By the way, when the predetermined accessory member is supported and held from below, when the locking mechanism is slid against the lower surface of the predetermined accessory to release the holding, the weight of the predetermined accessory member corresponds to the holding. It takes the power of. In this regard, according to the present invention, since the holding mode and the opening mode can be switched by the rotational movement of the locking mechanism without sliding, the lower surface of a predetermined accessory does not require a large force to the left. The locking mechanism can be switched from the holding mode to the opening mode.

In addition, "retracting from the vertical movement locus of a predetermined accessory member" described in the present invention means that the predetermined accessory member (for example, large accessory 232) is retracted by the locking mechanism (for example, the lock mechanism 250). ) Is equivalent to moving the locking mechanism to a position where it does not collide with the predetermined accessory member when the predetermined accessory member moves from above to below so as not to hinder the movement in the vertical direction. ..

According to the 14th to 18th gaming machines of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to preferably provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest.

120 Rear projection device 122 1st rear projector 124 2nd rear projector 230 Large accessory body 234 Front light guide plate 236 Rear light guide plate 239 Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 240 Large accessory left drive mechanism 250 Lock mechanism 252 Pedestal 260 Large accessory Object Right drive mechanism 270 Light guide plate vertical drive mechanism 2340 Front light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 2360 Rear light guide plate rotation drive mechanism 290 Rear screen unit 2902 Upper rear screen 2904 Lower rear screen 2906 Intermediate rear screen 300 Game panel 320 Game area 290 Rear Screen unit 500 Front door unit 550 Front decorative frame 560 Decorative accessory drive mechanism 588 Launch handle 600 Front projector 622 Front projector 624 Front mirror 510 Front screen unit 512 Front screen 700 Production space 721 Main CPU
731 sub CPU
5124 Reticulated sheet 5520 Overhang

Claims (3)

Lottery means to draw lots and
The first movable accessory that can be operated based on the result of the lottery,
A second movable accessory that can be operated based on the result of the lottery and is arranged on the rear side of the first movable accessory.
A movable control means for controlling the operation of the first movable accessory or the second movable accessory, and
A light emitting control means capable of executing control regarding light emission of the second movable accessory, and
A gaming machine in which the game progresses based on the result of the lottery.
The movable control means can control the movement of the second movable accessory so as to be rotatably configured while performing a linear motion on the rear side of the first movable accessory.
The second movable accessory includes at least a first region which is a region on the central side of the second movable accessory and a second region which is a region on the peripheral side of the first region.
In the first region, a light emitting means that can be controlled by the light emitting control means is provided.
The second region is a region that can be visually recognized from the front when the second movable accessory is in the non-operating state, and the first movable accessory is in both the operating state and the non-operating state. It is an area that can be seen from the front.
When the control by the light emitting control means is performed and the second movable accessory is in an inactive state, the light emitting means provided in the first area is displayed by emitting light in the second region in front view. A gaming machine characterized in that the player can grasp that it is emitting light. A third movable accessory arranged on the rear side of the second movable accessory is provided.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second movable accessory and the third movable accessory are configured to be operable in a manner in which both of them can be visually recognized from the front view. The first region is a region that can be visually recognized when the second movable accessory is in an inactive state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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