JP7228268B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

There are game machines that display specific information (QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark)) for game hall staff.

JP 2020-14504 A

However, the predetermined information (for example, two-dimensional code) displayed by the gaming machine includes information directed to the player and information directed to non-players, and there are cases where the player reads unnecessary predetermined information. There was

In one aspect, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which it is difficult for a player to read predetermined information that is not read by the player .

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine is provided as described below. The gaming machine can observe predetermined information that does not read the player. The game machine includes a first information display section for displaying a two-dimensional code as predetermined information, a second information display section for displaying character information and the two-dimensional code on a predetermined sticker, which is not read by a player, and a front component that can be observed by a player when the game machine is viewed from the front. In the first information display section, the front component located in front of the first information display section when viewed from the front overlaps with a part of the two-dimensional code, making a part of the two-dimensional code unobservable when viewed from the front and the two-dimensional code. A portion other than a part of the code is made observable, and in the second information display portion, all the character information becomes unobservable due to the front component located in front of the predetermined sticker when viewed from the front.

According to one aspect, in the gaming machine, it becomes difficult for the player to read the predetermined information that does not target the player.

It is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system for a gaming machine according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the batch display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 4) illustrating a flowchart of main processing of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main process in the production|presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional code displayed on the front frame of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional code displayed on the game board of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the two-dimensional code of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of a two-dimensional code accompanied by accompanying information according to the first embodiment; In the first embodiment, (1) an example of two-dimensional code reading object classification, (2) an example of visibility and readability for each two-dimensional code reading object, and (3) two-dimensional objects for players It is a figure which shows an example of the read-out state of a code|cord. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information type classification of a two-dimensional code according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of visibility and readability when a game slot is opened when a two-dimensional code is to be read by a game parlor manager according to the first embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the visibility and readability of accompanying information and the visibility and readability of a two-dimensional code when the two-dimensional code is read by an administrator according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the front surface of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (the 1) of the display aspect of the front surface of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of the display aspect of the front surface of the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 1) of the light emission mode according to decoration control state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example (part 2) of the light emission mode according to the decoration control state of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the light emission mode of the information display panel of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information display panel of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the partial light emission mode of the information display panel of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the partial cooperation light emission mode of the information display panel of 1st Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First embodiment]
First, a first embodiment will be described based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

The game machine 10 of the first embodiment has a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the outer frame (support frame) 11 so that the left side is the shaft attachment side and the right side is the open side in front view. is assembled to. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12 .

In addition, on the left and right of the glass frame 15, lamps, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), etc. are built in to decorate and produce, and to notify when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in a notification color (eg, red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (eg, sound effects) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided on the lower portion of the front frame 12. As shown in FIG. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the content of the abnormality is notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. It should be noted that a lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15 for announcing abnormal dispensing.

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball shooting device (not shown) and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are stored. An upper tray ball outlet 22 for flowing out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation section 24 for a ball shooting device are provided.

Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with a performance button 25 used for intervening operations for game performance. In addition, the production button 25 functions as a production operation reception unit that accepts an intervention operation to the game production, and also as a production unit that can produce in a desired manner (for example, a light emission mode, a vibration mode, a projection mode, etc.). Function. An option setting section 29 is provided on the left edge of the upper tray 21 for the player to set various options. The option setting unit 29 includes a cross cursor switch capable of accepting input operations in four directions, a central switch located in the center of the cross cursor switch capable of accepting determination operations and the like, and a switch located at the periphery of the cross cursor switch capable of operating volume and the like. There are two accessory switches used for Further, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 .

Note that the gaming machine 10 intervenes in the player's operation based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) that detects the operation (for example, pressing operation) of the effect button 25 (push button). You can perform the performance that you made. For example, an effect in which a player's operation is intervened is an effect in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2). The character displayed on 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped. It should be noted that for such intervention by the player, not only the effect button 25 but also one or more of the switches (cross cursor switch, center switch, accessory switch) of the option setting section 29 are used. It's okay. In FIG. 4, which will be described later, each switch of the option setting section 29 is collectively represented as a setting switch 29a.

Also, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the player rotates the operation portion 24, the ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 into the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (see Figure 2). Also, when the player operates one or more of the above-described setting switches 29a (cross cursor switch, center switch, accessory switch) of the option setting unit 29, for example, the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b It is possible to set the volume to be played and the brightness of the game board 30 .

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30 . The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30 . In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40 . That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41 to prevent game balls from jumping into the surrounding game area 32 .

The display device 41 is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). The display device 41 may be configured by a device having a display screen capable of dot-matrix display using LEDs, other display devices, or a combination of two or more display devices. In the area where the image of the display screen can be displayed (display area), information related to the game such as multiple identification information (special symbols), characters that direct the special symbol fluctuation display game, and background images that enhance the performance effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed. Also, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed based on the progress of the game.

Further, a board effect device 44 is provided on the upper part of the center case 40 for effecting a game by operating it. This board effect device 44 can operate toward the center of the display device 41 from the state shown in FIG.

In the lower right part of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start gate) 34 that provides a starting condition for the normal pattern fluctuation display game. A game ball that has won the normal pattern starting gate 34 (a game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34) is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, a general prize winning port 35 is arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and a general prize winning port 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and on the right side of a special variable prize winning device 95 to be described later. are placed. The game balls that have entered these general winning holes 35 are detected by a winning hole switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is a starting winning opening 36 that forms a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) that provides the starting condition for the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). (start port 1) is provided. A game ball that has entered the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like.
In addition, a normal variable winning device 37 ( A second starting prize opening, a starting prize winning area) are provided. The normal variable prize winning device 37 (starting port 2) is provided with a movable member 37b at a position serving as an inflow portion. The movable member 37b is slid forward and backward by a general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) to prevent the inflow of game balls into the inflow portion, and retreats backward to prevent the inflow of game balls into the inflow portion. can be changed to an allowable state that allows The movable member 37b normally maintains a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player). Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the state is changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). In addition, it is possible to make it possible to win prizes even when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is closed, and make it more difficult to win prizes in the closed state than in the open state. The normal fluctuation winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric accessory (general electric).

In addition, on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game and special figure 2 variation display game), a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept. A convertible special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 is provided. The special variable winning device 38 has an opening and closing member (movable piece) 38c, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 38c closes the large winning opening (disadvantageous for the player). The opening/closing member 38c retracts from the closed state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening 1) that is opened and closed by an opening and closing member 38c driven by a large winning opening 1 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. During the jackpot game state (special game state) due to the results of the display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, and during the jackpot game state (special game state) due to winning in a specific area 96 described later, the state where the big winning port is closed. By changing from the open state to the open state, game balls can be easily flowed into the big winning opening, and a predetermined game value (prize balls) is given to the player. Inside the big winning hole (winning area), a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. .

In addition, on the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept the game ball depending on the result of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game and special figure 2 variation display game) A special variable prize winning device (large prize winning port 2) 95 that can be converted to and is provided. The special variable winning device 95 has an opening and closing member (opening and closing door) 95c, and depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game, the opening and closing member 95c closes the large winning opening (disadvantageous for the player). The opening/closing member 95c retracts from the closed state) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variable winning device 95 includes a large winning opening (large winning opening 2) opened and closed by an opening and closing member 95c driven by a large winning opening 2 solenoid 95b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a special figure 1 variation During the small winning game state according to the results of the display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the large winning hole is changed from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the big winning hole and play the game. A predetermined game value (a prize ball) is given to the player. Inside the big winning hole (winning area), a big winning hole switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. .

Also, the special variable winning device 95 has a V flow path that guides a game ball that has won a prize in the winning opening to a specific area 96 . The special variable winning device 95 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that have flowed into the specific area 96. FIG. It should be noted that the detection of the game ball in the specific area switch 38e (winning to the specific area 96) is a big hit game state (special game state) that converts the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38 from the closed state to the open state ) is one of the conditions for the occurrence of

Further, the center case 40 does not have a warp flow path, but may have a warp flow path. For example, a warp port (warp inlet) is provided on the left side of the center case 40, and the game ball that has flowed into the warp channel from the warp port rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and a part of it is used as the warp outlet. You may make it guide. In that case, the warp exit may be positioned directly above the start winning opening 36 so that the game ball guided to the warp exit can easily enter the starting winning opening 36.例文帳に追加

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, of the game area 32 in which game balls flow down, the area to the left of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is the right game area. It is said that Then, the player adjusts the shooting force and shoots the game ball to the left game area (so-called left hitting), aiming to win a prize in the starting prize opening 36 or the general prize winning opening 35 (located in the left game area). , and by shooting a game ball to the right side game area (so-called right hitting), normal figure start gate 34, normal variable winning device 37, special variable winning device 38, 95, general winning opening 35 (located in the right side game area ) and so on.

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that constitute the special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34 A collective display device 50 is provided for displaying a general pattern variation display game triggered by winning a prize and for displaying various types of information.

The collective display device 50 includes a round display unit 51 composed of an LED or the like, a special figure 1 reserved display unit 52, a special figure 1 design display unit 53, a special figure 2 design display unit 54, and a general design design display unit. 55, a normal map reservation display section 56, and a state display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the collective display device 50 will be described later.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a right-handed guidance display device 91c on the right side near the special variable winning device (large winning opening 1) 38. FIG. The right-handed guide display device 91c lights up when guiding the player to hit right, and goes off in other states. The right-handed guide display device 91 c is included in the board decoration device 46 .

The gaming machine 10 has a special figure game variation display state display device 98 at the lower right of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32 . The special figure game variation display state display device 98 is a so-called fourth symbol display device and is composed of two LEDs. The special figure game variable display state display device 98 displays the variable display state of the special figure 1 variable display game with the left LED, and displays the variable display state of the special figure 2 variable display game with the right LED. For example, the special figure game variation display state display device 98 notifies the symbol stop state of the special figure variation display game by lighting, and notifies the symbol variation state of the special figure variation display game by blinking. Note that the special figure game variation display state display device 98 is included in the board decoration device 46 .

The game machine 10 includes a normal pattern fluctuation display device 93 and a normal pattern reservation display device 94 on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32 . The general pattern variation display device 93 is composed of two LEDs, and notifies the variation display state of the general pattern game by alternate blinking, and notifies the variation display result of the general pattern game by a combination of lighting or extinguishing. In addition, the normal map reservation display device 94 is composed of two LEDs, and informs the number of normal map reservations from 0 to 4 by a combination mode of extinguishing, lighting, and blinking. The normal pattern fluctuation display device 93 and the normal pattern reservation display device 94 are included in the board decoration device 46 .

Next, the control system of the gaming machine will be explained using FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the gaming machine control system of the first embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100 , which is a main control device (main board) for overall control of the game, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111 . a CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and connecting between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130 It consists of a data bus 140 and the like.

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like that generates a clock. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400. enabled by

The power supply device 400 includes an AC (Alternating Current)-DC converter that generates the DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from the DC32V voltage. a normal power supply unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage during a power failure to the RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the gaming microcomputer 111, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure to the game control device 100 and a control signal generation unit 430 for generating and outputting a control signal such as a power failure monitor signal and a reset signal for notifying the occurrence and recovery of a power failure.

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, , may be provided on the main substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal are provided on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the first embodiment. By providing the generation unit 430, the cost can be reduced by removing it from the target of replacement.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. Backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (especially built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. Control signal generating section 430 monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by normal power supply section 410, for example, and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17 V, for example, and changes the power failure monitoring signal. to output Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, the reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time.

Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112 . When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the game microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. processing is done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 . A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

Also, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127 . Setting value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch, and detects a pressing operation. The setting key switch 127 allows switching between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a setting key. The game control device 100 can change the settings related to the game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. For example, the game control device 100 can change the hit probability of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game according to the setting of 6 stages.

The game control device 100 transitions the control state to a setting change mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be changed when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the ON state. For example, the game control device 100 can cyclically change settings 1 to 6 by detecting a pressing operation of the setting value change switch 126 while displaying the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting change mode. The probability set value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying set values, and is, for example, a 1-digit 7-segment LED mounted on the substrate.

Also, the game control device 100 shifts the control state to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting of the game machine 10 can be confirmed when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 127 is in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the OFF state. . For example, the game control device 100 displays the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136 in the setting confirmation mode.

The game microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B, and a RAM 111C that can be read and written at any time.

The ROM 111B nonvolatilely stores immutable information for game control (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.), and the RAM 111C is a work area for the CPU 111A during game control or a storage area for various signals and random values. used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the effect, the occurrence of the ready-to-win state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 stored as start memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern table includes a winning variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), fluctuation before reaching the reach state Tables for determining the first half variation pattern (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) are included.

Here, reach (reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is set, at the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which a display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for becoming a special result mode. In other words, the ready-to-reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode are not met. It refers to a display mode that does not exist. And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed in a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are uniform (so-called all-rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It means a display state when at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas that are present satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes the plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After displaying, if the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the condition for the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas satisfy the condition for the special result mode (for example, the same The state of the identification information (excluding the special result mode) may be set as the ready-to-win state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this ready-to-win state.

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-win effects with different possibilities of deriving special result modes (different expected values), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value is higher in the order of "no reach" < "normal reach" < "special 1 reach" < "special 2 reach" < "special 3 reach" < "premier reach". Further, this ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it becomes a loss). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or to generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device. 10 overall control. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot random number for determining a hit in the special figure variation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a variation pattern (various types) in the special figure variation display game. Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining reach and execution time of variation display game in variation display without reach, hit random numbers for determining hit of normal figure variation display game, etc. A clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds (ms)) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock for updating the random number generation circuit. I have.

In addition, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small win) or loss) and the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state (time-saving operating state), the number of starting memories, etc., from among a plurality of variation pattern tables, select one variation pattern table. to get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like. is driven to perform control for paying out prize balls. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the game machine 10, and performs control for paying out the rented balls. .

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, and a winning port switch. 35a, the special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening switch 38a of the 95, the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 95, and the high level supplied from these switches is negative logic such as 11V and the low level is 7V. is input and an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided for converting it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 also receives a detection signal from a board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10 . In addition, the proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, which prevents the lead wires of sensors and proximity switches from being improperly shorted, removed from connectors, or lead wires cut. An abnormal state such as floating can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

In addition, when explaining the winning opening switch 35a, although the winning opening switch 35a is shown by one block in FIG. are provided on the game board 30, and the respective signals are input to the proximity I/F 121 through different signal lines. Also, in FIG. 3, the large winning opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but in reality, a plurality (x) of large winning opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. It is Then, these plurality of large winning opening switches 38a are connected by different signal lines, or wired OR (or It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The board radio wave sensor 62 and the later-described magnetic sensor 61 may also be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting gate 1 switch 36a, the starting gate 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning gate switch 35a, the big winning gate switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38e are the second Input to the input port 123 . The signal output (output from the proximity I/F 121) of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, which are the starting port switches of Special Figure 1, is shown by one signal line in FIG. However, there are actually two.

Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 . Further, the third input port 124 receives the detection signal of the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the game machine 10 or the like, and the glass frame open detection switch provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10. 63 detection signal, detection signal of the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10, detection signal of the setting value change switch 126, detection signal of the setting key switch 127, payout control A touch switch signal (a signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) is input from the device 200. FIG.

In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the game control device 100 through the relay board 70 to a test fire test device (not shown). Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

As described above, the proximity I/F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I/F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage of 5 V required for normal IC operation. It's becoming

The data held by the second input port 123 is obtained by asserting (effective level ), it can be read out. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

The input unit 120 also receives a detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112, a frame radio wave irregularity signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting radio waves). ), a payout busy signal (a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 is ready to accept a command), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball out switch signal (a game ball before payout signal indicating shortage), overflow switch signal (signal output when it is detected that game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 at a predetermined amount or more (filled)), out ball detection switch signal (out A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal output when a ball is detected and supplying it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 .

The out-ball detection switch signal is a signal output from an out-sensor (not shown) each time it detects one out-ball of the gaming machine 10 . For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in a discharge channel (not shown) between a discharge port (not shown) for discharging game balls (out balls) from the gaming machine 10 and the out port 30a. The out-ball detection switch signal is used to calculate the gaming performance (eg, base) per predetermined operation (eg, 60,000 out-balls), and the calculated gaming performance is displayed on the performance display device 135 . Note that the out ball detection switch signal may be input to the effect control device 300 . In that case, the out-ball detection switch signal may be used for determination of an operating state that triggers switching to a game presentation or a customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 is a 4-digit 7-segment LED, and can display game performance in decimal or hexadecimal.

Also, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration, and the detection signal of this vibration sensor switch may be input to the first input port 122 or the third input port 124 .

In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as power failure monitoring signals and reset signals from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like. It has the function of removing noise from the signal. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply 400 and an initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . That is, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving signals from the outside provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test-firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus. is configured to Also, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122 , 123 and 124 of the input section 120 . The data set to each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded when the game microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200 . Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. In addition, the serial communication from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is one-way communication in which a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol pattern information of the variable display game to a trial shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, etc. via the relay board 70. A buffer 133 for output is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a part that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in amusement arcades. It should be noted that detection signals of switches that do not need to be processed, such as starting switches, output from the proximity I/F 121 are supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133 .

On the other hand, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61 and board radio wave sensor 62, which cannot be directly supplied to the test-firing test device, are temporarily taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, when the game machine is used as a game signal. An error signal indicating the uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing apparatus. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector for relaying the signal line of the detection signal of the switch not via the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the game microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by this chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing tester. It's like

In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and is connected to the special variable winning device 38 (large winning port 1). The opening/closing data of the large winning opening 2 solenoid 95b for opening/closing the opening/closing member 95c of the winning opening 2), the opening/closing data of the general electric solenoid 37c for opening/closing the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, and the display data of the performance display device 135 A first output port 134a is provided for output.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134b for outputting display data of the probability set value display device 136 . The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 134c for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 134d is provided for outputting on/off data for the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a fifth output port 134 e for outputting information regarding the gaming machine 10 such as big win information to the external information terminal board 71 . The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game parlor, and provides information on the game machine 10. can be supplied to an external device via a photorelay. Part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. Also, a launch permission signal is output to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132 from the fifth output port 134e.

Further, the output unit 130 receives opening/closing data signals of the big winning opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a, and generates and outputs a solenoid driving signal. (Drive circuit) 138a, a second driver 138b for outputting an ON/OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the display device 50 output from the third output port 134c, and a batch output from the fourth output port 134d An external information signal is supplied to an external device such as a management device from a third driver 138c, a fifth output port 134e, or a fourth output port 134d that outputs an on/off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the display device 50. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the information terminal board 71 and a fifth driver 138e for receiving the display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a and generating and outputting a drive signal for the performance display device 135 are provided. It is

DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so as to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Also, the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 is supplied with DC 12V. The third driver 138c, which drives the digit lines, draws current from the digit lines according to display data, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A second driver 138b that outputs 12 V supplies a current to the anode terminal of the LED through a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal through the segment line. A power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, not on the main board but on the relay board 70 side. Also, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135 may be provided on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, not on the main substrate but on the side of an external substrate (not shown). .

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 490 . The photocoupler 139 is configured to allow two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. In addition, since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same way as a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are Not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control device of the first embodiment.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) similar to the game microcomputer 111, and a command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 for displaying images on the display device 41. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a PROM 321 consisting of a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a memory content that can be retained even if power is not supplied during a power failure. A FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that constitutes timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. FIG. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes a command (effect command) from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 on the reproduction sound, and instructs the decoration lamp. , control the driving of motors and solenoids, and manage performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area, and a scaler 312b that enlarges and reduces images. The VDP 312 is also connected to an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. It is

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in parallel. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is entered. The VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT or the like for the purpose is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling: small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313 , and the video generated by the VDP 312 is sent to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313 . Is displayed.

An audio ROM 327 storing audio data is connected to the sound source LSI 314 . The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340 . An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311 . The performance control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier or the like for driving the upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19 b provided on the front frame 12 . The resulting voice is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b through the amplifier circuit 337. FIG.

Also, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 for receiving commands transmitted from the game control device 100 . Via this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure pending number command, decoration special figure command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are transmitted to the production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. there is

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), a glass frame 15 A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18, etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the board provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory or the like that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340 . It should be noted that the glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame effect device having a driving source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and may be provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

Furthermore, the effect control device 300 includes the effect button switch 25a of the effect button 25, the setting switch 29a of the option setting unit 29, and the effect accessory switch 47 (effect motor switch) to detect the on / off state of the main control microcomputer 311 and the function of inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300 is detected and detected to the main control microcomputer 311 A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a signal is provided. In FIG. 4, each switch of the option setting section 29 is collectively referred to as a setting switch 29a for the sake of convenience. 336 are connected so that they can be individually detected, and detection signals indicating the respective states of the respective switches are input to the main control microcomputer 311 respectively.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by it, and drives a motor and a solenoid. DC 32 V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving motors and LEDs, DC 5 V as power supply voltage for command I/F 331, and DC 15 V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. is configured to Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC- A DC converter is provided in the performance control device 300 . Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410 .

The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, in the form of output from the main control microcomputer 311, it is supplied to the VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314 and amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc. and put them in the reset state. A cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the performance control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the performance control device 300 is powered on. Moreover, the circuit board which comprises the production|presentation control apparatus 300 is equivalent to a sub-control board (it is also called a sub-board).

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal game starting gate 34, the random number for determining the hit of the normal game is extracted and stored in the ROM 111B. is compared with the judgment value stored in , and the process of judging the hit/loss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time on the general pattern display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, processing is performed to display the normal pattern variation display game to be stopped and displayed. When the result of this normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 55 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first to third hit stop symbols, and the general electric solenoid 37c. to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 55 is controlled to display the result of the loss.

In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, the starting winning prize (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display game A random number value for judging a big hit is extracted and compared with the judging value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process for judging a hit or miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, a starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this starting memory, the second special figure variable display game is used for judging the big hit. The random value is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of judging the hit or miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (production control command, production command) including the determination result of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game to the production control device 300. do. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, the process of displaying the special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed. do In other words, the game control device 100 serves as game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the starting winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37). .

Also, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs processing for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the setting of the production state, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the processing of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling effects related to games (such as variable display games).

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode or the small win result mode in the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display unit 54. is displayed, and processing for generating a special game state or a small winning game state (that is, processing for executing a special game or a small winning game) is performed. In the process of generating a special game state when the result of the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game results in a big hit, the CPU 111A, for example, operates the special variation winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b. The opening/closing member 38c is opened, and control is performed to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening. In this special game state, the CPU 111A determines that either a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) win a prize in the big winning opening, or a predetermined openable time elapses after the opening of the big winning opening. It is assumed that one round is to open the big winning opening until it is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeated) this for a predetermined number of rounds. In addition, a small winning game state is generated when the result of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) or the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) is a small win. In the processing, the CPU 111A, for example, opens the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the big winning opening solenoid 38b, and performs control to enable the inflow of game balls into the big winning opening.

The opening/closing operation pattern (opening/closing operation mode) of the big winning opening performed in these small winning game states is, for example, to keep the opening/closing member open for 200 msec four times at intervals of 1500 msec. In this manner, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening/closing control means for controlling opening and closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is lost, the CPU 111A controls the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display portion 54 of the collective display device 50 to display the result mode of the loss.

Further, the game control device 100 of the first embodiment does not perform probability variation in the special figure variation display game, but may perform probability variation in the figure variation display game. For example, the game control device 100 can generate a high-probability state as the game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of winning results in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal probability state. In addition, even if a high probability state is reached based on the result mode of either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a time-saving state (specific game state, general-purpose high-probability state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability) is set to a high probability (normal pattern high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state). is possible. As a result, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 per unit time is increased more than when the normal variable winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in this embodiment, the normal pattern probability is set to "0" so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal game state.

In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 ms, When the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric opening time) and the number of openings (for example, 500 msec × 1 time) of the first winning stop pattern, The opening time of the second per stop pattern (general electric open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 ms × 2 times), the opening time of the third per stop design (electrical open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 1700 m seconds × 3 times).

In addition, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the normal pattern stop time, the number of times the normal pattern is opened, and the normal pattern open time are set appropriately so as to control the normal pattern fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 to the time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (ordinary figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (eg 10000 ms is 1000 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal pattern stop time for displaying the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 704 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric open time) is set to the normal state (normal low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (eg 100 ms to 1352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of openings of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (the number of openings of the normal electric power) is greater than the first number of openings (for example, two times) for one winning result of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to set a second opening number of times (eg, four times). In addition, in the time-saving state, the probability of winning the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the case of the normal operation state. It can be a probability (universal high probability state, eg, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the open state by changing one or more of the normal pattern fluctuation time, the normal pattern stop time, the normal pattern opening number of times, the normal pattern opening time, and the normal pattern probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-saving states with different things to be changed. Alternatively, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected when a win is achieved. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Also, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated. The time saving state can also be referred to as a general electricity support state (under general electricity support or during electricity support).

Next, the configuration of the collective display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a batch display device according to the first embodiment. The collective display device 50 includes 7-segment LED_d1, 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18. The collective display device 50 displays various states by the lighting modes of the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to LED_d18.

Collective display device 50, by allocating various status display functions to 7-segment LED_d1 and 7-segment LED_d2, and LED_d3 to LED_d18, round display unit 51, special figure 1 reserved display unit 52, and special figure 1 pattern display unit 53 , a special figure 2 pattern display part 54, a normal figure pattern display part 55, a general figure reservation display part 56, a state display part 57, and a special figure 2 reservation display part 58. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game by the lighting modes of four LEDs, LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 pending display unit 52 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 design display unit 53 displays the design in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d1. The special figure 2 design display unit 54 displays the design in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2. The general pattern display unit 55 displays the patterns in the general pattern game by lighting modes of three LEDs, LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The normal-pattern reservation display unit 56 displays the number of reserves in the normal-pattern game by the lighting modes of the two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the game state in the special figure game by lighting modes of three LEDs, LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 reservation display unit 58 displays the number of reservations in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of main processing and timer interrupt processing which is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing of the game control device of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of main processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 3) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 4) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 5) illustrating a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment.

The main process is started by the control section (game microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main processing, first, processing for prohibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then stack pointer setting processing for setting the stack pointer, which is the top address of the area where the values of registers and the like are saved when an interrupt occurs. (Step S2) is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). The range of addresses in the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h or 01h being the higher order. In step S4, 00h at the top of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 is outputting a firing stop signal, and the shooting of game balls is prohibited.

After that, the state of input port 1 (first input port 122) is read into the first register (eg B register) (step S6), and then the state of input port 3 (third input port 124) is read into the second register (eg C register) (step S7).

Here, predetermined bits of the first register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the 2nd bit of the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th and 1st bits and the 3rd to 7th bits are cleared. Then, predetermined bits of the second register are masked and other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the 4th bit of the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th to 3rd bits and the 5th to 7th bits are cleared.

The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held in the second register is held as reference information that does not depend on the RAM 111C (step S10). For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a state reference register.

For example, the value "00000000B" of the state reference register (C register) is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is It is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112, and indicates that the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the setting key switch 127. FIG. That is, the value "00000000B" of the state reference register indicates the setting change state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

The value "00010000B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 is "0" corresponding to the detection signal ON, and the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being OFF. That is, the value "00010000B" of the state reference register indicates the RAM initialization state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

The value "00000100B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 is "1" corresponding to the detection signal off and the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being on. That is, the value "00000100B" of the state reference register indicates the setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

The value "00010100B" of the state reference register is "0" with the 0th and 1st bits, the 3rd and 5th to 7th bits cleared, and the 2nd bit is the RAM initialization switch. 112 indicates that the detection signal from 112 is off, and that the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal from setting key switch 127 being off. That is, the value "00010100B" of the state reference register indicates the power recovery (recovery from power failure) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

As a result, the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. Since the storage location (second bit) of the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 in the B register and the storage location (fourth bit) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 in the C register are different, the B register and C The detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 are preserved without being lost even by the logical sum of the registers.

After that, processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, subordinate control means (for example, payout control device 200 and production control device 300, etc.) that performs various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set for waiting for the program of the slave control device to start normally. As a result, when the power is turned on, if the game control device 100 starts up first and sends the command to the slave control means before the slave control means starts up, it is possible to avoid that the slave control means misses the command. . That is, the game control device 100 serves as standby means for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying activation of the main control means and waiting for activation of the sub-control means when power is turned on.

In addition, the power-on delay timer is clocked using a storage area (RAM area not subject to validity determination, registers, etc.) that is not subject to validity determination (checksum calculation) of data held in the RAM area. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, there is no need to exclude a part of the RAM area from the calculation, so control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register). Operations can be saved reliably. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the RAM initialization switch 112 may be operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the RAM initialization switch may be changed from power-on until the standby time has elapsed. It is necessary to continue to operate 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if you do not perform such a troublesome operation, it will be detected by performing an operation immediately after turning on the power, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power will be detected. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the

The second register (C register) stores the detection signal of the setting key switch 127. By storing the signal before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be prevented. can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the setting key switch 127 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 127 is operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the setting key switch 127 is operated from power-on until the standby time elapses. I have to keep doing it. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if you do not perform such a troublesome operation, it will be detected by performing an operation immediately after turning on the power. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a setting confirmation operation cannot be accepted.

Next, after performing a process (step S11) of setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds), a process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S12 to S16). do First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 is read via the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) to be checked is set (step S12). A determination is made (step S13).

If the power failure monitor signal is on (step S13; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitor signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S12 (step S14). If the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S14; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S13). If the power failure monitoring signal continues to be turned on for the number of checks (step S14; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, it waits until the game machine 10 is powered off. . In this way, by judging that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately deal with problems that occur when the power is turned on. be able to.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with troubles at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are still retained. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, if the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S13; N), that is, if a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S15), and the timer value changes to "0". ” (step S16). If the timer value is not 0 (step S16; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S12). If the timer value is "0" (step S16; Y), that is, if the waiting time has expired, access to a read/write memory (RWM) such as the RAM 111C or EEPROM is permitted (step S16; Y). S17), output OFF data to all output ports (set to no output state) (step S18).

Next, a serial port (a port preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S19).

In step S20, processing for activating a CTC circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.

In step S21, processing for setting a RAM abnormality flag is performed. It should be noted that the setting of the RAM abnormality flag is temporary and can be updated in the process of checking for RAM abnormality that will be executed later.

In step S22, it is determined whether or not the value of power failure inspection area 1 in RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah). If the value of power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S22; Y), it is determined whether the value of power failure inspection area 2 in RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S23), if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S23; Y), checksum calculation processing (step S24) for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed.

In addition, in the checksum calculation process, the data of the work area for game control and the data of the work area for status display may be calculated as a checksum, or the data of the work area for game control and the work area for status display The checksum may be calculated separately from the data of the area, or the checksum may be calculated only from the data of the work area for game control. The work area for game control is a work area used for game control among the storage areas in the RWM. The work area for status display is a work area used for status display among the storage areas in the RWM.

Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S24 and the checksum at the time of power failure match (step S25). If it is determined that the checksums match (normal) (step S25; Y) clears the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 (step S26).

If it is determined that the checksums do not match (not normal) (step S25; N), the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S21 is cleared by skipping step S26 and proceeding to step S27. become deterministic. Even when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S22; N or step S23; N), step S26 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S27. The RAM abnormality flag becomes definite.

In step S27, the second register (C register) is referenced to determine whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. When the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON, the process proceeds to step S33, and the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is ON. If it is not on, the process proceeds to step S28.

Since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initialization The detection signal of the change switch 112 can be determined at the same time. In addition, the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register). A detection signal from the key switch 127 and a detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 can be used as determination targets.

In step S28, the controller determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S30 when the RAM abnormality flag is on (that is, when the RAM abnormality flag is set), and proceeds to step S30 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on (that is, when the RAM abnormality flag is cleared). ) to step S29.

In step S29, the control unit determines whether or not the setting change mode flag is on. The control unit proceeds to step S48 when the setting change mode flag is on, and proceeds to step S30 when the setting change mode flag is not on.

Steps S30 to S32 are the processing executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the power is turned off during setting and the RAM is not cleared and the system is restarted. In step S<b>30 , the control unit transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs the production control corresponding to the main abnormality error notification command. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command of main abnormality error notification, displays a message guiding a restart accompanied by RAM clearing on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a command for notifying the main abnormality error, and notifies the main abnormality error by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加

In step S<b>31 , the control unit outputs 7-segment display data to the performance display device 135 when the game is stopped. At this time, the controller can display the status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135 . In addition, the control unit outputs the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped to the probability set value display device 136 . At this time, the control unit can display numerical values and characters that are not included in the probability setting values on the probability setting value display device 136 . Note that the control unit may output 7-segment display data including LED display data when the game is stopped to the collective display device 50 . At this time, the control unit may turn off all of the collective display device 50 or turn on all of them.

In step S<b>32 , the controller outputs the ON data of the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 . At this time, the control section turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71 . The control unit repeats steps S31 and S32 and waits for power shutdown. That is, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it waits for power shutdown. Also, the gaming machine 10 does not output any signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until the power is turned off.

Note that the control unit does not prohibit RAM access in the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until power shutdown is awaited. As a result, the game machine 10 can store the return address in the RAM when an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) occurs, thereby reducing the risk of program runaway. In this way, the control unit does not protect the stored contents of the RAM during the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off by prohibiting access to the RAM. This limits the risk that the contents of the RAM will not be protected. That is, the gaming machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk that the contents stored in the RAM are not protected. In addition, the control unit does not prohibit RAM access during the repeated execution of steps S31 and S32 until the power is turned off, thereby making it possible to call subroutines in steps S31 and S32, thereby improving program efficiency. can.

Steps S33 to S36 are processing related to setting change preparation, and are executed when the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on in step S27.

In step S33, the controller determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is ON. The control unit proceeds to step S34 when the RAM abnormality flag is on, and proceeds to step S35 when the RAM abnormality flag is not on.

In step S34, the controller clears the set value since the RAM abnormality flag is ON. The setting value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the setting value, or by setting the most disadvantageous value for the player from the standpoint of anti-fraud measures.

In step S35, the control unit performs a process of setting a setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the setting of the gaming machine 10 is being changed. The flag is cleared (reset).

In step S<b>36 , the control unit transmits a setting change command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting change. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command, displays a message indicating that the setting is being changed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting change command and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44 that the setting is being changed.

Step S37 is a process executed after preparation for setting change (steps S33 to S36) or after preparation for setting confirmation (steps S49 and S50). In step S37, the controller sets the security signal control timer to 128 ms. As a result, the gaming machine 10 outputs the security signal at least until the security signal control timer times out.

Steps S38 to S40 are processes related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation. The game machine 10 outputs and sets the security signal in step S37, thereby making it possible to externally recognize the execution of processing related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation.

After permitting the interrupt (step S38), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off (step S39). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, the controller proceeds to step S55, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not off, the controller proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Note that the control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 if a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S39 if a power failure has not occurred. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until the power failure occurs in a state in which the interrupt is permitted in step S38.

When determining that a power failure has occurred, the control unit performs a process of prohibiting interruption (step S41) and a process of outputting OFF data to all output ports (step S42).
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Furthermore, after performing checksum calculation processing (step S45) for calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown of the RWM and processing for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S46), access to the RAM is prohibited. After the processing (step S47) is performed, it waits until the power supply of the game machine is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-insertion.

Step S48 is executed when it is determined in step S29 that the setting change mode flag is ON. At step S48, the control section refers to the second register (C register) to determine whether or not the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on. If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, the control unit proceeds to step S49, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, the control unit proceeds to step S51.

Steps S49 and S50 are processes related to setting confirmation preparation. In step S49, the control unit performs a process of setting a setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is confirming the settings. The setting confirmation mode flag is set when the settings are being confirmed, and the setting confirmation mode is being set when the settings are not being confirmed. The flag is cleared (reset). In step S<b>50 , the control unit transmits a setting confirmation command to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command during setting confirmation. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command during setting confirmation, displays a message guiding that the setting is being confirmed on the display device 41, or outputs sound from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a setting confirmation command, and notifies that the setting is being confirmed by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加After that, the control unit proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, when the controller determines in step S48 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, it executes step S51. In step S51, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the controller proceeds to step S52, and if the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on, the controller proceeds to step S58. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clearing) upon detection of start-up involving pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112, and recovers from power failure upon detection of start-up without pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112. Proceed to the execution of the processing related to.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to RAM initialization performed after step S52. In the RAM initialization process, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the set values to zero (step S52), and saves the initial values at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (step S53). For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear head address 2 as the head address when clearing the RAM, and clears the area (work for game control) of the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C). area) is cleared to zero.

Since the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag are included in the data of the area to be cleared, they are cleared by clearing the data of the area to be cleared to zero.

In step S<b>54 , the control section transmits a command for RAM initialization to the effect control device 300 . Thereby, the production control device 300 performs production control corresponding to the command at the time of RAM initialization. For example, the effect control device 300 receives a command at the time of RAM initialization, displays a message guiding that the RAM has been initialized on the display device 41, or outputs sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, the effect control device 300 receives a RAM initialization command, and notifies that the RAM has been initialized by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44.例文帳に追加

Further, when the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF after executing the process (steps S38 to S40) related to waiting for the end of setting change or waiting for the end of setting confirmation, step S55 is executed. Execute. After prohibiting the interruption (step S55), the control unit transmits a notification end command to the effect control device 300 (step S56).

Thereby, the effect control device 300 terminates the notification that the setting is being changed started by receiving the setting change command, or the setting confirmation that is started by receiving the setting confirmation command. .

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether or not the setting change mode is in effect (step S57). If the control unit is in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S52 and executes processing related to RAM initialization. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S58 and executes processing related to recovery from power failure.

In step S58, the control unit executes power failure recovery processing. The power failure recovery process saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized, refers to the special figure status to determine whether the special figure game is in the high probability, and determines whether the special figure game is in the high probability If , it includes a process of saving ON information in the high-probability notification flag area and saving ON-data of the high-probability notification LED in the segment area.

The areas to be initialized in the power failure recovery process are the power failure inspection area, the checksum area, the setting change mode flag, the setting confirmation mode flag, and the area related to error monitoring. In the power failure restoration process, the busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is determined. It is in an indeterminate state indicating that the Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared and set to an indeterminate state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined.

Next, the control unit transmits a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special game processing number to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S59), and proceeds to step S60. In addition, in step S59, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 reservation number command, a special figure 2 reservation number command, a probability information command, a probability setting value information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, information about the number of presentations and high-probability number information is transmitted. In addition, the screen designation command means that the control state of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are both normal processing (during fluctuation, during big hit (first special game state), during small hit (second If the state is neither of the two special game states, it is a command to display a customer waiting demo screen, and if otherwise, it is a command to display a recovery screen.

In step S60, the control unit performs a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit. After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on is extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (big hit design initial value random number, small hit design initial value random number, hit initial After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) (value random number, winning design initial value random number) (step S61), interrupt is permitted (step S62).

Subsequently, the control unit performs an initial value random number update process (step S63) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. This initial value random number update process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number by, for example, "+1". In this way, the gaming machine 10 can increase the randomness of the random numbers by continuing to update the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main processing.

Here, the control unit once prohibits the interrupt (step S64), executes the performance display editing process (step S65), and permits the interrupt after executing the performance display editing process (step S66). Performance display editing processing is processing related to base calculation and display. Since the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts to derive processing results more quickly. As a result, the gaming machine 10 guarantees derivation of the processing result of the performance display editing processing until the gaming state is updated by the timer interrupt.

In step S67, the control unit determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Note that the control unit can determine the occurrence of a power failure by continuously detecting the power failure monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time. The control unit proceeds to step S41 if a power failure has occurred, and proceeds to step S63 if a power failure has not occurred.

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S63 to step S67 as long as power failure does not occur. Specifically, when a power failure has not occurred, the control unit repeatedly performs initial value random number updating processing, performance display editing processing, and power failure monitoring signal checking (loop processing).

By enabling the interrupt (step S66) before the initial value random number update process (step S63), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt process due to the timer interrupt waiting for the initial value random number update process.

Similarly, by prohibiting the interrupt (step S64) before the performance display editing process (step S65), the performance display editing process is executed with priority over the timer interrupt, and the performance display editing process is put under pressure. can be avoided.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game overall, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instructions from the main control means etc.), the main control means delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control means (game control Device 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

Also, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) , it is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) has a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation section (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and an initialization operation section. Initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

It should be noted that the game control device 100 has a function (first 1 initialization means, second initialization means), it is possible to realize optimum and efficient initialization processing according to the situation.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data, a setting operation section (set value change switch 126, setting key switch 127) capable of being operated from the outside, and a setting operation section operated. By providing a setting change means (game control device 100) for changing the setting value stored in the RAM 111C based on what has been done, it is possible to change the setting, and a setting display unit (probability setting value display device 136) is provided. This makes it possible to check the settings (set values). Also, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S47) and waits for the execution stop of all the processes during power failure standby processing (loop after step S47) and a RAM abnormality standby process (loop of steps S31 and S32) that waits for the execution of all processes to stop while permitting access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S17).

Here, the power failure standby process and the RAM abnormality standby process will be described. The power failure standby process is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM is prohibited in step S47 of the main process, and waits for the execution of all processes to stop. Also, since the power failure standby process is executed after the interrupt is prohibited in step S41 of the main process, the interrupt (timer interrupt) other than the NMI interrupt is prohibited. It should be noted that the NMI interrupt may occur because the standby process at the time of power failure cannot prohibit the NMI interrupt. However, since the power failure waiting process is a process that is executed when a power failure occurs, there is little risk that an NMI interrupt will occur during the execution of this process. Also, the power failure standby process is a standby process that does not accompany an anomaly notification. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can allocate the power until the power shutdown to the power failure process. The gaming machine 10 inhibits access to the RAM during standby processing at the time of power failure, thereby reducing the risk that the stored contents of the RAM will change due to unstable voltage.

The RAM abnormality standby process is a loop process that is executed after access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S17 of the main process, and waits for the execution of all processes to stop. In addition, since the RAM abnormality standby process is executed after interrupts are prohibited in step S1 of the main process, interrupts other than NMI interrupts (timer interrupts) are prohibited. It should be noted that the NMI interrupt may occur because the standby process at the time of power failure cannot prohibit the NMI interrupt. Since the RAM abnormality standby process is a process of waiting for power shutdown, the risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of this process is greater than that of the power failure standby process. However, since access to the RAM is permitted even if an NMI interrupt occurs, the RAM abnormality standby process can store the return address in the RAM, and the risk of program runaway caused by the NMI interrupt is small. In addition, since the game machine 10 transmits the command of the main abnormality error notification to the effect control device 300 in step S30, the abnormality notification by the effect control device 300 can be performed in parallel during the execution of the RAM abnormality standby process. can be done. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be expected to restart quickly.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing of the game control device 100 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is performed during the period from when the interrupt is permitted until when the interrupt is prohibited (from step S38 to step S41, from step S38 to step S55, from step S66 to step S64, from step S66). to step S41). The timer interrupt processing is processing executed by the CPU 111A.

Timer interrupt processing is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and timer interrupt processing is started.

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S71). Switching to register bank 1 is equivalent to performing register save processing to move the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in main processing) to RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S72). In step S72, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different.

Next, an input process (step S73) of reading inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed. In step S74, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag and the setting confirmation mode flag to determine whether the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is in progress. If the control unit is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S75, executes the setting change/confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the control unit is neither in the setting change mode nor in the setting confirmation mode, the process proceeds to step S76.

In step S76, the control section executes output processing for driving control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electrical solenoid 37c) based on the output data set in various processing.

When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, signal processing and the like are not performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission viewed from the game control device 100, and a second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of firing permission viewed from the payout control device 200. is also generated within the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

Next, the control unit performs payout command transmission processing (step S77) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, random number update processing 1 (step S78), random number update processing 2 (step S79). ). Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the jackpot pattern random number, the small hit pattern random number, the hit random number, and the hit pattern random number that are targets of the initial value random number update process. . The random number update process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the special figure 1 and special figure 2 variation display games. The random number update process 1 or the random number update process 2 in addition to the random number update process 1 may stop the random number update during the setting change or change the update cycle.

Next, the control unit checks whether normal signals are input from the starting gate 1 switch 36a, the starting gate 2 switch 37a, the normal gate switch 34a, the winning gate switch 35a, the big winning gate switch 38a, and the specific region switch 38e. A prize winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S80) is performed to monitor whether or not there is any error and to monitor errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.). In addition, a starting port switch monitoring process (step S81) for monitoring the winning of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 36 forming the first starting winning opening or the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (such as a jackpot random number) is extracted, and a game result preliminary determination is performed to determine in advance the game result based on the winning at the stage before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game.

Next, the control unit performs special figure 1 game processing (step S82) for performing processing relating to the special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2 game processing (step S83) for performing processing relating to the special figure 2 variation display game, 2 types game processing (step S830) which performs processing regarding the so-called 2 types game is performed, and then normal pattern game processing (step S84) which performs processing regarding the normal pattern variation display game is performed.

Next, the segment LED (for example, the LED of the special figure 1 symbol display unit 53 of the collective display device 50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and displays various information about the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is changed to the desired content. Segment LED editing processing (step S85) to drive to display , magnet fraud monitoring processing (step S86) to check the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determine whether there is an abnormality, from the board radio wave sensor 62 A board radio fraud monitoring process (step S87) is performed to check the detection signal and determine whether or not there is an abnormality. Then, an external information editing process (step S88) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer and a performance display device control process (step S89) are performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.

Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the specification of the register bank (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) It is automatically performed at the time of return (at the end of timer interrupt processing). It should be noted that depending on the CPU used, there are game machines that require a command to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the production control device 300 will be explained using FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

The main process is a process executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the effect control device 300 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The controller prohibits interrupts.

[Step D<b>12 ] The controller initializes the CPU 311 .
[Step D<b>13 ] The controller initializes the VDP 312 .
[Step D14] The controller permits an interrupt.

[Step D15] The controller permits generation of display data. That is, the control unit permits the display circuit (not shown) in the VDP 312 to access the VRAM (not shown) in the VDP 312 and generate display data.

[Step D16] The controller sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a pseudo-random number generation sequence using, for example, the srand function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument given to the srand function, or use a value created based on the ID value of the CPU etc. so that it differs for each gaming machine. You may

[Step D17] The control unit initializes an area to be initialized in the RWM (for example, RAM 322) of the effect control device 300 (for example, a flag area for effect (storage area used as various flags described later in the control processing of the effect control device 300) ) to save the initial values at power-on.

[Step D18] The controller clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes effect button input processing. The effect button input process is a process for performing editing when the effect button 25 (effect button switch 25a) is operated when enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform processing for sensing the input of the effect button within the effect button input process, or may be performed within a short cycle timer interrupt (not shown). good.

[Step D20] The control section executes hall/player setting mode processing. The hall/player setting mode process is a process of setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LEDs and the display device 41, and receiving an operation by the player to change the brightness and volume of the LEDs and the display device 41, and the like.

[Step D21] The control unit executes random number update processing. The random number update process is, for example, a process of updating a pseudorandom number at least once in each control cycle of the main process using a rand function. Since the rand function generates a random number based on the designated generation sequence each time recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the random number simply by executing the rand function. A counter that increments by "1" like the main board (game control device 100) may be used as the random number.

[Step D22] The controller executes a received command check process. The received command check process is a process of analyzing commands received from the game control device 100 in units of a predetermined number.

[Step D23] The control unit executes effect display editing processing. The effect display editing process is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 312 about the content of drawing on the display device 41 . For example, the control unit sets commands in a table in the effect display editing process.

[Step D24] The control unit executes drawing command preparation end setting. The drawing command preparation end setting is a process of setting that preparation of all commands to the VDP 312 set in the effect display editing process is completed.

[Step D25] The controller determines whether or not it is time to switch frames. If it is time to switch frames, the process proceeds to step D26. If it is time to switch frames, it waits for the time to switch frames. Here, the frame switching timing is a time corresponding to a processing cycle (eg, 1/30 sec ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on the cycle (eg, 1/60 sec) of V blank interrupt (also called V sync interrupt). It is the timing that arrives at the target interval. Note that the V blank interrupt occurs each time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. The period of generation of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second as described above. In this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and the V blank interrupt occurs twice, the frame is switched, and the cycle of the frame switching timing is twice the cycle of the V blank interrupt (for example, 1/60 second). (for example, 1/30 second≈33.33 ms). However, the frame switching timing is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be changed arbitrarily. Frame switching may be performed periodically.

By the frame switching timing determination process, subsequent processes (steps D26 to D30 and subsequent steps D18 to D24) are executed at the frame switching timing for each processing cycle. Note that the time management that needs to be synchronized with the content of the presentation is performed in units of frames (that is, in units of processing cycles). If the processing period is 1/30 second, for example, 3 frames will be 100 ms. This is the same as that the main board (game control device) manages the time value in units of 4ms of the timer interrupt period.

[Step D26] The controller instructs the VDP 312 to draw the screen according to the command set in step D23. For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table to instruct the VDP 312 to draw the screen.

[Step D27] The controller executes sound control processing. The sound control processing is processing related to volume control of sounds from the speakers (the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b).

[Step D28] The controller executes decoration control processing. The decoration control process is a process for controlling various LEDs of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like.
[Step D29] The controller executes a movable body control process. The movable body control process is a process of controlling a movable body (for example, board effect device 44) including various motors and SOL (solenoid).

[Step D30] The control section executes a firing information control process. The launch information control process sets the launch-related information based on the launch status flag, and the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount (that is, a predetermined number of rental balls)). mode correction.

[Step D31] The control unit executes information disclosure processing. The information disclosure process is a process of disclosing performance information regarding game performance to the player.
After executing step D31, the control unit returns to step D18, and thereafter repeats the processing of steps D18 to D31. That is, steps D18 to D31 constitute loop processing (called main loop processing in some cases) that is repeatedly executed at the processing cycle after the effect control device 300 is activated.

Note that the control unit executes the processing of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop processing in order to match the screen effects. A signal for driving control, etc.) is actually output to the port in a short cycle timer interrupt (not shown). However, when an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there are cases in which signals, etc., are not output by timer interrupts, just by giving instructions through serial communication or the like.

Next, the two-dimensional code that the game machine 10 makes observable from the front will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a two-dimensional code displayed on the front frame according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a two-dimensional code displayed on the game board of the first embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 displays a two-dimensional code that can be read from the front side. A two-dimensional code is an information display means that can be read by an optical reading means. Two-dimensional codes include, for example, matrix codes such as QR codes (registered trademark), barcodes, and the like. The two-dimensional code is displayed on the front surface of the gaming machine by being printed on a medium or printed on a sticker attached to the medium. The two-dimensional code may be displayed by an LCD, OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescence), or the like.

The two-dimensional code that can be read from the front side of the gaming machine 10 includes a two-dimensional code intended for players and a two-dimensional code intended for non-players. Other than players, managers who manage parts, process management, and quality control in the manufacturing process, managers in the distribution process, staff who perform maintenance and inspection work in game halls, and staff who perform inspections. be. The two-dimensional code intended for the player can be read by the player through the camera provided on the smartphone. Such a two-dimensional code reading means handled by a player may have difficulty in reading the two-dimensional code depending on the surrounding environment. For example, a two-dimensional code reading means handled by a player can read relatively easily when the brightness around the two-dimensional code is stable, but it becomes difficult to read when the brightness changes drastically. Sometimes. In addition, when the surroundings of the two-dimensional code are too bright, it may be difficult for the two-dimensional code reading means handled by the player to read the code.

The gaming machine 10 displays a two-dimensional code 501 on the information display panel 180 above the front frame 12 as a two-dimensional code intended for players. The two-dimensional code 501 is displayed in such a manner that it can be easily observed from the front. The information display panel 180 is a decorative member provided on the front frame 12 that can display required information, and displays a two-dimensional code 501 as one of the required information. The information display panel 180 has a required design for appealing the game machine, and the light emission mode can be changed by the light emission section provided on the back side. The two-dimensional code 501 provides information on the gaming machine (for example, model name, game performance, brief model introduction, etc.), and access information to the information provider on the gaming machine (for example, URL (Uniform Resource Locator)). or provide

The gaming machine 10 displays two-dimensional codes 502, 503, 504, and 505 as two-dimensional codes intended for non-players. The two-dimensional codes 502, 503, 504, and 505 are displayed in a state in which they are difficult to observe from the front due to the front frame 12, the glass frame 15, or the decorative members provided on the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15, or the like.

The game machine 10 may display the two-dimensional code 509 on the game area 32 of the game board 30 as a two-dimensional code for the player, or display the two-dimensional code 510 on the center case 40. It may be displayed, or the two-dimensional code 511 may be displayed on the display device 41 . The two-dimensional code 509 is in the game area 32 but is outside the falling area of the game ball due to the hammered nails, and is displayed in a state where it can be easily observed from the front view. The two-dimensional code 510 projects forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is placed in the center case 40 which is formed so as to make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32 in a state where it can be easily observed from the front view. Is displayed. The two-dimensional code 511 is displayed in the display area of the display device 41 in such a manner that it can be easily observed from the front.

Also, the gaming machine 10 may display two-dimensional codes 506, 507, and 508 as two-dimensional codes intended for non-players. The two-dimensional codes 506, 507, and 508 are displayed in a state in which front view observation is difficult due to the front frame 12, the glass frame 15, or the decorative members provided on the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15, or the like.

Next, a display example of the two-dimensional code will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display example of a two-dimensional code according to the first embodiment. A two-dimensional code 501 shown in FIG. 15(1) is displayed in an easily recognizable (easily observable) manner. The two-dimensional code 501 displayed in such an easily visible manner can naturally make the player feel that it is an object to be read.

A two-dimensional code 503 shown in FIG. 15(2) is displayed in such a way that the lower part is largely missing and is not easily visible (not easy to observe). The two-dimensional code 508 shown in FIG. 15(3) shows a state in which the upper right part is missing and is displayed so as to be difficult to visually recognize. The two-dimensional codes 503 and 508 are displayed with an obstacle present on the front side so that they cannot be visually recognized easily. For example, the front frame 12, the glass frame 15, or the decorative members provided on the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 interfere with the two-dimensional codes 503 and 508 when viewed from the front. The two-dimensional codes 503 and 508 displayed in such a way that they cannot be easily visually recognized can naturally make the player feel that they are not to be read.

It should be noted that not only the two-dimensional codes 503 and 508 that are displayed so as not to be easily visually recognized, the two-dimensional code is recorded with redundancy, so that it can be read even if part of the displayed content is missing. or unreadable. The gaming machine 10 may display the two-dimensional code in a readable manner when at least a part of the display content of the two-dimensional code that is not intended for the player to be read is missing and displayed so as to be difficult to visually recognize. However, it may be displayed as unreadable, or it may include both. As a result, the game machine 10 distinguishes between the two-dimensional code that is displayed so as not to be easily recognizable by the player, and the code that is not desired to be read by the player, so that the visible range of the display content is lost. may

Next, a display example of a two-dimensional code accompanied by accompanying information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display example of a two-dimensional code accompanied by accompanying information according to the first embodiment. The two-dimensional code 507 shown in FIG. 16(1) is displayed on the left side of the sticker 507a. The sticker 507a displays additional information 507b from the center to the right side. The accompanying information 507b is information displayed in relation to the two-dimensional code 507, and all or part of the content of the two-dimensional code 507, type, reading purpose, and the like are displayed. For example, the accompanying information 507b may include that the two-dimensional code 507 is a management number, that "0123456789" is included as part or all of the content of the two-dimensional code 507, that the read target is the administrator, and the like. be. The sticker 507a is attached to the side case 33, and when the player faces the sticker 507a, the sticker 507a partially overlaps the front frame 12, which may make it difficult to see.

It should be noted that the direction in which the player faces the observation target is the player during play, and when the observation target is on the game board 30 or on the periphery near the game board 30, the seated player faces the front of the game machine. It is the direction to turn. In addition, the direction in which the player faces the observation target is the direction in which the seated player faces the observation target when the player is playing a game and the observation target is located on the periphery away from the game board 30. . In addition, the direction in which the player faces the observation target is the player who is away from the gaming machine 30 (for example, a player on the passage of the game hall), and the player who is away from the gaming machine 30 observes. This is the direction in which the target is facing. Thus, the direction in which the player faces the observation target does not necessarily match the direction in which the player faces the front of the gaming machine. Therefore, the observation target may not be easily viewed from the front in the direction facing the front of the gaming machine.

A sticker 507a shown in FIG. 16(2) shows a state in which a part of the front frame 12 overlaps a part of the two-dimensional code 507 and all of the accompanying information 507b, making it difficult to visually recognize. It should be noted that the incidental information 507b is not necessarily wholly visually recognizable, and a part of the incidental information 507b may be visually illegible. In this way, the two-dimensional code 507 displayed in such a way that the player faces it directly can naturally let the player know that it is not an object to be read. On the other hand, the manager of the game arcade, the manager of the manufacturing process, the distribution process, or the like can open the front frame 12 so that the contents displayed on the sticker 507a can be easily viewed.

The accompanying information may be character information (for example, model name 512, catchphrase, etc.), or image information (for example, designs such as characters and icons, or designs indicating areas by lines, colors, etc.). There may be. Also, the accompanying information may include both character information and image information.

Moreover, the predetermined information is not limited to the two-dimensional code, and may be character information or image information. When the predetermined information is character information or image information, the accompanying information may be a two-dimensional code. When the predetermined information is character information, the accompanying information may be image information. In the case of information, the accompanying information may be character information. Even in this way, the gaming machine 10 uses either one of the predetermined information and the incidental information as a clue to facilitate access to the other.

Further, even if the predetermined information or accompanying information is difficult to visually recognize when the gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front due to part of the front components overlapping each other, the information can be easily recognized by observation from a direction other than the front view. good too. In this case, the game machine 10 can make it easier for the observer by enabling access while restraining easy access to the predetermined information or the associated information.

In addition, when the predetermined information or accompanying information is difficult to visually recognize when the game machine 10 is viewed from the front because part of the front constituent parts overlap, it is difficult to visually recognize the information even when viewed from a direction other than the front view. There may be. In this case, the gaming machine 10 prevents easy access to the predetermined information or the associated information and disables access, thereby guiding the intended observer to the location of the predetermined information or the associated information, Access can be excluded for unintended observers.

In addition, when the game machine 10 is viewed from the front, when a part of the front component part overlaps and becomes difficult to visually recognize, the game machine 10 has predetermined information (or accompanying information) that becomes easily visible by observation from a direction other than the front view. , or predetermined information and associated information) and predetermined information (or associated information, or predetermined information and associated information) that is difficult to visually recognize even when observed from a direction other than the front view.

Next, (1) Classification of two-dimensional code reading target, (2) Visibility and readability for each two-dimensional code reading target, and (3) Reading state of two-dimensional code for players are shown in FIG. will be used to explain. FIG. 17 shows (1) an example of two-dimensional code reading object classification, (2) an example of visibility and readability for each two-dimensional code reading object, and (3) a player according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the reading state of the two-dimensional code of object.

As shown in FIG. 17(1), the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine 10 can be classified into two types, one for the player and the other for the non-player. There is Two-dimensional codes intended for reading by persons other than players include those intended for manufacturers and those intended for administrators. It should be noted that the manufacturers and administrators who read the two-dimensional code other than the players are only examples, and it may be a person who inspects the legitimacy as an anti-fraud measure, a game hall attendant, or others. . Such a gaming machine 10 displays the two-dimensional code with visibility according to the reading object classification of the two-dimensional code. The gaming machine 10 displays the two-dimensional code to be read by the player in such a manner that the structure does not interfere with the two-dimensional code so that the code can be easily viewed or confirmed. In addition, the gaming machine 10 displays the two-dimensional code in such a manner that the structure interferes with at least a part of the two-dimensional code to be read by a person other than the player, making it difficult to be visually recognized or confirmed. In addition, the game machine 10 can change a structure that interferes with at least a part of the two-dimensional code to be read by a person other than the player to a state in which other than the player does not interfere (for example, the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 can be opened). etc.) to display the two-dimensional code for easy viewing or confirmation.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 can realize visibility and readability for each reading target of the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 17(2). A two-dimensional code intended for a player to be read has good visibility and allows the player to naturally feel that it is the object to be read. Naturally, the two-dimensional code intended for the player to be read also improves readability. It should be noted that the light emitted from the decorative portion of the gaming machine 10 may reduce the visibility and readability of the two-dimensional code. The period for which the properties are improved may be limited.

A two-dimensional code intended to be read by a person other than a player has poor visibility at least, and naturally makes the player feel that the code is not to be read. A two-dimensional code with poor visibility may have good readability, poor readability, or poor readability. Even if the two-dimensional code is partially damaged or destroyed, a certain degree of readability is guaranteed, so the readability changes depending on the degree of obstacles present on the front side. In addition, the two-dimensional code intended to be read by a person other than the player may be one in which both the visibility and the readability are not allowed. Even with such a two-dimensional code that impairs both visibility and readability, it is possible to improve both visibility and readability by eliminating obstacles for non-players.

As shown in FIG. 17(3), the two-dimensional code intended for the player to be read can change the visibility and readability according to the state. The two-dimensional code, which is read by the player, does not interfere with the structure on the front side when the player faces the code, but the visibility and readability are improved depending on the lighting mode of the decorative part accompanying the game effect. may decrease. A two-dimensional code intended for a player to be read has both good visibility and readability in state A, good visibility but poor readability in state B, and poor readability and visibility in state C. Bad ease together.

Note that the two-dimensional code intended for the player to be read may have poor visibility if the lighting mode of the decorative portion is high-luminance or accompanied by a drastic change in luminance or color. Also, a two-dimensional code intended for a player to be read may have poor visibility if the movable body of the decorative portion temporarily interferes with the front side. In addition, when the movable body of the decorative part temporarily interferes with the front side of the two-dimensional code that the player is to be read, the light emission mode of the decorative part is high brightness, and there is a drastic change in brightness or color. readability can be poor if That is, state A is a state in which the movable body of the decorative portion does not interfere temporarily on the front side, and the decorative portion is in a light emitting mode that facilitates readability.

Next, information type classification of the two-dimensional code will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of information type classification of the two-dimensional code according to the first embodiment. The two-dimensional code intended for the player to be read is information related to the game. The two-dimensional code that the player is to read is, for example, the model name, manufacturer name, release date, game characteristics, game performance, model description such as game method, game history (each time generated two-dimensional code can be displayed) (limited to the display device 41, etc.) and an external URL such as a website that presents more detailed information. A two-dimensional code that does not read a player is information that is not related to games, and is generally related to gaming machine management. Two-dimensional codes that are not intended for players to be read include, for example, parts management numbers and gaming machine management numbers, as well as board management numbers and the like.

Note that the gaming machine 10 displays a two-dimensional code observable from the back side of the gaming machine 10 as a two-dimensional code that has no visibility from the front side. A two-dimensional code that has no visibility from the front side is a two-dimensional code that does not read a player. Attached to other parts and unit parts.

The visibility and readability of the two-dimensional code observable from the back side of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of visibility and readability when a game slot is opened when the two-dimensional code is to be read by a game parlor manager according to the first embodiment.

The game machine 10 displays a two-dimensional code to be read on a board management sticker affixed to a board box housing the game control device 100 and a board sealing sticker, respectively, so that, for example, a management number can be obtained. The two-dimensional code displayed on the board management sticker can be easily observed by an administrator from the back side of the gaming machine 10 or from the back side of the front frame 12 when the front frame 12 is opened. Therefore, the two-dimensional code displayed on the board management sticker has both good visibility and readability.

On the other hand, the two-dimensional code displayed on the board sealing sticker is displayed on a different surface of the board box from the two-dimensional code displayed on the board management sticker. Therefore, the two-dimensional code displayed on the substrate sealing seal degrades both visibility and readability. Information on the two-dimensional code displayed on the board sealing sticker can be obtained by removing the board box or the like.

Such a gaming machine 10 makes it troublesome for the manager to obtain the two-dimensional code displayed on the board management sticker and the two-dimensional code displayed on the board sealing sticker. It is also possible to restrain fraudulent behavior by giving annoyance to those who try to commit fraud.

Next, the visibility and readability of accompanying information and the visibility and readability of a two-dimensional code when the two-dimensional code is to be read by an administrator will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the visibility and readability of accompanying information and the visibility and readability of a two-dimensional code when the two-dimensional code is read by an administrator according to the first embodiment. be.

In the game machine 10, the visibility of the two-dimensional code is improved when the administrator opens the front frame 12 to improve the visibility of the two-dimensional code accompanied by the incidental information whose reading target is the administrator. and good readability. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can facilitate management by an administrator or the like.

On the other hand, if the visibility of the accompanying information is poor for the two-dimensional code accompanied by the accompanying information whose read target is the administrator, the gaming machine 10 makes the visibility of the two-dimensional code poor and does not guarantee readability. Similarly, when the visibility of the accompanying information is not possible for the two-dimensional code accompanied by the accompanying information whose read target is the administrator, the gaming machine 10 makes the visibility of the two-dimensional code poor or impossible to improve readability. do not guarantee. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can facilitate management by prompting the manager or the like to improve the visibility of the accompanying information.

21 to 23, the lighting mode of the decorative portion that affects the visibility and readability of the two-dimensional code 501 intended for the player will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the front surface of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example (Part 1) of the display mode on the front surface of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of the display mode on the front surface of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

The game machine 10 produces a game by emitting light from a frame decoration device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame 12 or the front surface of the glass frame 15.例文帳に追加The frame decoration device 18 has a plurality of light emitting units 514 to 525 surrounding the gaming machine area. The light emitting parts 514 to 517 are positioned on the left side of the front frame 12 . The light emitting part 518 is positioned above the front frame 12 and integrated with the information display panel 180 . The light emitting parts 519 to 522 are positioned on the right side of the front frame 12 . The light-emitting parts 523 to 525 are positioned below the front frame 12 and integrated with the upper plate 21 .

The information display panel 180 displays a two-dimensional code 501 as well as a model name (for example, “Kappa”) 512 and a character (for example, an image character such as Kappa) 513 . The two-dimensional code 501, model name 512, and character 513 are forms of predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180. FIG. Although the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180 is displayed on the entire information display panel 180, it may be collectively displayed on a part of the information display panel 180. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, the gaming machine 10 displays the light emitting units 514 to 525 cooperatively to perform a game effect. The coordinated display is, for example, that the light-emitting units 514 to 525 are in a predetermined lighting mode at the same time, or that the predetermined lighting modes flow from top to bottom, from bottom to top, from left to right, or from left to right. There are things that change with a time difference, such as flowing from right to left, flowing counterclockwise, or flowing clockwise. At this time, the light emitting unit 518 displayed in cooperation with the light emitting units 514 to 517 and 519 to 525 contributes to the enhancement of the presentation effect, but reduces the visibility and readability of the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180. obtain.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, the game machine 10 limits the cooperative display range to the light emitting units 514 to 517 and 519 to 525, and performs a game effect in which the light emitting unit 518 emits light independently. Cooperative display in which the range of cooperative display is limited to the light emitting units 514 to 517 and 519 to 525 is, for example, such that the light emitting units 514 to 517 and 519 to 525 are in a predetermined lighting mode at the same time, or in a predetermined lighting mode. Flow from top to bottom, flow from bottom to top, flow from left to right, flow from right to left, flow counterclockwise, flow clockwise, etc. There are things. At this time, the light emitting portion 518 displayed independently from the light emitting portions 514 to 517 and 519 to 525 does not contribute to the improvement of the presentation effect, but enhances the visibility and readability of the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180 .

Each of the light emitting units 514 to 525 may be one light emitting unit, or may be composed of two or more light emitting units.
Next, the light emission mode for each decoration control state will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 1) of light emission modes according to decoration control states according to the first embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example (part 2) of light emission modes according to decoration control states according to the first embodiment.

The lighting modes for each decoration control state shown in FIG. 24 show the lighting modes of the information display panel 180 according to the game control state. When the light emitting units 514 to 517 and 519 to 525 of the light emitting units (frame decoration light emitting units) 514 to 525 are used as the game area peripheral light emitting units, the game area peripheral light emitting units are in the decoration control state of customer waiting, normal game, special All games, specific games, and errors are controlled by cooperative light emission. The decoration control state corresponds to the game control state. The information display panel (information display panel light emitting unit) for the light emitting unit 518 among the light emitting units 514 to 525 is controlled by independent light emission when the decoration control state is customer waiting, and the decoration control state is normal game, special game, specific game, error. is controlled by coordinated light emission. As for the decoration control state, each control state can be treated as a predetermined control period.

As a result, the gaming machine 10 displays the two-dimensional code 501, the model name 512, and the character 513 during the customer waiting period during which the player observes the two-dimensional code 501, the model name 512, and the character 513. Make observation easier. That is, the gaming machine 10 enhances the visibility and readability of the two-dimensional code 501 while waiting for customers. In addition, the gaming machine 10 enhances the visibility and comprehensibility of the model name 512 and the character 513 while waiting for customers. In addition, the gaming machine 10 can display the model name 512 and the character 513 in the original colors while waiting for customers, so that the player can preferably feel the decoration and the world view produced by the gaming machine 10.例文帳に追加. In addition, the gaming machine 10 is capable of exerting effects corresponding to the decoration control state with all of the light emitting units 514 to 525 in normal games, special games, specific games, and errors.

The light emission mode by decoration control state shown in FIG. 25(1) shows the light emission mode of the information display panel 180 according to the reach mode. The game area peripheral light emitting portion is controlled by cooperative light emission in all of the decoration control states of the specific reach and the normal reach. The information display panel is controlled by independent light emission in a specific reach, and controlled by cooperative light emission in a normal reach. It should be noted that the specific reach is a reach with a different degree of expectation for winning compared to the normal reach. For example, the gaming machine 10 sets the specific reach to a reach with a lower expectation of winning than the normal reach, thereby displaying predetermined information on the information display panel 180 to the player who feels bored during the reach with a low expectation of winning. facilitate access to In addition, the game machine 10 sets the specific reach to a reach with a higher expectation of winning than the normal reach, so that the player can access the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180 during the reach with a high expectation of winning. It makes it easier to play and creates a sense of expectation for the hit.

In addition, although the light emission mode for each decoration control state shown in FIG. 25(1) is a light emission mode according to the ready-to-win mode, it may be a light emission mode according to the presence or absence of a specific effect. For example, the game area periphery light-emitting portion is controlled by cooperative light emission in all cases when the decoration control state performs the specific effect and when it does not perform the specific effect. The information display panel is controlled by independent light emission when the specific effect is performed, and is controlled by cooperative light emission when the specific effect is not performed. As the specific effect, for example, there is a freeze effect in which part or all of the display content on the display device 41 is stopped. For example, the gaming machine 10 can make it easier for the player to access predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180 while part or all of the display content on the display device 41 is stopped in the freeze effect. can.

The lighting modes for each decoration control state shown in FIG. 25(2) show the lighting modes of the information display panel 180 during winning. The game area peripheral light emitting portion is controlled by cooperative light emission when the decoration control state is winning. The information display panel is controlled by independent light emission during the winning period only during the ending period, and is controlled by cooperative light emission during the winning period except for the ending period. For example, the gaming machine 10, while exhibiting the production effect during the win except for the ending, is directed to the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180 for the player who is interested in the game in the ending during the win. Facilitate access.

The light emission mode for each decoration control state shown in FIG. 25(3) indicates the light emission mode of the information display panel 180 during a game. The game area peripheral light emitting portion is controlled by cooperative light emission when the decoration control state is during the game. The information display panel is controlled by independent light emission during touch non-detection during the game, and is controlled by cooperative light emission during touch detection during the game. For example, the gaming machine 10 regards touch non-detection as the player's intention to access predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180, and facilitates access to predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180. FIG. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not facilitate access to the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180 by regarding touch detection as indicating that the player does not intend to access the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180, and does not facilitate access to the predetermined information displayed by the information display panel 180. to produce the effect of

Next, the light emitting mode of the information display panel (light emitting section 518) will be described with reference to FIG. 26A and 26B are diagrams illustrating an example of a light emission mode of the information display panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. The information display panel shown in FIG. 26(1) has no luminance change in independent light emission, or has a small luminance change that does not affect the reading of the two-dimensional code 501 even if there is a luminance change, and a large luminance change in coordinated light emission. Allows brightness to be varied without permissible limits. As a result, the information display panel facilitates access to predetermined information in independent light emission, and exerts a dramatic effect in coordinated light emission.

The information display panel shown in FIG. 26(2) has no color (color) change in independent light emission, or is small enough not to affect the reading of the two-dimensional code 501 even if there is color change. To allow color change without restrictions. As a result, the information display panel facilitates access to predetermined information in independent light emission, and exerts a dramatic effect in coordinated light emission.

The information display panel shown in FIG. 26(3) is turned off in independent light emission, and allowed to light up or blink in coordinated light emission, so that the lighting mode can be changed without restriction. As a result, the information display panel facilitates access to predetermined information in independent light emission, and exerts a dramatic effect in coordinated light emission.

The information display panel shown in FIG. 26(4) is lit in white (constantly lit in white) in independent light emission, and limited to white lighting in coordinated light emission to allow other lighting modes to be changed. As a result, the information display panel facilitates access to predetermined information in independent light emission, and exerts a dramatic effect in coordinated light emission. The gaming machine 10 may perform the light emission modes shown in FIGS. 26(1) to (4) independently, or may perform them in any combination.

Up to this point, the information display panel 180 of the gaming machine 10 is decorated with the light emitting unit 518 of one system, but the information display panel 180 may be decorated with two or more light emitting units. Next, the information display panel 18 decorated with three systems of light emitting units will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information display panel according to the first embodiment;

The information display panel 180a shown in FIG. 27(1) includes three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c, each of which can independently control light emission. The light emitting unit 518a displays the model name 512 and its periphery in the information display panel 180a in a decorative manner. The light emitting unit 518b displays the character 513 and its surroundings in the information display panel 180a in a decorative manner. The light emitting unit 518c displays the two-dimensional code 501 and its surroundings in the information display panel 180a in a decorative manner.

An information display panel 180a shown in FIG. 27(2) is one of display examples during cooperative display. The information display panel 180a during cooperative display enables the three systems of light-emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c to display in different modes. As a result, the gaming machine 10 exhibits the presentation effect in the information display panel 180a in cooperative light emission.

The information display panel 180a shown in FIG. 27(3) is one of display examples during independent light emission. The information display panel 180a during independent light emission displays the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c in the same manner. Thereby, the game machine 10 facilitates access to the predetermined information on the information display panel 180a in independent light emission.

In addition, the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c may be independent of the light emitting mode of the game area peripheral light emitting portion (light emitting portions 514 to 517, 519 to 525) at the time of independent light emission, and are not necessarily in the same light emitting mode. don't need to be.

Here, the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c will be described with reference to FIG. 28A and 28B are diagrams illustrating an example of a partial emission mode of the information display panel according to the first embodiment. FIG.
A light-emitting portion 518a (information display panel (left)) decorating the left side of the information display panel 180a, a light-emitting portion 518b (information display panel (middle)) decorating the middle side, and a light-emitting portion 518c (information display panel) decorating the right side of the information display panel 180a. The panel (right) performs partial cooperation in which three systems are cooperatively displayed when emitting light independently from the game area peripheral light emitting portion. For example, the three systems of light-emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c cooperate to fix the brightness and color in respective modes, thereby securing the visibility and readability of the predetermined information. The three systems of light-emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c cooperate to change the display mode within a range that does not reduce the visibility and readability of the predetermined information, such as gently changing the brightness and color. There may be.

Further, the three systems of the light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c perform partial independence in which the three systems independently display cooperatively with the game area peripheral light emitting unit when the light is emitted in cooperation with the game area peripheral light emitting unit. For example, the three systems of light-emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c independently change the brightness and color to produce a dramatic effect.

Next, the partial cooperative light emission mode of the information display panel 180a will be described with reference to FIG. 29A and 29B are diagrams illustrating an example of a partial cooperative light emission mode of the information display panel according to the first embodiment. FIG. The three systems of information display panel (left), information display panel (middle), and information display panel (right) shown in FIG. 29(1) are each fixed at a specific luminance (for example, luminance 1) in partial cooperation. As a result, the information display panel (left), the information display panel (middle), and the information display panel (right) of the three systems facilitate the visibility and readability of the predetermined information on the information display panel 180a as a whole.

Of the three systems shown in FIG. 29 (2), the information display panel (left) is fixed at a specific luminance (for example, luminance 1) in partial cooperation, and the information display panel (middle) is fixed at a specific luminance (for example, luminance 1) in partial cooperation. For example, the brightness is fixed at 2), and the information display panel (right) is fixed at a specific brightness (eg, brightness 3) in partial cooperation. Accordingly, the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c facilitate visibility and readability in a mode suitable for the predetermined information on the information display panel 180a.

The three systems of information display panel (left), information display panel (middle), and information display panel (right) shown in FIG. 29(3) are each fixed to a specific color (eg, color 1) in partial cooperation. As a result, the information display panel (left), the information display panel (middle), and the information display panel (right) of the three systems facilitate visibility and readability of the predetermined information on the information display panel 180a as a whole.

Of the three systems shown in FIG. 29(4), the information display panel (left) is fixed at a specific color (for example, color 1) in partial cooperation, and the information display panel (middle) is fixed in a specific color (for example, color 1) in partial cooperation. For example, color 2) is fixed, and the information display panel (right) is fixed with a specific color (eg, color 3) in partial cooperation. Accordingly, the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c facilitate visibility and readability in a mode suitable for the predetermined information on the information display panel 180a.

The information display panel (left), the information display panel (middle), and the information display panel (right) of the three systems are assumed to have specific brightness and color in partial cooperation, but these combinations may be used. .

When the information display panel 180a includes the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, and 518c, predetermined information is associated with each of the three systems of light emitting units 518a, 518b, 518c. You may make it provide the light emission part which does not light. For example, the information display panel 180a may associate the two-dimensional code 501, the model name 512, and the character 513 collectively with the light emitting portion 518c, and may have no predetermined information corresponding to the light emitting portions 518a and 518b. In this way, the information display panel 180a can limit the parts that emit light independently, thereby improving the decorative effect of the entire gaming machine.

Although the independent light emission and cooperative light emission in the information display panels 180 and 180a, which are the display portions of the predetermined information, have been described, the display portion of the predetermined information in the game board 30 and the predetermined information in other areas have been described. It is also possible to target the display portion and perform independent light emission or coordinated light emission.

In the game machine 10, the frame decoration device 18 is illustrated as the game area peripheral light emitting unit, but the game frame components (for example, the outer frame 11, the front frame 12, the cover glass 14, etc.) that constitute the game machine frame are not limited to this. , the glass frame 15, the upper tray 21, etc.), the light emitting portion provided in the game board component parts constituting the game board 30, or the light emitting part constituting the center case 40. It may be a light emitting part provided in the center case component, or may be a light guide panel that overlaps the cover glass 14 . The light guide panel is one of the display devices that guides the light emitted from the light emitting units provided on the periphery of the light guide panel and displays a design that is prepared in advance over the game area 32, the display device 41, or the like.

In addition, the game machine 10 is not limited to any one of the game frame component, the game board component, the center case component, or the light guide panel, and any combination thereof may be used as the game area periphery light emitting part. Alternatively, an alternative light emitting unit may be realized.

In addition, the game machine 10 realizes a light-emitting section that replaces the game area periphery light-emitting section by any one of a game frame component, a game board component, a center case component, or a light guide panel, or any combination thereof. In that case, the information display panel may be provided on the relevant component or component, or may be provided on a different component or component.

The gaming machine 10 (including modifications) of the first embodiment described above has the following features in one aspect. In addition, in conventional gaming machines, two-dimensional codes displayed by the gaming machine include those directed to the player and those directed to non-players, and if the player reads an unnecessary two-dimensional code was there. In addition, some two-dimensional codes displayed by game machines become difficult to read due to changes in the surrounding environment, such as light emission from nearby light emitting units. The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment displays a two-dimensional code that is easy for the player to read.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 10) displays predetermined information (for example, two-dimensional codes 501, 502, 503, 504, 505) at positions observable by a player during play. When the predetermined information (for example, two-dimensional codes 502, 503, 504, 505) does not read the player, the gaming machine has a front component (for example, The front frame 12, the glass frame 15, or the decorative members provided in the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15) are provided (see FIGS. 13 and 15).

(2) The predetermined information of (1) that overlaps at least a part of the front component when viewed from the front of the game machine can be read from a direction other than the front view (see FIG. 13).
(3) The predetermined information of (1), which overlaps at least a portion of the front component when viewed from the front of the game machine, cannot be read even from a direction other than the front view (see FIG. 13).

(4) The predetermined information that at least partially overlaps the front component when viewed from the front of the game machine in (1) is the predetermined information that can be read from a direction not viewed from the front, and the predetermined information that can be read from a direction not viewed from the front. and predetermined information that it is impossible (see FIG. 13).

(5) The predetermined information of (1) includes a two-dimensional code (for example, two-dimensional code 501, 502, 503, 504, 505) (see FIGS. 13 and 15).
(6) The predetermined information of (1) includes character information (eg, model name 512, catchphrase, etc.) regarding the model (see FIGS. 21 and 27).

(7) The predetermined information in (1) includes image information (for example, character 513, designs such as icons, or designs showing areas such as lines and colors) (see FIGS. 21 and 27). .

(8) The predetermined information in (1) includes a two-dimensional code (eg, character information, image information) and information displayed together with the two-dimensional code (see FIGS. 13 and 15).
(9) The predetermined information from (1) to (8) is displayed on the gaming machine frame (for example, the outer frame 11, the front frame 12, the cover glass 14, the glass frame 15, the upper tray 21, etc.).

(10) The predetermined information (1) to (8) is displayed on the game board (for example, the game board 30).
(11) The predetermined information from (1) to (8) is predetermined information displayed on the gaming machine frame (for example, the outer frame 11, the front frame 12, the cover glass 14, the glass frame 15, the upper tray 21, etc.); and display information displayed on the game board (for example, the game board 30).

(12) The front view of (1) to (4) is the case when facing the gaming machine.
(13) The front view of (1) to (4) is the case where the observation target is directly faced.
(14) The gaming machine (eg, gaming machine 10) includes a first light-emitting section (eg, game area peripheral light-emitting section), a second light-emitting section (eg, information display panel), and a control section. The first light emitting section can emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode. The second light-emitting unit includes a display unit (for example, a display area for the two-dimensional code 501) that displays predetermined information (for example, the two-dimensional code 501) to be observable by the player, and is capable of emitting light in a predetermined light-emitting manner. be. A control unit (for example, the effect control device 300) causes the first light emitting unit and the second light emitting unit to cooperatively emit light during a first period (for example, a game state), and a second period different from the first period (for example, a customer waiting state ), the first light emitting portion and the second light emitting portion are caused to emit light independently, and the second light emitting portion is caused to emit light in such a manner as to facilitate reading of predetermined information (for example, uniform light emission) (see FIG. 24).

(15) The predetermined information (for example, the two-dimensional code 501) of (14) includes character information (for example, model name 512, catchphrase, etc.) related to the accompanying information model, and image information (for example, characters 513, icons, etc.) related to the model. design, or a design indicating an area with lines, colors, etc.).

(16) The predetermined information observable by the player in (14) and (15) becomes observable by the player when the player faces the game machine or game board.
(17) The predetermined information observable by the player in (1) to (4) can be observed by the player when the player faces the predetermined information to be observed.

(18) The direction in which the player faces the predetermined information to be observed in (17) is different from the direction in which the player faces the game machine or game board.
Note that the processing functions described above can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. A program describing the processing content can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices, optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. Magnetic storage devices include hard disk devices (HDD), flexible disks (FD), magnetic tapes, and the like. Optical disks include DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), DVD-RAM, CD (Compact Disk)-ROM/RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

When distributing a program, for example, portable recording media such as DVDs and CD-ROMs on which the program is recorded are sold. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via the network.

A computer that executes a program stores, for example, a program recorded on a portable recording medium or a program transferred from a server computer in its own storage device. The computer then reads the program from its own storage device and executes processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute processing according to the program. Also, the computer can execute processing according to the received program every time the program is transferred from a server computer connected via a network.

At least part of the above processing functions can also be implemented by electronic circuits such as DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), and PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices).

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the disclosed embodiment as a gaming machine. It can be applied to all game machines using game balls and slot machines which are game machines using medals.

Also, the disclosed embodiments should be considered as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Also, the configurations of the above-described embodiment and modifications may be combined and applied. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

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A gaming machine capable of observing predetermined information that is not read by a player ,
a first information display unit that displays a two-dimensional code as the predetermined information;
a second information display unit that displays character information and a two-dimensional code that are not intended to be read by a player on a predetermined sticker;
a front component that can be observed by a player when viewed from the front of the gaming machine ,
In the first information display section, a front component located in front of the first information display section in the front view overlaps a part of the two-dimensional code, and the part of the two-dimensional code is observed in the front view. Disable and make observable other than a part of the two-dimensional code,
In the second information display unit, all of the character information becomes unobservable due to the front component located in front of the predetermined seal in the front view .
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