JP4906090B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine such as a so-called seven machine, a ball game machine such as a feather, a right object, or an arrangement ball, or a coin-type game machine (rotating-type game machine) such as a slot machine.

  For example, in a seven machine, a start winning means (start port) and a determination as to whether or not to shift the gaming state of the gaming machine from a normal gaming state to a big hit gaming state (that is, a special gaming state) (hereinafter referred to as “win / fail judgment”). Determination means for performing determination, a symbol display device (for example, constituted by a liquid crystal display device or the like) for displaying a determination result symbol indicating the result of the determination, and a variable winning device (that is, a big prize) Device) on the front side of the game board.

  Note that the variable winning device (large winning device) is usually a winning portion (which is a portion serving as an entrance of a game ball to the variable winning device and is generally referred to as a big winning opening). An opening / closing member that changes the posture as appropriate between “closed posture for closing the winning portion” and “open posture for opening the winning portion” and “opening / closing the winning portion (that is, unit driving)”, and the winning portion Winning ball detecting means (winning ball detection switch) for detecting a game ball won through the unit. The “normal gaming state” refers to, for example, “a gaming state in which the winning portion is kept closed”, and the “hit gaming state” refers to, for example, “a gaming state that realizes an opening state of the winning portion”. Point to.

  In this seven machine, the execution condition of the aforementioned “determination” (that is, the determination execution condition) is determined on the assumption that “the winning of the game ball to the start winning means (hereinafter referred to as“ start winning prize ”)” is detected. To establish. Further, when the display execution condition of the “symbol indicating the determination result (determination result symbol)” is satisfied, the effect display is first executed in the symbol display device. The effect display includes (1) a variable display in which a plurality of pieces of identification information (that is, special symbols) are sequentially and cyclically displayed on a display screen of a symbol display device (an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device). It is executed by a lighting display that lights a plurality of lamp devices sequentially (alternately), a fluctuating display using a blinking display using the lamp devices, or the like. Then, after the effect display is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, the determination result symbol is fixedly displayed (stopped display) in the symbol display device.

  When the determination result symbol is a big hit symbol (a symbol indicating that the determination result is a big hit), the gaming state of the gaming machine shifts from the “normal gaming state” to the “big hit gaming state (special gaming state)”. . Then, when the gaming state of the gaming machine shifts to the “big hit gaming state (special gaming state)”, the opening / closing member is moved a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”, for example, 14 to 16 times). “Unit drive” is applied. Note that, as the jackpot symbol, for example, (A) a jackpot symbol configured by lighting and displaying one or a plurality of lamp devices, and (B) a jackpot symbol configured by displaying the component symbol in a doublet state. (“7, 7”, “7, 7, 7”, etc.)

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine shifts to the “big hit gaming state (special gaming state)”, the opening / closing member is opened to change the variable winning device in the closed state to the opened state. As a result, it is possible or easy to win a game ball in the big winning opening. After that, when a predetermined number of game balls wins in this winning section (large winning opening) or when a predetermined time elapses, the opening / closing member is once closed, and the variable winning device (large winning device) is closed. To complete the "one unit drive" applied to the opening and closing member. That is, the unit drive is completed, in which the posture of the opening / closing member is changed from the closed posture to the open posture and returned to the closed posture again. When the “unit drive of the opening / closing member” is repeated a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”), the gaming state of the gaming machine is returned from the “big hit gaming state” to the “normal gaming state”.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, a so-called “probability variation symbol” is displayed on the symbol display device, so that the probability that a “hit symbol” is subsequently displayed on this symbol display device is increased. High probability (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state of the gaming machine”, “high probability mode”, “probability variation mode”, “probability variation mode”, “high probability state”, “probability variation state” or “probability variation state”, etc. There are things that can be changed. That is, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine shifts to the high probability mode, “when the game mode change end condition is satisfied and the gaming mode of the gaming machine is returned to the low probability mode (specific example of the normal mode) (for example, , Until the next big hit occurs), the probability that the determination means makes a big hit determination (the probability that the big hit symbol is displayed) is set to a high probability.

  By the way, in a gaming machine (a ball game machine or a coin-type gaming machine) equipped with a symbol display device (image display device), for the purpose of exciting the above-mentioned “effects for displaying the result of the determination of success / failure”, etc. Improvements have been made. For example, the first symbol display device (that is, the image display device) is arranged in a slidable state to the left and right, and the second symbol display device (for example, on the display surface) is provided behind the first symbol display device. A gaming machine in which a symbol display device configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs, an image display device, or the like) is provided is disclosed (refer to Patent Document 1, hereinafter referred to as “conventional example”).

In this gaming machine, when the first symbol display device is slid in the right direction, the “entire area of the display screen of the first symbol display device” can be visually recognized through the display window opened in front of the gaming machine. , “The entire display surface of the second symbol display device (display surface or display screen on which the LED is disposed)” is blocked by the first symbol display device, and cannot be viewed from the front of the display window. . On the other hand, when the first symbol display device is slid in the left direction, the front of the display surface of the second symbol display device is opened and can be viewed from the front of the display window. A part of the display screen (for example, the right half) is also visible from the front of the display window. According to this gaming machine, (1) effect display using only the first symbol display device (hereinafter referred to as “normal effect display”), and (2) first symbol display device and second symbol display device. It is possible to alternatively perform an effect display using “” (hereinafter referred to as “special effect display”).
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  However, the gaming machine according to this conventional example has a problem that control for effect display (hereinafter referred to as “effect display control”) is complicated. In this gaming machine, it is necessary to simultaneously perform “effect display control relating to two symbol display devices that are expected to execute complicated effect display” by the same control means (symbol control means). In addition, the effect display on the second symbol display device is appropriately linked to the “slide of the first symbol display device”, the “effect display executed on the first symbol display device” or the like. Because it is necessary to do.

  In addition, in this gaming machine, the same kind (two) of symbol display devices are disposed in the front and back, which causes presentation display control and complexity of the structure, but depending on this gaming machine, The fact is that it is not possible to obtain a “production effect that is commensurate with the complexity”. In other words, in this gaming machine, in addition to the first symbol display device, the second symbol display device is provided. However, the player's gaze is not limited to the movable “first symbol”. Display device ". The display screen of the first symbol display device can be directly visually recognized by the player's naked eyes when any one of “normal effect display” and “special effect display” is executed. For this reason, even if the first symbol display device is slid leftward or slid rightward, the display mode recognized by the player is not so much substituted. In other words, in the above-mentioned “gaming machine according to the conventional example”, in spite of having the same kind of symbol display device redundantly, it is actually impossible to give a sufficient impact to the player. is there.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game capable of executing an effective presentation while using a single image display member (image display device). Is to provide a machine.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute an effective effect without complicating the effect display control and without complicating the structure.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An outer frame installed at a predetermined installation site;
A translucent body that includes a first display unit that is mounted on the outer frame and includes a display window that penetrates forward and backward, and a lens unit that refracts light emitted from the rear and transmits the light forward. A second display unit configured using a gaming machine main body provided in a specific part visible from the front,
An effect display device that is disposed in the gaming machine main body and executes effect display;
And Starring output control means for controlling the driving of the effect display device,
A gaming machine comprising
The effect display device
An image display member having a display screen on which image display is performed and arranged in a state of being rotatable with respect to a predetermined rotation axis behind the first display unit, and the posture of the image display member A first display posture configured with the display screen facing in a direction visible from the front of the first display unit, and an image display member in the first display posture with the pivot axis An apparatus main body that can be changed between a second display posture configured to rotate by a predetermined amount with respect to a reference;
Display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member disposed at a position behind the specific part in the gaming machine main body and in the second display posture is once or a plurality of times. Reflecting means capable of reflecting and emitting in the direction of the second display unit;
With
It said Starring output control means,
In the case where the posture of the image display member is the first display posture, the image display on the display screen is displayed on the display screen without reflecting the display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member to the reflecting means. Controlling the drive of the effect display device so that the player can directly visually recognize it through one display unit,
When the posture of the image display member is the second display posture, display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member is reflected by the reflecting means, and the image display on the display screen is changed to the second display posture. The drive of the effect display device is controlled so that the player can indirectly visually recognize through the display unit .
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to execute “first effect display” and “second effect display” by rotating a single image display member. Therefore, similarly to the reference invention 1 described later, when the “first effect display” is executed and when the “second effect display” is executed, the “visual aspect (the display image on the display screen is visually recognized by the player). Embodiment) ”is different. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, an effective presentation can be executed while using a single image display member.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give the player the impression that a plurality of image display members are used by rotating a single image display member. Therefore, since it is not necessary to increase the number of image display members for the purpose of enhancing the effect and diversifying the effect mode, the effect display control and the structure are not complicated.
In the first aspect of the invention, “direct the display screen in a direction that can be viewed from the front of the first display unit” includes, for example, “direct the display screen toward the front”. Further, in the first aspect of the invention, various rotation modes of the image display member can be selected. For example, a mode in which the image display member is rotated with reference to an axial center provided vertically on the left end side or right end side of the image display member, or an axis provided on the left and right sides on the upper end side or lower end side of the image display member. The aspect etc. which rotate can be illustrated. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the angle formed by the surface normal of the display screen and the predetermined reference line is changed by rotating the image display member. For example, the display screen that faces the front in front is directed diagonally forward (to the side of the player) by rotating with reference to an axial center provided vertically on the left end side or the right end side of the image display member. An aspect can be illustrated.
In the invention of claim 1, the number of reflectors constituting the reflecting means may be one or plural. Further, when the reflecting means is configured to include a concave mirror or a convex mirror (refer to the invention of claim 2), it is possible to give a greater change to the “visualization mode” when executing the “second effect display”.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The reflection means includes a first reflector having a rear surface portion as a reflection surface, a second reflector disposed behind the second display portion and having a concave or convex reflection surface; With
The display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member in the second display posture is reflected by the reflection surface of the first reflector, emitted in the direction of the second reflector, and The second reflecting member is reflected by the reflecting surface of the second reflector and is emitted in the direction of the second display unit .
The invention of claim 2 shows a specific example of the reflecting means. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the second effect display can be smoothly performed while the reflecting means has a simple structure using two reflectors. In addition, since the reflecting means is configured to include the second reflector having a concave or convex reflecting surface, the “visualization mode” at the time of executing the “second effect display” is more greatly changed. Can be given. In addition, when the reference invention 3 described later is applied to the invention of claim 2, the opening / closing member may constitute the first reflector. That is, the opening / closing member may be a first reflector having a rear surface portion as a reflecting surface.
The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The first reflector is configured to be changeable between an open state in which the first display unit is opened and a closed state in which the first display unit is closed,
The production control means includes
When the posture of the image display member is the first display posture, the first reflector is in the open state,
When the posture of the image display member is the second display posture, the state of the first reflector is changed from the open state to the closed state.
A gaming machine according to a first invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 1) disclosed in the present specification for reference is:
An outer frame installed at a predetermined installation site;
A translucent light source that is mounted on the outer frame and includes one or a plurality of first display portions configured using display windows penetrating in the front-rear direction and an optical axis directed in the front-rear direction. A second display unit configured using a body, and a gaming machine main body provided at a specific part visible from the front;
An effect display device that is disposed in the gaming machine main body and executes effect display;
Production control means for controlling the drive of the production display device;
A gaming machine comprising
The effect display device
A first display position having a display screen on which image display is performed and aligning the display screen behind the first display unit; and the display screen behind the second display unit. An apparatus main body including an image display member capable of reciprocating between a second display position configured by alignment, and a second display position;
The production control means includes
A first effect display operation control for controlling an effect display operation of the effect display device so that an image is displayed on the display screen while the position of the image display member is the first display position;
A second effect display operation control for controlling the effect display operation of the effect display device so that the image display is performed on the display screen while the position of the image display member is the second display position;
Can be executed.

  Here, in the present specification, an effect display with the content of (1) “make the player visually recognize the display image displayed on the display screen of the image display member using the first display unit” is provided. The first effect display is called “first effect display”, and (2) an effect display having the contents “make the player visually recognize the image displayed on the display screen of the image display member using the second display unit” It may be referred to as “2nd effect display”. Further, in this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction closer to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate the gaming machine. The reference rear (that is, the direction away from the player) "is shown. Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Furthermore, “a member arranged in an openable and closable state like a door (hereinafter“ door type member ”), such as a main body frame, a front frame (glass door frame), an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc. “Left”, “Right”, “Front”, “Rear”, etc. ”are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state. is there.

According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 , it is possible to execute “first effect display” and “second effect display” by reciprocating a single image display member. Then, the player visually recognizes the display image on the display screen directly with the naked eye when executing the “first effect display”, and displays the display image on the display screen with the lens unit when executing the “second effect display”. See through through indirectly. That is, when the “first effect display” is executed and when the “second effect display” is executed, the “display image on the display screen is referred to as a player's view (hereinafter referred to as“ visual check mode ”). ) "Will be different. For example, the same display image displayed on the display screen can be viewed outward (toward the player) as a completely different display image. Therefore, according to the reference invention 1 , an effective presentation can be executed while using a single image display member.

Further, according to the reference invention 1 , by reciprocating a single image display member, it is possible to give the player an impression as if using a plurality of image display members. Therefore, since it is not necessary to increase the number of image display members for the purpose of enhancing the effect and diversifying the effect mode, the effect display control and the structure are not complicated.

In the claimed invention and each reference invention , various “specific parts” can be selected. In other words, gaming machines are roughly classified into pachinko machines (ball game machines) and slot machines (rotating game machines), and any gaming machine has a predetermined installation site (for example, an island of pachinko halls). An outer frame installed at an installation site in the facility) and a gaming machine main body mounted on the outer frame. Then, a desired part of the gaming machine main body can be selected as a “specific part”.

  Specifically, the gaming machine main body constituting the pachinko machine (bullet ball gaming machine) includes (1) an inner frame that can be freely opened and closed on one side along the left-right direction of the outer frame, and (2) a front panel. A game board that is detachably attached to the middle frame while the game area provided is visible from the front, and (3) a glass door frame (front frame) comprising a glass plate that covers the front part of the game board; Is provided. Any of these components (components of the gaming machine main body) can be selected as the “specific part”. For example, a predetermined part selected from the game board or a game A predetermined member (for example, a base member, a decorative plate, an attachment stay, etc.) attached to the board can be set as the “specific part”.

  In addition, a gaming machine main body constituting a slot machine (cylinder-type gaming machine) is disposed in a rotatable state inside a casing (outer body) including a main body portion and a front door portion. A "reel-type symbol display device" having a plurality of (usually three) display reels. And even if it is any of such a structural member (a structural member of a gaming machine main body), a “specific part” can be provided. For example, a predetermined part selected from a housing (outer body) Alternatively, a predetermined member (for example, a decorative member or an attachment stay) attached to the housing (outer body) can be set as the “specific part”.

In the invention of each claim and each reference invention , the first display unit, the second display unit, and the arrangement form are not particularly limited. For example, (a) a mode in which the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged side by side, (b) a mode in which the first display unit and the second display unit are arranged in the vertical direction, and (c) the first A mode in which one display unit and a second display unit are arranged obliquely up and down can be exemplified. In each of the claims and each reference invention , a plurality of at least one of the first display portion and the second display portion can be provided. For example, the second display unit can be provided on both the left and right sides, the upper and lower sides, or both the upper and lower sides of the first display unit. In addition, three or more second display units can be provided at positions that go around the first display unit. Incidentally, in this way, when a plurality of providing the "second display portion", selected each time to perform a second effect display control, by the Starring out control means, the "second display portion" used You can also

Examples of the image display member according to the invention of each claim and each reference invention include an image display member provided with a liquid crystal panel (particularly, one having a backlight or a front light). In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1 , the display screen of the image display member is directed to “front”, for example. Further, in the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1, when the posture of the image display member is a first position, the display screen of the image display member, for example, directed to the "front". However, in this specification, “directing the display screen of the image display member forward” means that the display screen is accurately directed frontward (the surface normal of the display screen is accurately directed frontward). It is not limited to only. In other words, the surface normal of the display screen is upward, downward, leftward, and rightward (for example, within 15 degrees) within a range that is visible to the player forward (a range that does not exceed the viewing angle of the display screen). ) It may be inclined.

In each reference invention, Starring output control means, as a "demonstration display operation control", it may perform only the first effect display operation control and the second effect display operation control (hereinafter, "the former aspect ”), Other effect display operation control may be executed (hereinafter referred to as“ the latter mode ”). Incidentally, Starring Desei control means, always may be running either the effect operation display control, there may be when not perform any of the effect operation display control.

  As a specific example of the “former aspect”, for example, when a specific variation effect display is performed on the display screen (for example, when a specific reach is performed), or only during a certain period during the variation of the specific variation effect display. The second effect display operation control may be executed, and the first effect display operation control may be executed in other cases (all other cases including when waiting for a customer).

As a specific example of “the latter mode”, for example, (1) “first effect display operation control” is completed and “second effect display operation control” is started. (3) the predetermined “first effect display operation control” is completed and the other “first effect display operation control” is completed until the “first effect display operation control” is completed. (4) until the start of another “second effect display operation control” until (4) the completion of the predetermined “second effect display operation control”. A case where “third effect display operation control (for example, effect display operation control for performing a notice effect or a transition effect in the effect display device) is performed in at least any one of“ between ”can be illustrated. the adds a vibrating means for vibrating the "image display member, Starring Desei control means, the image display unit The to vibrate, it is also possible to perform the third effect display operation control "for controlling the operation of the vibrating means.

The “second display part (translucent body)” in each of the inventions of the reference invention 1, the reference invention 2 and the reference invention 4 may be composed of only the “lens part” or “the part constituting the lens part”. And “a portion not constituting the lens portion”. Moreover, the lens part which comprises each invention of the reference invention 1, the reference invention 2, and the reference invention 4 may be any of a convex lens part and a concave lens part. Further, in each of the inventions of the reference invention 1, reference invention 2 and reference invention 4 , when the “second display portion (translucent body)” is provided with a plurality of lens portions, it is provided in the “second display portion”. All the lens parts may be one of a convex lens part or a concave lens part, or a convex lens part and a concave lens part may be mixed. Further, in each of the inventions of the reference invention 1, the reference invention 2 and the reference invention 4 , when a plurality of lens parts are provided in the “second display part (translucent body)”, the size and focal length of each lens part are It may be unified, or the size, focal length, etc. of at least some lens parts may be made ununiform. In other words, by making the size, focal length, etc. of at least some of the lens parts ununiform, there are parts with different enlargement / reduction ratios in the image that is viewed through the transparent body, "And a portion composed of" virtual image "may be mixed.

A gaming machine according to a second invention disclosed in the present specification for reference (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 2) is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The second display unit is configured by using a translucent body including one or a plurality of lens units with an optical axis directed in the front-rear direction.

According to Reference Invention 2 , the “display image that the player visually recognizes through the second display portion” is “an image reflected by the reflecting means and further passed through the lens portion (display light)”. For this reason, a larger change can be given to the “visual aspect” at the time of executing the “second effect display”. Therefore, according to the reference invention 2 , more effective presentation display can be executed.

A gaming machine according to a third invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 3) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 ,
The effect display device includes an opening / closing device portion including an opening / closing member capable of executing an open state in which the first display portion is opened and a closed state in which the first display portion is closed,
It said Starring Desei your means,
When performing the first effect display operation control, the effect display operation of the effect display device is controlled so that the state of the opening and closing member is an open state,
When performing the second effect display operation control, the effect display operation of the effect display device is controlled so that the state of the opening / closing member is closed.

In the reference invention 3 , since the state of the opening / closing member is closed when the second effect display is executed, the aesthetics of the gaming machine is improved. That is, in the case where the image display member is retracted from the rear of the first display unit ( reference invention 1 ) or the case where the image display member is rotated behind the first display unit (invention of claim 1 ), the first display unit As a result, the aesthetics of the gaming machine will be improved. Further, when changing the mode of the effect display (the first effect display or the second effect display), it is possible to execute an even more effective effect by operating the opening / closing member. For example, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member can give a player's intention, or the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member itself can be used as an effect.

In Reference Invention 3 , “the closed state in which the first display unit is closed” means “a player in front of the gaming machine cannot visually recognize the back of the first display unit through the first display unit, It means “closing the first display portion”. That is, an opening / closing member is disposed behind the first display unit to close the first display unit, and an opening / closing member is disposed in front of the first display unit to close the first display unit. The mode to perform etc. can be illustrated.

In the reference invention 3 , a plurality of types of “operation patterns of the opening operation (operation when changing the state from the closed state to the open state) executed by the opening and closing member” are set (a plurality of types of programs for specifying the operation pattern are set). and, every time performing a first effect display, the Starring Desei control means, may be selected an operation pattern to be used. For example, (A) a plurality of types of operation patterns having different “speeds of opening operation” may be set, or (B) a plurality of types of operation patterns having different “operation modes of opening operation” may be set. Here, examples of the “operation pattern with different operation modes of the opening operation” include “an operation pattern for completing the opening operation at a time” and “an operation pattern for executing the opening operation step by step”. In addition, as the “operation pattern for performing the opening operation in stages”, the opening / closing member is composed of “a plurality of door members”, and the operation pattern in which each door member performs the opening operation at different timing, and the opening / closing member are “ An example is an operation pattern in which the single door member is temporarily stopped during the opening operation.

In the reference invention 3 , multiple types of “operation patterns of closing operation (operation when changing the state from the open state to the closed state) executed by the opening and closing member” are set (multiple types of programs for specifying the operation pattern are set) and, every time performing a second effect display, the Starring Desei control means, may be selected an operation pattern to be used. For example, (a) to "the speed of the closing operation" may be set to different types of operation patterns may be set a plurality of types of operation patterns different (b) "operation mode of the closing operation." Here, examples of the “operation pattern with different operation modes of the closing operation” include “an operation pattern for completing the closing operation at a time” and “an operation pattern for executing the closing operation in stages”. In addition, as the “operation pattern for performing the closing operation in stages”, the opening / closing member is composed of “a plurality of door members”, and the operation pattern in which each door member performs the closing operation at different timings, and the opening / closing member are “ An example is an operation pattern in which the single door member is temporarily stopped during the closing operation.

A gaming machine according to a fourth invention (hereinafter referred to as a reference invention 4) disclosed by reference in the present specification is:
An outer frame installed at a predetermined installation site;
A first display unit that is mounted on the outer frame and includes a display window that penetrates in the front-rear direction, and a transparent unit that includes one or a plurality of lens units with the optical axis directed in the front-rear direction. A second display unit configured using a light body; and a gaming machine main body provided at a specific part visible from the front;
An effect display device that is disposed in the gaming machine main body and executes effect display;
And Starring output control means for controlling the driving of the effect display device,
A gaming machine comprising
The effect display device includes an image display member disposed behind the specific portion while having a display screen on which image display is performed facing forward, and the display screen includes the first display screen. An apparatus main body provided with a first display area facing the front and back of one display section, and a second display area facing the front and rear of the second display section;
A reciprocation between a first selection position configured to be aligned in front of the second display area and a second selection position configured to be aligned in front of the first display area A selection device having a movable concealing member;
With
It said Starring Desei your means,
A first effect display operation control for controlling an effect display operation of the effect display device so that an image is displayed on the display screen while the position of the concealment member is the first selected position;
Second effect display operation control for controlling the effect display operation of the effect display device so that an image is displayed on the display screen while the position of the concealment member is the second selection position;
Can be executed.

According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 , it is possible to execute “first effect display” and “second effect display” by reciprocating the concealment member while using a single image display member. Therefore, as in the first aspect of the invention, when the “first effect display” is executed and when the “second effect display” is executed, the “visual aspect (the display image on the display screen is visually recognized by the player). Embodiment) ”is different. Therefore, according to the reference invention 4 , it is possible to execute an effective effect while using a single image display member.

Also, according to the reference invention 4 , by reciprocating the concealing member, it is possible to give the player an impression as if using a plurality of image display members. Therefore, since it is not necessary to increase the number of image display members for the purpose of enhancing the effect and diversifying the effect mode, the effect display control and the structure are not complicated.

In the reference invention 4 , (1) when the first effect display is performed and when the second effect display is performed, the image display is performed on the entire display screen, and (2) the first effect display is performed. In the time and second effect display, a mode of performing image display on a part of the display screen can be exemplified. Here, the latter case (2), "said Starring Desei control means, wherein when executing the first effect display operation control, the first display area only image display rows of said display screen As described above, when the effect display operation of the effect display device is controlled and the second effect display operation control is executed, image display is performed only in the second display area of the display screen. , Controlling the effect display operation of the effect display device ”.

A gaming machine according to a fifth invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 5) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the invention of claim 1, the invention of claim 2, the invention of claim 3, the reference invention 1, In the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 2, Reference Invention 3 and Reference Invention 4 ,
The second display unit is configured by using a translucent body that is a half mirror.

In the reference invention 5 , since the second display unit constitutes a half mirror, when the second effect display is not executed, the player cannot visually recognize or difficult to see behind the second display unit. And when the 2nd production display is not performed, the 2nd display part is visually recognized as a mirror surface part from a player. Therefore, according to the reference invention 5 , it is possible to improve the beauty of the gaming machine. Here, the so-called half mirror (magic mirror) is formed by, for example, depositing a metal such as chromium on a transparent base material (glass, transparent resin, etc.) (at least one of the front surface and the back surface) A metal plating layer or a dielectric multilayer film is formed.

In the invention of each claim and each reference invention , an illumination member may be disposed behind the second display portion, and the illumination member may be driven (lighted or blinked) at a predetermined timing. In particular, in the reference invention 5 , this lighting member can be used as a member for facilitating the player to visually recognize the display screen when executing the second effect display. In the inventions of the claims and the reference inventions , the illumination member can be driven to execute the first effect display. In addition, this illumination member may be comprised by a single lamp apparatus, and may be comprised using a some lamp apparatus. As the lamp device, for example, an LED (particularly, a “high-brightness LED” or a “full-color LED” or the like is preferable) can be used.

In the invention of each claim and each reference invention , `` comprising determination means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state of the gaming machine from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state when a predetermined determination execution condition is satisfied, the image display member, the display execution condition is satisfied, the confirmation display indicating the result of the determination, and executes via a predetermined variation effect display, wherein Starring Desei control means, said change effect appears, the first to be executed first effect display and the combination of the second effect display, to control the behavior of the effect display device "may be characterized.

For example, “When the display execution condition for the effect control means to execute the definitive display indicating the determination result is satisfied, the variable effect display using the first effect display is started, and then the specific condition is satisfied. The aspect of the effect display is changed to the second effect display, the variable effect display is continued using the second effect display, and then the effect display mode is returned to the first effect display. It is also possible to control the drive of the effect display device so that the change effect display is continued, and thereafter, the change effect display is terminated, and the confirmation display indicating the determination result is executed.

In the invention and the Reference Invention of the claims, is Starring Desei control means may function as a "determination means for determining whether to execute the second effect display." In this case, for example, Starring Desei control means, taking into account the length of the aforementioned fluctuation effect display operating time (variation below Hatan), executes the "for determining whether or not to execute the second effect display" To do. Further, the Starring Desei control means, when it is determined to execute the second effect display, (timing to establish a second effect display of the execution conditions) when to start the second effect display can be variously selected, For example, (1) at the start of the variable effect display, (2) during the variable effect display, (3) at the time of changing the gaming state or game mode of the gaming machine, (4) to change the gaming state or gaming mode of the gaming machine. For example, when displaying (notifying) whether or not, (5) when notifying that the gaming state or gaming mode of the gaming machine will be changed, etc. Note that the advance notice in (5) may be only a true advance notice, or may be a “true advance notice and a false advance notice (so-called“ gasset notice ”)”.

  In a ball game machine, this “determination execution condition” is established on the assumption that, for example, a winning of a game ball (that is, a start winning) is detected in “start winning means” arranged in the game area. To do. This detection is normally performed by a “start detection means (start detection switch)” provided in the “start winning prize means”. The “display execution condition” is satisfied when the display time of the determination result symbol comes on the premise that a start winning will be generated. This “display execution condition” may be established corresponding to all start winnings that may occur in the gaming machine of the present invention, but is normally established under a predetermined restriction. That is, if the gaming machine of the present invention has an upper limit number of holds, the “display execution condition” is not satisfied even if a start win is generated in a state where the hold number reaches the upper limit number. (In other words, ignore the starting prize).

  That is, (1) The “image display member” or other “design display device” of the invention of each claim is not executing “various displays” due to other preceding start winnings, and the preceding In the case where a start prize is newly generated in a state where there is no start memory relating to other start prizes, the “display execution condition” relating to the “newly generated start prize” is satisfied as it is. However, (2) In a case where a “starting prize” is newly generated in a state where “various display” due to other preceding starting prizes is being executed or there is a starting memory related to other preceding starting prizes, Only when the number of reserves at the time of the start winning has not reached the upper limit number, the data relating to the “newly generated start winning” (data relating to the determination result, etc.) is handled as the hold storage (holding data). Then, when the “various display” based on the other reserved storage preceding the “holding storage” is completed and the execution timing of the “various display” based on the “holding storage” has come, Regarding “holding storage”, the “display execution condition” is satisfied. Here, the “various displays” resulting from the start winning (start memorizing) is a display related to the determination result made in conjunction with the “start winning,” and is an “effect display (for example, variable display). ”Or“ determined display of a determination result symbol resulting from another start winning ”or the like.

  Other “symbol display devices” include, for example, a display device configured using a single or a plurality of lamp devices, a liquid crystal display device, a single segment display body, a 7-segment display body, and the like. In addition to the symbol display device, a symbol display device using a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, a fluorescent display tube or the like can be exemplified. Further, the “determination result symbol” may be a combination symbol composed of a plurality of stop symbols. ) Can be exemplified, but “other symbol display device” can also be exemplified by, for example, lighting display using a single or a plurality of lamp devices.

  In the present specification, examples of the “effect display” include a variable effect display (a variable display whose contents include sequential display of a plurality of identification symbols) performed using a predetermined identification symbol. In addition, the “effect display” may include a character effect display (an effect display performed while displaying a character) executed together with the variable effect display.

  The “identification symbol (identification information)” is a symbol displayed on the symbol display device in order to issue information to the player, and is configured by, for example, a figure, a character, a pattern, or a combination thereof. And the gaming machine of each invention may use only this symbol (discussed below) as this “identification symbol (identification information)”, or it is an effect-only symbol (pseudo symbol) along with this symbol, May be used later).

  Here, the “main symbol” is a display mode (at least “stop symbol” and “fluctuation time”) determined in a “main control unit (to be described later)” that governs the basic progression of the game in the gaming machine. This is a special symbol. On the other hand, the “dedicated design symbol” is determined by the “sub-control unit (to be described later) that controls the game effect under the control of the main control unit” and the variation pattern and the stop symbol. This is a “design for production”. Normally, this “pseudo symbol” is displayed for the same amount of time as the main symbol, and the “display content (big hit, miss, etc.)” of the symbol “dedicated for directing” is the stop symbol “ It is assumed that there is no contradiction with “display contents (big hit, miss, etc.)”.

  As described above, when the “symbol display device” displays the “main symbol” and the “dedicated design symbol”, (1) the “symbol display device” is displayed as a single symbol that displays the “main symbol” and the “pseudo symbol”. It may be configured by a display device (for example, an image display member shown in the invention of each claim), or (2) a “design display device” for “design design display” for displaying the “design design” “Display device” and “design display device for effect design display (for example, an image display member shown in the invention of each claim)” for displaying effect symbols such as “designation-only design” May be. In addition, the special symbol displayed by the “symbol display device (for example, the image display member shown in the invention of each claim)” is only “main symbol” or “displaying the main symbol” and “displaying the effect symbol”. Regardless of whether it is “for use”, the “design display device” may display an effect-dedicated design (background design, character design, etc.) other than the special design.

  Examples of “changing gaming state” displayed (notified) by the symbol display device include “changing the gaming state of the gaming machine from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state”. In addition, “change of game mode” displayed (notified) by the symbol display device includes (1) shifting the game mode from the normal game mode to the probability variation mode, and (2) changing the game mode from the normal game mode. , Shifting to the short-time mode, (3) shifting the game mode from the probability variation mode to the short-time mode, (4) transitioning the game mode from the probability variation mode to the probability variation mode with open extension function restriction, etc. Can be illustrated.

  Here, the “probability variation (or sometimes referred to as“ probability variation ”) mode” refers to a so-called “probability variation pattern” (that is, an image display member shown in the invention of each claim). This is a gaming state (gaming mode) caused by the display of “one aspect of jackpot symbol)”. Then, when the gaming machine shifts to the probability variation mode, the probability that the success / failure determination result of “big hit” will be given to the symbol display device by the success / failure determination unit will then vary with a high probability. That is, when the gaming machine is in the high probability mode, the probability that a big hit will occur is high until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until a special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times or until the next big hit occurs). Set to probability.

  The “short time mode” means (1) shortening the symbol change time of a special symbol, (2) shortening the symbol change time of a normal symbol, and (3) stopping the normal symbol indicating winning. It is a privilege that includes at least one of increasing the probability and the like. This time reduction mode may be given by itself or may be given in a state of being added to another privilege. For example, as described above, the time reduction mode may be executed after execution of the probability variation mode after the end of the special game, or the time reduction mode may be executed without changing the probability after the end of the special game. .

  However, in the aspect of executing the short time mode after executing the probability variation mode, the gaming machine may execute the same gaming state as that in the “short time mode” even during the execution of the probability variation mode. That is, even during execution of the probability variation mode, the symbol variation time of the special symbol or the symbol variation time of the normal symbol may be shortened. Further, during the execution of the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, the “mode for extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory (the content is to extend the opening time of the normal electric accessory that opens the start winning means). The “game mode” may be executed, and the “probability change mode with limited open extension function” is a “probability change mode that is performed without executing the“ extension mode of the opening time of the normal electric accessory ””.

  In the symbol display device (for example, the image display member shown in the invention of each claim), the so-called “reach display” is performed before the determination result symbol (identification information) is finalized, that is, in the middle of the variable effect display. May be. In this case, the effect display device may be operated in conjunction with the “reach display”. For example, in the invention of each claim, according to the execution timing of “reach display”, “execution condition of first effect display” is established or “execution condition of second effect display” is established. You can also. Here, “reach display (reach display effect)” generally means that the identification information displayed (variable effect display and definite display) on the symbol display device (for example, the image display member shown in the invention of each claim), In the case of providing a plurality of (three or four or more) “configuration symbols”, it refers to an effect display that is performed in the middle of effect display (variable effect display). That is, a display execution condition is established for a predetermined “result of success / failure determination”, and after a variable display that sequentially updates (changes display) each of a plurality of “configuration symbols”, a plurality of “variable display means” When displaying the stop symbols of multiple “configuration symbols” and performing “big hit display (display indicating that the result of success / failure judgment is a win)” or “specific type out-of-range display”, the “symbol display” "Apparatus" refers to a stunning display performed in the middle of the variable display.

  For example, in the middle of this variable effect display, the constituent symbols other than the constituent symbols that will eventually stop (hereinafter referred to as “final stop symbols”) are stopped at a predetermined symbol, and depending on the type of the final stop symbol, the jackpot display is displayed. It is a stunning display showing that there is a possibility of being made. For example, if the stop symbol of multiple constituent symbols is the same symbol, when the jackpot display is completed, the constituent symbols other than the final stop symbol are stopped at the same symbol. This indicates a display indicating that there is a “possibility of occurrence”. In addition, “specific type out-of-display” means that the constituent symbols other than the final stop symbol have the condition for “big hit display”, but the final stop symbol does not have the condition for “big hit display”. Display ("reach type out display" described later) ".

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of each invention of each claim, a gaming machine capable of executing an effective effect while using a single image display member (image display device) can be obtained.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each example described below, each specific example in which the invention according to each claim is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

A. Example 1
First, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. The gaming machine according to the first embodiment shows specific examples of the reference invention 1 and the reference invention 3 .

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2. Among these, as shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 2 is fixed to the installation site S1 provided in the island facility S of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body H.

  The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21. . Among these, the outer frame main body 21 includes a pair of horizontal plates 21a on the top and bottom and a pair of standing plates 21b on the left and right (see FIG. 1). The horizontal plates 21a are vertically arranged with a predetermined interval in the vertical direction and are elongated in the left-right direction. Moreover, the coexistence installation board 21b is standingly arranged by predetermined spacing on either side, and is long in the up-down direction.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably attached to the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 (see FIG. 1) on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, the middle frame 3, the front frame (glass door frame) 4, the upper plate member 5, The lower plate member 6, the game board 10 (see FIG. 4), the back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 20) and the like are the main parts.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the middle frame 3. The locking device 7 is used to lock the middle frame 3 to the outer frame 2 and to lock the front frame 4 and the upper plate member 5 to the middle frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is constituted by a frame-like body as shown in FIG. The middle frame 3 includes a frame main body portion 3b including a window portion 3A in an upper half portion, and a protruding portion 3c protruding in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the back surface portion of the frame main body portion 3b. And the middle frame 3 comprises the holding | maintenance part for hold | maintaining the game board 10 using this protrusion part 3c. The protrusion 3c protrudes from a portion of the back surface of the frame main body 3b that is inside the peripheral edge of the frame main body 3b and outside the window 3A. And the site | part (henceforth "window part periphery part which is located in the wall part 3A inside the protrusion part 3c, and the window part 3A among the back surface parts of the frame main-body part 3b, and is located inside the wall part 3d. And 3e are substantially orthogonal to each other.

  In addition, holding tools 3f are mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c, on the left and upper sides of the window portion 3A and on the right and left sides of the window portion 3A. The holding tool 3f is mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c in a rotatable state. When the holding tool 3f rotates about its rotating axis, the holding end 3i is disposed behind the window peripheral portion 3e. A state (see FIG. 3) and a released state in which the protruding end 3i side is retracted from the rear of the window peripheral portion 3e can be realized. Then, with the holding tool 3f in the released state, the game board 10 is fitted to the protrusion 3c with the front face facing forward, and the peripheral side of the front face of the game board 10 is brought into contact with the window periphery 3e. Let Thereafter, the holding tool 3f is set in the holding state, and the holding tool 3f in the holding state is brought into contact with the rear surface portion of the game board 10 so that the game board 10 is held by the middle frame 3.

  Thus, when the middle frame 3 holds the game board 10, the “game area 11 configured on the front surface portion 10 a of the game board 10” can be viewed from the front of the middle frame 3 through the window 3 </ b> A. . Further, a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 20) is mounted on the back surface portion of the game board 10 so as to cover the back surface portion. Although illustration is omitted, positioning with respect to the middle frame 3 of the game board 10 is performed by using a protrusion provided on one of the game board 10 and the middle frame 3 with a fitting portion (hole or recess) provided on the other. ). Details of the back mechanism panel 102 will be described later.

  The front frame 4 constitutes a specific example of a glass door frame, and is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and supported by the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable as shown in FIG. The front frame 4 includes a door frame main body 41, a glass plate 43, and a holding member (not shown) for holding (attaching) the glass plate 43 to the door frame main body 41. The holding member can also be provided integrally with the door frame main body 41.

  The door frame main body 41 is mainly composed of a lens-shaped plastic and has a circular opening 41a. The opening 41 a is provided in a state of penetrating the front surface portion and the rear surface portion of the door frame main body 41. When the front frame 4 is in a closed state, the board surface (game area 11) of the game board 10 disposed on the back side (back) of the front frame 4 can be viewed from the front (player side). Is to do. That is, the opening 41a is formed in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the shape of the game area 11 (see FIG. 4) formed in the game board 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the front frame 4, various LED boards 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, and 4h are built in the peripheral portion of the opening 41a. Each of the LED boards 4b to 4h includes a printed wiring board and a plurality of LED lamps mounted on the printed wiring board. The LED lamps constituting these LED boards 4b to 4h are in accordance with the purpose (the purpose of enhancing the gaming effect, the purpose of informing the prize ball, the purpose of informing that an error has occurred in the gaming machine 1), Turns on and off, or flashes.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, speakers SP <b> 1 and SP <b> 2 (see FIG. 22) are built in on the left and right sides of the upper end side of the front frame 4, respectively. Further, in the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 (see FIG. 22) are also incorporated in the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. For this reason, in this gaming machine 1, the speakers SP1 to SP4 are arranged at the four corners of the front portion to constitute a “4-way speaker system”. In this gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using these speakers SP1 to SP4.

  Of the front portion of the gaming machine main body H, a portion below the front frame 3 includes an upper plate member 5 and a lower plate member 6. That is, the upper plate member 5 is disposed below the front frame 3, and the lower plate member 6 is disposed below the upper plate member 5. Further, the upper plate member 5 includes a discharge port 5 b for discharging game balls inside the gaming machine 1 to the upper plate member 5.

  A ball rental display board 410 (see FIG. 21) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 23) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and a “ball rental operation unit 5c” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. ”And an operation switch SW. The outer portion of the upper plate member 5 is also mainly made of lens-shaped plastic, and the LED substrate 4i is also built in the upper plate member 5 (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a discharge port 6 a for discharging a game ball from the inside of the gaming machine 1 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate member 6. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate member 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate member 6. Further, a ball hole (not shown) is provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate member 6. The ball hole is normally closed, but is opened when the game ball stored in the lower plate member 6 is discharged from the gaming machine 1.

  The firing handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit (not shown). A touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching the handle is attached to the launch handle 9, and in the vicinity thereof, a launch stop switch 9b for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball is provided. It is installed. The locking device 7 described above has a substantially rectangular shape with a keyhole when viewed from the front, and is used for locking when the front frame 4 is closed. Further, a prepaid card unit is provided on the left end side of the gaming machine 1 (not shown).

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the game board 10 is held by the middle frame 3 (see FIG. 1), and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 20) described later. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both formed using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board 10. In the front portion of the game board 10, a portion constituted by a substantially circular peripheral wall formed by the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 constitutes a game area 11. In addition, in the present Example, although the aspect which comprises the outer edge part of the game area | region 11 using two rails (the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13) was illustrated, for example, one rail (C-shaped) The outer edge portion of the game area 11 can also be configured using a single rail).

  In the game board 10, a part located in the game area 11 includes a main accessory device 20, a normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, a start winning device 17, a lower device 30, and a lower left display device. 50, a lower right display device 60, four general winning devices 40, 41, 43, 44, a number of obstacle nails 14, a windmill 19 and the like are arranged.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the game area 11 of the game board 10, a window portion formation hole 10 d and a translucent body attachment hole 10 e are provided. Among these, the window forming hole 10 d is provided in a state of penetrating in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) of the game board 10 in the substantially central portion of the game area 11. The window forming hole 10d has a substantially rectangular opening shape, and is used to configure a “viewing window (first display) 21m” to be described later.

  The translucent body mounting hole 10e is provided in a state penetrating in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) of the game board 10 at a predetermined interval on the right side of the window forming hole 10d. The translucent body mounting hole 10e is used for mounting a “translucent body (second display portion)” to be described later. The game board 10 has device mounting holes for mounting each winning device (start winning device 17, lower device 30, general winning devices 40, 41, 43, 44) on the game board 10, and an out described later. Although an out-sphere passage hole for constituting the mouth 18 is provided in a state of penetrating the front and rear, illustration is omitted in this embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the main accessory device 20 includes a base member (decorative plate) 21, a storage box 22, an effect display device 23, a translucent body 29, a lamp device R, and the like. It has. The effect display device 23 includes an opening / closing device unit 25 and a device main body unit 26. Incidentally, described later effect control unit 220A (see FIGS. 21 and 22) constitutes an example of Starring output control hand stage.

The base member 21 is constituted by a plate-like body attached to the front surface portion of the game board 10 and constitutes a portion excluding the left end side in the upper half of the game area 11 as shown in FIG. . In this embodiment, the substantially central portion of the base member 21 is selected as the specific portion 21T, and a window frame member 21f described later is assembled to the specific portion 21T to constitute the “first display portion”. A “second display unit” is configured by assembling a light transmitting body 29 described later to the specific portion 21T. That is, the base member 21 is also provided with a window portion forming hole 21d and a light transmitting body attaching hole 21e (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The window forming hole 21d is aligned with the window forming hole 10d of the game board 10 in the front-rear direction, and the translucent body mounting hole 21e is aligned with the translucent body mounting hole 10e of the game board 10 in the front-rear direction. Note that a specific example of the “second display portion” of the reference invention 1 is configured by the translucent body attaching hole 21e and the translucent body 29 (described later) attached to the translucent body attaching hole 10e (FIG. 6). See).

As shown in FIG. 5, a window frame member 21f is attached to the base member 21 from the front. The window frame member 21f includes a flange portion 21g configured in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and a protruding portion 21h protruding rearward from the inner edge portion of the flange portion 21g. Then, the window frame member 21f fits the protruding portion 21h into the window forming holes 21d and 10d communicating with the front and rear, and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the flange portion 21g is brought into contact with the front surface portion of the base member 21. The base member 21 is attached to the base member 21. The display window 21m is configured by the internal space of the window frame member 21f (projecting portion 21h). The planar shape of the display window 21m viewed from the front is substantially rectangular, and constitutes a specific example of the “first display section” in Reference Invention 1 .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the part from the top of the base member 21 to the lower end of the right edge is close to the outer rail 12, and the upper decorative member 21 n is forward at the part from the top to the upper end of the left edge. It is mounted in a protruding state. Further, the left decorative member 21q is attached to the left edge of the base member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the stage member 21p is attached to the lower edge of the base member 21 so as to protrude forward. .

  The left decorative member 21p is configured using two shaped objects (oval type) 21r and 21s. A game ball passage (not shown) is formed in the modeled object 21s located below when viewed from the player among these modeled objects (oval type) 21r and 21s. An entrance for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area 11 to enter the main accessory device 20 is formed.

  The stage member 21p constitutes a rolling surface of the game ball by its upper surface portion. This rolling surface is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right ends toward the center. However, the central portion of the rolling surface is a raised portion that slightly rises upward. Further, the stage member 21p is provided with a discharge passage for discharging the game ball on the rolling surface to the outside of the main accessory device 20. The outlet 21u of the discharge passage opens at a position continuous with the central portion behind the central portion of the rolling surface, and the outlet 21v of the discharge passage opens at a position below the central portion. ing.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and entered the main accessory device 20 reaches the left end of the rolling surface, rolls right on the rolling surface, Roll to the left. When the momentum of the game ball is reduced, the game ball passes through the discharge passage and is discharged out of the main accessory device 20 or from the front edge portion of the rolling surface. Discharged outside. Note that a start winning device 17 described later is located immediately below the exit portion 21v.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the storage box 22 has a substantially container shape, and is attached to the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the game board 10 using an attachment member (stay) 22 a. The storage box 22 faces the opening forward, and encloses the opening located on the rear side of the window forming hole 10d and the opening located on the rear side of the translucent body mounting hole 10e. In this state, the game board 10 is mounted on the rear surface portion (back surface portion).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the storage box 22, restriction contact portions 22e, 22f, 22g for restricting the movement range of an opening / closing member 25A (the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b), which will be described later, 22 h and restricting contact portions 22 j and 22 k for restricting the movement range of the central display device 27 described later are provided. Furthermore, the storage box 22 detects the operation state of detection switches SWA and SWB for detecting the operation state of an opening / closing member 25A (the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b), which will be described later, and the central display device 27, which will be described later. A detection switch SWC is provided. In the present embodiment, these detection switches (SWA to SWC) are micro switches, but other forms of detection switches, sensors, and the like can also be used.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the opening / closing device section 25 includes an opening / closing member 25A, an upper support rail 25c, a lower support rail 25d, a right motor 25e, and a left motor 25f. The opening / closing member 25A includes a right shutter 25a and a left shutter 25b.

  The right shutter 25 a and the left shutter 25 b are disposed in the storage box 22 at a position close to the rear surface portion of the base member 21. Further, the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are configured using a substantially rectangular plate-like body when viewed from the front, and are in a state in which the plate thickness direction is directed back and forth. The right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b pivotally support the roller 25j in a rotatable state on the left and right of the upper end surface and the left and right of the lower end surface.

  Further, when the left end surface of the right shutter 25a and the right end surface of the left shutter 25b are brought into contact with each other, when the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are integrated, the right shutter 25a is doubled (twice the left shutter 25b). A plate-like body having a lateral width (a plate-like body having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front) 25k is formed (see FIG. 8). The vertical width of the plate-like body 25k is larger than the vertical width of the display window 21m, and the horizontal width of the plate-like body 25k is larger than the horizontal width of the display window 21m (FIG. 7). See). Positioning protrusions 25x and 25y are provided on the rear surface portions of the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the upper support rail 25 c is mounted on the lower surface portion of the upper wall portion 22 b of the storage box 22 at a position close to the rear surface portion of the game board 10, and the lower support rail 25 d is attached to the storage box 22. The upper wall portion of the lower wall portion 22c is mounted at a position close to the rear surface portion of the game board 10. Each of the upper support rail 25c and the lower support rail 25d has a long substantially bowl shape (substantially groove shape) and has a substantially U-shaped cross section perpendicular to the axial direction (long axis direction). Has been. Further, the upper support rail 25c and the lower support rail 25d are arranged vertically with a predetermined interval (interval larger than the vertical width of the display window 21m) with the longitudinal direction turned to the left and right.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and the like, the upper support rail 25c opens the rail groove 25i elongated in the left and right directions downward, and the lower support rail 25d opens the rail groove 25m elongated in the left and right directions upward. I am letting. The rail groove 25i of the upper support rail 25c and the rail groove 25i of the lower support rail 25d face each other vertically.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the widths of the upper support rail 25c and the lower support rail 25d along the longitudinal direction are more than twice the “lateral width of the display window 21m”. The upper support rail 25c is disposed above the upper edge of the display window 21m, and the lower support rail 25d is disposed below the lower edge of the display window 21m. In addition, the center part along the longitudinal direction of the upper support rail 25c is located behind and diagonally above the center part in the left-right direction of the display window 21m, and the center part along the longitudinal direction of the lower support rail 25d is located on the left and right sides of the display window 21m. It is located behind and diagonally below the center of the direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are inserted into the rail groove 25i of the upper support rail 25c on the upper end side and into the rail groove 25m of the lower support rail 25d on the lower end side. Inserting. In addition, the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b abut the roller 25j on the upper end surface in a state where the roller 25j can roll with respect to the rolling surface (the surface facing downward) of the upper support rail 25c. 25j is brought into contact with the rolling surface (the surface facing downward) of the lower support rail 25d in a rollable state. For this reason, the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are supported by the upper support rail 25c and the lower support rail 25d so as to be slidable left and right.

  That is, in the opening / closing device 25, as shown in FIG. 7, the left end surface of the right shutter 25a and the right end surface of the left shutter 25b are in the left-right direction (the longitudinal direction of the upper support rail 25c and the lower support rail 25d). It is in a state of facing each other. The right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are slid so that the left end surface and the right end surface are brought into contact with each other as shown in FIG. 8, and the left end surface and the right end surface are separated as shown in FIG. Can slide into.

  However, as shown in FIG. 9, the right shutter 25a is slid leftward, and the “contacted portion (hereinafter referred to as“ first contacted portion ”) 25B” of the right shutter 25 If the contact portion (hereinafter referred to as “first contact portion”) 22e is contacted from the right direction, the “sliding amount of the right shutter 25a in the left direction” cannot be further increased. That is, the sliding range of the right shutter 25a in the left direction is a range until the first contacted portion 25B contacts the first contact portion 22e. At this time, the left end of the right shutter 25a The surface is located behind the intermediate portion along the left-right direction of the display window 21m. In other words, when the position of the right shutter 25 becomes “a position where the first abutted portion 25B is brought into contact with the first abutting portion 22e” (hereinafter referred to as “right-side closed position”). The shutter 25a closes the “right half of the display window 21m”.

In this way, when the position of the right shutter 25 becomes the “right closing position”, the positioning protrusion (hereinafter referred to as “first positioning protrusion”) 25x of the right shutter 25a is switched to a detection switch (hereinafter referred to as “the positioning protrusion”). (Referred to as “first detection switch”). Therefore, the performance control unit (Starring out control means) 220A will be confirmed that the position of the right shutter 25 has reached the "right closed position".

  On the other hand, the right shutter 25a is slid in the right direction, and the “contacted portion (hereinafter referred to as“ second contacted portion ”) 25G” of the right shutter 25 is changed to a contact portion (hereinafter referred to as “second contact portion”). If it is made to contact 22f from the left direction, the “sliding amount of the right shutter 25a in the right direction” cannot be further increased. That is, the sliding range in the right direction of the right shutter 25a is a range until the second contacted portion 25G comes into contact with the second contact portion 22f. At this time, the position of the right shutter 25a is already behind the “right half of the display window 21m”. In this way, the position of the right shutter 25 is “position where the second contacted portion 25C is brought into contact with the second contact portion 22f (hereinafter referred to as“ right open position ”)”. The right shutter 25a opens the “right half of the display window 21m”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the left shutter 25b is slid in the right direction, and the “contacted portion (hereinafter referred to as“ third contacted portion ”) 25D” of the left shutter 25b is a contact portion. (Hereinafter referred to as “third contact portion”.) If 22 g is contacted from the left, the “sliding amount of the left shutter 25 b to the right” cannot be further increased. That is, the sliding range in the right direction of the left shutter 25b is a range until the third contacted portion 25D comes into contact with the third contact portion 22g. At this time, the right end of the left shutter 25b The surface is located behind the intermediate portion along the left-right direction of the display window 21m. In other words, when the position of the left shutter 25b is “a position where the third contacted portion 25D is brought into contact with the third contact portion 22g (hereinafter, referred to as“ left-side closed position ”)”. The shutter 25b closes the “left half of the display window 21m”.

In this way, when the position of the left shutter 25b becomes the “left closed position”, a positioning projection (hereinafter referred to as “second positioning projection”) 25y of the left shutter 25b is detected by a detection switch (hereinafter referred to as “the second positioning projection”). (Referred to as “second detection switch”). Therefore, the performance control unit (Starring out control means) 220A will be confirmed that the position of the right shutter 25 has reached the "left closed position".

  On the other hand, the left shutter 25b is slid leftward, and the “contacted portion (hereinafter referred to as“ fourth contacted portion ”) 25H” of the left shutter 25b is changed to the contact portion (hereinafter referred to as “the second contact portion”). If the contact is made from the left direction with respect to 22h, the "sliding amount of the left shutter 25b in the left direction" cannot be further increased. That is, the sliding range of the left shutter 25b in the left direction is a range until the fourth contacted portion 25H comes into contact with the fourth contact portion 22h. At this time, the position of the left shutter 25b is already behind the “left half of the display window 21m”. In this way, the position of the left shutter 25b becomes the “position where the fourth contacted portion 25E is brought into contact with the fourth contact portion 22h (hereinafter referred to as“ left open position ”)”. The left shutter 25b opens the “left half of the display window 21m”.

  In this embodiment, when the position of the right shutter 25a is “right closed position” and the position of the left shutter 25b is “left closed position”, the left end surface of the right shutter 25a and the right end surface of the left shutter 25b are in contact with each other. The state of the opening / closing member 25A is closed (see FIG. 8), and the rear of the display window 21m cannot be viewed from the front of the display window 21m. On the other hand, when the position of the right shutter 25 is “right open position” and the position of the left shutter 25b is “left open position”, the state of the opening / closing member 25A is open (particularly, fully open) (see FIG. 7). ) Through the entire display window 21m, the rear of the display window 21m can be viewed from the front of the display window 21m.

The right motor 25e constitutes a drive source for reciprocating the right shutter 25a left and right, and the left motor 25f constitutes a drive source for reciprocating the left shutter 25b left and right. Further, the right motor 25e and the left motor 25f are configured by using a stepping motor, and are installed in the storage box 22 with the axial centers of the rotary drive shafts 25r and 25s facing forward and backward (see FIG. 7). Furthermore, the rotation of the right motor 25e and a left motor 25f (rotation amount), the stop operation is controlled using a control signal transmitted from the "performance control unit 220A (Starring Desei control means)". Furthermore, gears (pinions) 25t and 25u are mounted on the rotational drive shaft 25r of the right motor 25e and the rotational drive shaft 25s of the left motor 25f, respectively, so as to be movable together.

  The driving force generated by the right motor 25e is transmitted to the right shutter 25a via the right transmission member 25v, and the driving force generated by the left motor 25f is transmitted to the right shutter 25a via the left transmission member 25w. These right transmission members 25v and 25w are each configured using a rack. That is, the right transmission member 25v is attached to the right shutter 25a, and the right transmission member 25v can be moved back and forth integrally with the right shutter 25a. A left transmission member 25w is attached to the left shutter 25b, and the left transmission member 25w can reciprocate left and right integrally with the left shutter 25b.

  Since the “right transmission member 25v” and the “gear 25t attached to the rotational drive shaft 25r of the right motor 25e” are meshed, the rotational driving force generated by the right motor 25e is the driving force in the left-right direction. Can be transmitted to the right shutter 25a. Similarly, since the “left transmission member 25w” and the “gear 25u attached to the rotational drive shaft 25s of the left motor 25f” are meshed, the rotational driving force generated by the left motor 25f is driven in the left-right direction. It can be transmitted to the left shutter 25b while being converted into force.

In this embodiment, the attraction control portion (Starring out control means) 220A, which will be described later, the number of drive pulses supplied to the right motor 25e is managed, thereby, the slide position of the right shutter 25a is determined. Similarly, the effect control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, which will be described later, the number of drive pulses supplied to the left motor 25f is managed, thereby, the slide position of the left shutter 25b is determined. In this embodiment, since the operations of the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are performed using separate actuators (the right motor 25e and the left motor 25f), the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b are opened and closed separately. be able to.

  Therefore, the state of the opening / closing member 25A includes (1) a closed state in which the position of the right shutter 25 is set as the “right closed position” and the position of the left shutter 25b is set as the “left closed position”. In addition to the open state (particularly, the fully open state) in which the position of 25a is the “right open position” and the position of the left shutter 25b is the “left open position”, (3) the position of the right shutter 25a is “right "Closed position", the left shutter 25b position is "half open", and (4) the right shutter 25a position is "right open position", and the left shutter 25b position is " A “half-open state” configured as a “left closed position” can be realized.

In addition, in this embodiment, the rotational speed of the right motor 25e is controlled by controlling the “supply interval” of the drive pulse supplied to the drive pulse supplied to the right motor 25e (by performing PMW control, etc.). By controlling the slide speed (opening / closing speed) of the right shutter 25a, controlling the "supply interval" of the drive pulse supplied to the left motor 25f, etc. (by performing PMW control, etc.) The sliding speed (opening / closing speed) of the left shutter 25b can be adjusted by controlling the rotational speed of the left motor 25f. That is, in this embodiment, the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A, which will be described later, can be variously selected opening and closing member 25A.

In the present embodiment, in principle, when the number of drive pulses necessary for “the state of the opening / closing member 25A is the closed state” is supplied to the right motor 25e and the left motor 25f, the first the positioning protrusions 25x, the first detection switch SWA detects, the performance control unit from the first detection switch SWA (Starring Desei control means) 220A to the detection signal (hereinafter, referred to as "first detection signal" .) is transmitted, the second positioning protrusion 25y, a second detection switch SWB detects, from the second detection switch SWB, effect control unit (Starring out control means) 220A to the detection signal (hereinafter , Referred to as “second detection signal”).

However, the right motor 25e, when occurs a problem such as "step-out", the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A is the first detection signal is not transmitted. Further, the left motor 25f, the occurs a problem such as "step-out", the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A is a second detection signal is not transmitted. In these cases, the clerk of the pachinko hall, or perform regulatory work in order to eliminate the "step-out" and the like, the effect control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A is, making this adjustment work.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus main body 26 includes a central display device 27, an upper support rail 28c, a lower support rail 28d, an upper guide rail 28f, a lower guide rail 28g, and a reciprocating motor 28h. I have.

  The central display device 27 is configured by using a “liquid crystal display device” and constitutes a specific example of an image display member. The central display device 27 is disposed inside the storage box 22 at a position located behind the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the central display device 27 is a substantially plate-like body having a substantially rectangular planar shape when viewed from the front, and is in a state in which the plate thickness direction is directed back and forth. Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, the central display device 27 includes a main body 27A and a cover body 27B.

  The main body 27A is configured by using a liquid crystal panel having a substantially rectangular plate-like planar shape, and the display screen 27a is exposed on the front surface (see FIG. 5). As the liquid crystal panel, a pair of glass substrates (color filter substrate and array substrate) disposed substantially in parallel with a predetermined interval, a liquid crystal material disposed between both glass substrates, and both glass substrates An example is provided that includes a pair of deflecting plates arranged outside, a backlight (or a front light), and a drive substrate.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the cover body 27 </ b> B is attached to the outside of the main body portion 27 </ b> A and constitutes an outer portion of the central display device 27. However, the cover body 27B is provided with a substantially rectangular window portion 27W on the front surface portion so that the substantially entire area of the display screen 27a can be viewed from the front of the cover body 27B. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11A, the roller 27j is pivotally supported in a rotatable state on the left and right of the upper end surface and the left and right of the lower end surface of the cover body 27. A positioning projection 27e is provided on the rear surface of the central display device 27 (cover body 27B) (see FIG. 10).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the upper support rail 28 c is mounted on the lower surface portion of the upper wall portion 22 b of the storage box 22 at a position located behind the upper support rail 25 c, and the lower support rail 28 d is mounted on the storage box 22. In the upper surface part of the lower wall part 22c, it mounts | wears with the position located back rather than the lower support rail 25d. The upper support rail 28c has the same configuration as the upper support rail 25c, and the lower support rail 28d has the same configuration as the lower support rail 25d. That is, each of the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d has a long, generally saddle shape, and has a substantially U-shaped cross section orthogonal to the axial direction (long axis direction). Furthermore, the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d are arranged vertically with a predetermined interval (interval greater than the vertical width of the display window 21m) with the longitudinal direction facing left and right.

  The upper support rail 28c has a rail groove 28i that is long on the left and right open downward, and the lower support rail 28d has a rail groove 28m that is long on the left and right open upward. The rail groove 28i of the upper support rail 28c and the rail groove 28i of the lower support rail 28d face each other vertically.

  The width along the longitudinal direction of the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d is a width exceeding the distance between “the left end portion of the window portion forming hole 10d” and “the right end portion of the light transmitting body mounting hole 10e”. Has been. The upper support rail 28c is disposed above the upper edge of the display window 21m, and the lower support rail 28d is disposed below the lower edge of the display window 21m. In addition, the center part along the longitudinal direction of the upper support rail 28c is positioned obliquely above and behind the right end of the display window 21m, and the center part along the longitudinal direction of the lower support rail 28d is located behind the right end of the display window 21m. Located diagonally below.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the central display device 27 has the upper end portion inserted into the rail groove 28i of the upper support rail 28c and the lower end portion inserted into the rail groove 28m of the lower support rail 28d. Further, the central display device 27 brings the roller 27j on the upper end surface into contact with the rolling surface (the surface facing downward) of the upper support rail 28c in a rollable state, and the roller 27j on the lower end surface is moved downward. It is made to contact | abut with the to-be-rolled surface (surface which faced the downward direction) of the support rail 28d in the state which can be rolled. For this reason, the center display device 27 is supported by the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d so as to be slidable left and right.

  When the central display device 27 is supported by the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d, the display screen 27a (the surface normal of the display screen 27a) is directed forward (see FIG. 5). Further, when the central display device 27 is supported by the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d, it can slide to the left and right. However, the central display device 27 is slid leftward, and the “restricted contact portion (hereinafter referred to as“ first restricted contact portion ”) 27D” of the central display device 27 is used for restriction. When the contact portion (hereinafter referred to as “first restricting contact portion”) 22j is contacted from the right direction, the “sliding amount of the central display device 27 in the left direction” cannot be further increased. (See FIG. 9).

  That is, the sliding range in the left direction of the central display device 27 is a range until the first restriction contact portion 27D comes into contact with the first restriction contact portion 22j. The display screen 27a is aligned behind the display window 21m. In other words, when the position of the central display device 27 is “a position where the first restriction contact portion 22j is brought into contact with the first restriction contact portion 27D”, the display screen 27a is displayed on the display window 21m. If the opening / closing member 25A is in the open state, it is visible from the front of the display window 21m. This “position where the first restriction contact portion 22j is brought into contact with the first restriction contact portion 27D” constitutes a specific example of “first display position”.

Further, in this way, the position of the central display device 27 is “the position where the first restriction contact portion 22j is brought into contact with the first restriction contact portion 27D”, that is, “the first display. At the “position”, the positioning projection 27e of the central display device 27 abuts on a detection switch (hereinafter referred to as “third detection switch”) SWC (see FIG. 9). Therefore, the performance control unit (Starring out control means) 220A will be confirmed that the position of the central display device 27 has reached the "first display position".

  On the other hand, the central display device 27 is slid in the right direction, and the “restricted contact portion (hereinafter referred to as“ second restricted contact portion ”) 27E” of the central display device 27 is used for restriction. If the contact portion (hereinafter referred to as “second restricting contact portion”) 22k is contacted from the left direction, the “sliding amount of the central display device 27 in the right direction” cannot be further increased. . That is, the sliding range in the right direction of the central display device 27 is a range until the second restricting contact portion 27E comes into contact with the second restricting contact portion 22k. At this time, a part of the display screen 27 a is aligned behind the light transmitting body 29, and the other part of the display screen 27 a protrudes from the rear of the light transmitting body 29. The position where the second restriction contact portion 27E of the central display device 27 is brought into contact with the second restriction contact portion 22k constitutes a specific example of “second display position”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the central display device 27 is set to “first display position (position for aligning the display screen 27a behind the display window 21m)” and “second display position (display screen 27a). Can be reciprocated between the position of the transparent body 29 and the rear position of the transparent body 29). However, in this embodiment, in order to enable smooth reciprocation of the “heavy central display device 27”, the central display device 27 is connected to the upper guide rail 28f in addition to the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d. And the lower guide rail 28g.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the upper guide rail 28f and the lower guide rail 28g have the same longitudinal width as the upper support rail 28c and the lower support rail 28d. Further, the upper guide rail 28f and the lower guide rail 28g include a fixed rail portion 28A and a movable rail portion 28B. Among these, the fixed rail portion 28A that constitutes the upper guide rail 28f is mounted on the upper portion of the front wall portion of the rear wall portion 22m of the storage box 22, and the fixed rail portion 28A that constitutes the lower guide rail 28g is In the front surface of the rear wall portion 22m of the storage box 22, it is mounted on a portion located on the lower side. In addition, the movable rail portion 28B constituting the upper guide rail 28f is mounted on the upper portion of the rear surface portion of the central display device 27, and the movable rail portion 28B constituting the lower guide rail 28g is attached to the central display device 27. It is attached to a portion located on the lower side in the rear surface portion.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), the fixed rail portion 28A has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and the rear wall portion 22m has a longitudinal direction facing left and right and a short side direction facing up and down. It is attached to. The fixed rail portion 28A includes a long mounting allowance 28p and a fixed rail main body 28q protruding forward from the lower end edge of the attaching allowance 28p. Further, a support shaft 28r protrudes forward from the right end side of the mounting allowance 28p, and a support roller 28s is rotatably mounted on the protruding end portion of the support shaft 28r. In the fixed rail portion 28A, the attachment allowance 28p is attached to the rear wall portion 22m, and the support shaft 28r protrudes forward of the rear wall portion 22m {see FIG. 11 (c). reference}.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), the movable rail portion 28B has a substantially L-shaped cross section, and the central display device 27 has a longitudinal direction directed to the left and right and a lateral direction directed upward and downward. It is attached to the rear part. The movable rail main body 28m includes a long mounting allowance 28v and a movable rail main body 28w protruding rearward from the upper end edge of the attaching allowance 28v. Further, from the left end side of the mounting allowance 28v, a support shaft 28x protrudes rearward, and a support roller 28y is mounted on the protruding end portion of the support shaft 28x in a rotatable state. In the movable rail portion 28B, the mounting allowance 28v is attached to the rear surface portion of the central display device 27, and the support shaft 28x protrudes to the rear of the central display device 27 (see FIG. 11B). reference}.

  When the position of the central display device 27 is the first display position, the right end portion of the movable rail body 28w is supported by the support roller 28s positioned below the support rail 28y, and the support roller 28y is supported by the fixed rail body 28q. Supported by the right end. From this state, as shown in FIG. 10, when the central display device 27 is slid in the right direction, the movable rail portion 28B is pulled out in the right direction. When the position of the central display device 27 shifts to the second display position, the substantially central portion of the movable rail main body 28w is supported by the support roller 28s positioned below the support rail 28y, and the support roller 28y is fixed to the fixed rail main body 28q. It will be in the state supported by the approximate center part.

The reciprocating motor 28h constitutes a drive source for reciprocating the central display device 27 left and right. The reciprocating motor 28h is configured by using a stepping motor, and is installed in the storage box 22 with the axis of the rotational drive shaft 281h facing forward and backward (see FIG. 5). Furthermore, the rotation operation of the reciprocating motor 28h (rotation amount), the stop operation is controlled using a control signal transmitted from the "performance control unit 220A (Starring Desei control means)". Further, a gear (pinion) 282h is mounted on the rotational drive shaft 281h of the reciprocating motor 28h so as to be movable integrally.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the driving force generated by the reciprocating motor 28h is transmitted to the central display device 27 via the transmission member 27v. The transmission member 27v is configured using a rack, and can be reciprocated left and right integrally with the central display device 27. Since the transmission member 27v and the gear 282h attached to the rotational drive shaft 281h of the reciprocating motor 28h are meshed with each other, the rotational driving force generated by the reciprocating motor 28h is converted into a lateral driving force. However, transmission to the central display device 27 is possible.

In this embodiment, the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A, which will be described later, the number of drive pulses supplied to the reciprocating motor 28h is managed, thereby, the slide position of the central display device 27 is determined . In this embodiment, when the number of drive pulses necessary for setting the position of the central display device 27 to the “first display position” is supplied to the reciprocating motor 28h, in principle, for positioning. the protrusion 27e, the third detection switch SWC is detected (see FIG. 9), the third performance control unit from the detection switch SWC (Starring Desei control means) 220A to the detection signal (hereinafter, "third A detection signal ”). However, in the reciprocating motor 28h, when occurs a problem such as "step-out", the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A is a third detection signal is not transmitted. In this case, the clerk of the pachinko hall, or perform regulatory work in order to eliminate the "step-out" and the like, the effect control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A is, making this adjustment work.

As shown in FIG. 6, the translucent body 29 is attached to the translucent body mounting hole 21 e and the translucent body mounting hole 10 e, and constitutes a specific example of the “second display portion” of the reference invention 1 . The translucent body 29 includes a main body portion 29a and a cylindrical portion 29b that protrudes rearward from the rear surface portion of the main body portion 29a. And the cylindrical part 29b is fitted to the translucent body attaching hole 21e and the translucent body attaching hole 10e, and the part located on the peripheral side in the rear surface part of the main body part 29a is the front part of the base member 21. It is made to contact.

  The main body portion 29a constitutes a half mirror, and the main body portion 29a is provided with a plurality of convex lens portions 29c. The main body 29a is formed by depositing a metal such as chrome on a transparent base material (glass, transparent resin, etc.) or forming a plating layer of a metal such as chrome. A dielectric multilayer film is formed.

  The convex lens portion 29c is a so-called “plano-convex lens”, and has a front surface portion as a convex surface and a rear surface portion as a flat surface. In this convex lens portion 29c, as shown in FIG. 6, the position of the focal point G1 located on the rear side of the gaming machine 1 is further “game machine 1” than “display screen 27a in the second display position”. Therefore, the image displayed on the “display screen 27a at the second display position” is visually recognized by the player in a state of being enlarged by the convex lens portion 29c. The aspect of the convex lens portion 29c is not limited to the “plano-convex lens” in the present embodiment, and may be a “biconvex lens”, a “convex meniscus lens”, or the like. Further, the lens portion provided in the translucent body 29 may be a concave lens such as a plano-concave lens, a biconcave lens, or a concave meniscus lens. Furthermore, the translucent body 29 may include a convex lens portion 29c and a concave lens portion.

The lamp device (for example, full color LED) R is disposed behind the light transmitting body 29. The lamp device R, being controlled driven by effect control unit to be described later (Starring Desei control means) 220A, it emits light at a predetermined timing (lighting or blinking) to.

In this embodiment, the performance control unit to be described later (Starring Desei control means) 220A controls the effect display operation in the above main won game device 20 as follows. That is, the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A includes a "first effect display operation control" shown in FIG. 12 (a), shown in FIG. 12 (b) and the "second effect display operation control" Execute.

That is, in this embodiment, the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A is a display screen 27a, throughout, to perform image display, and controls the drive of the central display device 27. Specifically, in the case where the gaming machine 1 is in the “waiting state for customers” as well as “when the gaming machine 1 is in the gaming state (in the middle of the variable effect display, in the middle of the big hit game, during other games)” In addition, image display is executed on the display screen 27a.

Further, during the execution of the "first effect display", as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the opening and closing member (right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b) 25A The driving of the opening / closing device unit 25 is controlled so that the state becomes the open state, and the driving of the device main body unit 26 is controlled so that the position of the central display device 27 is set to the “first display position”. Further, the light emitting during execution of the "first effect display", in effect control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the lamp apparatus R predetermined timing (for example, in accordance with the start timing of the fluctuation effect display) Thus, the driving of the lamp device R (drive circuit) is controlled.

On the other hand, at the time of execution of the "second effect display", as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the opening and closing member (right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b) 25A The driving of the opening / closing device 25 is controlled so that the state becomes the closed state, and the driving of the device main body 26 is controlled so that the position of the central display device 27 is set to the “second display position”. Further, during execution of the "second effect display", the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, as the lamp device R stops emission, controls the drive of the lamp unit R (drive circuit) To do.

Next, the contents of “effect display” executed by the central display device 27 and the like will be described. That is, the central display device 27 is for confirming and displaying the determination result symbol, as with the lower right display device 60. However, in the central display device 27, the determination result symbol is displayed in a definite manner while executing an effect having a higher effect level than the lower right display device 60. In the present embodiment, the lower right display device 60 constitutes a “design display device for displaying the present symbol” for displaying the present symbol, and the central display device 27 is a pseudo symbol for production (referred to as an effect design). The “symbol display device for displaying pseudo symbols” is displayed. Further, unlike the present embodiment, the display of the main symbol and the display of the pseudo symbol may be performed by a single symbol display device. Further, the gaming machine 1 of each claim invention and each reference invention may display only the present symbol and not display the pseudo symbol. In this case, the central display device 27 causes the present symbol to be displayed. Can be displayed.

  The display screen 27a of the central display device 27 is used in a variable state, and various symbols can be displayed using the whole or a part thereof. In this display screen 27a, as shown in FIG. 13A, three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d and a background screen display portion 27h composed of other portions may appear. In this case, the three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the display screen 27a. In the following description, the pseudo symbol display portion 27b on the left side as viewed from the player is referred to as “left pseudo symbol display portion 27b”, and the pseudo symbol display portion 27c in the center as viewed from the player is referred to as “medium pseudo symbol display portion. 27c "and the pseudo symbol display portion 27d on the right side as viewed from the player is referred to as" right pseudo symbol display portion 27d ".

  In each of the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d that appear in this manner, a variable display using “pseudo symbols” (display of pseudo symbols that are sequentially changed), a stop display (display of stopped pseudo symbols), and the like are performed. The Further, when the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d are displayed on the display screen 27a, the background screen display portion 27h is displayed by the other part of the display screen 27a. The background screen display unit 27h can display a symbol indicating a background (hereinafter referred to as a background symbol) or a symbol indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character symbol) together with the background screen. . A specific display mode on the display screen 27a will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the central display device 27 is reciprocated between the “first display position” and the “second display position”, so that an image (symbol) displayed on the display screen 27a is displayed as a game. Can be visually recognized in a different manner. That is, assuming that the position of the central display device 27 is the “first display position”, as shown in FIG. 14A, the image displayed on the display screen 27a is displayed through the display window 21m (first display unit). , It is visible as it is. On the other hand, if the position of the central display device 27 is “second display position”, as shown in FIG. 14B, the image displayed on the display screen 27a is visually recognized with the convex lens portion 29c watermarked. . For this reason, the image displayed on the display screen 27a is visually recognized by the player in an enlarged state, a deformed state, or a partially extracted state.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the normal symbol operating gate (ordinary symbol operating port) 16 is disposed in a portion located on the left side of the main accessory 20 in the game area 11. Further, a normal symbol operating gate passage detection switch 16s (see FIG. 21) is disposed in the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16. When the “normal symbol variation start condition (that is, the normal symbol variation start condition)” is satisfied on the assumption that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, the lower left display device 50 (described later). )), The normal symbol variation display (specifically, the blinking display of the normal symbol lamp device) is started. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed after the start of normal symbol fluctuation, the normal symbol is confirmed (lit or extinguished). When the normal symbol hit display (lighted display) is performed, the normal electric accessory 17d (described later) is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the start winning device 17 has a configuration in which a first start winning portion 17a and a second start winning portion 17b are arranged up and down. Among these, the first start winning portion 17a is provided with a pocket shape with an opening, that is, a first start opening opened upward. Since the first start port is located directly below the outlet portion 21v of the discharge passage, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the discharge passage will win the start winning device 17 through the first start port is increased. Yes.

  The second start winning portion 17b is located immediately below the first start winning portion 17a, and the ordinary electric accessory 17d is disposed on the entrance side portion. The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip type and is formed so that a pair of wing pieces are opened and closed on the left and right. That is, the second start winning portion 17b includes a normal electric accessory solenoid 17c (see FIG. 21) for operating the pair of blade pieces. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the game ball is likely to enter the open state, and the pair of wing pieces are erected so that the game ball is less likely to enter. It becomes.

  Inside the start winning device 17, a start winning detection switch 17s (see FIG. 21) for detecting the passage of the game ball through the first start winning portion 17a or the second start winning portion 17b is disposed. Yes. That is, the game ball won in the first start winning portion 17a and the game ball won in the second start winning portion 17b pass through the same passage (not shown) in the start winning device 17, and this passage It is configured to be detected by a start winning detection switch 17s arranged in the middle of the route.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower device 30 is disposed below the start winning device 17. The lower device 30 is composed of a variable winning device (large winning device) 31. The variable winning device 31 includes an attachment plate portion 31k attached to the front surface portion of the game board 10. The mounting plate portion 31k is provided with an opening having a substantially band shape in a substantially central portion in a state of passing through the front and back, and the opening constitutes a big prize opening 31a. Further, behind the mounting plate portion 31k, there is provided a “large winning opening winning passage (not shown)” for allowing a game ball to be won from the large winning opening 31a to pass therethrough.

  The variable winning device (large winning device) 31 includes an open / close plate 31b for opening / closing the large winning port 31a and a large winning port solenoid plate 31c for driving the open / close plate 31b (see FIG. 21). And a winning ball detection switch 31s (see FIG. 21) provided in the middle of the path of the big winning opening winning path or in the path terminal section. In this variable winning device (large winning device) 31, when the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning port 31a, so that the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device (large winning device) 31 is achieved. Is impossible. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b is tilted forward with the lower end thereof as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the prize winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guides the game ball which reached | attained the variable winning apparatus (large winning apparatus) 31 to the large winning opening 31a is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower left display device 50 is disposed on the left side of the variable winning device (large winning device) 31. As shown in FIG. 16A, the lower left display device 50 is configured in a substantially arc shape and includes a mounting plate 51 that is attached to the front portion of the game board 10. The mounting plate 51 is provided with a normal symbol hold display unit 52, a special symbol hold display unit 53, a game state display unit 55, and a normal symbol display unit 56.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the normal symbol hold display unit 52 is configured by using two LEDs, and displays a so-called “number of hold for normal symbols” with an upper limit of four. That is, “the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16 but have not yet been digested (that is, the number of reserved balls)” is displayed as an upper limit number of four and undigested games. Each time the ball is digested, the “number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” regarding the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16, but in the normal symbol display unit 56 described later, the passage is not performed. The game ball in which the result of the corresponding lottery result (determined display of the lottery result symbol) and the change display (flashing display using an LED in the present embodiment) preceding this are not made.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the special symbol hold display section 53 is also configured by using two LEDs, and displays the so-called “number of hold for special symbols” with an upper limit of four. That is, “the number of game balls won in the start winning device 17 but still undigested (that is, the number of reserves)” is displayed as an upper limit number of 4 and every time an undigested game ball is digested "The number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserved balls)" is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, the holding ball)” related to the special symbol has been won in the start winning device 17, but the special symbol display unit 61 described later displays the result of the pass / fail determination associated with the passage. A game ball that is not displayed (determined display of the determination result symbol) and the variable display that precedes it.

  In the present embodiment, “a judgment executed by the main control unit 200A on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, that is, the normal electric accessory 17e is opened. The determination as to whether or not should be referred to is referred to as “winning lottery”. In addition, “a determination executed by the main control unit 200A on the condition that the game ball wins the start winning device 17, that is, a determination as to whether or not to allow the variable winning device (large winning device) 31 to be opened ( The determination of whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine should be changed from the normal gaming state in which the variable winning device 31 is kept closed to the special gaming state in which the variable winning device 31 is opened and closed) is referred to as “winning determination”.

  In the normal symbol hold display unit 52 and the special symbol hold display unit 53, the number of holds is displayed in the same manner. That is, as shown in FIG. 16B, turning off the two LEDs indicates that the “holding number” is “zero”. Further, by turning on one LED and turning off one LED, the “holding number” is “1”. Further, by turning on two LEDs, it is shown that the “holding number” is “2”. Further, by blinking one LED and turning on one LED, the “holding number” is “3”. Furthermore, by blinking two LEDs, it is shown that the “holding number” is “4”.

  The gaming state display unit 55 is configured by using two LEDs 55a and 55b, and is used to display the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1. That is, by turning off the two LEDs 55a and 55b, it is displayed that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state”. Also, as shown in FIG. 17A, one LED 55a is turned on and the other LED 55b is turned off to display that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a probability change gaming state”. Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), one LED 55a is turned off and the other LED 55b is turned on to display that “the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a probability change gaming state”.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is changed from the normal gaming mode to the probability changing mode, the probability changing means (the probability is that the probability of making a big hit determination in the determination of whether or not the special symbol is determined is set high). Means) and an opening extension means (means for increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17e or setting the number of times of opening a large number). When the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is changed from the probability change mode to the time reduction mode, the probability change means stops operating, and the time reduction means (means for setting the variation time of the special symbol or the normal symbol short) operates. To start. Further, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is returned from the probability changing mode to the normal gaming mode, the time shortening means and the opening extension means stop operating. In this embodiment, when the probability changing means is operated, the probability changing means, in addition to “highly set the probability that a big hit determination is made in the determination of whether or not a special symbol is won”, To set the value short. That is, it can be said that the “probability change mode” executed by the gaming machine 1 is a mode that also executes the time reduction mode. However, in the present embodiment, only when the time shortening means and the opening extension means are in operation after the probability variation mode is canceled, the “time reduction mode” is referred to.

  The normal symbol display unit 56 is configured by using one LED 56a, and as described above, the “display of the result of the lottery for the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16” is displayed in a variable manner (this embodiment). Then, the process is performed through a blinking display using an LED. That is, when the execution time of the “variable display preceding the display of the result relating to the result of lottery” has come, the normal symbol display unit 56 starts blinking display. Then, when the execution time of “display the result regarding the lottery determination” has come (in other words, when the normal symbol change time ends), the final symbol “result regarding the lottery determination” is displayed using the normal symbol display unit 56. The Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the LED 56a is turned on, it is confirmed that the “result regarding the determination of success / failure” is a win (the result of the lottery for the normal symbol is a win). Then, by turning off the LED 56a, it is confirmed that the “result of the lottery determination” is off (the result of the lottery determination regarding the normal symbol is a win). In addition, when the “result regarding the success / failure lottery” is a win (the result of the success / failure lottery regarding the normal symbol is a win), as described above, the ordinary electric accessory 17e (described later) is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) It is driven to open.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the LED 56a is turned on or off, a normal symbol confirmation display is indicated, and when the LED 56a is blinked, a normal symbol variation display is indicated. That is, a normal symbol is displayed using a lighting display, a light-off display, and a blinking display by the lamp device. However, in this embodiment, normal symbols can be displayed using numbers (for example, numbers 1 to 9), alphabetic characters, figures, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower right display device 60 is arranged on the right side of the variable winning device (large winning device) 31. As shown in FIG. 18A, the lower right display device 60 is configured in a substantially arc shape and includes a mounting plate 61 that is attached to the front portion of the game board 10. The mounting plate 61 is provided with a special symbol display unit 62 and a big hit mode display unit 63.

  The special symbol display unit 62 is configured by using “seven LEDs 62a to 62g” arranged in a substantially oval shape, and “game ball winning to the start winning device 17 (hereinafter referred to as“ start winning ”). The display of the result of the success / failure determination associated with “)” is executed through the variable display (in the present embodiment, lighting display using a plurality of LEDs). In other words, when the execution time of the “advanced display that precedes the display of the result regarding the determination of success / failure” comes, the special symbol display unit 62 displays “seven LEDs 62a to 62g” as shown in FIG. Light up sequentially. Specifically, in the “seven LEDs 62a to 62g” arranged in a substantially oval shape, the “seven LEDs 62a to 62g” are lit along the direction of circling the substantially oval shape.

  More specifically, when a predetermined LED (for example, LED 62a) is turned on, the remaining LEDs (for example, LEDs 62b to 62g) are turned off. When this LED (for example, LED 62a) is turned off, only one LED (for example, LED 62b) adjacent in the direction of circling the substantially oval is turned on. And as shown in FIG.18 (b), the fluctuation | variation display of the special symbol display part 62 is performed by changing sequentially LED which will be in a lighting state along the direction which circulates substantially oval shape. When this variable display (hereinafter referred to as “circular display using the LEDs 62b to 62g”) is executed and the execution time of “display of the result related to the determination on whether or not the special symbol is reached” is reached, the special symbol display unit 62 displays the special symbol. Confirmation display is executed. The special symbol display mode in the special symbol display unit 62 will be described later.

  The big hit mode display unit 63 is configured by using two LEDs 63a and 63b. The jackpot mode display unit 63 is mainly used to display “the type of jackpot when the result regarding the determination on whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot”. That is, when the big win display is not performed in the special symbol display section 62, as shown in FIG. 19A, the two LEDs 63a and 63b are turned off. When the special symbol display unit 62 performs a big hit display, any of the LEDs 63a and 63b is turned on to display the type of the big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C, one of the LEDs 63a is turned on and the other LED 63b is turned off, and the “big hit display that can be made in the special symbol display unit 62” is “first display”. Is a big hit (also called a standard big hit, specific details will be described later). Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), one LED 63a is turned off and the other LED 63b is turned on, and the "big hit display that can be made in the special symbol display section 62" is "second big hit (also called a chance big hit). The specific contents will be described later. "

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the two general winning devices 40 and 41 are integrated with the mounting plate 51 constituting the lower left display device 50, and the remaining two pieces as shown in FIG. 18 (a). The general winning devices 43 and 44 are integrated with a mounting plate 61 constituting the lower right display device 60. In each of the general winning devices 40, 41, 43, 44, winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s, 44s (see FIG. 28) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the windmill 19 is disposed on the left side of the central device 20. A number of obstacle nails 14 are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. An out port 18 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again. On the other hand, the foul ball preventing member 15 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 13.

  In the gaming machine 1, the operation switch SW is disposed on the upper plate member 5 as described above. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if this operation switch SW is operated, the game effect cannot be changed. However, in each invention, the operation switch SW is changed to the game effect. It may be used for giving. For example, it may be used to change the display performed on the display screen 27a of the central display device 27.

c. Special Symbol Display Mode As described above, in this gaming machine 1, there are two types of symbol display devices: a final display indicating the result of the determination of success / failure, and an effect display (variable display) performed before the final display. In the (lower right display device 60 and the central display device 27), they are executed simultaneously. Here, the special symbol (special symbol indicated by turning on and off the LEDs 62a to 62g) displayed on the lower right display device 60 (that is, the special symbol display unit 62) is “main symbol”. In the gaming machine 1, the display mode (at least “stop symbol” and “variation time”) is determined in the “main control unit 200A (described later)” that governs the basic progression of the game.

  On the other hand, the special symbol displayed on the display screen 27a of the central display device 27 is a “pseudo symbol”, and “an effect control unit 220A for controlling a game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A (described later). ) "Determines the variation mode and the stop symbol. Usually, this “pseudo symbol” is displayed for the same amount of time as this symbol, and the “display contents (big hit, miss, etc.)” of this “pseudo symbol” stop symbol is the stop symbol of this symbol. It is assumed that there is no contradiction with “display contents (big hit, miss, etc.)”.

  Next, the display mode of these special symbols will be described. First, in the lower right display device 60 (that is, the special symbol display unit 62), the “special symbol display unit 62” of the lower right display device 60 each time the display execution condition for the result of the determination (determination result symbol) is satisfied. ”Is used to start the variable display of this symbol (that is, the cyclic display using the LEDs 62b to 62g). When this variable display period elapses, stop display (definite display) of this symbol is executed. And, there are the following modes in the stop display (definite display) of this symbol.

i) Standard jackpot (for game machines, standard jackpot)
This symbol stop display (determined display) is performed by turning on two LEDs as shown in FIG. 19 (b) or by turning on three LEDs as shown in FIG. 19 (c). This is the case. Hereinafter, this “standard jackpot” may be referred to as a “first jackpot”. In addition, the stop symbol that is the trigger for this standard jackpot (the symbol that is displayed when two or three LEDs are lit) is displayed as “first jackpot symbol” or “standard jackpot symbol” May be called. When the standard jackpot symbol is displayed on the “special symbol display unit 62”, the “one LED 63a” constituting the jackpot display unit 63 is turned on.

  When this standard jackpot (first jackpot) is generated, the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes the first special gaming state (also referred to as the first jackpot state or standard jackpot), and the first special game (the first jackpot) Also called jackpot game or standard jackpot game). When the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes the first special gaming state, the large winning opening 31a of the large winning device 31 is opened to a state where it is easy to win, and a profit accompanied with a large amount of prize balls is given to the player. .

  However, among the “standard big hits”, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the three LEDs are turned on, the result of the determination is “first big hit” and “probability” The result of the determination of whether or not to perform fluctuation (hereinafter also referred to as “probability change determination”) also indicates “winning”. On the other hand, among the “standard big hits”, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the two LEDs are turned on, the result of the determination is “first big hit”. The result of “determination” indicates “out”. Hereinafter, in the present specification, the case where the result of the success / failure determination is “the first big hit (that is, the standard big hit) and the result of the probability variation determination is the winning” ) ”And the result of the determination is“ first jackpot (ie, standard jackpot) ”, but the case where the result of the probability variation determination is a loss is sometimes referred to as“ standard normal jackpot ”.

ii) Chance jackpot (non-standard jackpot for gaming machines)
This is a case where the stop display (determined display) of this symbol is performed by turning on four LEDs as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, this “chance jackpot” may be referred to as “second jackpot”. In addition, the stop symbol that is the trigger for this chance jackpot (the symbol that is displayed when the 4 LEDs are turned on) is referred to as “second jackpot symbol” or “chance jackpot symbol”. There is.

  When this chance big hit (second big hit) occurs, the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes a second special gaming state (also referred to as a second big hit state or a chance big hit state), and the second special game (second Are also called jackpot games or chance jackpot games). When the gaming state of the gaming machine becomes the second special gaming state, the big winning opening 31a of the big winning device 31 is difficult to win (a state where it is difficult to win compared to the transition to the first big hit gaming state). Released. However, in the chance big hit (second big hit), since the result of the “probability change determination” is a win, the player can obtain a profit by executing the probability change state. When the chance big hit symbol is displayed on the “special symbol display portion 62”, the “other LED 63b” constituting the big hit mode display portion 63 is turned on.

ii) Disengagement As shown in FIG. 19A, when one LED is lit on the “special symbol display portion 62”, it indicates that the determination result is “disappear”. That is, it is shown that the result of the determination is neither “standard jackpot (first jackpot)” nor “chance jackpot (second jackpot)”. In this case, the result of “probability determination” is also off.

  If a “probability variation (standard probability variation or chance probability variation)” occurs, the game mode of the gaming machine 1 is set to the normal game after the big hit gaming state related to the “probability variation”. The mode is changed to the probability variation mode. Then, when the mode of the gaming machine 1 is changed to the “probability variation mode”, the determination means determines “big hit (standard big hit or chance big hit) until the release condition of the“ probability fluctuation mode ”is satisfied. The probability that the determination result of “is changed” will fluctuate with a high probability. In this implementation, the “probability change mode cancellation condition” does not obtain the big hit determination result (standard big hit or chance big hit). It is established by whether the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (that is, whether the detachment determination is repeated a predetermined number of times) or by generating the next big hit (standard big hit or chance big hit).

  Also in the central display device 27, each time a display execution condition for the result of the determination (determination result symbol) is satisfied, the pseudo symbol variation display is started on the display screen 27a. When the variable display period elapses, pseudo symbol stop display (determined display) is executed. At this time, the stop display (determined display) of the pseudo symbol is also displayed as a result of the determination as to whether or not it is the same as the stop symbol (definite symbol) of the main symbol. In the present embodiment, the result of the determination of the success / failure is performed with the stop symbol (definite symbol) of the present symbol and the stop symbol (definite symbol) of the pseudo symbol, but unlike the present embodiment, the “determination result symbol” is displayed. , You may comprise only the stop symbol (definite symbol) of this symbol.

  On the display screen 27a of the central display device 27, when the pseudo symbol variation display is started, three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d appear. In each pseudo symbol display portion 27b to 27d, "pseudo symbol" is displayed. The used variable display (display of the pseudo symbol to be changed sequentially), stop display (display of the stopped pseudo symbol), and the like are made. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the pseudo symbol variation display is performed by displaying arithmetic numbers from “1” to “9” in this order, and then again calculating from “1” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats displaying the numbers in this order. Further, when the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d start the variable display, the background screen display unit 27h is displayed by other parts of the display screen 27a. The background screen display unit 27h can display a symbol indicating a background (hereinafter referred to as a background symbol) or a symbol indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character symbol) together with the background screen. .

  The confirmed symbols (determination result symbols) that are confirmed and displayed in the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d have the modes shown in FIGS. That is, FIG. 15A shows a “stop symbol indicating judgment (determination result symbol)”, a stop symbol indicating standard big hits (determination result symbol) shown in FIG. 15B and FIG. 15 (d) “stop symbol indicating a chance big hit (determination result symbol)”.

  Among these, the “stop symbol indicating the standard jackpot” is configured by arranging three numbers from “1” to “9”. For this reason, the player determines whether the “standard big hit” is a normal hit (whether it is a standard normal big hit) or a probable change (depending on the standard probability fluctuation) depending only on the display of the pseudo-symbol display portions 27b to 27d. Cannot be determined. However, the player can distinguish between the two by paying attention to the movable effect device 70. That is, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the movable effect device 70 is not opened during the execution of the special game (big hit game) related to the “standard big hit”, the “standard big hit” Usually a big hit. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the movable effect device 70 is in an open state during execution of the special game (big hit game) related to the “standard big hit”, the “standard big hit” Is per standard probability variation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), “stop symbols indicating chance big hits” are arranged in ascending order from left to right on the three pseudo symbol display portions 27 b to 27 d (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”). Further, the “stop symbol indicating detachment” is, among the stop symbols configured by displaying different numbers on at least two of the three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d, as shown in FIG. This excludes the “stop symbol that indicates a chance jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, the display content of the pseudo symbol (hereinafter referred to as “determination result symbol by pseudo symbol”) displayed on the pseudo symbol display units 27 b to 27 d and the main symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 62. Display content (hereinafter referred to as “determination result design by this symbol”). That is, the display content that is fixedly displayed on the pseudo symbol display portions 27 b to 27 d does not contradict the display content that is fixedly displayed on the special symbol display portion 62. However, in the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d, flashy effect display is executed as compared with the special symbol display portion 62 during the period from the start to the stop of the change. That is, the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d perform a so-called “reach effect” or a so-called “re-lottery effect”.

  In the present embodiment, a “re-lottery effect” may be performed in the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d. That is, in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d, after the pseudo symbol variation display, the pseudo symbol indicating “the contents of the false determination result” is temporarily stopped (hereinafter, the temporarily stopped pseudo symbol is “ This is called a “provisional pseudo-design”.) Then, in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d, after the pseudo symbols are variably displayed again, the pseudo symbols (determined pseudo symbols) having the contents that coincide with the “contents of the result of the determination of truth” may be fixedly displayed. Specifically, using the special symbol display unit 62 and the big hit mode display unit 63, when the “determined main symbol indicating per standard probability variation” is displayed, the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d temporarily , After displaying the “tentative fixed pseudo symbol indicating the standard normal jackpot”, the pseudo symbol is changed again (also referred to as a redrawing display), and finally the “deterministic pseudo symbol indicating the standard probability per hit” is displayed. May be.

  Moreover, in the pseudo | simulation symbol display parts 27b-27d, you may perform "revariation effect" of aspects other than "re-lottery effect." For example, when a special symbol display unit 62 and a big hit mode display unit 63 are used to display a “definite main symbol indicating either a standard big hit or a chance big hit”, a pseudo symbol display unit In 27b to 27d, after temporarily displaying the “tentatively determined pseudo symbol indicating a loss”, the pseudo symbol may be changed again, and finally the “determined pseudo symbol indicating the big hit” may be displayed. Further, whether or not re-lottery or other re-variation can be executed may be drawn by the main control unit 200A or may be drawn by the effect control unit 220A.

In addition, in the invention which concerns on each claim, and each reference invention , the display mode of the special symbol display part 62 is not limited to what is illustrated in a present Example. For example, the special symbol display unit 62 is configured to display two or three or more special symbol display areas (identification information display areas) as in the central display device 27. And also in this special symbol display part 62, you may perform reach production in the middle of a variable display. In this embodiment, the symbol display device (lower right display device 60) for displaying the present symbol and the symbol display device (lower right display device 27) for displaying the pseudo symbol are separately displayed. Although it is an apparatus, you may display this symbol and a pseudo | simulation symbol with the same symbol display apparatus.

e. Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 is a structure in which various devices are mounted on a large back mechanism board 102, and the back mechanism board 102 is pivotally supported by a pair of hinges 103 so that it can be opened and closed on the middle frame 3. Has been.

  A main control board case in which a prize ball tank 105 for storing game balls, a prize ball payout device 109 for paying out prize balls, and a main control board 200 constituting the main control unit 200A are stored in the back mechanism board 102. A launcher control board case 130 in which a launch control board 260 for controlling the launcher unit is stored, a payout control board case 118 in which a payout control board 240 for controlling the prize ball payout device 109 is stored, and a main control board The relay terminal board etc. which relay 200 and various switches are mounted.

  The award ball tank 105 is provided with a tank switch at the bottom, and can detect a broken ball. The prize ball tank 105 and the prize ball payout device 109 are connected by a tank rail 106. Further, in FIG. 21, a ball removal lever is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, and a refilling ball breakage detection switch is provided on the downstream side of the tank rail 106. In addition, a game ball distribution unit is provided downstream of the prize ball payout device 109. In FIG. 21, the display of the sorting unit is omitted in order to avoid complicated illustration.

  Various boards such as the main control board case, the relay terminal board, and the payout control board case 118 are detachably mounted on a metal plate (not shown) that is rotatably suspended on the back mechanism board 102.

  On the upper right end of the back mechanism panel 102 are an external connection terminal for a gaming machine frame such as a fuse box, a power switch, a power terminal board 132 and a jackpot, launcher control, ball breakage, door opening, prize ball, ball lending. The provided relay terminal board is provided. A ram clear switch 132a for generating a ram clear signal is connected to the power terminal board 132. A power cable for receiving external power supply is also provided on the relay terminal plate. Further, a connection cable extends upward from the payout control board case 118 and is connected to a ball lending device provided with a power cable. In addition, a ball passage member for a lower plate member is provided at a substantially central lower end portion of the back mechanism panel 102.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). That is, a main control unit 200A that is configured using the main control board 200 and that controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not it is related to a big hit, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) It has.

  The sub-control unit is configured using (a) the effect control board 220, and “design display”, “lamp light emission”, “sound effect”, “movement of movable object”, “effect display device 23” An effect control unit 220A for controlling various effects of the game using “effect display” and the like, and (b) an effect display control board 222 and an effect design (pseudo design and background) in the central display device 27 (C) a payout control unit 240A that is configured using the payout control board 240 and that controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) ) A launch control unit 260A configured using the launch control board 260 and controlling the launch of the game ball is provided. The sub-control unit includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140 and a first control unit 200A connected to the main control unit 200A via the primary sub-control unit. Secondary sub-control units (222A, 260A) exist.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that outputs a clock, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates interrupt signals. Yes. The direction of the arrows in FIGS. 21 to 23 represents the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 21, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are illustrated. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) detects a game ball detection signal from the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, the start winning detection switch 17s, the winning ball detection switches 31s, 40s, 41s, 43s, 44s and the like. And determining whether the game is related to the basic progression and the winning ball, the production control unit 200A (production control board 220), the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240), and the launch control unit 260A (launch). Various commands to be described later are output toward the control board 260) and the like. The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is also connected to a count switch 8s that detects a game ball fired from the launcher unit.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) directly controls these operations by outputting signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special winning opening solenoid 31c, the lower left display device 50, and the lower right display device 60. is doing.

  When the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) receives various commands from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the content of the command is analyzed and a game production according to the result is performed. That is, an effect display control board 222 for driving the central display device (liquid crystal display device) 27 and an amplifier board 224 for driving the speaker SP are connected.

  The effect control unit 220A (the effect control board 220) outputs drive signals to the various LED lamps 4b to 4f, the right motor 25e, the left motor 25f, the reciprocating motor 28h, and the decoration drive board 226 that drives the lamp device R. , Play games. The operation signal from the operation switch SW is input to the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) via the effect button board 228. Further, detection signals from the detection switches SWA to SWC are input to the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) via the detection board 229. The detailed input / output relationship of the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) will be described later.

  The payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240) performs various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the ball lending switch 5e or the return switch 5f provided on the upper plate part 5, this signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 242 to the ball lending device via the relay terminal board. This ball lending device pays out a ball while exchanging data with the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240).

  When the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) outputs a prize ball payout command, the payout control part 240A (payout control board 240) receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m. Is paid out. The paid-out prize balls are detected by two payout switches (the front payout switch 109a and the rear payout switch 109b) and input to the payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240). Further, the number of prize balls that have been paid out is also detected by the count switch 109c and counted by the main control unit 200A (main control board 200).

  A signal from the tank switch 104 provided in the prize ball tank 105 and a signal from an external tank switch 124 provided in an external tank (not shown) in which the game balls supplied to the prize ball tank 105 are stored are also paid out control unit 240A ( It is input to the payout control board 240). For this reason, the payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240) can notify the abnormality by the error LEDs 4g and 4h described above before it becomes impossible to pay out the winning ball due to the ball running out.

  A signal from the lower pan full switch 6s provided in the lower pan 6 is also input to the payout controller 240A (payout control board 240). For this reason, even when the lower tray portion 6 is filled with game balls, the payout control portion 240A (the payout control board 240) pays out the winning ball in response to the signal detected by the lower pan full switch 6s. It is possible to temporarily stop.

  In addition, a signal from the front frame switch 4s that detects that the front frame 4 is in an open state is also input to the dispensing control unit 240A (dispensing control board 240). For this reason, when the front frame 4 is opened for some reason, it is possible to stop operations such as paying out a prize ball or lending a game ball. In addition, the payout control unit 240A (the payout control board 240 is a main control part 200A (under the control from the main control board 200, a signal for permitting the launch of a game ball (launch permission signal)) The launch controller 260A (launch control board 260) receives the launch permission signal and performs various controls for launching the game ball as will be described later. Yes.

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) will be described. As described above, the effect control unit 220A (the effect control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228.

  As described above, when the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) receives various production commands from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it interprets the content of the command and (a) the center. Specific display contents on the display device (liquid crystal display device) 27, (b) sound effects output from the speaker SP, and (c) specific lighting or blinking of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f The aspect is determined. Next, the drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the central display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the effect symbols are displayed in a variable stop state. At this time, with respect to some data such as a character symbol and a background symbol to be displayed, data stored in the central display device (liquid crystal display device) 27 or the effect display ROM 27r built in the effect display control board 222 is used. use.

  In addition, sound effects are output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 by outputting an audio signal to the amplifier board 224 in accordance with the pseudo symbol variation stop display. In addition, a signal is supplied to the decorative drive board 226, and various LED, lamps 4b to 4f, right motor 25e, left motor 25f, reciprocating motor 28h, and lamp device R are output from the decorative drive board 226. As a result, the lighting and flashing operations of various LEDs and lamps are controlled. Further, when the player operates the operation switch SW provided on the front side of the upper plate part 5, this operation signal is supplied to the effect control unit 220A (the effect control board 220). Then, the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) can reflect the operation result in various production contents including the central display device (liquid crystal display device) 27 based on the supplied operation signal. It is configured.

(3) Overview of Variation Effect Game and Jackpot Game In the variation effect game, when the effect display is performed only by the “first effect display” (hereinafter referred to as “normal effect display”), “first effect display” And “second effect display” or the like (hereinafter referred to as “special effect”). Hereinafter, after describing the outline of the “variable effect game performed in the normal effect”, the characteristic part of the “variable effect game performed in the special effect” will be described.

a. In the case of a normal production When a start winning is generated and a “display execution condition (display execution condition for determination result pattern)” related to the result of the determination of success / failure is satisfied, as shown in FIGS. The lighting display is started in the units 62a to 62g, and the variable effect display (effect display) using the pseudo symbols is started in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d of the central display device (liquid crystal display device) 27.

  At this time, since the state of the opening / closing member 25A is an open state, the player can visually recognize the image on the display screen 27a through the display window 21m (first display unit). In addition, since the lamp device R behind the translucent body 29 (second display unit) is turned on, the player sees through the translucent body 29 (second display unit) and emits light emitted from the lamp device R. Can be visually recognized. Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol stop symbol (that is, the determination result symbol) is fixedly displayed on both the special symbol display units 62a to 62g and the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d. Hereinafter, a description will be given of different points for each type of stop symbol of the special symbol (for each result of the determination of success / failure) in the variation effect display related to the normal effect.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, when a confirmation display that the result of the success / failure determination is “out” is made using the “special symbol stop symbol” (determination that the result of the success / failure determination is out of place). When the result symbol is displayed), at this time, the “variable effect game started due to one start winning prize” is finished, but in this case, the big hit game is not executed. Further, the lamp device R is turned off in accordance with the stop symbol of the special symbol. In FIG. 24, “out-of-call display without reach effect (so-called“ normally out ”)” is illustrated, but “display with reach effect (so-called“ out-go reach ”)” may be executed as out-of-display. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when a final display indicating that the result of the success / failure determination is “standard normal jackpot” is performed using the “stop symbol of special symbol” (the result of the determination of success / failure is that the standard normal jackpot In the case of displaying the determination result symbol of (1), “reach display” is performed during the change of the special symbol.

  In addition, after the “reach display” is performed, the “big hit display (determined display of the big hit symbol)” is performed. At this time, the lamp device R is turned off. This “hit display” is performed by turning on the two lamp devices in the special symbol display portions 62a to 62g and stopping and displaying “numerical numbers” in the three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d. . The variation effect game is terminated by the jackpot display. Then, when this “big hit display” is made, after executing the “shift display for shifting to the first big hit” or the like, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the first big hit state, and the first Start the big hit game.

  When the first big hit state is entered, the “first unit driving” is performed on the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member). In the “first unit drive”, the position of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member) is changed from the position of closing the prize winning opening 31a (hereinafter referred to as “closing position”) to the position of opening the prize winning opening 31a ( (Hereinafter referred to as “open posture”), and after maintaining the open posture for a first time (for example, a time selected from 20 seconds to 30 seconds), the posture of the open / close plate 31b (open / close member) is changed. , “Opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member)”.

  When this “first unit driving” is executed a total of 15 times with a predetermined interval time (hereinafter referred to as “first interval time”) interposed therebetween, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the first It is returned from the big hit gaming state to the normal gaming state. Thus, the “variable effect game and jackpot game started due to one start winning prize” is completed. After the completion of the “first big hit gaming state (first big hit game) resulting from the standard normal big hit”, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is maintained in the normal gaming mode.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when a final indication that the determination result is “standard probability variation jackpot” is made using the “special symbol stop symbol” (the determination result is a standard probability variation jackpot (When the display of the determination result symbol indicating that is) is performed, the “reach display” is performed during the change of the special symbol. Then, after this “reach display” is performed, a “hit display (hit display using standard probability variation jackpot symbol)” is performed, and the variation effect game is terminated. At this time, the lamp device R is turned off.

  This “hit display” is performed by turning on the three lamp devices in the special symbol display portions 62a to 62g and stopping and displaying “numerals of the blue eyes” in the three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d. . Then, when this “big hit display” is made, after executing “the transition display for shifting to the second big hit” or the like, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the second big hit state, Start the big hit game.

  The “first jackpot game resulting from the standard probability variation jackpot” is executed in the same manner as the “first jackpot game resulting from the standard normal dynamic jackpot”. That is, when the “first unit driving” is executed a total of 15 times with a predetermined interval time (hereinafter referred to as “first interval time”) interposed therebetween, the first jackpot game is terminated and the game The gaming state of the machine 1 is returned from the first jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state. After the completion of the “first jackpot gaming state resulting from the standard probability fluctuation jackpot”, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is changed from the normal gaming mode to the probability fluctuation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when a final display indicating that the result of the success / failure determination is “Chance jackpot” is made using the “special symbol stop symbol” (the result of the success / failure determination is that it is a chance jackpot In the case where the determination result symbol is displayed), after “reach display” is performed, “hit display (hit display using chance jackpot symbol)” is performed, and the variable effect game is terminated. At this time, the lamp device R is turned off. In the “hit display”, four lamp devices are turned on in the special symbol display portions 62a to 62g, and “numbers in ascending order from left to right” are stopped and displayed in the three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d. Done.

  When this “big hit display” is made, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the second big hit state, and the second big hit game is executed. When the second big hit state is entered, the “second unit drive” is sandwiched between the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member) and a predetermined interval time (hereinafter referred to as “second interval time”). When the game is executed twice, the second jackpot game is ended, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is returned from the first jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state. In the “second unit drive”, the posture of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member) is changed from the “closed posture” to the “open posture”, and this open posture is changed to the “second time shorter than the first time”. For example, a time selected from 0.05 seconds to 0.35 seconds), and then returning the posture of the opening / closing plate 31b (opening / closing member) to the closed posture. 31b (opening / closing operation of opening / closing member)) ”.

  After the end of the “second special state”, the probability mode is uniformly set to the high probability mode. The time spent for each second unit drive (first time) is set shorter than the time spent for each first unit drive (first time). Moreover, “the number of second unit drivings executed during the second special gaming state” is set to be smaller than “the number of first unit drivings executed during the first special gaming state”. Has been. For this reason, the probability that the game ball wins the variable winning device 31 during the execution of the “second special gaming state” (the aforementioned “second probability”) is the same as that during the execution of the “first jackpot gaming state”. It is set lower than the probability that the game ball will win the variable winning device 31 (the aforementioned “first probability”). In this embodiment, the second time is set to “very short time (a time selected from 0.05 seconds to 0.35 seconds)” and “repetitive execution of“ second unit driving ”is performed. “Number of times” is set to the minimum number of times (2 times). For this reason, the “second probability” is particularly low, and winning of a game ball occurs only rarely.

b. In the case of special effects In this embodiment, four special effects are executed as “variable effect games performed in special effects”, and the characteristic parts of these special effects will be described below. In addition, the following explanation will be described by taking the case where the result of the success / failure determination is a standard probability fluctuation big hit as an example. The following explanation can also be applied to “when” and “when the result of the determination is a chance jackpot” .

  First, in “variable effect game performed in the first special effect (hereinafter simply referred to as“ first special effect ”)”, “display execution condition (display result condition of determination result symbol) related to the result of the determination of success / failure” 28, as shown in FIG. 28, like the above-mentioned “normal effects”, lighting display is started on the special symbol display parts 62a to 62g, and the variable effects using the pseudo symbols are displayed on the pseudo symbol display parts 27b to 27d. The display is started and the lamp device R is turned on (a1) In this variable effect display, the “first effect display” that has been executed before the start is continued.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, “reach display” is performed during the change of the special symbol, as in the case of the normal performance (a2). However, in the “first special effect”, simultaneously with the “reach display”, the state of the opening / closing member 25A is closed and the lamp device R is turned off (a3). Thereafter, the position of the central display device 27 is changed from “first display position” to “second display position”, and “second effect display” is started (a4). Thereby, the player visually recognizes the image of the display screen 27a (variable effect display executed using the pseudo symbol in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d) through the convex lens unit 29c.

  When a certain period of time elapses in this state, the position of the central display device 27 is returned to the “first display position” (a5). “Display” is resumed (a6). Then, when the execution time of the variable effect display (hereinafter referred to as “variable time”) elapses, the jackpot display similar to the case of the “normal effect” is performed.

  Also in the “variable effect game performed in the second special effect” (hereinafter simply referred to as “second special effect”), the “display execution condition (display execution condition of the determination result symbol)” regarding the result of the determination of success / failure When established, as shown in FIG. 29, as in the above-described “normal effect”, lighting display is started in the special symbol display units 62a to 62g, and the variable effect display using the pseudo symbols is displayed in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d. And the lamp device R is turned on (b1). Also in this variable effect display, the “first effect display” that has been executed before the start is continued.

  In the “second special effect”, immediately after the variable effect display is started, the state of the opening / closing member 25A is quickly closed and the lamp device R is turned off (b2). Then, the position of the central display device 27 is changed from “first display position” to “second display position”, and “second effect display” is started (b3). As a result, the image on the display screen 27a becomes visible through the convex lens portion 29c. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the position of the central display device 27 is changed to an intermediate position between the “second display position” and the “first display position”, and the right shutter 25a is opened. The “third effect display” is started (b4).

  In the “third effect display”, the display screen 27 a can be visually recognized by the display window 21 m (right half portion) and the translucent body 29. Thereafter, after the position of the central display device 27 is returned to the “first display position”, the left shutter 25b is opened, and the “first effect display” is resumed (b5). Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed, “reach display” is executed (b6), and after an effect that is an extension of this “reach display” is executed, a jackpot display similar to the case of “normal effect” is performed (b8). ).

  Also in the “variable effect game performed in the third special effect (hereinafter simply referred to as“ third special effect ”)”, the “display execution condition (display execution condition of the determination result symbol)” regarding the result of the determination of success / failure is set. When established, as shown in FIG. 30, like the above-mentioned “normal effect”, lighting display is started in the special symbol display parts 62a to 62g, and the variable effect display using the pseudo symbols is displayed in the pseudo symbol display parts 27b to 27d. And the lamp device R is turned on (c1). Also in this variable effect display, the “first effect display” that has been executed before the start is continued.

  In the “third special effect”, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the variable effect display, the state of the opening / closing member 25A is closed at a low speed and the lamp device R is turned off (c2). Then, the position of the central display device 27 is changed from “first display position” to “second display position”, and “second effect display” is started (c3). As a result, the image on the display screen 27a becomes visible through the convex lens portion 29c. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the position of the central display device 27 is changed between the “second display position” and the “first display position”, and the right shutter 25a is opened. “Third effect display” is started (c4). In this state, when a predetermined time elapses, “reach display” is executed (c5).

  Thereafter, after the position of the central display device 27 is returned to the “first display position”, the left shutter 25b is opened, the “first effect display” is resumed, and the “reach display” is developed. Is executed (c6). Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the same big hit display as in the case of “normal production” is performed (c7).

  In the “variable effect game performed in the fourth special effect” (hereinafter simply referred to as “fourth special effect”), the “display execution condition (display execution condition of the determination result symbol)” related to the result of the determination of success / failure is set. When established, as shown in FIG. 31, like the above-mentioned “normal effect”, lighting display is started in the special symbol display units 62a to 62g, and the variable effect display using the pseudo symbols is displayed in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d. And the lamp device R is turned on (d1). Also in this variable effect display, the “first effect display” that has been executed before the start is continued.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, “reach display” is performed during the change of the special symbol (d2) as in the case of the normal performance. However, in the “fourth special effect”, after “reach display”, a temporary stop symbol is displayed (d3), and a variable effect display is further executed (d4).

  Thereafter, the state of the opening / closing member 25A is closed, and the lamp device R is turned off (d5). Thereafter, the position of the central display device 27 is changed from the “first display position” to the “second display position”, and the “second effect display” is started (d6). Thereby, the player visually recognizes the image on the display screen 27a through the convex lens portion 29c. When a certain period of time elapses in this state, the position of the central display device 27 is returned to the “first display position” (d7). Thereafter, the state of the opening / closing member 25A is returned to the open state, and the “first effect” Resume display. Then, when the execution time of the fluctuation effect display (hereinafter referred to as “fluctuation time”) elapses, the jackpot display (true confirmation display) similar to the case of the “normal effect” is performed (d8).

(4) Transmission of command The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs various controls in order to realize the above-mentioned “variable effect display” and the like. When this control is executed, various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200 (main control board 200) to the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220). Next, how this command is transmitted will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. FIG. 32A shows a case where a command is output from the main control unit 200 (main control board 200) to the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220), but the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). Other control units (control boards) such as a payout control section 240A (payout control board 240) from the control board 200) or an effect display control section 222A (effect display control board 222) from the effect control section 220A (effect control board 220). When a command is output toward, it is output in the same manner.

  The main control unit 200 (main control board 200) and the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220) are connected by a parallel signal cable having a 9-bit width. Of these, one bit is allocated for outputting a strobe signal, and the remaining eight bits are allocated for command output. When a command is output from the main control unit 200 (main control board 200) to the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220), first, an 8-bit signal cable assigned for command output is used. Command data for 8 bits is output, and then a 1-bit strobe signal is output. Further, the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220) can reliably read the command transmitted from the main control board 200 by reading the command data at the rising timing of the strobe signal.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the command data is 2-byte data (that is, data for 16 bits). Therefore, the main control unit 200 (main control board 200) first outputs 8 bits of command data and outputs a 1-bit strobe signal, and then outputs the remaining 8 bits of command data and again strobes. Output a signal. In addition, each time the strobe signal rises, the effect control unit 200A (the effect control board 220) reads the command data in two portions of 8 bits. In this way, a 16-bit command can be reliably supplied from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220. When a 1-byte (ie, 8-bit) command is supplied, the strobe signal need only be output once. In this way, the initial command output in the normal initialization operation is output to various control boards. As a result, an appropriate pseudo pattern is displayed on the central display device (liquid crystal display device) 27 provided on the game board surface, and various lamps (4b to 4f, etc.), speaker SP, movable effect device 70, etc. are in an appropriate state. Will be controlled.

  Here, examples of commands output from the main control unit 200 (main control board 200) to the effect control unit 200A (effect control board 220) include those shown in FIG. 32B. That is, (A) a change pattern designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CHP”), (B) an information designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CJS”), (C) symbol stop Command (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “CZE”), (D) transition display start command (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “CIS”), (E) transition display end command (hereinafter referred to as “CIE”). ), (F) R round display start command (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “CRS”), (G) R round display end command (hereinafter referred to as “CRE”). And (H) jackpot display end command (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “COE”). The variation pattern designation command is a command for starting the variation of the pseudo symbol and designating the variation time of the pseudo symbol. Other details of the command will be described later.

(5) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200 The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 constituting the main control unit 200 performs the following control in order to realize the aforementioned “special symbol display game” and the like. (Game control) is performed. That is, the CPU 201 starts the game control of the gaming machine 1 when the predetermined control preparation start process is finished.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the game control process executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. As shown in this figure, in the game control process, each of a normal symbol game process (S150), a normal electric game game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S400), a special electric game game process (S900), etc. The process is being executed repeatedly. Note that the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 33 is about 4 msec. Therefore, these various types of processing are repeatedly executed every about 4 msec.

  The above-mentioned CTC (counter / timer circuit) is set to generate an interrupt every about 2 msec. When an interrupt is generated by CTC, various random numbers are updated and various game balls are detected. For example, processing for detecting the state of the switch is performed. In the game control shown in FIG. 33, the normal symbol game process (S150), normal electric power generation is performed while generating interrupts almost twice each time the control is rotated, and updating various random numbers and detecting the game state. An accessory game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S400), and a special electric accessory game process (S900) are performed. During these processes, various commands are transmitted to various control boards including the effect control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire gaming machine 1 proceeds. Hereinafter, the game control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

a. Prize ball payout process The CPU 01 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process of paying out game balls as prize balls (prize ball payout process) (S10). That is, the state of the start winning detection switch 17s connected to the main control board 200 is detected to determine whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball has entered, this information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. Based on the information stored on the RAM 202, a prize ball payout command is output to the payout control board 240. If the winning information for the start winning detection switch 17s has already been stored on the RAM 202, an appropriate payout number including the previously stored information is specified and a payout command is output. .

  When a payout command is output from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the payout control part 240A (payout control board 240), first, as described above with reference to FIG. 32A, the payout control part 240A ( A strobe signal is output toward the payout control board 240), and then command data is output.

  On the other hand, when the CPU mounted on the payout control board 240 constituting the payout control unit 240A receives the payout command, the CPU interprets the content of the command and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the prize ball payout device 109. Is output and award balls are paid out. The prize ball payout device 109 is provided with two payout switches (front payout switch 109a and rear payout switch 109b) for detecting the payout game balls. While detecting each, a process of paying out the number of prize balls specified by the payout command is performed.

b. Normal Symbol Game Start Determination Process Next, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 determines whether or not to start the normal symbol game process (S150) (S100). Here, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a process (normal symbol game start determination process) performed by the CPU 201 to determine whether or not to start the normal symbol game process. In determining whether or not to start the normal symbol game process, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 16 (S102). Since the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s is incorporated in the normal symbol operation gate 16, the CPU 201 can detect the passage of the game ball based on the signal from the gate switch 36s.

  If the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 16 (S102: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbols held is “4” or more (S104). Here, the data of the number of reserved symbols is normally written in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. In S104, the data set in this address is read and this value is “4”. Is determined. If the number of reservations has not reached “4” (S104: NO), the value of the number of normal symbol reservations is incremented by one (S106), and a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate is obtained (generated / read). After storing the random number value at a predetermined address in the RAM 202 (S107), the process proceeds to S108.

  Although detailed description will be given later, the determination of whether or not a normal symbol is appropriate is performed using the normal symbol determination random numbers stored in this way. Further, the normal symbol holding number is stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 202 as described above. Note that the random number for determining whether or not the symbol is normal may be generated in software by a program for generating random numbers, or may be generated in hardware using a dedicated IC for generating random numbers. More simply, a pseudo-random number generated by hardware by combining an oscillator and a counter may be used.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserves has reached “4” in S104 (S104: YES), S108 is performed without performing “addition of the value of the number of normal symbols held” or “obtaining random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is accepted”. Move on to processing. In other words, it is possible to store up to four random numbers for determining whether or not normal symbols are appropriate, and corresponding to this, the normal symbol hold display unit 29c also holds up to four hold numbers. Can be displayed.

  In the process of S108, an LED drive signal is output so that the normal symbol hold display section 52 of the lower left display device 50 displays the normal symbol hold number. That is, if the number of normal symbol hold is 4, the two lamp devices 52a and 52b blink, and if the number of normal symbol hold is 3, the one lamp device 52a flashes and the other lamp device 52b Lights up. Also, if the number of normal symbol holdings is two, the two lamp devices 52a and 52b are turned on. If the number of normal symbol holdings is one, one 52a is turned on and the other lamp device 52b is turned off. . Further, if the number of normal symbol hold is 0, the two lamp devices 52a and 52b are turned off.

  As described above, when the lower left display device 50 is driven and the normal symbol hold display section 52 lights the number of normal symbol holds, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (S110). This ordinary electric accessory is an accessory that operates as a result of performing a normal symbol game. Therefore, if the normal electric accessory is in operation (S110: YES), it is not necessary to start the normal symbol game again, so it is determined that the normal symbol game does not start (ie, S100: NO). On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (S110; NO), it is determined that the normal symbol game is started (that is, S100; YES).

  In step S100 of the game control process shown in FIG. 33, whether or not to start a normal symbol game is determined as described above. When it is determined that the normal symbol game is to be started (S100: YES), the normal symbol game process (S150) described below is started. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol game is not started (S100: NO), the normal symbol game process (S150) is skipped.

c. Normal Symbol Game Processing FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the flow of the normal symbol game processing (S150). When the normal symbol game process (S150) is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S152). As described above, the lower left display device 50 of the gaming machine 1 is provided with the normal symbol display unit 56, and the normal symbols can be variably displayed. When the normal symbol game process (S150) is started, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is variably displayed, that is, whether or not the lamp device 56a constituting the normal symbol display unit 56 is blinking. To do.

  If the normal symbol is not fluctuating (S152; NO), it is considered that either the normal symbol has not yet fluctuated, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the fluctuating display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the current state is a time (stop display time) set to display a normal symbol stop symbol for a predetermined period (S154). As will be described later, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 controls the start and stop of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. Therefore, the CPU 201 can easily determine whether or not the current state is the normal symbol stop display time based on the internal control state.

  When it is determined that it is not during the normal symbol stop display time (S154; NO), that is, when the normal symbol is not variably displayed and the normal symbol stop symbol is not being displayed, the normal symbol is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number is “0” (S156). If the number of normal symbols held is not “0”, in other words, if there is any remaining normal symbols (S156; NO), a lottery determination of normal symbols is performed (S158). This lottery determination of the normal symbol is performed by determining whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not to be stored when the normal symbol is held matches a predetermined winning value. That is, if the random number value stored in S107 of FIG. 34 matches the predetermined hit value, it is determined that the normal symbol is hit, and if it does not match, it is determined that the normal symbol is off.

  When the normal symbol winning / losing lottery is performed in this way, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 56 of the lower left display device 50 (S160). Next, when 1 is subtracted from the normal symbol holding number (S162), the normal symbol game process shown in FIG. 35 is terminated and the game control process shown in FIG. 33 is resumed. On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in S156 (S156; YES), that is, the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, and the normal symbol stop display time is not being performed, but the number of normal symbol hold is “0”. In this case, the normal symbol game process (S150) is terminated as it is without performing the processes of S158, S160 and S162, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in the process of S152 that the normal symbol is changing (S152; YES), the normal symbol change display is started in the already performed normal symbol game process. Conceivable. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (S164). Here, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is determined in advance when the fluctuation display is started, and the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 determines whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S164; NO), the routine game process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S164; YES), the normal symbol that is variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 56 of the lower left display device 50 is stopped and displayed (S166). The stop symbol at this time is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery determination of the normal symbol. That is, prior to starting the normal symbol variation display in S160, whether or not the normal symbol has already been determined has been determined (S158), and if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a win, the lamp device 56a constituting the normal symbol display unit 56 is displayed. When the result of the lottery determination is off, the lamp device 56a constituting the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned off. Furthermore, the display time of the stop symbol is set so that the player can confirm the symbol of the stop display (whether the lamp device 56a is turned on or off) (S168).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the display time of the stop symbol has passed (S170). If the set stop time has not passed (S170; NO), the normal symbol game process (S150) is ended as it is. The process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display time of the 3 stop symbols has passed (S170; YES), the symbols that are stopped and displayed actuate the ordinary electric accessory 17d (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display portion) It is determined whether or not (lighting display by 56) (S172).

  If the stopped normal symbol is not a symbol that activates the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S172; NO), that is, if the normal symbol display unit 56 turns off, the normal symbol game process (S150) is terminated. Then, the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the stopped normal symbol is the operation symbol of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S172; YES), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is started (S174), and thereafter, the ordinary symbol game process (S150). Is finished, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1, when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is operated, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c provided inside is driven, and the pair of wing pieces constituting the ordinary electric accessory 17d are rotated outward, The ordinary electric accessory 17d is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the game control process, when returning from the normal symbol game process (S150), it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 17d is operating (S190). Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can easily detect the normal electric accessory 17d based on the internal control state if it is in operation. If the ordinary electric accessory 17d is not in operation (S190; NO), the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) is skipped, but if the ordinary electric accessory 17d is in operation (S190; YES). The ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) described below is started.

d. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ordinary electric game process (S200). In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200), first, it is determined whether or not the predetermined operating time has elapsed for the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S202). Here, as described above, when the ordinary electric accessory 17d is operated, the pair of wing pieces are rotated outward, and the ordinary electric accessory 17d is opened. The pair of blade pieces returns to the normal state where they are upright. Accordingly, in S202, it is determined whether or not the normal electric accessory 17d has reached a preset operating time. If it is determined that the operating time has been reached (S202; YES), after stopping the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (S206), the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated, as shown in FIG. Return to the game control process.

  On the other hand, during the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 17d, a prescribed number (for example, 8) is given to the start winning device 17 (which may be the first start winning 17a or the first start winning 17b). When the game ball enters, even if the opening time has not reached the set time, it returns to the normal state. Correspondingly, if the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d has not reached the predetermined time (S202; NO), it is determined whether or not a specified number of game balls have entered the ordinary electric accessory 17d. However, if it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered (S204; YES), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped, and the ordinary electric accessory game process ( S200) is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no specified number of balls (S204; NO), the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) shown in FIG. 38 is ended while the ordinary electric accessory 17d is operated. Then, the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the game control process, when returning from the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200) shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game process is started (S300). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol game process is not started (S300; NO), the special symbol game process (S400) is skipped, and conversely, when it is determined that the special symbol game process is started. (S300; YES), special symbol game processing (S400) is performed.

e. Special Symbol Game Start Judgment Process As shown in FIG. 33, in the game control process, when returning from the ordinary electric accessory game process (S200), it is determined whether or not to perform the special symbol game process (S300). FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for determining whether or not to perform a special symbol game. Next, the determination as to whether or not to start the special symbol game process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  Even when it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game process, first, processing related to the number of special symbols held is performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning device 17 (S302). As described above, the start winning device 17 incorporates a “start winning detection switch 17s” for detecting the passage of a game ball. It is possible to detect that a game ball has entered.

  When a winning to the start winning device 17 has occurred (S302; YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 4 or more (S304). Here, data of the special symbol reservation number is written in a predetermined address (the special symbol reservation number memory 202b in FIG. 42) of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. In S304, this address is stored in this address. The set data is read, and it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is 4 or more. If the number of special symbol hold has not reached 4 (S304; NO), the special symbol hold number is incremented by 1 (S306), and a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is appropriate is obtained (generated / read), The random number value is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 (the special symbol appropriateness determination random number memory 202a in FIG. 45) (S307), and the process proceeds to S308.

  The determination of success / failure is performed based on the random numbers for determination of success / failure stored in this way. Also, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is acceptable may be generated by software by a random number generating program as in the case of the above-mentioned random determination random number for random symbols, or may be implemented using a dedicated IC for generating random numbers. It may be generated in terms of wear. Further, the special symbol success / failure determination random number memory 202a (see FIG. 42) stores the read determination random number value in a time series of start winnings in a shift memory format. The special symbol appropriateness determination random number memory 202a includes four storage areas “area 0”, “area 1”, “area 2”, and “area 3”. The determination random number values can be stored in the order of “area 0”, “area 1”, “area 2”, and “area 3”. That is, the determination random number value stored at the oldest timing is stored in “area 0”. Further, the number of determination random number values (that is, the specific number) that can be simultaneously stored in the special symbol appropriateness determination random number memory 202a is limited to the number of regions. Further, when the number of currently determined random numbers is less than a specific number, there is an empty area in which no determined random number is stored. Each time “special symbol variation display” corresponding to each determination random value is executed, the storage data (the determination random number value and the oldest one) of “area 0” is cleared, and “ Data stored in each of the “area 1”, “area 2”, and “area 3” (only when they exist and when they exist in all of the areas 1 to 3, and when they exist in the areas 1 and 2) , There are cases where it exists only in region 1 and there are cases where it does not exist in all of region 1 to region 3.) are shifted “one region at a time” toward “region 0”.

  In the process of S304, if it is determined that the number of special symbols held has reached 4 (S304; YSE), the process proceeds to S308 without performing the process of S306 or S307.

  In the process of S308, an LED drive signal is output in order to display the number of special symbols held on the “special symbol hold display unit 53” of the lower left display device 50 (S308). That is, if the number of special symbol hold is 4, the two lamp devices 53a and 53b blink, and if the number of special symbol hold is 3, the one lamp device 53a blinks and the other lamp device 53b Lights up. If the number of special symbol hold is two, the two lamp devices 53a and 53b are turned on. If the number of special symbol hold is one, one 53a is turned on and the other lamp device 53b is turned off. Furthermore, if the number of special symbol reservations is 0, the two lamp devices 53a and 53b are turned off.

  When the process related to the special symbol hold is completed in this way, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation (S310). The condition device is a device (a program, which is stored in the ROM 203) that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device, and is displayed by the special symbol display units 62a to 62g as “a special symbol indicating a big hit. (The standard normal big hit, the standard probable big hit, and the chance big hit are all possible.) ”Is a device that starts operation when“ Stop ”is displayed. The condition device then activates the accessory continuous operation device, thereby starting a gaming state (so-called “special gaming state”) in which the special winning device 31 (large winning port 31a) is continuously opened. In other words, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is in the “normal gaming state (non-special gaming state)”, the special winning device 31 (large winning port 31a) that is not released is continuously opened “special gaming state”. ) Is started.

  If the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 determines that the condition device is in operation in the process of S310 (S310; YES), the special symbol game is started to avoid starting the special game state again. It is determined not to perform (that is, S300; YES). On the other hand, when the condition device is not in operation (S310; NO), it is determined that the special symbol game is started (S300; YES).

  In step S300 of the game control process shown in FIG. 33, whether or not to start a special symbol game is determined as described above. If it is determined that the special symbol game is to be started (S300; YES), the special symbol game process (S400) described below is started (S320).

f. Special Symbol Game Processing FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol game processing (S400). When the special symbol game process (S400) is started, it is first determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S404). That is, it is determined whether or not the “variable display using blinking display of the lamp device” is being executed in the special symbol display sections 62a to 62g (S404).

  If the special symbol is not fluctuating (S404; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet fluctuated, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the fluctuating display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol (S410). If the special symbol is not variably displayed and is not within the display time for displaying the special symbol stop symbol (S410; NO), whether or not the number of special symbols held is “0”. Is determined (S500). Here, as described above, the number of special symbol reservations is stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 202 (special symbol reservation number memory 202b). In the process of S500, the data of the number of special symbol reservations stored in this address is stored. Is determined to be “0”.

  If it is determined by the processing of S500 that the number of special symbol reservations is not “0”, in other words, if special symbol reservations remain (S500; NO), the special symbol determination processing (S600) is performed. Start. This special symbol success / failure determination processing (S600) is performed as follows in accordance with FIGS.

  In the special symbol success / failure determination job (S600), a process of determining “success / failure determination” and determining “a symbol to be finalized after the change of the special symbol (definite symbol)” is performed. This special symbol success / failure determination job (S600) is performed as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 40, in S605, the oldest first special symbol determination random number value stored from the special symbol success / failure determination random number memory 202a is read, and the process proceeds to S610. Next, in S610, the big hit number (winning judgment value) is read from the big hit number memory 482a in the ROM 203 and compared with the special symbol success / failure random number value (S620 or S625). The big hit determination is made, and the big hit processing (S650) is performed. On the other hand, if they do not match, it is determined that there is a detachment, and detachment processing (processing after S680) is performed.

  However, prior to determining whether or not the game machine 1 is in a high probability state, whether or not the probability change transition flag is set, that is, whether or not the game mode of the game machine 1 is the probability variation mode. If it is determined (S615) and it is not in a high probability state (when the probability variation transition flag is not set) (S615; NO), this determination is made using the “data table at low probability” (S615). S620). On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state (when the probability variation transition flag is set) (S615; YES), this determination is made using the “data table at the time of high probability” ( S625).

  In the big hit process (S650), as shown in FIG. 41, first, the process proceeds to S652, and a winning symbol (this symbol for indicating a winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display units 62a to 62g). This is determined by the number of lamp units.) The determined symbol determination random number is read, and the read random number value is stored in the winning symbol number memory 202e (see FIG. 42) (S654). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning design determination random number read in S605 and the winning number for determining the probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probable changing winning number”) match (S660). If the two do not match (S660; NO), the selection is lost (normal winning), and the process directly proceeds to S668.

  On the other hand, if the two match (S660; YES), the winning (probability variation) is determined, and after the “probability variation flag” is “set” (S662), the process proceeds to S664. The process of S664 is a process for determining whether or not the winning (probable hit) determined in the process of S660 is a “chance big hit”. If it is not “chance big hit” (when standard probability fluctuation big hit) (S664; NO), the process proceeds to S668 as it is. On the other hand, if it is “chance big hit” (S664; YES), after setting the chance big hit flag (S666), the process proceeds to S668. The “chance jackpot flag” is a flag indicating that a chance jackpot has occurred.

  In S668, the “big hit flag (flag indicating that the big hit determination result is a win)” is set in the special symbol determination result memory 202i. In the present embodiment, a random number for determining “big hit symbol (first big hit symbol, second big hit symbol)” in S660 processing, that is, lottery (probability variation determination) regarding “probable variation (probability variation)” ( The determination relating to the probability variation may be performed using a random number used for the jackpot determination, or may be performed using a random number dedicated to the probability variation relating to the probability variation. Similarly, the lottery for determining the mode of jackpot (whether it is the first jackpot or the second jackpot) is also determined as “hit symbol (first jackpot symbol, second jackpot symbol)” However, the lottery may be performed using a random number used for the jackpot determination or a dedicated random number related to the lottery.

  On the other hand, in the off process, as shown in FIG. 40, the main symbol is removed in S680 and determined in the same manner by the main symbol determination random number, and the determined random number value is out and stored in the main symbol number memory 202f (S682). Then, in S690, “the out flag (a flag indicating that the result of the big hit determination is out)” is set in the special symbol determination result memory 202i.

  As described above, when the special symbol winning / failing determination process (S600) is performed, a process of setting a special symbol variation pattern is performed (S700). Although a detailed description of this process is omitted, in this process, a special symbol variation pattern is set according to the stop symbol determined in the special symbol success / failure determination processing (S600) (processing for setting variation time, etc.). Execute.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets a special symbol variation pattern, it outputs a “variation pattern designation command (CHP)” to the effect control substrate 220 (S740), and then a special symbol stop information designation command (CJS). ) Is output (S744), and the special symbol variation display (flashing display) is started in the “special symbol display portions 62a to 62g” of the lower right display device 60 (S748). Further, a process of subtracting 1 from the number of special symbol reservations is performed (S752). When the special symbol change display (flashing display) is started, the number of special symbols held is decremented by one, so that the special symbol stored in the RAM (special symbol reservation number memory 202b) on the main control board 200 is used. 1 is subtracted from the data of the number of symbols reserved.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command (CHP) output in S740 is a command for designating the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern setting process in S700, and the effect display control board is provided via the effect control board 220. 222 is transferred. In addition, the special symbol stop information designation command (CJP) output in S744 is a special symbol stop symbol mode (standard normal big hit symbol, standard probability variable big hit symbol, chance big hit symbol, normal out symbol, reach out symbol etc. stop) This is a command for designating a design aspect, and is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the effect control board 220.

  The variation pattern designation command (CHP) and the special symbol stop information designation command (CJS) are output toward the effect control board 220 together with the strobe signal, as shown in FIG. This strobe signal is connected to the interrupt terminal of the CPU mounted on the effect control board 220. When the strobe signal is input, the CPU on the effect control board 220 receives the command and analyzes the contents of the command. To do. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the variation pattern is determined in consideration of various conditions such as a probability variation symbol, whether or not the reach effect is performed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The time during which the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner can be determined. Further, by analyzing the special symbol stop information designation command, it is possible to know whether the special symbol stops at the probability variation symbol, or further, stops at the off symbol.

  The CPU mounted on the production control board 220 determines the production mode on the central display device 27 based on these pieces of information, and then outputs a pseudo-design display control command to the production display control board 222. Performs symbol change / stop display. Further, based on the variation time of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27 and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the effect control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined content.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop symbol of the special symbol as described above, and outputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command corresponding to these, The special symbol game process shown in FIG. 38 is ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol is changing in the “processing of S404” immediately after starting the special symbol game processing (S400) (S404; YES), the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop symbol are already present. It is considered that the change of special symbols has been started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S756).

  That is, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether a predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting a timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S756; NO), the special symbol game process (S400) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (S756; YES), the pseudo symbol design stop command (CZE) variably displayed on the central display device 27 is directed toward the effect control board 220. In addition to outputting, the special symbols that are variably displayed (flashing display) in the “special symbol display portions 62a to 62g” are stopped and displayed (S760). The symbol stop command (CZE) is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the effect control board 220. Then, after setting the display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol on the central display device 27 (S772), it is determined whether or not the set display time has passed (S776).

  If it is determined in the process of S776 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S776; NO), the special symbol game process (S400) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. . On the other hand, when the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S776; YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a symbol that will activate the condition device (S778 in FIG. 39). Here, the “symbol that will activate the condition device” means “big hit symbol”, specifically, “standard normal big hit symbol”, “standard probable big hit symbol”, and “chance” "Big hit design".

  When a positive determination is made in the process of S778, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 operates the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device (S780). Here, the condition device (a program, which is stored in the ROM 203) is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device as described above. Further, the accessory continuous operation device (a program, which is stored in the ROM 203) is a device that reopens the large winning device 31 (large winning port 31a) once closed. Although details will be described with reference to another figure, when the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated in this way, when the special symbol game process (S400) is exited and the game control process of FIG. The game process is started and the special game state is started. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a “hit transition display start command (CIS) to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the processing of S780. This is transferred from the effect control board 220 to the effect display control board 222, whereby an effect display for notifying the player of the start of the big hit game is performed on the central display device 27.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability changing function and the time shortening function do not work when the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated. For this reason, in the process of S780, if the condition device and the accessory continuous action device are operated, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state (the gaming state at the start of the condition device operation) is under certainty (S782). If the probability change is in progress (S782; YES), since the probability change function (probability changing means) and the time reduction function (time reduction means) are operating, these functions (means) are stopped (S790). On the other hand, if the current gaming state (the gaming state at the time of starting the conditional device operation) is not changing reliably (S782; NO), it is confirmed whether or not the time is short (S786). S786; YES), the time saving function (time saving means) is stopped (S788).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the probability is changing (S782; YES) or when the time is short (S786; YES), the function of extending the normal electric accessory opening time (opening extension means) is also working. Therefore, in the process of S792, the extension function (open extension means) of the ordinary electric accessory release time is also stopped (S792), and then the special symbol game process (S400) shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. Return to 33 game control processing. On the other hand, if the game state when the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operated in the process of S780 is neither probabilistic nor short-running (S786; NO), the special symbol game process (S400) is left as it is, and the game Return to control processing.

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S778, that is, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “special symbol display units 62a to 62g” is the “exclusion symbol” (S778; NO), the following processing is performed. .

  First, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is being changed (S794). When a positive determination is made in the process of S794 (S794; YES), “After the gaming machine 1 shifts to the probability change state currently being executed, the process of S778 is executed without obtaining a positive determination. The number of special symbol fluctuations (cumulative number) "is counted (incremented) (S796). If the number of fluctuations (cumulative number) has not reached the upper limit number (for example, 50) (S798; NO), the special symbol game shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. Exiting the process, the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the number of changes (cumulative number) has reached the upper limit number (for example, 50) (S798; YES), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 changes the game mode of the gaming machine 1 from the probability change mode to the time reduction mode. After the transition (S800, S802), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 is exited, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  If it is determined in the process of S794 that the current gaming state is not being changed (S794; NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is running short (804). When a positive determination is made in the process of S804 (S804; YES), “After the gaming machine 1 shifts to the currently running time reduction state, the process of S778 is executed without obtaining a positive determination. The number of special symbol fluctuations (cumulative number) "is counted (incremented) (S806). If the number of fluctuations (cumulative number) has not reached the upper limit number (for example, 100 times) (S808; NO), the special symbol game shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. Exiting the process, the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations (cumulative number) counted in the processing of S808 reaches the upper limit number (for example, 100 times) (S808; YES), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 changes the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1. After returning from the game mode to the normal mode (S810), and further stopping the function for extending the normal electric accessory release time (open extension means), the special symbol game process shown in FIGS. Return to the game control process.

g. As shown in FIG. 33, in the game control process, when returning from the special symbol game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation (S880). By the way, as described above, the condition device is a device that starts a so-called “special game state” by operating the accessory continuous operation device. Therefore, the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 starts the special electric accessory game process described below if the condition device is in operation (S900). On the other hand, if the condition device is not in operation (S880; NO), the special electric accessory game process (S900) is skipped.

  43 and 44 are flowcharts showing the flow of the special electric accessory game process (S900). The so-called “special game state” is generated by executing the special electric accessory game process (S900). Here, the “special electric accessory” in the present specification is a device that opens the special winning opening 31d. Since the big winning opening 31d is opened larger than other winning openings, when the big winning opening 31d is opened, the game ball enters with high probability. As described above, the opened large winning opening 31d is once closed when a predetermined opening time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls enter, but is opened again after a predetermined closing time elapses. It becomes a state. Further, the “actual article continuous operation device” in the present specification is a device that reopens the special winning opening 31d. A game from when the special winning opening 31d is opened until it is closed is called “round”. When these rounds are repeated and a predetermined number of rounds are consumed, the special gaming state ends. Such a gaming state is realized by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performing the special electric accessory game process (S900) shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44.

  When starting the special electric accessory game process (S900), the CPU 201 first determines whether or not the big hit flag (S668) is set (S904). When the jackpot flag (S668) is set (S904; YES), this indicates that the “first round” of the special electric-powered object game process (S900) is now started, and the jackpot flag (S668) is set. If it is not set (S904; NO), it indicates that it is a stage to start the “second round” and thereafter of the special electric accessory game process (S900).

  If a negative determination is made in the process of S904 (S904; NO), the process proceeds to S912 as it is, but if a positive determination is made in the process of S904 (S904; YES), a big hit flag (S668) ) And a process of setting an initial value (“1”) to the round count R (round counter), and then the process proceeds to S912. Here, the number of rounds (round counter) indicates the number of rounds currently being executed in the special electric accessory game process (S900). In the present embodiment, in the “special gaming state” related to the standard jackpot, the upper limit of the number R of rounds is N1 times (specifically, 15 times). In the “special gaming state” related to the chance jackpot The upper limit of the number R of rounds is N2 times (specifically, 2 times).

  In the processing of S912, it is determined whether or not the “chance jackpot flag (S664)” is set. Then, the CPU 201 executes the first special game state (special game state based on the standard jackpot) based on the processing of S912, or the second special game state (special game state based on the chance jackpot). ) Is executed.

  When a negative determination is made in the process of S912 (S912; NO), the first special game state (special game state based on the standard jackpot) is executed. At that time, first, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 31d is open (S916). Here, the special winning opening 31d is closed in the normal gaming state, and therefore, the special winning opening 31d is closed immediately after the start of the first special game. For this reason, immediately after the start of the first special game, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is not open (S916; NO), and the number of continuous actuations (R) of the special electric accessory is a predetermined upper limit number (N1). It is determined whether or not (15 times has been reached) (S940). In other words, as described above, the special electric accessory is a device that opens the special winning opening 31d, and when the special gaming state occurs, the special electric accessory operates a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined number of rounds are repeated. It is supposed to be. Corresponding to this, when the special winning opening 31d is closed (S916; NO), in other words, whether or not the number of operations (R) of the special electric accessory has reached a predetermined number (N1). It is determined whether or not the predetermined number of rounds (N1) have been completed (S940).

  However, immediately after the first special gaming state is started, the number of operations (R) of the special electric accessory has not reached the predetermined number (N1), so in the process of S940, a negative determination is necessarily made. (S940; NO). For this reason, it transfers to the process of S948 and it is judged whether the closing time (t2) of the special winning opening 31d passed (S948). Here, the closing time (t2) of the special winning opening is a time during which the special winning opening 31d is in a closed state between rounds. Immediately after the first special gaming state is started, the special winning opening 31d is in a closed state, so that it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S948; NO). ) After the special winning opening 31d is opened (S952), the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 46 is once ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 201 transmits a “round display start command (CRS)” to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the process of S952. This “round display start command (CRS)” is a command for the CPU 201 to notify the effect control board 220 of the start of the round related to the first special game, and is transmitted every time each round is started. Is done. The round display start command (CRS) is transferred from the effect control board 220 to the effect display control board 222, whereby the round display during the big hit game is performed on the central display device 27.

  On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the processing of S912 (S912; YES), the second special gaming state (special gaming state based on the chance jackpot) is executed. Also at this time, the same processing as in the “first special gaming state” described above is executed. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 31d is open (S970). Also in this case, immediately after the start of the second special game, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is not being opened (S970; NO), and the number of continuous operations (R) of the special electric accessory is a predetermined upper limit number (N2). ) Has been reached (whether it has been reached twice) (S984).

  However, immediately after the second special gaming state is started, the number of operations (R) of the special electric accessory has not reached the predetermined number (N2). Therefore, in the process of S984, a negative determination is necessarily made. (S984; NO). For this reason, it transfers to the process of S986 and it is judged whether the closing time (t2) of the special winning opening 31d passed (S986). Immediately after the second special gaming state is started, the special winning opening 31d is in a closed state, so that it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S986; NO). ) After the special winning opening 31d is opened (S988), the special electric accessory game process shown in FIG. 43 is once ended and the game control process shown in FIG. 33 is resumed. Also at this time, the CPU 201 transmits a “round display start command (CRS)” to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the processing of S988.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, it performs a series of various processes shown in FIG. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 33 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the special electric accessory game process (S900) shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 is also repeatedly executed every about 4 msec. At this time, since the “chance jackpot flag (S664)” is not set in the special electric accessory game process (S900) repeated during the execution of the first special game (a negative determination is made in the process of S912). Therefore, the processing from S916 onward in FIG. 43 is reliably executed. On the other hand, in the special electric accessory game process (S900) repeated during the execution of the second special game, the “chance jackpot flag (S664)” is set (a positive determination is made in the process of S912). Therefore, the processing after S970 in FIG. 44 is reliably executed.

  Here, the first special electric accessory game process (S900) performed after the start of the first special game state opens the grand prize opening 31d in the process of S916, and the "special electric accessory game" is left as it is. The process (S900) "is terminated. Then, after the completion of the “special electric game game process (S900)”, when the special electric game game process (S900) for the second lap is performed about 4 msec later, the special winning opening 31d is opened in S916. It will be judged as medium (S916; YES).

  In the special electric accessory game process (S900) in the second lap, after a positive determination is made in the process of S916, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined time (t1). Judgment is made (S920). As described above, in the first special game, the special winning opening 31d is opened, but the opening time reaches a predetermined time (t1) or a predetermined number (N1) in the special winning opening 31d. Is closed when a game ball enters. In response to this, in S920, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined time (T1).

  If the opening time has reached the predetermined time (t1) (S920; YES), the special winning combination game process (S900) shown in FIG. 43 is exited after the special winning opening 31d is closed (S928). Returning to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the opening time has not reached the predetermined time (t1) (920; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d has reached the specified number (N1) (S924). . Even when the number of game balls reaches the specified number (N1) (S924; YES), the special winning opening 31d is closed (S928). On the other hand, when the specified number (N1) has not been reached (S924; NO), the opening time of the big prize opening 31d has not yet reached the predetermined time (t1), and the big prize opening 31d has been entered. Since it is considered that the number of game balls that have been balled has not reached the prescribed number (N1), the special winning combination game process of FIG. 43 is exited while the special winning opening 31d is opened, and the game control process of FIG. 33 is resumed. To do.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “first special gaming state”, the opening time of the special winning opening 31d is a predetermined time (T1) while the game control process of FIG. 33 is repeatedly executed. (S920 in FIG. 46; YES), or a predetermined number (N1) of game balls enter the winning prize opening 31d (S924; YES), and the winning prize opening 31d is closed (S928). Thus, one round of game is completed. Also at this time, the CPU 201 transmits a “round display end command (CRE)” to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the processing of S928. Here, the round display end command (CRE) is transferred from the effect control board 220 to the effect display control board 222, so that the player knows that the current state is a standby state until the start of the game of the next round. The center display device 27 performs the inter-round effect display informing the user.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “first special gaming state”, when the special electric accessory game process (S900) is executed next time, it is determined that the special winning opening 31d is closed in S916 (S916). NO), it is determined whether the number of lands completed during the “first special game” (number of consecutive times R) has reached a predetermined number (N1), that is, “15” (S940), and the predetermined number of times If it has not reached (N1) (S940; NO), after confirming that the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined time (t2) (S948; YES), the special winning opening 31d is opened again. A new round is started (S952). Also at this time, the CPU 201 transmits a “round display start command (CRS)” relating to a newly started round to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the processing of S952.

  On the other hand, in the process of S940, if it is determined that the number of lands completed during the “first special game” (continuous number of times R) has reached the predetermined number of times (N1) (S940; YES), the condition device and the role The operation of the object continuous operation device is stopped, and the first special game state is ended (S944).

  Subsequently, whether or not the probability variation hit flag (S662) is set (that is, the stop symbol of the special symbol that the condition device is activated and the first special gaming state is started is the probability variation symbol). (S946). If a negative determination is made in the process of S946 (S946; NO), the special electric accessory game process (S900) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. To do. On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S946 (S946; YES), after canceling the probability variation flag (S662), the probability variation function (probability variation means) and the normal electric accessory opening time extension function After the operation of (open extension means) is started (S954, S962), the special electric accessory game process (S900) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  Also, in the first special electric accessory game process (S900) performed after the start of the second special game state, in the process of S970, the big prize opening 31d is opened and the “special electric actor game” is left as it is. The process (S900) "is terminated. Then, after the completion of the “special electric game game process (S900)”, when the special electric game game process (S900) for the second lap is performed about 4 msec later, the special winning opening 31d is opened in S970. It will be judged as medium (S970; YES).

  In the special electric accessory game process (S900) of the second lap, after a positive determination is made in the process of S970, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined time (v1). Judgment is made (S972). As described above, in the second special game, the big prize opening 31d is opened, but the opening time reaches a predetermined time (v1) or a predetermined number (n1) in the big prize opening 31d. Is closed when a game ball enters.

  If the opening time has reached the predetermined time (t1) (S972; YES), the special winning combination game process (S900) shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 is performed after the special winning opening 31d is closed (S978). , And returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if the opening time has not reached the predetermined time (v1) (972; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31d has reached the specified number (n1) (S974). . Even when the number of game balls reaches the specified number (n1) (S974; YES), the special winning opening 31d is closed (S978). On the other hand, when the specified number (n1) has not been reached (S974; NO), the special electric game game process of FIG. 43 and FIG. Return to the game control process.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “second special gaming state”, the opening time of the special winning opening 31d is a predetermined time (v1) while the game control process of FIG. 33 is repeatedly executed. (S972 in FIG. 44; YES), or a predetermined number (n1) of game balls enter the big prize opening 31d (S974; YES), and the big prize opening 31d is closed (S978). Thus, one round of game is completed. Also at this time, the CPU 201 transmits a “round display end command (CRE)” to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the processing of S978.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “second special gaming state”, when the special electric accessory game process (S900) is executed next, it is determined in S970 that the special prize winning port 31d is closed (S970). NO), whether or not the number of lands completed during the “second special game” (continuous number of times R) has reached a predetermined number (N2), that is, “2” is determined (S984), and the predetermined number of times If (N2) has not been reached (S984; NO), it is confirmed that the closing time of the special winning opening 31d has reached a predetermined time (v2) (S986; YES), and then the special winning opening 31d is opened again. A new round is started (S988). Also at this time, the CPU 201 transmits a “round display start command (CRS)” relating to a newly started round to the effect control board 220 in conjunction with the processing of S988.

  On the other hand, in the process of S984, if it is determined that the number of lands completed during the “second special game” (number of consecutive times R) has reached a predetermined number (N2) (S984; YES), the condition device and the role The operation of the product continuous operation device is stopped, and the second special game state is ended (S990). Subsequently, after releasing the chance jackpot flag (S666), after starting the operation of the probability changing function (probability changing means) and the normal electric accessory opening time extension function (opening extension means) (S994, S998), the special electric combination The physical game process (S900) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 can advance the game of the gaming machine 1 by repeatedly performing the game control process as described above.

(6) symbol variation-related processing will effect control unit 220A (CPU of the performance control board 220 of the performance control unit 220A) is explained performed as "Starring out control means", "symbol variation-related processing".

  As shown in FIG. 45, this symbol variation-related process is started when the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) receives a variation pattern designation command (S1005; YES). That is, when the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) receives the variation pattern designation command (S1005; YES), the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) produces an effect display of the received variation pattern designation command (CHP). It transfers to control part 222A (effect display control board 222), and the central display device 27 starts the fluctuating display of the pseudo symbol and the background symbol (S1010). At this time, a “variation time timer T1” for managing (specifying) the variation time of pseudo symbols (end time of variation effect display) is set, and the lamp device R is turned on (S1010). The production control unit 220A (production control board 220) controls the driving of the “speakers SP1 to SP4” so that “predetermined sound effects” are output from the speakers SP1 to SP4 in accordance with the start of the variation of the special symbol. To do.

  Then, when the production control unit 220A (production control board 220) receives the “information designation command” (S1020; YES), “production control processing” is performed (S1100). In this effect control process (S1100), as shown in FIG. 46, first, based on the received “information designation command”, the result of the determination as to whether or not the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) has executed is determined. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (standard big hit, chance big hit) (S1105).

  When it is determined that the game is a big hit (standard big hit, chance big hit) (S1105; YES), an “effect display execution mode” is selected and specified (S1110). The processing of S1110 is executed based on the type of variation pattern designation command (CHP) received in S1005, and (1) “Pseudo symbol display mode (for example, pseudo (2) Whether or not to execute a special effect, (3) When executing and executing a special effect, the first special effect and the second special effect Which special effect of the effect, the third special effect, and the fourth special effect is to be executed (that is, the type of the special effect to be executed) is specified. In S1110, a “reach timer T2” for managing “time to start reach display (hereinafter referred to as“ reach time ”)” is set.

  Here, as described above, the special effect is to display the display image of the display screen 27a using the first display unit (display window 21m) or the second display unit (translucent body 29). It is an effect display that is executed using the display (see FIGS. 28 to 31).

  When the “execution mode of the effect display” specified in S1110 is “not scheduled to execute the special effect” (S1120; NO), the normal effect is executed (S1620), and the effect control process (S1100) is performed. Then, the process returns to the “symbol fluctuation related process” of FIG. Here, the normal effect is to perform the “variable effect game” using only the “first effect display” (see FIGS. 24 to 27). That is, it is an effect display executed by displaying the display image on the display screen 27a using only the first display unit.

  On the other hand, when the “execution mode of effect display” specified in S1110 is “something scheduled to execute the special effect” (S1120; YES), the “effect flag” is “set” (S1123). Then, after executing the “special type special effect” selected in S1110 (S1190, S1200, S1290, S1300, S1390, S1400, S1500), the effect control process (S1100) is terminated, and “symbol variation” in FIG. Return to "Related processing".

  Here, when the “special effect” specified in S1110 is the “first special effect” (S1190; YES), the “first special effect” is executed according to FIG. 47 (S1200). In the “first special effect”, the end time of the “second start timer T3” for managing (specifying) the start time of the second effect display is set to “reach time”, and the second effect is displayed. The end time of the “second end timer T4” for managing (specifying) the display end time is set to “a predetermined time after the end of reach display (hereinafter referred to as“ after reach ”)” (S1205). ).

  Thereafter, the “reach timer T2” ends (at the same time the second start timer T3 also ends (S12120; YES), “reach display” is executed by the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d, and the opening / closing member 25a The state is set to the closed state, and the lamp device R is turned off (S1215, S1220), and the position of the central display device 27 is moved from the first display position to the second display position. The effect display is started (S1225) At this point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the first special effect” and the “second effect”. In other words, the processing of S1225 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”.

  When this second effect display (second effect display operation control) is executed until the second end timer T4 ends (S1230; YES), the position of the central display device 27 is changed from the second display position to the first. Is returned to the display position (S1235), the state of the opening / closing member 25a is set to the open state (S1240), and "first effect display (first effect display operation control) is resumed and then" first special effect "is performed. finish.

  When the “special effect” specified in S1110 is the “second special effect” (S1190; NO, S1290; YES, S1300), the “second special effect” is executed according to FIG. 48 (S1300). In this “second special effect”, the end time of “second start timer T3” is set to “zero”, and the end time of “second end timer T4” is set to “predetermined time before start of reach display ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “before reach”) ”(S1305). Further, the end time of the “third start timer T5” for managing (specifying) the start time of the third effect display is set to the same time as the end time of the “second end timer T4”. The end time of the “third end timer T6” for managing (specifying) the end time of the effect display is set to “a predetermined time before reach and before the end time of the second end timer T4”. Setting is made (S1305).

  When this “second special effect” is started, the state of the opening / closing member 25a is immediately closed and the lamp device R is turned off (S1310). Then, the position of the central display device 27 is moved from the first display position to the second display position, and the second effect display is started (S1315). At this point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the second special effect” and starts the “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1315 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”. In the process of S1310, the operation for closing the state of the opening / closing member 25a, that is, the operation for closing the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b is performed at high speed.

  Thereafter, when the second end timer T4 (third start timer T5) ends (S1318; YES), the position of the central display device 27 is returned to an intermediate position between the second display position and the first display position. The right shutter 25a is opened (S1320, S1325). Thereby, the second effect display (second effect display operation control) is stopped, and the third effect display (third effect display operation control) is started. At this time, the display screen 27 a can be visually recognized by the display window 21 m (right half portion) and the light transmitting body 29.

  Thereafter, when the third end timer T6 expires (S1330; YES), the position of the central display device 27 is returned to the first display position (S1335), and the state of the left shutter 25b is set to the open state (S1340). The first special effect (first effect display operation control) is resumed, and when the “reach timer T2” ends (S1345; YES), “reach display (developed)” is displayed by the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d. Is executed (S1350), and thereafter, the “second special effect” is terminated.

  When the “special effect” specified in S1110 is the “third special effect” (S1190; NO, S1290; NO, S1390; YES, S1400), the “third special effect” is executed according to FIG. 49 ( S1400). In the “third special effect”, when “second start timer T3” ends, “second end timer T4” ends, and “third start timer T5” ends, “before reach” "(S1405). At the end of the “second end timer T4”, “time after the end of the second start timer T3” is set, and at the end of the “second end timer T4”, the “third start timer T4” is set. It is set to “the same time as the end of T5”. When the “third end timer T6” ends, “after reach” is set (S1405).

  In the third special effect, waiting for the “second start timer T3” to end (S1410; YES), the state of the opening / closing member 25a is closed, and the lamp device R is turned off (S1415). . Then, the position of the central display device 27 is moved from the first display position to the second display position, and the second effect display is started (S1420). At this point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the third special effect” and starts the “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1420 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”. In the process of S1415, the operation for closing the state of the opening / closing member 25a, that is, the operation for closing the right shutter 25a and the left shutter 25b is performed at a low speed.

  Thereafter, when the second end timer T4 (third start timer T5) ends (S1423; YES), the position of the central display device 27 is returned to an intermediate position between the second display position and the first display position. The right shutter 25a is opened (S1425, S1430). Thereby, the second effect display (second effect display operation control) is stopped, and the third effect display (third effect display operation control) is started. At this time, the display screen 27 a can be visually recognized by the display window 21 m (right half portion) and the light transmitting body 29.

  Thereafter, after the “reach timer T2” is ended (S1435; YES), the “reach display” is determined by the image displayed on the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d and the image displayed on the translucent body 29. (Development type) "is executed (S1440). When the third end timer T6 expires (S1445; YES), the position of the central display device 27 is returned to the first display position (S1450), the left shutter 25b is brought into the open state (S1455), 1 effect display (first effect display operation control) is resumed.

  When the “special effect” specified in S1110 is the “fourth special effect” (S1190; NO, S1290; NO, S1390; NO, S1500), the “fourth special effect” is executed according to FIG. 50 ( S1500). In the “fourth special effect”, the end time of the “second start timer T3” and the end time of the “second end timer T4” are set to “after reach” (S1505).

  In the fourth special effect, when the “reach timer T2” ends, “reach display” is executed by the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d (S1515). Thereafter, when the “second start timer T3” ends (S1520), false confirmation display (temporary confirmation display) is executed by the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d (S1525), and the state of the opening / closing member 25a is changed. In the closed state, the lamp device R is turned off (S1525, S1530), and further, the position of the central display device 27 is moved from the first display position to the second display position to display the second effect display. Is started (S1535). At this time point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the fourth special effect” and starts the “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1335 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”.

  Thereafter, when the “second end timer T4” ends (S1540; YES), the position of the central display device 27 is returned from the second display position to the first display position, and the state of the opening / closing member 25a is set to the open state. (S1545, S1550), “The first special effect (first effect display operation control) is resumed and the“ fourth special effect ”is ended.

  Also in the case where it is determined that the determination result of the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is “out” based on the “information designation command” received in the process of S1020 (S1105; NO). Then, “execution mode of effect display” is selected and specified (S1600). The processing of S1600 is executed based on the type of variation pattern designation command (CHP) received in S1005, and (1) “Pseudo symbol display mode (for example, pseudo symbol display) executed in the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d”. (2) Whether or not reach display can be performed, (3) When performing reach display, (3) When performing reach display, special effects are provided. Whether or not to execute (4) When executing and executing a special effect, any one of the first special effect, the second special effect, the third special effect, and the fourth special effect Whether or not to produce an effect (that is, the type of special effect to be executed) is specified. If it is determined in S1600 that “reach display should be executed”, “reach timer T2” is set.

  In the process of S1600, “when the reach display is not executed (S1610; NO), the normal effect is executed, the effect control process (S1100) is terminated, and the process returns to the“ symbol fluctuation related process ”of FIG. On the other hand, in the process of S1600, “when reach display is executed (S1610; YES), the process proceeds to S1120. Thereafter, the process after S1123 is executed (S1120; YES) or a normal effect is performed. Is executed (S1120; NO).

  After the effect control process (S1100) and after returning to the “symbol fluctuation related process”, when the effect control unit 220A (effect control board 220) receives the symbol stop command (S1700; YES), the symbol stop command is the effect. It is transferred to the display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), and the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol and the background symbol is stopped (S1710). At this time, the “variation time timer T1” is also ended (S1710).

  After the process of S1710, it is determined whether or not the “effect flag (S1120)” is set (S1720). When a negative determination is made in the process of S1720 (S1720; NO), that is, when a normal effect is performed in the effect control process (S1100), after the lamp device R is turned off, the symbol variation-related End the process.

  On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S1720 (S1720; YES), that is, when a special effect is performed in the effect control process (S1100), the “effect flag (S1120)” is canceled (S1726). After executing the “origin check processing” (S1728, S1730), the symbol variation related processing is terminated. This “origin check processing” is performed to confirm that “the state of the opening / closing member 25A has been returned to the closed state” and “the position of the central display device 27 has been returned to the first display position”. This process is executed using the detection switches (SWA to SWC).

(7) Effects of Embodiment 1 According to the gaming machine 1 of Embodiment 1, by reciprocating the single central display device (image display member) 27, the first effect display and the second effect display Can be executed. The player directly visually recognizes the display image on the display screen 27a when executing the “first effect display”, and the display image on the display screen 21a is lensed when executing the “second effect display”. In order to indirectly view through the portion 29c, the visual mode (the mode in which the player visually recognizes the display image) is performed during the execution of the “first production display” and the execution of the “second production display”. That is, according to the first embodiment, when the central display device 27 is reciprocated, the display image displayed on the display screen 27a is directed outward (toward the player), It can be shown as a completely different display image, etc. Therefore, while using a single central display device (image display member) 27, an effective presentation can be executed.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, while using a single central display device (image display member) 27, the player feels as if a plurality of central display devices (image display members) 27 are used. Can be given. In other words, according to the first embodiment, it is not necessary to increase the number of the central display devices (image display members) 27 for the purpose of enhancing the effect and diversifying the effects. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the production display control is not complicated and the structure of the gaming machine 1 is not complicated.

  Further, in the second effect display, the display image (display medium) is visually recognized by the player through the “translucent body 29 having a number of convex lens portions 29c in a bubble-like state and forming a half mirror”. Therefore, the display image visually recognized by the player is characteristic (for example, viewed three-dimensionally). For example, after allowing the player to visually recognize the display image on the display screen 27a through the display window 21m, the position of the central display device 27 is shifted to the second display position, and then the player is seen through the transparent body 29. If it is visually recognized, it is possible to give the player an “impression that the display image pops out”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the central display device 27 is moved left and right while meshing the rack (transmission member 27v) and the gear (pinion) 282h. Moreover, the central display device 27 is supported from above and below by the guide members (upper support rail 28c and lower support rail 28d) and moves on the guide member while rolling the roller 27j. Further, the central display device 27 is also supported by the upper guide rail 28f and the lower guide rail 28g. For this reason, according to the present embodiment, even if the central display device 27 is enlarged (for example, provided with a 12 to 17-inch display screen 27a), the central display device 27 is operated smoothly. be able to. However, according to the present embodiment, even if the display screen 27a of the central display device 27 is small, by reciprocating the central display device 27 between the first display position and the second display position, “It is also possible to obtain an effect as if the display screen 27a was enlarged (as if an effect of creating a liquid crystal display area of nearly double size).

B. Example 2
Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The gaming machine according to the second embodiment is a specific example of claim 1, claim 2, reference invention 2, and reference invention 3 . The gaming machine of the second embodiment is the same as the gaming machine of the first embodiment, except that the configuration of the gaming board 10, the structure of the main accessory device 80, and the contents of the special effects are different.

  In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, a translucent body 89 is arranged at a predetermined interval on the left side of the display window 81m. For this reason, when the game board 10 of Example 2 is compared with the game board 10 of Example 1, the position of the window part formation hole 10d and a translucent body attachment hole (illustration omitted) are right-and-left reversed. . However, the other configuration of the game board 10 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the game board 10 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the main accessory device 80 of the second embodiment includes a base member (decorative plate) 81, a storage box 82, an effect display device 83, a translucent body 89, A lamp device 70 (see FIG. 54) and a reflector 71 (see FIG. 54) are provided. The effect display device 83 includes an opening / closing device 85 and a device main body 86. Further, a shutter 85a (described later) constituting the opening / closing device section 85 and the reflector 71 constitute a specific example of the “reflecting means” of the invention of claim 2 . Also in this embodiment, the attraction control portion 220A similar to the attraction control portion of Example 1 to form a concrete example of Starring output control means.

Also in the second embodiment, a part of the base member 81 is selected as the specific portion 81T, and a window frame member 81f to be described later is assembled to the specific portion 81T to constitute the “first display portion” and this specific portion A “second display portion” is configured by assembling a translucent member 89 to be described later to the portion 81T. That is, as shown in FIG. 54, the base member 81 has a light-transmitting body mounting hole 81e arranged at a predetermined interval on the left side of the window forming hole 81d. That is, when the base member 81 of the second embodiment is compared with the base member 21 of the first embodiment, the positions of the window portion forming hole 81d and the translucent body mounting hole 81e are opposite to each other. The configuration is the same. Also in Example 2, a specific example of the "second display portion" of the translucent body 89 that is attached to the translucent body mounting hole 81e and the translucent body mounting hole (not shown), according to claim 1 invention Is configured. Note that the game board 10 is not shown in FIG. 54 and FIG. 55 described later.

As shown in FIG. 52, a window frame member 81f is also attached to the base member 81 from the front thereof. The window frame member 81f also includes a flange portion 81g configured in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and a protruding portion 81h protruding backward from the inner edge portion of the flange portion 81g. Then, the window frame member 81f fits the protruding portion 81h into the window forming holes 81d and 10d communicating in the front-rear direction, and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the flange portion 81g contacts the front surface portion of the base member 81. It is attached to the base member 81. The display window 81m is configured by the internal space of the window frame member 81f (projecting portion 81h). The display window 81m also planar shape viewed from the front is a substantially rectangular, constitutes a specific example of the "first display portion" in the invention of claim 1.

  The storage box 82 of the second embodiment also has a substantially container shape, and is attached to the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the game board 10 using an attachment member (stay) 82a. The storage box 82 also has an opening facing forward, an opening located on the rear side of the window portion forming hole 10d, and an opening located on the rear side of the translucent body mounting hole (not shown). Are mounted on the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the game board 10. Also in the storage box 82, a restricting contact portion for restricting a moving range of an opening / closing member 85A described later, and a restricting contact portion for restricting a rotation range of the central display device 27 described later. In the present embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. Further, a detection switch for detecting an operating state of an opening / closing member 85A, which will be described later, is omitted from the storage box 82 in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the opening / closing device 85 includes an opening / closing member 85A, an upper support rail 85c, a lower support rail 85d, and an opening / closing solenoid 85e. The upper support rail 85c has the same configuration as the upper support rail 25c of the first embodiment, and the lower support rail 85d has the same configuration as the lower support rail 25d of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the opening / closing member 85A of the second embodiment is configured by a single shutter 85a. The shutter 85a is configured using a substantially rectangular plate-like body when viewed from the front, and is in a state in which the plate thickness direction is directed back and forth. Further, the roller 85j is pivotally supported in a rotatable state on the left and right of the upper end surface and the left and right of the lower end surface of the shutter 85a. The vertical width of the shutter 85a is larger than the vertical width of the display window 81m, and the horizontal width of the shutter 85a is larger than the horizontal width of the display window 81m. In addition, although a positioning projection is provided on the rear surface portion of the shutter 85a, the description thereof is omitted in this embodiment.

  The shutter 85a has an upper end portion inserted into the rail groove 85i of the upper support rail 85c, and a lower end portion inserted into the rail groove 85m of the lower support rail 85d. Further, the roller 85j on the upper end surface is brought into contact with the rolling surface (the surface facing downward) of the upper support rail 85c in a rollable state, and the roller 85j on the lower end surface is rotated on the lower support rail 85d. It is brought into contact with the moving surface (surface facing downward) in a rollable state. For this reason, the shutter 85a is supported by the upper support rail 85c and the lower support rail 85d so as to be slidable left and right.

  That is, the shutter 85a has a “position for closing the display window 81m (hereinafter referred to as a closed position)” shown in FIG. 55A and a “translucent body” shown in FIG. It is possible to reciprocate between a position aligned to the rear of 89 (hereinafter referred to as an open position). That is, as shown in FIG. 54A, when the shutter 85a is set to the open position, the display window 81m is opened, and the state of the opening / closing member 85A is opened. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), when the shutter 85a is set to the closed position, the display window 81m is closed, and the state of the opening / closing member 85A is closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, the shutter 85a constitutes a specific example of the first reflector, and the rear surface portion 85c has a substantially smooth reflecting surface. In addition, the shutter 85a has a front surface 85f as a reflection surface having unevenness (the cross section is corrugated and shaped like a washing board).

  As shown in FIG. 53, the open / close solenoid 85e is an “actuator” for reciprocating the shutter 85a. As shown in FIG. 53, the open / close solenoid 85e includes a plunger 851e that is slidably supported by a bearing (not shown), and a solenoid coil (not shown) disposed at the outer peripheral position of the plunger 851e. Return means (not shown). The distal end of the plunger 851e is connected to the shutter 85a via a connecting member 852e.

  In the open / close solenoid 85e, when the solenoid coil is not energized (that is, when the open / close solenoid 85e is demagnetized), the plunger 851e uses the urging force of the return means (return spring) to “protrude the plunger 851e. Drive in the direction of increasing the amount. For this reason, the position of the shutter 85a is a position (closed position) for closing the display window 81m. On the other hand, when energization of the solenoid coil is performed (that is, when the open / close solenoid 85e is excited), a traction force having a magnitude proportional to the current is generated from the solenoid coil to the plunger 851e. Therefore, the plunger 851e is driven in the “direction in which the protruding amount of the plunger 851e is reduced” while resisting the urging force of the return means (return spring). For this reason, the position of the shutter 85a is aligned with the rear of the translucent body 89 and becomes a position (open position) where the display window 81m is opened.

As shown in FIG. 52, the apparatus main body 86 includes a central display device 87, a rotation motor 88h, and a transmission chain 88j. Among these, the central display device 87 is also configured by using a “liquid crystal display device” and constitutes a specific example of the image display member of the invention of claim 1 . The central display device 87 is disposed inside the storage box 82 so as to be rotatable at a portion located behind the display window 81m. The central display device 87 is also a substantially plate-like body having a substantially rectangular planar shape when viewed from the front, and is in a state in which the plate thickness direction is directed back and forth.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the central display device 87 includes a main body (not shown) similar to the main body 27A described above and a cover 87B similar to the cover 27B described above. However, the upper support portion 87b protrudes upward from the right end side of the upper end surface of the cover body 87B, and the lower support portion 87c protrudes downward from the right end side of the lower end surface of the cover body 87B. Further, the upper support portion 87b and the lower support portion 87c are substantially cylindrical, and the axes are arranged on the same line (virtual line) along the vertical direction.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the storage box 82, a pair of bearing portions 821 and 822 are provided at the top and bottom at a portion located behind the right end portion of the display window 81m. In the central display device 87, the upper support portion 87b is supported in a rotatable state by the upper bearing portion 821, and the lower support portion 87c is supported in a rotatable state by the lower bearing portion 822. Yes. For this reason, the central display device 87 is rotatable with the axis of the upper support 87b and the lower support 87c as the rotation axis G2 (see also FIGS. 54 and 55).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 52, the central display device 87 is supported in the storage box 82 so as to be rotatable with respect to the rotation axis G2 arranged in the vertical direction. And the attitude | position of the center display apparatus 87 is the 1st attitude | position (refer FIG. 54) comprised with the display screen 87a facing forward by rotating on the rotation axis G2, and the display screen 87a. The posture can be changed between the second posture (see FIG. 55) configured with the left front facing diagonally.

  Further, the lower support portion 87 c has a protruding portion 871 a that protrudes downward from the storage box 82 on the lower end side. A gear 872a and a rotating plate 873a are mounted on the projecting portion 871a in a state where the axes are aligned with each other and in a state where the shaft 87 and the rotating plate 173a can rotate together.

  Further, the rotation plate 873a is provided with a detected portion (not shown). For example, the detected portion includes (a) a planar shape and a projection protruding from one side surface of the rotating plate 873a, and (b) a hole that penetrates the rotating plate 873a in the thickness direction. Then, the rotary plate 873a, and by extension, an index portion used for specifying the rotation reference position of the central display device 87 is configured. In addition, a sensor 875a is disposed around the rotating plate 873a at a portion where the detected portion can be detected when the “rotating detected portion (index portion)” passes. The sensor 875a is configured using an optical sensor or the like, and is connected to the effect control unit 220A via a predetermined detection substrate (not shown).

  When the central display device 87 is in the first posture, the detected portion of the rotating plate 873a is aligned with the detection range of the sensor 875a, and a passing signal is output from the sensor 875a. . Since this passing signal is transmitted to the effect control unit 220A via the detection board, the effect control unit 220A uses this detection signal to determine whether the orientation of the central display device 87 is in the first orientation. It is possible to grasp whether or not.

  The rotation motor 88h is configured by using a stepping motor, and is attached to the storage box 82 with the axis of the rotation drive shaft 881h facing up and down. The rotary drive shaft 881h is exposed below the storage box 82, and a gear 882h is attached to the rotary drive shaft 881h so as to be integrally movable. The transmission chain 88j is stretched between the gear 882h and the above-described “gear 872a attached to the lower support portion 87c”. Therefore, the rotational driving force generated by the rotation motor 88h is transmitted to the central display device 87 via the gear 882h, the transmission chain 88j, and the gear 872a. For this reason, when the rotation motor 88h is rotated by a predetermined amount in a predetermined rotation direction, the posture of the central display device 87 is changed from the first display posture to the second display posture. On the other hand, when the rotation motor 88h is rotated by the same amount in the reverse rotation direction, the posture of the central display device 87 is returned from the second display posture to the first display posture.

In this embodiment, the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A, is managed number of drive pulses supplied to the rotation motor 88h (total), which, the rotation amount of the current central display device 87 Ya The phase (rotation angle) can be grasped. In the present embodiment, in principle, when the number of drive pulses necessary for setting the posture of the central display device 87 to the “first display posture” is supplied to the rotation motor 88h, in principle, the sensor 875a. There for detecting the detected portion, the detection signal is transmitted to the sensor 875a from the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A. However, the rotation motor 88h, when occurs a problem such as "step-out", the attraction control portion (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the output signal is not transmitted. In this case, the clerk of the pachinko hall, or perform regulatory work in order to eliminate the "step-out" and the like, the effect control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A is, making this adjustment work.

As shown in FIG. 54, the translucent body 89 is mounted in the translucent body mounting hole 81e and the translucent body mounting hole (not shown), and constitutes a specific example of the “second display portion” in Reference Invention 2. To do. The translucent body 89 has the same configuration as the translucent body 29 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, the lamp device (for example, a full color LED) 70 is disposed behind the “part of the base member 81 between the translucent body 89 and the display window 81m”, and left Light can be emitted obliquely backward. When the position of the shutter 85a is set to the open position (that is, when the shutter 85a is aligned behind the light transmitting body 89), the light emitted from the lamp device 70 is transferred to the front surface of the shutter 85a. The light is reflected by the portion 85f, is emitted in the direction of the translucent body 89, and is visually recognized by the player {see FIG. 54 (a)}.

  The reflector 71 constitutes a specific example of the second reflector, and is disposed behind the light transmitting body 89 as shown in FIGS. 54 (a) and 55 (a). The reflector 71 includes a concave surface portion 71a that is a mirror surface. The concave surface portion 71a draws a “substantially arcuate path (approximately ¼ of the circumference) in plan view” and has an upper and lower width (or display width) substantially equal to the upper and lower width of the display screen 87a of the central display device 87. A vertical width exceeding the vertical width of the screen 87a). That is, the reflector 71 has a shape in which a portion corresponding to approximately (1/4) of a cylinder is excluded from a predetermined solid (for example, approximately a quadrangular prism). That is, the concave surface portion 71a is a convex surface portion (convex surface portion divided along the circumferential direction) corresponding to approximately ¼ of the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and the concave and convex portions are inverted. The center of curvature of the concave surface portion 71a of the reflector 71 is located at “a portion of the base member 81 between the light transmitting body 89 and the display window 81m”.

In Example 2, at the time of execution of the "first effect display", as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A includes a state of the opening and closing member 85A is opened Thus, the driving of the opening / closing device 85 is controlled, and the driving of the device main body 86 is controlled so that the posture of the central display device 87 is set to the “first display posture”. Further, light emission at the time of execution of the "first effect display", in effect control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the lamp device 70 is a predetermined timing (for example, in accordance with the start timing of the fluctuation effect display) Thus, the drive of the lamp device 70 (drive circuit) is controlled. At this time, the light emitted from the lamp device 70 is reflected by the front surface portion 85f of the shutter 85a and is also emitted in the direction of the translucent body 89, so that the player reflects the light reflected by the front surface portion 85f. It can be visually recognized. At this time, the reflective surface (the cross section is corrugated and shaped like a washing board) having irregularities on the front surface portion 85f promotes irregular reflection, so that the player visually recognizes the “shiny” light through the transparent body 89. {See FIG. 54 (b)}.

On the other hand, at the time of execution of the "second effect display", as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, as the state of the opening and closing member 85A is closed, The driving of the opening / closing device 85 is controlled, and the driving of the device main body 86 is controlled so that the posture of the central display device 87 is the “second display posture”. Further, the during the execution of the "second effect display", the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, as the lamp unit 70 stops emitting, controls the drive of the lamp unit 70 (driving circuit) To do.

  At the time of executing the “second effect display”, the central display device 87 uses the rotation axis G2 at the right end as a reference (rotation center), and the left end of the (central display 87) from the player. Rotate away (turn right when viewed from above). As a result, the display screen 87a is directed to the player's diagonal left side (translucent body 89 side). Further, when the “second effect display” is executed, the position of the shutter 85a becomes the closed position. As a result, of the display light emitted from the display screen 87a (that is, the light constituting the display image), the light emitted substantially vertically from the display screen 87a is reflected by the rear surface portion 85c of the shutter 85a and reflected. The light can be emitted in the direction of the body 71. And the display light radiate | emitted in the direction of the reflector 71 is reflected by the reflector 71, and is radiate | emitted in the direction of the translucent body 89 (2nd display part).

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the display screen 87a is reflected by the two reflecting surfaces (rear surface portion 85, concave surface portion 71a), and the lens portion (described above) is provided on the translucent body 89. It passes through a convex lens 89c similar to the lens portion 29c. Therefore, the “display image visually recognized by the player during the second effect display” is greatly different from the “display image directly visible with the naked eye during the first effect display”. .

  In this embodiment, by selecting the positional relationship between the rear surface portion 85c of the shutter 85a and the reflector 71 and the positional relationship between the reflector 71 and the lens portion 89c, the second effect display is performed. The display image visually recognized by the player can be adjusted. For example, the rear surface portion 85 is positioned closer to the reflector 71 than the focal point of the reflector 71, and is closer to the lens unit 89c than the focal point of the lens unit 89c (the focal point located on the reflector 71 side). When the reflector 71 is positioned on the screen, the image displayed on the display screen 87a is visually recognized by the player in a state enlarged in two stages.

Also in the gaming machine of the embodiment 2, as in Example 1, effect control unit 220A (Starring Desei control means) in accordance with FIGS. 45 and 46, executes the "symbol variation-related processing". However, the special effects (first special effect to fourth special effect) that are selectively executed in the “symbol fluctuation related processing” are performed according to FIGS. 56 to 59.

  That is, when the “special effect” specified in S1110 of FIG. 46 is the “first special effect” (S1190; YES, S1200), the “first special effect” is executed according to FIG. 56 (S1200). In the “first special effect”, the process of S1205 is performed, and thereafter, when the “reach timer T2” ends (at the same time the second start timer T3 also ends), the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d display “ While “reach display” is executed, the state of the opening / closing member 85a is closed, and the lamp device 70 is turned off (S1215, S1220). Then, the posture of the central display device 27 is changed from the first display posture to the second display posture, and the second effect display is started (S1227).

  When the second effect display is started, the image displayed on the display screen 87a is reflected by the rear surface portion 85c of the shutter 85a and the concave surface portion 71a of the reflector 71, and then the lens of the translucent body 89. The player passes through the section and is visually recognized by the player. At this time, the effect control unit 220A stops “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the first special effect” and starts “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1227 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”.

  When this second effect display (second effect display operation control) is executed until the second end timer T4 ends (S1230; YES), the posture of the central display device 27 is changed from the second display posture to the first. (S1237), the state of the opening / closing member 85a is set to the open state (S1240), and "the first effect display (first effect display operation control) is resumed and then the" first special effect "is performed. finish.

  When the “special effect” specified in S1110 of FIG. 46 is the “second special effect” (S1190; NO, S1290; YES, S1300), as shown in FIG. 57, the “second start timer T3” The end time is set to “zero”, and the end time of the “second end timer T4” is referred to as “before reach”. ”) (S1306). As soon as this “second special effect” is started, the state of the opening / closing member 85a is closed, and the lamp device 70 is turned off (S1311). Then, the posture of the central display device 27 is changed from the first display posture to the second display posture, and the second effect display is started (S1317). At this point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the second special effect” and starts the “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1317 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”.

  Thereafter, when the second end timer T4 expires (S1331: YES), the posture of the central display device 27 is returned from the second display posture to the first display posture, and the state of the opening / closing member 85a is set to the open state. (S1337, S1341), “The first effect display (first effect display operation control) is resumed. Then, when the“ reach timer T2 ”ends,“ reach display (expanded type) is displayed by the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d ”. ) "Is executed, and thereafter, the" second special effect "is terminated.

  When the “special effect” specified in S1110 of FIG. 46 is the “third special effect” (S1190; NO, S1290; NO, S1390; YES, S1400), as shown in FIG. The end time of the timer T3 is set to “before reach”, and the end time of the “second end timer T4” is set to “after reach” (S1406).

  In the third special effect, waiting for the “second start timer T3” to end (S1410; YES), the state of the opening / closing member 85a is closed, and the lamp device 70 is turned off (S1416). . Then, the posture of the central display device 27 is changed from the first display posture to the second display posture, and the second effect display is started (S1422). At this point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the third special effect” and starts the “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1422 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”.

  Thereafter, after the “reach timer T2” is ended, “reach display (development type)” is executed using the image displayed on the transparent body 89 (S1436, S1441). When the second end timer T4 expires (S1445; YES), the central display device 87 is returned to the first display attitude (S1452), the opening / closing member 85a is set to the open state (S1456), 1 effect display (first effect display operation control) is resumed.

  When the “special effect” specified in S1110 of FIG. 46 is the “fourth special effect” (S1190; NO, S1290; NO, S1390; NO, S1500), as shown in FIG. The end of “timer T3” and the end of “second end timer T4” are set to “after reach” (S1505).

  Also in the fourth special effect, when the “reach timer T2” ends, “reach display” is executed by the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d (S1515). Thereafter, when the “second start timer T3” ends (S1520), the pseudo symbol display units 27b to 27d perform false confirmation display (temporary confirmation display) (S1525) and the state of the opening / closing member 85a is changed. In the closed state, the lamp device 70 is turned off (S1531), and the posture of the central display device 87 is changed from the first display posture to the second display posture, and the second effect display is started. (S1537). At this time point, the effect control unit 220A stops the “first effect display operation control performed before the start of the fourth special effect” and starts the “second effect display operation control”. That is, the process of S1337 constitutes a specific example of “second effect display operation control”.

  Thereafter, when the “second end timer T4” is ended (S1540; YES), the posture of the central display device 27 is returned from the second display posture to the first display posture, and the state of the opening / closing member 85a is set to the open state. (S1547, S1551), “The first special effect (first effect display operation control) is resumed and the“ fourth special effect ”ends.

According to the gaming machine of the second embodiment described above, the first effect display and the second effect display can be executed by rotating the single central display device 87. Then, the player visually recognizes the display image of the display screen 87a directly with the naked eye when executing the “first effect display”, and displays the display image of the display screen 87a when executing the “second effect display”. Since it is reflected by “two reflecting surfaces (rear surface portion 85, concave surface portion 71a)” and indirectly viewed through the lens portion 89c of the translucent body 89, the “first effect display” is executed. When the “second effect display” is executed, “the display image of the display screen 27a is different in the manner in which the player visually recognizes (visual recognition manner ) . Accordingly, the central display device 87 is rotated. Thus, the display image displayed on the display screen 87a can be displayed outward (toward the player) as a completely different display image, etc. Therefore, the single central display device 87 is used. However, an effective performance can be executed.

  Further, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to give the player an impression as if using a plurality of central display devices 87 while using a single central display device 87. In other words, according to the second embodiment, it is not necessary to increase the number of the central display devices 87 for the purpose of enhancing the effect and diversifying the effect mode. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the effect display control is not complicated and the structure of the gaming machine is not complicated. Further, in the second effect display, the display image (display medium) is reflected by the reflecting means (shutter 85a, reflector 71), and then “a large number of convex lens portions 89c are prepared in a bubble-like state and half-finished. Since the player can see through the transparent body 89 ”constituting the mirror, the display image viewed by the player is characteristic (for example, three-dimensional), similar to the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. Etc.).

C. Example 3
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61. The gaming machine according to the third embodiment shows a specific example of the invention of claim 6. In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the configuration of the gaming board 10 and the structure of the main accessory device 180 are different from those of the gaming machine of the first embodiment. Also in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, the game board is provided with the window forming hole and the translucent body mounting hole. However, in FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, the game board is not shown.

As shown in FIG. 60, the main accessory device 180 of the third embodiment includes a base member (decorative plate) 181, an effect display device 183, and a translucent body 189. Further, the effect display device 183 includes a selection device unit 185 and a device main body unit 186. Also in this embodiment, the attraction control portion 220A similar to the attraction control portion of Example 1 to form a concrete example of Starring Desei control means.

Also in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60, a part of the base member 181 is selected as the specific part 181T, and a window frame member 181f to be described later is assembled to the specific part 181T. In addition, a light transmitting body 189 to be described later is assembled to the specific portion 181T to constitute a “second display portion”. That is, this base member 181 is also provided with the window part formation hole 181d and the translucent body attachment hole 181e like the base member 21 of Example 1. In the third embodiment, a specific example of the “second display portion” of the reference invention 4 is configured by the translucent body attaching hole 181e and the translucent body 189 attached to the translucent body attaching hole. The light transmitting body 189 has the same configuration as the light transmitting body 29 of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 60, a window frame member 181f is also attached to the base member 181 from the front thereof. The window frame member 811f also includes a flange portion 181g configured in a substantially rectangular frame shape, and a protruding portion 181h protruding backward from the inner edge portion of the flange portion 181g. Then, the window frame member 181f fits the protruding portion 181h into the window portion forming hole 181d of the base member 181 and the window portion forming hole of the game board, and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the flange portion 181g is The base member 181 is mounted while being in contact with the front surface of the member 181. The display window 181m is configured by the internal space of the window frame member 181f (projecting portion 181h). This display window 181m also has a substantially rectangular planar shape when viewed from the front, and constitutes a specific example of the “first display section” of Reference Invention 4 .

  As shown in FIG. 60, the selection device unit 185 includes a concealing member 185A, an upper support rail (not shown), a lower support rail (not shown), and a selection solenoid (not shown). I have. The upper support rail of Example 3 has the same configuration as the upper support rail 25c of Example 1, and the lower support rail of Example 3 has the same configuration as the lower support rail 25d of Example 1. Yes. The selection solenoid according to the third embodiment has the same configuration as the open / close solenoid 85e according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 60, the apparatus main body 186 is configured using a central display device 187. The central display device 187 is also configured by using a “liquid crystal display device” and constitutes a specific example of the image display member of Reference Invention 4 . The central display device 187 is disposed in a fixed state behind the base member 181 with the display screen 187a facing forward.

  In the central display device 187, the width of the display screen 187a along the left-right direction is increased. That is, the distance between the left end of the display window 181m and the right end of the translucent body 189 is substantially equal to or greater than the distance. That is, as shown in FIGS. 60 and 61A, the display screen 187a includes a first display area 187b facing the display window 181m (first display unit) in the front-rear direction, and a translucent body 189 (first display). A second display area 187c facing the front and rear, and a third display area 187d positioned between the first display area 187b and the second display area 187c.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the concealing member 185A is configured by a concealing body 185a having the same configuration as the “shutter 85a of the second embodiment”. That is, the concealing body 185a is configured using a substantially rectangular plate-like body when viewed from the front, and is in a state in which the plate thickness direction is directed back and forth. Further, rollers (not shown) are pivotally supported in a rotatable state on the left and right of the upper end surface and the left and right of the lower end surface of the concealing body 185a. The vertical width of the concealing body 185a is larger than the vertical width of the display window 181m and the translucent body 189, and the lateral width of the shutter 85a is larger than the lateral width of the display window 181m and the translucent body 189. It has been enlarged. In addition, although the positioning protrusion is provided on the rear surface portion of the masking body 185a, the description thereof is omitted in this embodiment.

  The concealing body 185a has an upper end portion inserted into the upper support rail and a lower end portion inserted into the lower support rail. In addition, the upper end roller is brought into contact with the rolling surface of the upper support rail (the surface facing downward) in a rollable state, and the lower end roller is brought into contact with the driven surface of the lower support rail (lower side). The surface facing the surface in a rollable state. Therefore, the concealing body 185a is supported by the upper support rail and the lower support rail so as to be slidable left and right.

  That is, (A) as shown in FIG. 60, the concealing body 185a is positioned in front of the second display area 187c, and conceals the second display area 187c from the front so as not to be visible. A first selection position configured by opening the area 187b so as to be visible, and (B) as shown in FIG. 61B, the first display area is aligned in front of the first display area 187b. It is possible to reciprocate between a second selection position configured by concealing 187b from the front so as not to be visible and opening the second display area 187c so as to be visible.

  The selection solenoid is an “actuator” for reciprocating the concealing body 185a, and has the same configuration as the open / close solenoid 85e of the second embodiment. The distal end of the plunger of this selection solenoid is connected to the concealing body 185a via a connecting member (not shown). When the energization of the solenoid coil constituting the selection solenoid is not performed (that is, when the selection solenoid is demagnetized), the plunger applies the urging force of the return means (return spring) constituting the selection solenoid. Used to drive in the “direction to increase the protruding amount of the plunger”. For this reason, the position of the concealment body 185a is the “first selection position”. On the other hand, when the energization of the solenoid coil is performed (that is, when the selection solenoid is excited), a traction force proportional to the current is generated from the solenoid coil to the plunger. For this reason, the plunger is driven in the “direction in which the protruding amount of the plunger is reduced” while opposing the urging force of the return means (return spring). For this reason, the position of the concealment body 185a is the “second selection position”.

In Example 3, at the time of execution of the "first effect display", as shown in FIG. 60, the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the position of the concealment member 185a is "first selection position To control the driving of the selection unit 185. When executing the “first effect display”, the player visually recognizes the image displayed in the first display area 187b with the naked eye through the display window 181m (first display unit). On the other hand, at the time of execution of the "second effect display", as shown in FIG. 61 (b), the performance control unit (Starring Desei control means) 220A, the position of the concealment member 185a is "second selection position" The drive of the selection device unit 185 is controlled so that At the time of executing the “second effect display”, the player indirectly visually recognizes the image displayed in the second display area 187c through the transparent body 189 (second display unit). To do.

  According to the gaming machine of the third embodiment described above, the first effect display and the second effect display are executed by reciprocating the concealment body 185a left and right in front of the single central display device 187. it can. And, when “first effect display” is executed and “second effect display” is executed, “a mode in which the player visually recognizes the display image on the display screen 187a (viewing mode)” is different. It will be a thing. That is, according to the third embodiment, the display image displayed on the display screen 187a is displayed outward (toward the player) as a completely different display image by reciprocating the concealment body 185a left and right. Can do so. Therefore, according to the third embodiment, an effective performance can be executed while using a single central display device (image display member) 187.

  Further, according to the third embodiment, it is possible to give the player an impression as if using a plurality of central display devices 187 while using a single central display device 187. In other words, according to the third embodiment, it is not necessary to increase the number of the central display devices 187 for the purpose of enhancing the effect and diversifying the effects. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the effect display control is not complicated and the structure of the gaming machine is not complicated.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim. Can be easily replaced by these, and improvements based on knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate. That is, the modification which has the characteristics of several Example can also be illustrated.

That is, in each embodiment, the forms of all the lens portions 29c, 89c, and 189c provided in each of the translucent bodies 29, 89, and 189 are unified, but in each invention of the reference invention 1, the reference invention 2, and the reference invention 4 , When providing a some lens part in a translucent body, the aspect of at least any one of each lens part may be made ununiform. That is, when a plurality of lens parts are provided on the light transmitting body, the convex lens part and the concave lens part may be mixed, and the sizes, focal lengths, and the like of at least some of the lens parts may be inconsistent. In this case, for example, an image displayed on the display screen can be visually recognized at a different enlargement ratio or reduction ratio depending on each lens unit. Also, in the image that can be seen through the transparent body, there must be a part with a different enlargement / reduction ratio, or a part composed of "real image" and a part composed of "virtual image" You can also. Furthermore, the player can visually recognize the image displayed on the display screen in any lens portion in an inverted state.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a game board. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a schematic explanatory diagram for explaining the outer frame, the gaming machine main body and the like. In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing a game board. It is aa sectional drawing of FIG. It is bb sectional drawing of FIG. In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory view (rear view) for explaining the opening and closing member. In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory view (rear view) for explaining the opening and closing member. In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram (plan view) for explaining the operation mode of the opening and closing member and the central display device. In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory view (front view) for explaining the central display device. (A) is a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view of the central display device, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 10, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. It is explanatory drawing (rear view) for demonstrating the execution aspect of the production | presentation display which a main accessory apparatus performs in the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. (A) is a schematic front view which shows the display screen of a center display apparatus in each Example of this invention, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of a pseudo | simulation symbol. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the image visually recognized through a display window (1st display part) in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention, (b) is each Example of this invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an image visually recognized through a translucent body (second display unit) in the gaming machine according to. (A)-(d) is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a pseudo | simulation symbol in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a schematic front view of the lower left display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a diagram of the lower left display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display mode. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a lower left display apparatus in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a schematic front view of a lower right display device in each embodiment of the present invention, and (b) shows a display mode of the lower left display device in a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a lower right display apparatus in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a back view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change effect game performed with the gaming machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the variation production game and jackpot game which are performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the variation production game and jackpot game which are performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the variation production game and jackpot game which are performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st special effect performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd special production performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 3rd special production performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 4th special production performed by the game machine which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which showed notably the mode that a command was output from the main control part in the gaming machine which concerns on each Example. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game control process in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol game start determination process in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol game process in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a flow diagram showing a normal electric game game process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game start determination process in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special symbol game processing in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special symbol game processing in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a special symbol success / failure determination job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot process in the special symbol success / failure determination job. (A) is explanatory drawing of a main control part in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention, (b) is stored in built-in RAM of a main control part in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram for explaining a special symbol determination random number memory in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a flow diagram showing a special electric accessory game process. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a flow diagram showing a special electric accessory game process. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a symbol variation related process. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a first special effect process. In the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a second special effect process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a third special effect process in the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a fourth special effect process in the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory view (front view) for explaining the main accessory device. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the main accessory apparatus of FIG. It is description (rear view) of the switchgear part which comprises the main accessory apparatus of FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation display aspect which a main accessory apparatus performs in the game machine which concerns on Example 2 of invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation display aspect which a main accessory apparatus performs in the game machine which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a first special effect process. In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a second special effect process. In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a third special effect process. In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a flowchart showing a fourth special effect process. In the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining a main accessory device. (A) is a front view for demonstrating the display screen provided in the central display apparatus (main accessory apparatus) shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an accessory apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
1A; gaming machine body,
10: Game board,
11: Game area,
20, 80, 180; main accessory device,
21, 81, 181; base member (decorative plate),
23, 83, 183; effect display device,
25, 85, 185; switchgear unit,
25A, 85A, 185A; opening and closing members,
26, 86, 186; device main body,
27, 87, 187; liquid crystal display device (image display member),
27a, 87a, 187a; display screen,
29, 89, 189; translucent body (second display part),
29c, 89c, 189c; convex lens part,
71; reflector (second reflector),
85a; shutter ( first reflector),
220A; the effect control unit (Starring Desei your means),
R, 70; lamp device G2; pivot axis.

Claims (3)

An outer frame installed at a predetermined installation site;
A translucent body that includes a first display unit that is mounted on the outer frame and includes a display window that penetrates forward and backward, and a lens unit that refracts light emitted from the rear and transmits the light forward. A second display unit configured using a gaming machine main body provided in a specific part visible from the front,
An effect display device that is disposed in the gaming machine main body and executes effect display;
And Starring output control means for controlling the driving of the effect display device,
A gaming machine comprising
The effect display device
An image display member having a display screen on which image display is performed and arranged in a state of being rotatable with respect to a predetermined rotation axis behind the first display unit, and the posture of the image display member A first display posture configured with the display screen facing in a direction visible from the front of the first display unit, and an image display member in the first display posture with the pivot axis An apparatus main body that can be changed between a second display posture configured to rotate by a predetermined amount with respect to a reference;
Display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member disposed at a position behind the specific part in the gaming machine main body and in the second display posture is once or a plurality of times. Reflecting means capable of reflecting and emitting in the direction of the second display unit;
With
It said Starring output control means,
In the case where the posture of the image display member is the first display posture, the image display on the display screen is displayed on the display screen without reflecting the display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member to the reflecting means. Controlling the drive of the effect display device so that the player can directly visually recognize it through one display unit,
When the posture of the image display member is the second display posture, display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member is reflected by the reflecting means, and the image display on the display screen is changed to the second display posture. A game machine characterized by controlling the drive of the effect display device so that the player can indirectly visually recognize through the display unit . The reflection means includes a first reflector having a rear surface portion as a reflection surface, a second reflector disposed behind the second display portion and having a concave or convex reflection surface; With
The display light emitted from the display screen of the image display member in the second display posture is reflected by the reflection surface of the first reflector, emitted in the direction of the second reflector, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is reflected by a reflecting surface of the second reflector and is emitted in the direction of the second display unit . The first reflector is configured to be changeable between an open state in which the first display unit is opened and a closed state in which the first display unit is closed,
The production control means includes
When the posture of the image display member is the first display posture, the first reflector is in the open state,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein when the posture of the image display member is the second display posture, the state of the first reflector is changed from the open state to the closed state. .

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