JP6644402B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as a “slot machine”).

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine fluctuates a plurality of symbol rows in which a large number of symbols are arranged, and a lottery result is displayed by a symbol combination when the symbol row is stopped. When the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination, a game ball or a medal is paid out as a privilege.

  For example, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, when all reels are stopped, nine symbols are displayed in the entire display area within the frame so as to be visible to the player. In such a conventional gaming machine, when the reels stop, the result of the game is displayed while the player enjoys which symbol is stopped in the display area in the frame.

JP 2009-213657 A

However, for example, in the conventional gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, has contents patterned to be displayed in the table display region, there is a possibility that the player's interest is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to suitably suppress a decrease in interest.

The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising: a lottery device for performing a lottery in accordance with the progress of the game; a display device having a display area in which a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed; and a movable body. The number of symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the unit symbol column is N, the number of symbol columns is M, and when the variable display of the symbol column stops, the symbol of [N × M] is a part of the display area. Normal display control means that can be displayed in a basic display area, and that displays predetermined display contents in the basic display area based on a lottery result by the lottery means, and special display control means that changes the position of the basic display area. Even if the position of the basic display area is changed by the special display control means, the symbol combination indicating the lottery result by the lottery means is visible, and is located in front of the basic display area. Said possible Operation and location of the a change in the light emission mode of the light guide plate on the front side is the basic display area of the basic display area of the body is changed, the position of the basic display area is changed by the special display control means The special display control means increases the expectation that advantageous benefits are provided compared to when the position of the basic display area is not changed. Even if the position of the basic display area is changed, A gaming machine wherein the decoration surrounding the display area and the decoration of a shelf located on the lower front surface of the basic display area different from the basic display area are maintained as an integrated decoration.

  According to the present invention, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

It is a front view showing a transparent part as opaque in the slot machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front in the state of FIG. 1. It is the perspective view which looked at the slot machine from the back. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a rear part of a transparent part in the slot machine of FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front in the state of FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from the front. It is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from behind. FIG. 4 is a right side sectional view of the slot machine cut at the center in the left-right direction and viewed from the right side. (A) is a perspective view of the door unit in the slot machine as viewed from the front, and (b) is a perspective view of the door unit as viewed from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the door unit for every main structure and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the door unit for every main structure and looked at from behind. FIG. 4 is a right side cross-sectional view of the top cover unit of the door unit cut from the center in the left-right direction and viewed from the right side. It is the front view which shows the state which made the light guide plate in the top cover unit emit light, and shows the case where the symbol display area A is in a reference position. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front when the symbol display area A is at the uppermost position. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front when the symbol display area A is at the lowermost position. (A) is a front view of the front movable effect unit in the door unit, and (b) is a front view of the front movable effect unit shown in a state where the front movable decorative body is lowered from the state of (a). (A) is a front view of the middle unit in the slot machine, and (b) is a rear view of the middle unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the middle unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the middle unit from right rear. It is the perspective view which looked at the middle unit from the rear left. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the middle unit, which is disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the middle unit for every main structure and looked at from behind. It is the perspective view seen from the front in the state where a horizontal part movable production unit and a state indicator were attached to a middle unit base in a middle unit. It is the perspective view seen from back in the state where a horizontal part movable production unit and a state indicator were attached to a middle unit base in a middle unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the upper movable production unit in the middle unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the upper movable production unit from behind. It is a front view of the upper movable production unit which shows the movement of the upper horizontal movable production unit in the upper movable production unit. It is a front view which shows the upper middle movable production unit in an upper movable production unit by a schematic structure. (A) is an explanatory view schematically showing the upper middle movable production unit in a retracted state from the front, and (b) schematically showing the upper middle movable production unit in a state where the upper middle movable production unit appears from the state of (a) to the middle. It is an explanatory view, and (c) is an explanatory view schematically showing the upper middle movable effect unit in the appearance state from the front. It is a front view of the upper movable production unit shown in a state where the upper horizontal movable decoration unit has been moved to the center side and the upper middle movable decoration unit has been moved to the appearance position. It is a front view of the slot machine shown in a state where the front movable decorative body of the front movable effect unit is positioned at the lower end. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an expanded symbol row provided on the outer peripheral surface of each reel in the slot machine. 40 is a flowchart showing a basic procedure of one game in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of a reel stop process.

[1. Overall configuration of slot machine]
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine 1 as an example. First, an overall configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention in which a transparent portion is opaque, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front in the state of FIG. 1, and FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the machine from back. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the rear of the transparent portion in the slot machine of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front in the state of FIG. Further, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine exploded for each main configuration and viewed from the front, and FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine exploded for each main configuration and viewed from the rear. FIG. 8 is a right side sectional view of the slot machine cut at the center in the left-right direction and viewed from the right side.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a box-shaped housing unit 2 installed in a game hall or the like and having an open front surface, a gaming unit 3 housed in the housing unit 2, and a gaming unit 3 in front. Mainly includes a door unit 4 that opens and closes an opening on the front surface of the housing unit 2 so as to be visible from the outside, and a middle unit 5 attached to the rear side of the door unit 4. .

  Although details will be described later, the housing unit 2 includes a box-shaped housing main body 10, a main control unit 20 for controlling a game, and a payout unit 30 for storing and paying out medals as game media. , A power supply unit 50 for supplying power to the main control unit 20, the payout unit 30, and the like, and a switch unit 60 for turning on and off the power and setting the game content. The main control unit 20, the payout unit 30, the power supply unit 50, and the switch unit 60 are mounted inside the housing body 10.

  As will be described in detail later, the gaming unit 3 has three reels 70 arranged on the left and right sides each having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface and a reel drive mechanism 80 for rotating the three reels 70 independently. And a unit base 90 for mounting the three reels 70 and the reel drive mechanism 80 in the housing unit 2.

  As will be described in detail later, the door unit 4 includes a door body unit 100 that opens and closes a front opening of the housing unit 2, a top cover unit 200 attached to an upper portion of the door body unit 100, and a And a front movable effect unit 300 to be attached. The door body unit 100 stores the operation unit 120 operated by the player to perform a game by rotating and stopping the three reels 70 of the game unit 3 and the medal paid out from the payout unit 30. And a saucer unit 150.

  As will be described in detail later, the middle unit 5 includes a middle unit base 400 attached to the door unit 4, a main liquid crystal display device 450 capable of displaying an effect image, a peripheral control unit 470 for controlling the effect, and an upper movable unit. An effect unit 600, a horizontal movable effect unit 700, and a state indicator 800 for displaying a game state are provided.

[2. Entire configuration of housing unit]
Subsequently, the overall configuration of the housing unit 2 in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The housing unit 2 has a box shape with an open front surface. The game unit 3 is housed inside the housing unit 2, and the opening on the front surface is closed by a door unit 4 so as to be openable and closable. The housing unit 2 includes a box-shaped housing main body 10 having an open front surface, a main control unit 20 attached to an upper part of the housing main body 10 to control game contents, and a lower part of the housing main body 10. A payout unit 30 attached at the center for receiving medals inserted as game media and paying out medals in accordance with the game result; and a payout unit attached to the right side of the payout unit 30 in the housing main body 10 in a front view. A storage box 40 for storing medals overflowing from the housing 30; a power supply unit 50 mounted on the left side of the payout unit 30 in the front view of the housing main body 10 for controlling power supply; And a switch unit 60 attached to the front side of the switch.

[2-1. Housing body]
The housing body 10 of the housing unit 2 is formed in a box shape extending vertically with an open front surface. As shown in the figure, the housing body 10 includes a flat bottom plate 11 forming a bottom portion, a pair of flat side plates 12 rising upward from both left and right sides of the bottom plate 11, and a pair of side plates 12. The top end of the flat plate 13 which connects the upper end sides of the top plate and forms a top portion, and the rear end opening of the rectangular front view formed by the top plate 13, the pair of side plates 12, and the bottom plate 11 are closed. It has a flat back plate 14 and a partition plate 15 for partitioning the inside up and down, and is formed in a box shape with an open front surface. The housing body 10 is inclined such that the front end sides of the pair of side plates disposed on the left and right sides are such that the upper end is located rearward of the lower end. The game unit 3 is mounted on a partition plate 15 in the housing body 10.

  In addition, the housing body 10 is provided with a handle 16 that extends in the front-rear direction and is depressed from the outside to the inside at substantially the center of the pair of side plates 12 in the vertical direction. Further, the housing body 10 is attached to the front end of the left side plate 12 in front view, and is mounted on the inside of the front end of the right side plate 12 of the right side plate 12 in order to mount the door unit 4 so that the door unit 4 can be hinged. A locking piece (not shown) for locking the locking hook 182 of the locking unit 180 in the cage door unit 4.

[2-2. Main control unit]
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 20 of the housing unit 2 is attached to an upper front portion of the back plate 14 in the housing body 10. The main control unit 20 includes a main control board 21 for controlling game content control and payout of medals as game media, a main control board box 22 containing the main control board 21, and a main control board 21. Main control board 23 having a control ROM pre-stored with programs and data used for control in the main control board, sub main control board box 24 containing sub main control board 23, and main control board box 22 A sub-main control board box 24 is attached, and a plate-shaped attachment base 25 attached to the back plate 14 of the housing body 10, and the attachment base 25 straddling the main control board box 22 and the sub main control board box 24. And a box cover 26 to be attached.

  Although not shown in detail, the main control board 21 is formed in a rectangular shape extending left and right when viewed from the front, and a plurality of connectors used for input and output are attached near the lower end of the front face. The main control board box 22 houses the main control board 21 such that the input / output connector of the main control board 21 faces forward. The main control board box 22 is formed so as to be able to be divided back and forth, and is formed such that traces of division (opening and closing) remain. The main control board box 22 is detachably attached to the upper front surface of the attachment base 25. The main control board box 22 and the mounting base 25 are each formed so that traces of mounting and removal remain.

  The sub main control board 23 is formed in a rectangular shape extending left and right when viewed from the front, and has a plurality of connectors used for input / output mounted near the upper end of the front face. The sub main control board box 24 accommodates the sub main control board 23 so that the input / output connector of the sub main control board 23 faces forward. In addition, the sub main control board box 24 is formed so as to be able to be divided into front and rear, and is formed so that traces of opening and closing remain. The sub main control board box 24 is detachably attached to a lower front surface of an attachment base 25 below the main control board box 22. Each of the sub main control board box 24 and the mounting base 25 is formed so that traces of mounting and removing remain.

  The main control board box 22 and the sub main control board box 24 are mounted vertically on the front surface of the mounting base 25. The box cover 26 covers a plurality of connectors of the main control board 21 facing forward from the main control board box 22 and a plurality of connectors of the sub main control board 23 facing forward from the sub main control board box 24. Thus, it is detachably attached to the attachment base 25. The box cover 26 and the attachment base 25 are formed such that traces of attachment and removal remain.

[2-3. Dispensing unit]
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the payout unit 30 of the housing unit 2 is attached to the upper surface of the bottom plate 11 at substantially the center in the left-right direction within the housing body 10, and the input port 123 of the door unit 4 is provided. And stores the medals as game media distributed by the medal selector 170 and pays out the stored medals to the tray 151 of the door unit 4. The payout unit 30 is mounted on an upper surface of the unit main body 31 and a unit main body 31 mounted on the upper surface of the bottom plate 11, and is open upward and has a lower part which is narrowed downward to receive medals. A possible hopper 32 and a plurality of storage portions 33a rotatably attached to the unit main body 31 at the lower end inside the hopper 32 and penetrating at equal intervals in the circumferential direction and having a diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the medal. A dispensing rotator 33 having a disk shape, a dispensing motor 34 mounted on the unit body 31 by driving the dispensing rotator 33 to rotate, and being accommodated by rotating the dispensing rotator 33 by driving the dispensing motor 34 And a payout opening 35 which is opened on the front surface of the payout unit main body 31 for paying out the medals stored in the portion 33a.

  The payout unit 30 can receive the medals sorted by the selector by the hopper 32 and store it in the hopper 32 after being inserted into the insertion opening of the door unit 4. When the inside of the hopper 32 is full of medals, the overflowing medals are discharged into the storage box 40 from a discharge port (not shown) of the hopper 32. Further, the payout unit 30 pays out the medals stored in the hopper 32 by rotating the payout rotating body 33 by the payout motor 34 according to the payout command from the main control board 21 and paying out the medals from the payout port 35. . The medals paid out from the payout port 35 are supplied (paid) into the receiving tray 151 through the discharge port 112 of the door unit 4. The payout unit 30 can pay out medals one by one by driving the payout motor 34.

  The storage box 40 from which medals overflowing from the hopper 32 of the payout unit 30 are discharged is formed in a box shape whose upper side is opened. A pair of vertically separated detection bars (not shown) are inserted into the storage box 40. The pair of detection rods are respectively connected to the main control board 21, and medals are stored in the storage box 40 so as to fill the space between the pair of detection rods, so that the pair of detection rods come into contact with each other. When it becomes possible to conduct electricity between the pair of detection rods through a plurality of medals, the main control board 21 determines that the inside of the storage box 40 is full of medals, and notifies the player or the game hall side to that effect. .

[2-4. Power supply unit]
The power supply unit 50 of the housing unit 2 supplies power to various electric components provided in the slot machine 1, such as the main control unit 20, the payout unit 30, the door unit 4, and the middle unit 5. It is. The power supply unit 50 is attached to a lower portion of the left side plate 12 in the front view in the housing body 10. The power supply unit 50 includes a power supply board (not shown) for supplying power, and a power supply board box 52 that covers the power supply board and is attached to the side plate 12 in the housing body 10. The power supply board is entirely covered by a power supply board box 52.

[2-5. Switch unit]
The switch unit 60 of the housing unit 2 is attached to the front of the power supply unit 50 in the housing main body 10 and to the lower inside of the left side plate 12 as viewed from the front. The switch unit 60 includes a power switch 61 of the slot machine 1 and a setting switch 62 for setting game contents. The power switch 61 and the setting switch 62 are covered by a cover that can be opened and closed.

  The setting switch 62 of the switch unit 60 is composed of a key switch and a button switch, although not shown in detail, and is turned on by turning a specific key into the key switch and turning it on. The operation of the button switch can be accepted. By operating the setting switch 62, the slot machine 1 can be reset or the game mode can be changed. The game mode set by the setting switch 62 is displayed in Arabic numerals on the setting display 810 of the status display 800 of the middle unit 5.

[3. Gaming unit]
Subsequently, the gaming unit 3 in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The housing body supports three cylindrical reels 70, a reel drive mechanism 80 that rotatably mounts each reel 70, and three reel drive mechanisms 80 such that each reel 70 is coaxial. And a unit base 90 attached to the upper surface of the partition plate 15 in the inside 10. The gaming unit 3 includes three reels 70 arranged in the left-right direction, and is referred to as a left reel 70L, a middle reel 70M, and a right reel 70R from the left in front view.

  Although not shown in detail, the reel 70 of the gaming unit 3 is a reel main in which the tips of a plurality of (five in this example) spokes extending radially from a disc-shaped hub are connected to each other by an annular rim. A frame 71, an annular reel sub-frame (not shown), which is axially spaced from the reel main frame 71 and coaxially arranged and has the same outer diameter as the rim, and a reel sub-frame and reel A light-transmitting cylindrical reel cylinder 73 connected to the rim of the main frame 71; The reel main frame 71 includes a flat detection piece that protrudes from one of the spokes toward the reel subframe. On the outer peripheral surface of the reel cylinder 73 of the reel 70, a translucent symbol sheet (not shown) in which a symbol row (see FIG. 32) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a row is printed is attached.

  The reel drive mechanism 80 of the game unit 3 has a plate-shaped drive base 81 attached to the unit base 90 and a right-angle projecting from one surface of the drive base 81 so that the hub of the reel main frame 71 of the reel 70 can be rotated. A columnar shaft portion 82 to be supported, a reel motor 83 attached to the drive base 81 such that the rotation shaft protrudes on the same side of the drive base 81 as the shaft portion 82 protrudes, and a reel motor 83 A drive gear (not shown) attached to the rotating shaft of the first reel, a driven gear 85 meshed with the drive gear and attached to the hub of the reel main frame 71 of the reel 70, and a shaft 82 of the drive base 81 project. Reel reel attached to the side of the reel 70 and capable of detecting the detection piece of the reel main frame 71 of the reel 70. It includes a sensor 86, a.

  The reel drive mechanism 80 is mounted on a surface of the drive base 81 on which the shaft portion 82 protrudes, and has a box-shaped reflector 87 whose front side is open in an assembled state, and a rear side of the reflector 87. And a reel decoration board 88 on which a plurality of LEDs are mounted on the front surface. The reflector 87 is formed in a curved shape such that the open front side is along the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical reel cylinder 73 of the reel 70. The reflector 87 is equally divided into three in the circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the reel cylinder 73. The LED is mounted on the reel decoration board 88 so as to correspond to each of the three divided parts of the reflector 87.

  The reel drive mechanism 80 is assembled such that the drive base 81 is located outside the reel subframe in the axial direction of the reel 70. In the assembled state, the reflector 87 is located inside the reel cylinder 73 between the reel main frame 71 and the reel subframe of the reel 70. Thus, when the LED of the reel decoration substrate 88 emits light, a part of the reel cylinder 73 (symbol sheet) can be illuminated and decorated from inside.

  The unit base 90 of the gaming unit 3 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface, and the inner peripheral shape in a side view substantially matches the outer peripheral shape of the drive base 81 in the reel drive mechanism 80. In this unit base 90, three reel drive mechanisms 80 each having a reel 70 rotatably mounted thereon can be mounted coaxially with an axis extending in the left-right direction of each reel 70. . The unit base 90 is formed such that about one third of the outer peripheral surface of the reel 70 is exposed forward when the reel 70 is mounted via the reel drive mechanism 80 inside.

  On the three reels 70 in the gaming unit 3, symbol sheets having different symbol arrangements are respectively attached (see FIG. 32). On each symbol sheet, a large number of symbols of a plurality of types are drawn in the circumferential direction (that is, the rotation direction of the reel 70). In the gaming unit 3, the reel motor 83 is a stepping motor, and the main control board 21 accurately controls the rotation angle of the reel 70 by detecting the detection piece of the reel main frame 71 by the reel rotation detection sensor 86. The rotation of the reel 70 (design applied to the design sheet) can be stopped at a desired rotation angle.

  The gaming unit 3 can variably display the three symbol rows by the three reels 70 by rotating the three reels 70 arranged side by side by the reel motor 83 of the reel drive mechanism 80. The gaming unit 3 rotates the three reels 70 arranged side by side so that a plurality of symbols (symbol rows) provided on the outer peripheral surface move from top to bottom in front view by the reel motor 83, respectively. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the gaming unit 3 can illuminate and decorate three symbols arranged in the circumferential direction (up and down direction) by the reflector 87 and the reel decoration substrate 88 arranged in each reel 70. By the decorative substrate 88, a total of nine symbols of three upper and lower three rows arranged on the left and right can be illuminated and decorated. The area in which the three reel decoration substrates 88 can be illuminated and decorated is the symbol display area A by the three reels 70 (see FIG. 4).

  In the symbol display area A, three reels (left reel 70L, middle reel 70M, right reel 70R) each have three stages (upper stage, middle stage, lower stage) when all the reels 70 are in the stopped state. Is displayed. In the present specification, among a number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels 70 (left reel 70L, middle reel 70M, right reel 70R) (in this example, 21 symbols are drawn on each reel), Zones of “3 [number of symbols displayed per reel] × 3 [number of reels]” divided (displayed) in the display area A are referred to as “symbol zones”.

[4. Overall configuration of door unit]
Next, an overall configuration of the door unit 4 in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the door unit in the slot machine as viewed from the front, and FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the door unit as viewed from the back. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the door unit exploded for each main configuration and viewed from the front, and FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the door unit exploded for each main configuration and viewed from the rear.

  The door unit 4 of the slot machine 1 closes an opening on the front surface of the box-shaped casing unit 2 so as to be openable and closable. The door unit 4 includes a door body unit 100 attached to the front surface of the housing unit 2 so as to be openable and closable, a top cover unit 200 attached to an upper front surface of the door body unit 100, the top cover unit 200 and the door body unit 100. And a front movable effecting unit 300 attached between the two. The front movable effect unit 300 is attached so as to be visible from the player side (front side) through the top cover unit 200.

[4-1. Door unit]
The door body unit 100 of the door unit 4 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The door body unit 100 includes a door base 110 having a size capable of closing the front opening of the housing body 10 in the housing unit 2, an operation unit 120 attached to the front surface of the door base 110, It includes a lower front decoration unit 140 attached to the front surface of the door base 110, and a tray unit 150 attached to the front surface of the door base 110 below the lower front decoration unit 140.

  In addition, the door body unit 100 includes a reinforcing unit 160 attached to the rear surface of the door base 110, a medal selector 170 attached to the rear surface of the door base 110, and a locking unit attached to the rear surface of the door base 110. A unit 180 and a bass speaker 190 mounted on the rear surface of the door base 110 are provided. The bass speaker 190 is attached so as to radiate (output) sound forward between the lower front decoration unit 140 and the tray unit 150 on the front surface of the door base 110.

[4-1a. Door base]
The door base 110 of the door body unit 100 is formed in such a size that the front opening of the housing body 10 of the housing unit 2 can be closed, and the external shape in front view is formed in a vertically extending rectangular shape. . The door base 110 has an opening 111 that penetrates back and forth in a rectangular shape so that the peripheral edge remains thin from a position slightly lower than the center in the vertical direction and upward. In addition, the door base 110 further has a rectangular discharge port 112 penetrating back and forth substantially below the opening 111 and substantially at the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. The door base 110 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin.

[4-1b. Operation unit]
The operation unit 120 of the door body unit 100 is attached to the front of the door base 110 below the opening 111. The operation unit 120 includes a shelf 121 extending from the lower side of the opening 111 of the door base 110 so that the front end side is slightly lower, and a hanging part 122 hanging downward from the front end of the shelf 121. And bulges forward from the front surface of the door base 110.

  Further, the operation unit 120 is disposed near the right end of the shelf 121 in the front view, for inserting a medal as a game medium, and is disposed on the left side of the insertion port 123 in the center of the shelf 121 in the left-right direction in the front view. Effect button 124, a MAX bet button 125 disposed on the left side of the effect button 124 near the front end of the shelf 121, a 1-bet button 126 disposed behind the MAX bet button 125 and slightly to the left. A cross key 127 disposed near the left end of the shelf on the left side of the bet button 126 and the MAX bet button 125.

  Further, the operation unit 120 includes three stop buttons 128 arranged in the left and right directions in the center of the hanging portion 122 in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and a start button disposed on the left side of the stop button 128 as viewed from the front and projecting forward from the hanging portion 122. It includes a lever 129, a clearing button 130 disposed on the left side of the starting lever 129 near the left end of the hanging part 122, and a return button 131 disposed on the right side of the stop button 128 in a front view.

  The insertion slot 123 of the operation unit 120 is formed so that a disc-shaped medal can be inserted one by one with the back surface facing in the front-rear direction. The medals inserted into the insertion slot 123 are distributed to the payout unit 30 side by a medal selector described later and stored in the hopper 32. The medals inserted into the insertion slot 123 are detected in the medal selector 170, and the detection signal is sent to the main control board 21, whereby the number of medals inserted in the main control board 21 is counted and stored. Is done.

  The effect button 124 has a horizontally long elliptical shape in plan view. In a normal state, the effect button 124 has an upper surface projecting slightly upward from the upper surface of the shelf 121, and projects higher than the upper surface of the shelf 121 in accordance with a game state, so that the player can press the same. . The effect button 124 is used by the player when the effect is performed according to the game state. Although not shown, the effect button 124 includes a plurality of LEDs inside, and can be decorated by emitting light from the LEDs.

  The MAX bet button 125 has a circular shape in plan view, is formed smaller than the effect button 124, and is always pressable. Pressing of the MAX bet button 125 is accepted when the number of medals stored in the main control board 21 by being inserted into the insertion slot 123 is three or more. When the pressing operation of the MAX bet button 125 is received, the game is performed by subtracting the maximum three medals used in one game from the number of inserted medals stored in the main control board 21. Get started. The MAX bet button 125 has an LED inside, and can be decorated by emitting light from the LED.

  The one bet button 126 has a circular shape in plan view and is formed smaller than the MAX bet button 125. When the 1-bet button 126 is pressed when it can be accepted, a game can be started by subtracting one as the number of medals used for one game from the number of medals stored in the main control board 21. Become like

  Although not shown in detail, the cross key 127 has a circular middle button arranged in the center, a fan-shaped upper button and a lower button arranged respectively on the upper side (rear side) and lower side (front side) of the middle button, It has a total of five buttons, a fan-shaped left button and a right button arranged on the left and right sides of the middle button. The cross key 127 is used by a player in an effect performed according to a game state.

  The stop buttons 128 are arranged in three on the left and right, and from the left, a left stop button 128L, a middle stop button 128M, and a right stop button 128R. These three stop buttons 128 correspond to the three reels 70 (left reel 70L, middle reel 70M, right reel 70R) arranged on the left and right in the gaming unit 3, respectively, and perform a pressing operation while the reels 70 are rotating. Thus, the rotation of the corresponding reel 70 can be stopped. Each stop button 128 is provided with an LED, and can be decorated by emitting light from the LED.

  When the start lever 129 is operated when a game can be started by operating the MAX bet button 125 or the 1-bet button 126 after a medal is inserted into the insertion slot 123, the control command from the main control board 21 Based on this, the game is started by rotating the three reels 70 of the game unit 3. By rotating the three reels 70, the symbols applied to the outer peripheral surface of each reel 70 are displayed in a variably manner.

  The settlement button 130 pays out the same number of medals as the number of medals stored in the main control board 21 by being inserted into the insertion slot 123 from the payout unit 30 into the receiving tray 151 and stored in the main control board 21. It is assumed that the number of medals is “0”. The return button 131 is for returning medals stored in the medal selector 170 to the receiving tray.

  The keyhole 185 of the locking unit 180 faces the right side of the operation unit 120 in front view of the return button 131.

[4-1c. Front lower decorative unit]
The lower front decorative unit 140 of the door body unit 100 bulges forward from the front surface of the door base 110 under the operation unit 120, similarly to the operation unit 120. The lower front decoration unit 140 has a translucent lower decoration portion 141 extending downward from the lower end of the hanging portion 122 of the operation unit 120 and speakers 142 disposed on the left and right sides of the lower front decoration portion 141, respectively. And

  Although not shown, the front lower decorative unit 140 is disposed behind the front lower decorative section 141 and has a translucent decorative panel on which a decoration in accordance with the concept of the slot machine 1 is printed, and a rear decorative panel. And a lower front decorative substrate on which a plurality of LEDs are mounted on the front side. By appropriately emitting light from the LEDs on the lower front decorative board, the lower front decorative portion 141 can be illuminated.

  The two speakers 142 can output sound in stereo according to a sound signal from the peripheral control board. The speaker 142 is covered on the front with a speaker cover made of punched metal.

[4-1d. Saucer unit]
The saucer unit 150 of the door body unit 100 is attached to the lower end of the front surface of the door base 110 at an interval below the lower surface of the lower front decorative unit 140. The saucer unit 150 includes a dish-shaped saucer 151 that protrudes forward from the front surface of the door base 110 and is open upward, and an ashtray 152 that is arranged on the left side of the saucer 151 in a front view. I have. A discharge port 112 is disposed at a portion of the door base 110 that forms the rear wall of the tray 151, and medals paid out from the payout unit 30 are discharged into the tray 151 through the discharge port 112.

[4-1e. Reinforcement unit]
The reinforcing unit 160 of the door body unit 100 is formed of a metal plate, and reinforces the door base 110 from the rear. The reinforcing unit 160 is attached along a left side of the rear surface of the door base 110 when viewed from the front, and is a rod-shaped left reinforcing metal member 161 that is hingeably mounted on the hinge metal member 17 of the housing body 10 of the housing unit 2. A bar-shaped upper reinforcing bracket 162 mounted along the upper side on the rear surface of the door base 110; a rod-shaped middle reinforcing bracket 163 mounted along the lower side of the opening 111 on the rear surface of the door base 110; And a flat lower reinforcing plate 164 attached to a portion below the front lower decorative unit 140.

  The left reinforcing member 161, the upper reinforcing member 162, and the middle reinforcing member 163 in the reinforcing unit 160 are formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate. The below-described middle unit 5 is attached to the upper reinforcing bracket 162 and the middle reinforcing bracket 163 of the reinforcing unit 160.

[4-1f. Medal selector]
The medal selector 170 of the door body unit 100 is attached to a portion of the rear surface of the door base 110 below the opening 111 and behind the slot 123 of the operation unit 120. In a normal state, when a medal is inserted into the insertion slot 123 of the operation unit 120, the medal selector 170 guides the inserted medal to the payout unit 30 side, detects the medal, and sends it to the hopper 32 of the payout unit 30. discharge.

  When the return button 131 of the operation unit 120 is pressed, the medal selector 170 distributes medals stored in the medal selector 170 and medals newly inserted into the insertion slot 123 to the tray 151 side. Then, it is discharged from the door base 110 discharge port 112 into the tray 151. That is, in a normal state, the medal selector 170 distributes medals inserted into the insertion slot 123 to the payout unit 30 side.

[4-1 g. Locking unit]
The locking unit 180 of the door body unit 100 is attached to the rear surface of the door base 110 along the right side in front view. The locking unit 180 is formed to be slightly shorter than the length of the right side of the door base 110 when viewed from the front, and extends in the left-right direction near the upper end and the lower end of the locking main body 181 attached to the rear surface of the door base 110, respectively. A pair of locking hooks 182 that are rotatably mounted around an axis and can be locked to locking pieces (not shown) of the housing body 10, and the pair of locking hooks 182 are respectively rotated to form a locking body 181. A lock rod 183 slidably mounted on the lock rod 183, a locking cam 184 for rotating the slide rod 183 along the locking body 181 by rotating around an axis extending in the front-rear direction, and a keyhole 185 opening at the front end. The lock cam 184 can be rotated by inserting a key into the lock cylinder, and the lock cylinder 184 in which the lock cam 184 rotates by rotating the inserted key (not shown). Includes a substantially), the.

  When the open front surface of the housing unit 2 is closed by the door unit 4, the locking unit 180 locks the pair of locking hooks 182 with locking pieces (not shown) of the housing unit 2, respectively. On the other hand, the door unit 4 cannot be opened. In this state, when the key corresponding to the key hole 185 of the locking unit 180 is inserted and rotated, the pair of locking hooks 182 rotate respectively, and the locking with the locking pieces is released, and the housing unit is unlocked. 2, the door unit 4 can be opened.

  The locking unit 180 has a locking body 181 and the like formed of a metal plate, and is attached to the rear surface of the door base 110 to reinforce the door base 110 together with the reinforcing unit 160.

[4-2. Top cover unit]
Subsequently, the top cover unit 200 of the door unit 4 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a right side cross-sectional view of the top cover unit of the door unit cut at the center in the left-right direction and viewed from the right side. FIG. 13 is a front view showing a state in which the light guide plate in the top cover unit emits light, and showing a case where the symbol display area A is at a middle position (hereinafter referred to as a reference position). FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front when the symbol display area A is at the uppermost position. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the slot machine viewed from the front when the symbol display area A is at the lowermost position. The top cover unit 200 is attached to an upper front surface of the door body unit 100 so as to close the opening 111 of the door base 110.

  The top cover unit 200 is capable of closing the opening 111 of the door base 110 in the door body unit 100, and has a shallow box-shaped top cover 201 having an open rear, and a transparent flat plate disposed in the top cover 201. Light guide plate 202, an upper holding member 203 for attaching the upper end side of the light guide plate 202 to the top cover 201, a lower holding member 204 for attaching the lower end side of the light guide plate 202 to the top cover 201, and an upper holding member The light guide plate 203 is mounted on a light guide plate decorative board 205 on which a plurality of LEDs for irradiating light from the upper side to the upper surface of the light guide plate 202 are mounted. A light guide plate decorative board 206 on which a plurality of LEDs for irradiating light toward the lower surface of the light plate 202 are mounted.

  The top cover 201 is formed substantially transparent except for the four corners. The top cover 201 rises substantially vertically when assembled to the slot machine 1, and has a flat window 201 a having substantially the same size as the opening 111 of the door base 110.

  The light guide plate 202 is formed to have substantially the same size as the window 201a of the top cover 201, and is attached to the top cover 201 in parallel with the window 201a by an upper holding member 203 and a lower holding member 204. Although not shown in detail, the light guide plate 202 includes a decorative layer having a plurality of fine and transparent dots on one surface (rear surface). In a normal state in which each LED of the light guide plate upper decorative substrate 205 and the light guide plate lower decorative substrate 206 does not emit light, the light guide plate 202 cannot visually recognize the dots of the decorative layer from the player side, and It is in a transparent state that can be seen as it is. The dots of the decoration layer in the light guide plate 202 are formed by a printing technique. The light guide plate upper decorative substrate 205 and the light guide plate lower decorative substrate 206 are controlled by a peripheral control substrate 471.

  The light guide plate 202 illuminates the inside from the upper surface and the lower surface with each LED of the light guide plate upper decorative substrate 205 and the light guide plate lower decorative substrate 206, so that light passing through the light guide plate 202 is moved forward by dots of the decorative layer. The dots can be reflected to illuminate each dot, and a pattern or the like represented by a plurality of dots can be illuminated and decorated (see FIG. 13). In FIG. 13, FIG. 14, and FIG. 15, a minute black dot representing a picture actually shines at the point, and the rear one can be seen through the white portion. The light guide plate 202 has a non-decorative area having no dots in a range extending from the lower side to the right and left at a predetermined height in the decorative layer (see FIGS. 13 to 15). Therefore, when the decorative layer of the light guide plate 202 is illuminated and decorated, at least the inside of the non-decorative region does not emit light at all, so that what is arranged behind the non-decorative region can be visually recognized well.

  The non-decorative area of the light guide plate 202 corresponds to the symbol display area A displayed by the three reels 70 (symbol rows) arranged on the left and right sides of the gaming unit 3. That is, the light guide plate 202 illuminates and decorates the decoration layer (picture) in all areas except the symbol display area A, and displays “3 [display per reel]” displayed in the display area A through the non-decoration area. The number of symbols to be displayed] × 3 [the number of reels] is configured so that the player can satisfactorily visually recognize the symbol group (see FIGS. 13 to 15).

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, although details will be described later, a symbol display area A consisting of three rows on the left and right (3 [number of symbols per reel] × 3 [number of reels]) is located at the reference position. In this case, only the middle line (middle line) is set as the active line L, and a benefit described later is given according to the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed side by side in the middle line (effective line L).

  In the symbol display area A as a non-decorative area formed by the light guide plate 202, a symbol group of 5 [number of symbols displayed per reel] × 3 [number of reels] is displayed at maximum. However, during the operation of the slot machine 1 (when the power is turned on), the symbol display area A includes a symbol group consisting of “5 [number of symbols per reel] × 3 [number of reels]” (that is, 15 symbols). ) Is not displayed, and only the symbol group consisting of “3 [number of symbols per reel] × 3 [number of reels]” is always displayed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are stopped and a lottery result described later is stopped and displayed on the activated line L, the rectangular form and the size of the symbol display area A are set. The non-decoration area of the light guide plate 202 can be changed so that the symbol display area A can be moved in the vertical direction (the rotation direction of the reel) while maintaining the above. That is, the non-decorated area of the light guide plate 202 can be changed so that the symbol display area A moves up and down with respect to the reel 70 while maintaining the shape and size of the symbol display area A. . That is, even if the symbol display area A moves in the vertical direction with respect to the reel 70, the number of symbols displayed in the symbol display area A among the many symbols drawn on each reel is “3 [per reel]. Number of symbols] × 3 [number of reels]. In this way, the symbol zones displayed in the symbol display area A are replaced while all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are stopped.

  The change of the non-decorative area of the light guide plate 202, that is, the vertical movement of the symbol display area A, is performed by the peripheral control board 471 on the light guide plate based on the control commands from the main control board 21 and the sub main control board 23. This is performed by controlling the light emission mode of each LED of the substrate 205 and the decorative substrate 206 under the light guide plate.

  The position of the symbol display area A with respect to the reel 70 is the reference position in FIG. 13, and in this case, only the middle line is the active line L. The position of the symbol display area A shown in FIG. 14 is a position (uppermost position) moved upward by one symbol from the above-described reference position, and the effective line L in this case is only the lower line. The position of the symbol display area A shown in FIG. 15 is a position moved downward by one symbol from the above-described reference position (the lowest position), and the effective line L in this case is only the upper line. As described above, the uppermost position and the lowermost position are shifted vertically by two symbols. In addition, the movement of the symbol display area A (replacement of the symbol zone displayed in the symbol display area A) is performed without changing the active line L so that the active line L always exists in the symbol display area A. Done.

  However, in the decoration area of the light guide plate 202, a pattern having the same motif as the pattern drawn on the shelf 121 is displayed, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that the symbol display area A has been moved. Have been. Thereby, for example, an illusion that the reel 70 may have fluctuated while the reel 70 has been stopped, or a symbol group that should have been displayed in the symbol display area A may have been mistaken. It becomes possible to give the player the illusion that it cannot be done.

  In order to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the symbol display area A has been moved, it is necessary to maintain the positional relationship between the display in the decorative area of the light guide plate 202 and the display in the non-decorative area, while maintaining the pattern as the non-decorative area. The display area A may be moved up and down. For example, when moving the symbol display area A as a non-decoration area in the vertical direction, the pattern in the decoration area of the light guide plate 202 is also moved in the vertical direction while maintaining the positional relationship with the symbol display area A. It becomes possible to make it difficult to grasp from the appearance that the symbol display area A has been moved.

  In addition, when moving the symbol display area A as a non-decoration area in the up-down direction, an effect of causing the player to gaze at a place different from the symbol display area (e.g., above the symbol display area A) is performed. The gaze may not be directed to the symbol display area A, and it may be difficult for the player to recognize that the symbol display area A has been moved.

  In addition, the technique of making it difficult for the player to recognize that the symbol display area A has been moved in the vertical direction is a technique of displaying the same motif pattern on the shelf 121 and the decorative area of the light guide plate 202, A technique of moving the symbol display area A as a non-decoration area in the vertical direction while maintaining the positional relationship between the display in the decoration area and the display in the non-decoration area of the light guide plate 202. The player is placed in a location different from the symbol display area A. Of the techniques for preventing the player from gazing at the symbol display area A by performing an effect of gazing at the symbol display area A, any one technique may be employed, or two or more techniques may be employed. May be adopted. It is not always necessary to prevent the player from knowing that the symbol display area A has been moved in the vertical direction at all, but it is only necessary that the symbol display area A can be hardly recognized by the player.

  Although not shown, the light guide plate 202 has reflective layers on both left and right sides. The reflection layer prevents the light emitted from the upper and lower surfaces of the light guide plate decorative substrate 205 and the light guide plate lower decorative substrate 206 from leaking to the outside from the left and right side surfaces, thereby preventing the light guide plate 202 from being exposed. The light can be reflected inward, and the pattern of the decoration layer can be lightened and decorated more brightly, and the entire pattern can be more uniformly light-emitting decorated.

  Although not shown, the upper light guide plate decorative substrate 205 and the lower light guide plate decorative substrate 206 have a plurality of LEDs mounted on a lower surface and an upper surface, respectively, in a line in the left-right direction. The LEDs mounted on the upper light guide plate decorative substrate 205 and the lower light guide plate decorative substrate 206 are high-brightness color LEDs or monochromatic high-brightness LEDs (excluding white). The entire pattern of the decoration layer of the light guide plate 202 can be illuminated and decorated with a partially different color such as iridescent, or the entire pattern can be illuminated with a single color such as red or blue.

  In this embodiment, the light guide plate 202 having one decoration layer is shown. However, for example, one light guide plate may have a plurality of decoration layers having different patterns from each other, or may have a decoration layer having different patterns. By providing a plurality of the light guide plates described above, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the decorative layers on the light guide plate upper decorative substrate and the light guide plate lower decorative substrate can be independently light-emitting decorated. This makes it possible to display a different pattern according to the game state by making the decoration layer to be illuminated differently according to the game state, thereby presenting a variety of effects to the player and making the player less satiated. be able to. In addition, in the case where a different pattern is used to sequentially emit light decoration as a pattern of a different frame of a continuous moving image, a short moving image can be displayed on the top cover unit in front of the reel 70, so that the player is surprised. It is possible to entertain the player and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

[4-3. Front movable production unit]
The front movable effect unit 300 in the door unit 4 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 10, 11, and 16. FIG. 16A is a front view of the front movable effect unit in the door unit, and FIG. 16B is a front view of the front movable effect unit shown in a state where the front movable decorative body is lowered from the state of FIG. The front movable effect unit 300 is attached to the rear side of the top cover unit 200 and to the front surface of the door base 110 of the door body unit 100 where the opening 111 is formed.

  The front movable effect unit 300 includes a unit base 301 having a substantially square frame shape in a front view and a frame-like shape, and a front movable decorative body disposed at a rear side of the unit base and having at least a front surface decorated. 310, and an elevating drive mechanism 320 that elevates and lowers the front movable decorative body 310 in accordance with the game state.

  The unit base 301 of the front movable effect unit 300 is attached to an upper front surface of the door body unit 100 where the opening 111 of the door base 110 is formed. The unit base 301 is formed slightly larger than the inner peripheral shape of the opening 111 of the door base 110. In the frame-shaped unit base 301, a portion (an upper and lower dimension) that forms an upper side is formed to be larger than a portion that forms the other side. This unit base 301 is formed transparent.

  The front movable decorative body 310 is formed to have a substantially constant dimension in the up-down direction, slightly shorter in the left-right direction than the left-right dimension of the unit base 301, and extends long in the left-right direction. The vertical dimension of the front movable decorative body 310 is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the portion forming the upper side of the unit base 301. The front movable decorative body 310 is formed in an outer shape in which the vicinity of the left end on the lower side protrudes downward when viewed from the front. The front movable decorative body 310 is formed as an item in line with the concept of the slot machine 1 in a shape imitating a nata (hatachi) with the left side in front view as a tip side. Although not shown, the front movable decorative body 310 includes a front movable decorative body decoration board on which a plurality of LEDs are mounted on the front surface, and can be illuminated by the light emission of the plurality of LEDs.

  The elevating drive mechanism 320 has upper and lower ends attached to the rear sides of the portions forming the left and right sides of the frame-shaped unit base 301, and attaches the left and right ends of the front movable decorative body 310 so as to be able to ascend and descend. A pair of pulleys 322 vertically separated from each other, which are attached to the unit base 301 so as to be rotatable around axes extending in the front and rear directions near both upper and lower ends of the left and right slide shafts 321, respectively. A drive belt 323, which is wound around a pair of pulleys 322 vertically separated from each other and partially attached to the left end or the right end of the front movable decorative body 310, and the left and right slide shafts 321, respectively. The upper pulley 322 of the pulleys 322 attached to the unit base 301 near the upper end of the Before driving people rotate it includes a left drive motor 324 and the front right driving motor 325, a.

  The front movable decorative body decoration board (not shown) of the front movable decorative body 310 in the front movable rendering unit 300, the front left drive motor 324 and the front right drive motor 325 of the elevation drive mechanism 320, and the like are controlled by the peripheral control board 471.

  The front movable effect unit 300 is attached to the left and right sides of the front surface of the frame-shaped unit base 301, and includes a front side decorative member 330 having a three-dimensional decoration. The front side decorative member 330 extends vertically over substantially the entire height of the unit base 301. The front side decorative member 330 has a plating layer having a metallic luster formed on the surface. The left and right front side decorative members 330 are located on both left and right sides outside the window portion 201a of the top cover 201 in the top cover unit 200 in a state assembled to the door unit 4, and decorate both left and right sides of the window portion 201a. ing.

  In the normal state, the front movable decoration unit 310 has the front movable decorative body 310 located at the rising end as shown in FIG. In this state, the lower end of the front movable decorative body 310 is located slightly below the lower side of the portion forming the upper side of the unit base 301. Although not shown, the front movable decorative body 310 can be visually recognized from the front (the player side) through the transparent unit base 301 even in this state.

  The front movable effect unit 300 drives the front left drive motor 324 and the front right drive motor 325 of the elevating drive mechanism 320 in accordance with the gaming state to rotate the front movable decorative body 310 located at the rising end to the lower end. (See FIG. 16B). In the state where the front movable decorative body 310 is located at the lower end, as shown in the drawing, the lower side of the lower side of the front movable decorative body 310 near the left end in front view is the lower side of the frame-shaped unit base 301. Since most of the lower part of the front movable decorative body 310 is separated from the lower side of the unit base 301, the lower part of the front movable decorative body 310 is separated from the lower part. That is, when the front movable decorative body 310 is located at the lower end, a substantially rectangular rear viewable area 302 extending left and right is formed below the lower side of the front movable decorative body 310 so that the rear can be viewed.

  The rear viewable area 302 formed by the lowering of the front movable decorative body 310 in the front movable effect unit 300 is a three-tiered symbol display displayed by three reels 70 (symbol rows) arranged on the left and right sides of the gaming unit 3. This corresponds to the lower area in the area A. That is, when the front movable decorative body 310 is positioned at the lower end, at least only the symbol located in the middle of the plurality of symbols displayed by the three reels 70 through the rear viewable area 302 is viewed from the player side. It can be visually recognized well. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the symbol display area A including three rows on the left and right and three rows above and below, when the symbol display area A is at the reference position, only the middle row (middle row) is an effective line L, When the front movable decorative body 310 is located at the lower end, at least the symbol located on the effective line L is in a state where it can be visually recognized well. It is preferable that the front movable decorative body 310 be located at the lower end when the symbol display area A is at the lowermost position, since only the symbols located on the effective line L can be satisfactorily visually recognized.

  In addition, the front movable rendering unit 300 can control the front left drive motor 324 and the front right drive motor 325 by the peripheral control board as needed to move the front movable decorative body 310 to an arbitrary position between the rising end and the falling end. Can be stopped. Therefore, the front movable decorative body 310 can be stopped at various elevation positions and the front movable decorative body 310 can be moved up and down in various patterns, so that various effects can be presented to the player. This makes it difficult for the player to get tired of the game, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest in the game.

[5. Overall configuration of the middle unit]
Next, the overall configuration of the middle unit 5 in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17A is a front view of the middle unit in the slot machine, and FIG. 17B is a rear view of the middle unit. 18 is a perspective view of the middle unit viewed from the front, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the middle unit viewed from the right rear, and FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the middle unit viewed from the left rear. Further, FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the central unit disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from the front, and FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the central unit disassembled for each main configuration and viewed from the rear. The middle unit 5 is attached to a rear side of the door body unit 100 of the door unit 4 where the opening 111 of the door base 110 is formed, and the effect image and the movable effect are provided to the player through the window 201a of the top cover 201. And so on.

  The middle unit 5 includes a frame-shaped middle unit base 400 attached to the rear side of the door base 110, a main liquid crystal display device 450 detachably attached to the upper rear surface of the middle unit base 400, and capable of displaying effect images. A peripheral control unit 470 attached to the rear surface of the main liquid crystal display device 450; a security member 490 for preventing the main liquid crystal display device 450 from being detached from the middle unit base 400; An upper movable effect unit 600 attached to the front side of the main liquid crystal display device 450, a lateral movable effect unit 700 attached to the left and right sides of the front of the middle unit base 400, and an attached lower end of the front surface of the middle unit base 400 Status display 800 and the main liquid crystal display Decorative driving board unit 900 are detachably mounted to cover from the rear side of the device 450, and a.

[5-1. Medium unit base]
The middle unit base 400 of the middle unit 5 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a perspective view from the front of the middle unit in the state where the horizontal movable effect unit and the status indicator are attached to the middle unit base, and FIG. 24 is the horizontal movable effect unit and the state in the middle unit base in the middle unit. It is the perspective view seen from the back in the state where a display was attached. The middle unit base 400 is attached to the rear surface of the upper reinforcing bracket 162 and the middle reinforcing bracket 163 of the reinforcing unit 160 behind the opening 111 of the door base 110 in the door body unit 100 of the door unit 4.

  The middle unit base 400 has a pair of flat plate-like side portions 401 which are separated in the left and right directions, the front-back direction is substantially constant, and extends in the up-down direction, and an upper connecting portion connecting the upper ends of the pair of side portions 401. 402, a middle connecting portion 403 connecting the substantially vertical centers of the pair of side portions 401, and a lower connecting portion 404 connecting the lower ends of the pair of side portions 401. The upper connecting portion 402 is formed in a rod shape and connects the rear portions at the upper ends of the pair of side portions 401. The middle connecting portion 403 connects the portions on the rear side in the front-rear direction in the vertical direction of the pair of side portions 401 from the center toward the lower side. The middle connecting portion 403 is formed to extend horizontally rearward from a position closer to the front than the center of the pair of side portions 401 in the front-rear direction, and then to extend upward from the rear end. The side cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially L-shape. The lower connecting portion 404 connects front portions at lower ends of the pair of side portions 401. The middle unit base 400 has a front-view shape formed in a substantially “sun” -shaped frame shape.

  The middle unit base 400 includes a pair of locking pieces 405 protruding forward from the upper surface near the left and right ends of the upper connection portion 402 and a pair of lower pieces protruding downward from the front ends of the left and right ends of the lower connection portion 404. And an attachment portion 406. The pair of locking pieces 405 are locked on the upper surface of the upper reinforcing bracket 162 in the reinforcing unit 160 of the door unit 4, and the middle unit 5 is fixed to the door unit 4 by locking on the upper reinforcing bracket 162. When mounting, the middle unit 5 can be positioned relative to the door unit 4 in the height direction, and the middle unit 5 can be suspended, so that the mounting operation can be facilitated. In the middle unit base 400, the upper connecting portion 402 and the pair of lower mounting portions 405 are attached to the upper reinforcing metal member 162 and the middle reinforcing metal member 163 of the reinforcing unit 160 by screws (not shown).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the middle unit base 400 has a main liquid crystal display device 450 and a decoration at a portion between the upper connection portion 402 and the middle connection portion 403 behind the left side portion 401 in front view. A plurality of (four in this case) rows of a plurality of bearings 407 for mounting the drive board unit 900 so that the hinges can be rotated are provided. Each of these four bearings 407 has an open upper end. Of the four bearings 407 arranged vertically, the first and third bearings 407 from the top are for mounting the decorative drive board unit 900 in a hinge rotatable manner. The bearing portion 407 is for mounting the main liquid crystal display device 450 so that the main liquid crystal display device 450 can be hinged.

  The middle unit base 400 includes a lock mechanism 410 for detachably attaching the protruding piece 452 of the main liquid crystal display device 450 to the rear side of the right side part 401 in front view. The lock mechanism 410 includes a lock lever 411 having an opening 411a that slides up and down and opens upward at the rear. The lock mechanism 410 slides the lock lever 411 downward, and moves the main liquid crystal display device 450 attached to the left end side in a front view so as to be hinged by a bearing 407 so that the display screen faces forward. When the hinge is rotated (to close the opening between the upper connecting portion 402 and the middle connecting portion 403 in the middle unit base 400), the protruding piece 452 protruding outward from the right side of the main liquid crystal display device 450 in front view. Is inserted into the opening 411a of the lock lever 411. When the lock lever 411 is slid upward in this state, the rearward movement of the protruding piece 452 of the main liquid crystal display device 450 is restricted, and the main liquid crystal display device 450 is locked with respect to the middle unit base 400. It will be attached in the state where it was done.

  Further, the middle unit base 400 includes a locking groove 415 for detachably mounting the decorative drive board unit 900 on the rear side of the right side portion 401 and above the lock mechanism 410. The locking groove 415 is formed in a groove shape depressed forward from the rear surface, and the locking portion of the decorative drive board unit 900 is elastically locked.

  Further, the middle unit base 400 is located on the rear side of the left side portion 401 when viewed from the front, and is located below the third bearing portion 407 from among the four bearing portions 407 arranged vertically, that is, 3 A mounting recess 420 is provided between the fourth bearing portion 407 and the fourth bearing portion 407, and is recessed forward from the rear surface. The security member 490 is mounted in the mounting recess 420.

[5-2. Main liquid crystal display]
The main liquid crystal display device 450 of the middle unit 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The main liquid crystal display device 450 is mounted on the upper rear surface of the middle unit base 400, and has a display screen for displaying effect images on the front surface. The main liquid crystal display device 450 can close a substantially rectangular opening in a front view formed by a pair of left and right side portions 401, an upper connection portion 402, and a middle connection portion 403 in the middle unit base 400, and is long in the left and right directions in the front view. It is formed in a rectangular shape.

  The main liquid crystal display device 450 includes a pair of hinge shaft portions 451 that are vertically separated from each other, protrude outward, and extend downward in a columnar shape on the left side in front view. The pair of hinge shaft portions 451 are inserted into the second and fourth bearing portions 407 from the top among the four bearing portions 407 in the middle unit base 400. In addition, the main liquid crystal display device 450 includes a flat protruding piece 452 protruding outward from substantially the center in the vertical direction on the right side in front view. The protruding piece 452 is attached to the rear surface of the middle unit base 400 by the lock mechanism 410 of the middle unit base 400.

  The main liquid crystal display device 450 is rotatably attached to the middle unit base 400 so as to open and close rearward by inserting a pair of hinge shafts 451 into the bearing unit 407 of the middle unit base 400.

[5-3. Peripheral control unit]
The peripheral control unit 470 of the middle unit 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 8, FIG. 17, FIG. 19, FIG. The peripheral control unit 470 is detachably attached to the rear surface of the main liquid crystal display device 450. The peripheral control unit 470 includes a peripheral control board 471 for controlling game contents and effect contents based on control commands from the main control board 21 and the sub main control board 23 of the main control unit 20, and a rear side of the peripheral control board 471. And a ROM board 472 having a ROM in which a control program executed on the peripheral control board 471, the main control board 21 and the sub main control board 23, effect images, effect sounds, and the like are stored in advance. A display control board 473 mounted on the rear side of the peripheral control board 471 and controlling an effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal display device 450 in response to a control command from the peripheral control board 471; A peripheral control board box 474 containing a ROM board 472 and a display control board 473 is provided.

  The peripheral control board 471 is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left and right directions when viewed from the front, and has a plurality of input / output connectors attached to the lower portion of the rear surface along the lower side. Further, the peripheral control board 471 protrudes rearward from between the plurality of input / output connectors and includes a volume 471a for adjusting the volume (see FIG. 17B).

  The peripheral control board box 474 is formed so that the input / output connector of the peripheral control board 471 and the volume 471a face rearward. The peripheral control board box 474 is formed so that it can be divided back and forth, and is formed so that traces of division (opening and closing) remain. The peripheral control board box 474 is attached to the rear surface of the main liquid crystal display device 450 by a member having the same configuration as that of the security member 490 described later in detail so that traces of removal remain.

[5-4. Security member]
The security member 490 of the middle unit 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 17 and FIGS. The security member 490 is for preventing the main liquid crystal display device 450 attached to the middle unit base 400 from being removed by being attached to the attachment recess 420 of the middle unit base 400. The security member 490 includes a base 491 in the shape of a bottomed rectangular tube, and a cap 492 that closes the opening of the base 491. The pedestal portion 491 of the security member 490 includes a through hole through which a screw can pass at the bottom and a pair of concave portions that are depressed at portions of the inner peripheral surface facing each other, though not shown in detail. I have.

  The cap 492 of the security member 490 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape that can be inserted into the pedestal 491. Although not shown in detail, the cap 492 is provided with a pair of protruding protrusions at portions facing each other on the outer peripheral surface near the open end. When the cap 492 is inserted into the pedestal portion 491 with the opening side facing the pedestal portion 491, the pair of projections are elastically deformed and then project into the pair of concave portions of the pedestal portion 491 respectively. By engaging the projection and the recess with each other, the cap 492 can be mounted in the pedestal 491.

  In this security member 490, the hinge shaft portion 451 of the main liquid crystal display device 450 is inserted into the bearing portion 407 of the middle unit base 400, and the main liquid crystal display device 450 is attached to the middle unit base 400 so as to be hinge-rotatable. In this state, only the pedestal portion 491 of the security member 490 is inserted into the mounting concave portion 420 with its bottomed end facing the mounting concave portion 420 of the middle unit base 400, and the side of the base 491 that is open (Not shown) is screwed into the middle unit base 400 through the through hole at the bottom, and the pedestal 491 is attached to the mounting recess 420. As a result, on the upper side of the hinge shaft portion 451 inserted into the fourth bearing portion 407 from the upper side from above, the pedestal portion 491 in the shape of a rectangular tube projects rearward from the mounting concave portion 420, so that the hinge shaft portion The upward movement of 451 is stopped by the pedestal 491. As a result, the hinge shaft portion 451 cannot be removed from the bearing portion 407, so that the main liquid crystal display device 450 cannot be removed from the middle unit base 400.

  After that, the cap 492 is inserted into the pedestal 491, and the projection of the cap 492 is locked in the recess of the pedestal 491. By attaching the cap 492 to the pedestal 491, the screw that attaches the pedestal 491 to the mounting recess 420 can be covered, and the screw cannot be removed from the rear side. In order to remove the screw attaching the pedestal part 491, it is necessary to break the cap 492 inserted in the pedestal part 491 and pull it out of the pedestal part 491.

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the peripheral control unit 470 attached to the main liquid crystal display device 450 has control functions and ROM related to the game, the main liquid crystal display device 450 is There is a possibility that an illegal act of removing the electronic device from the external device 400 and replacing it with an invalid main liquid crystal display device replaced with an invalid substrate or ROM may be performed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the security member 490 is attached to the attachment recess 420 with the main liquid crystal display device 450 attached to the middle unit base 400, so that the main liquid crystal display device 450 is first removed from the middle unit base 400. Since the main liquid crystal display device 450 can be made difficult to remove, it is possible to hesitate to perform an illegal operation such as removing the main liquid crystal display device 450, and it is possible to make the illegal operation difficult.

  Moreover, even if the main liquid crystal display device 450 is removed, it is necessary to break the cap 492 of the security member 490 and remove the pedestal portion 491 in order to remove the main liquid crystal display device 450. Since traces of removal of the main liquid crystal display device 450 from the base 400 remain, it is possible to find out that an illegal act of replacing the main liquid crystal display device 450 (peripheral control unit 470) has been performed. Therefore, deterrence against fraudulent acts can be enhanced, and fraudulent acts can be prevented as much as possible.

[5-5. Overall configuration of upper movable stage unit]
Subsequently, the upper movable effect unit 600 of the middle unit 5 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. 25 is a perspective view of the upper movable effect unit in the middle unit as viewed from the front, FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the upper movable effect unit as viewed from behind, and FIG. 27 is an upper horizontal movable effect unit in the upper movable effect unit. It is a front view of an upper movable effect unit showing the movement of the upper part. FIG. 28 is a front view schematically showing an upper middle movable effect unit in the upper movable effect unit. FIG. 29A is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the upper and lower movable effect unit in the retracted state from the front, and FIG. (C) is an explanatory view schematically showing the upper middle movable effect unit in the appearance state from the front. FIG. 30 is a view of the upper movable rendering unit shown in a state where the upper horizontal movable decoration unit is moved to the center side while the upper middle movable decoration unit is moved to the appearance position. It is a front view.

  The upper movable effect unit 600 of the present embodiment is attached to a portion of the middle unit base 400 that is surrounded by the pair of side portions 401, the upper connection portion 402, and the middle connection portion 403 from the rear side. The upper movable rendering unit 600 includes a frame-shaped unit base 601 attached to the middle unit base 400, an upper horizontal movable rendering unit 610 attached to the unit base 601, and an upper front side of the upper horizontal movable rendering unit 610. And an upper-middle movable effect unit 650 attached thereto.

  The upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 includes a pair of upper horizontal movable decorations 612 that are arranged in the frame of the unit base 601 and can be always viewed from the player side when viewed from the front. The pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 can be moved in the left-right direction between the left and right ends in the frame of the unit base 601 and near the center in the left-right direction. The upper-middle movable effect unit 650 is arranged outside the frame of the unit base 601 (above the frame) when viewed from the front in a normal state, and is invisible from the player side. A body 661 and an upper middle right decorative body 671 are provided. The pair of upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and upper middle right decorative bodies 671 move into the front view frame of the unit base 601 according to the game state, and are united into one large ring, and are visible from the player side. Becomes

  The unit base 601 of the upper movable effect unit 600 is formed in a square frame shape extending in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. The unit base 601 is formed in a strip shape having left and right sides extending vertically with a predetermined width in the front-rear direction, and is formed in a flat plate shape having an upper side extending rearward from rear ends of the left and right sides. In addition, the lower side is formed in a flat plate shape extending forward from the front ends of the left and right sides. The unit base 601 has a pair of groove-like lower guides 602 extending from both left and right ends toward the center and opening upward, near the rear end of the upper surface of the lower side. The lower guide 602 slidably guides a pair of lower guide pins 612a of a pair of upper horizontal movable decorations 612 in an upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 described later.

[5-5a. Upper horizontal movable production unit]
The upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 of the upper movable effect unit 600 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The upper horizontal movable effecting unit 610 is suspended from the upper horizontal base 611 attached to the upper surface of the upper side of the unit base 601 in the left and right directions near the front end of the upper horizontal base 611 and movably in the left and right directions. A pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 extending vertically and supporting a part of the upper ends of the pair of upper and horizontal movable decorative bodies 612, respectively, and being slidable left and right on the upper surface of the upper horizontal base 611. A pair of sliders (not shown) respectively attached to the pair of sliders, a pair of upper and lower drive motors (not shown) respectively attached to the pair of sliders for moving the sliders in the left-right direction, and a pair of upper and lower drive An upper cover 615 attached to the upper side of the upper horizontal base 611 so as to cover the motor and the slider from above.

  Although not shown, the upper horizontal base 611 penetrates up and down and extends left and right near the front end and near both left and right ends, and is rotatable around an axis that extends the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 up and down. A pair of guide slits for hanging so as to be movable in the left-right direction, a guide slit penetrating up and down behind the pair of guide slits and extending straight in the left-right direction, respectively, and formed on the rear side of the guide slit, respectively. And a pair of rack gears extending left and right.

  The guide slit is bent forward so that an end near the left and right ends of the upper horizontal base 611 is closer to the end, and is further away from the guide slit. The part is farther from the center than the guide slit. The guide slit of the upper horizontal base 611 is inserted so that the drive pin extending upward from the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 projects upward.

  The pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 are formed three-dimensionally at the same height as the height in the frame of the frame-shaped unit base 601, and have translucency. Although not shown, the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 is disposed inside and has an upper horizontal decorative board on which a plurality of LEDs are mounted, and projects downward from the lower end and slides into the lower guide 602 of the unit base 601. A lower guide pin 612a (see FIG. 27) that is inserted so as to be able to be inserted, a suspending portion that protrudes upward from the upper end and is slidably and rotatably suspended in a guide slit of the upper horizontal base 611, and a suspending portion. And a drive pin projecting upward from a position different from the above and inserted through the guide slit of the upper horizontal base 611.

  Although not shown, the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 can be light-emitting decorated by appropriately emitting light from the LEDs on the upper horizontal decorative board. The drive pin of the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 is rotatably attached to a slider mounted on the upper surface of the upper horizontal base 611 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction.

  Although not shown, the upper horizontal drive motor is mounted on the upper surface of the slider, and a drive gear that meshes with the rack gear of the upper horizontal base 611 is mounted on a rotating shaft that passes through the slider. Thus, when the drive gear is rotationally driven by the upper horizontal drive motor, the slider slides in the left-right direction.

  Next, the operation of the upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 will be described. In the upper horizontal movable effect unit 610, in a normal state, the pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 are located at the farthest positions farthest apart in the left-right direction, and are located near the left and right sides of the unit base 601 respectively. (See FIG. 27 etc.). In this normal state, a pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 are located at the left and right ends of the main liquid crystal display device 450 in a front view, respectively, when assembled in the middle unit 5. Is decorated.

  In this normal state, the hanging portion of the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 and the drive pin are positioned so as to be arranged in front and rear by the guide slit and the guide slit of the upper horizontal movable base 611. The front of the body 612 is inclined about 63 degrees with respect to the front. That is, in the normal state, the left and right movable upper and lower decorative bodies 612 are inclined such that the front surfaces thereof face the center in the frame of the unit base 601.

  In a normal state, when the left and right sliders are respectively slid to the center in the left-right direction of the upper horizontal base 611 by driving a pair of upper horizontal drive motors (not shown), the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 supported by the respective sliders is moved. The drive pin moves to the center in the left-right direction along the guide slit of the upper horizontal base 611. With the movement of the drive pin, the hanging portion of the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 also moves to the guide slit of the upper horizontal base 611. Along the left and right sides. At this time, the guide slit of the upper horizontal base 611 is formed so as to be bent backward in an arc shape so as to approach the guide slit toward the center side and then extend in parallel with the guide slit, so that the upper horizontal movable The hanging portion of the decorative body 612 and the drive pin are relatively separated from each other in the left-right direction and approach in the front-rear direction, so that the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 rotates about the hanging portion. As a result, the upper horizontal movable decorative body 612 moves toward the center of the upper horizontal base 611 while rotating such that the front surface faces the front.

  Then, when the pair of sliders reaches the moving end toward the center in the left-right direction, the driving of the pair of upper-lateral driving motors stops, and the movement of the pair of sliders stops. In this state, the pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 are located at the close positions separated from each other such that the front surfaces thereof face straight and the inside of the frame of the unit base 601 is divided into three in the left-right direction. (See FIG. 30). In a state where the pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 is moved to the center side, the pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 is located on the front surface of the main liquid crystal display device 450.

[5-5b. Upper middle movable production unit]
Next, the upper movable effect unit 650 of the upper movable effect unit 600 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. The upper-middle movable effect unit 650 is attached to a front surface of the upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 above the pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612. The upper middle movable effect unit 650 includes an upper middle base 651 attached to the upper front of the upper horizontal movable effect unit 610, a front cover 652 attached to the front surface of the upper middle base 651, and having a decoration on the front. It has.

  The upper-middle movable effect unit 650 is rotatably mounted on the upper-middle base 651 between the front cover 652 and the upper-middle base 651 so as to have a rotation center on the right side of the center in the left-right direction. An annular upper-middle-left movable decorative body unit 660 and a semi-circular upper-middle-right movable decoration rotatably attached to the rear side of the upper-middle base 651 so as to have a rotation center on the left side of the center in the left-right direction. The body unit 670 and the upper middle base 651 are vertically slidably mounted at the center in the left-right direction, and transmit the rotation of the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 to rotate the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670. And a rotation drive mechanism 690 attached to the upper middle base 651 to rotate the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660.

  The upper-middle base 651 of the upper-middle movable effect unit 650 is formed in a substantially square shape whose front view extends left and right. The upper middle base 651 is formed in a substantially flat plate shape as a whole, and the right side is located forward with respect to the left side from the center in the horizontal direction in front view, and the right end of the left side and the left end of the right side Are connected in a plan view crank shape. An upper middle left decorative body 661 is disposed in front of the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 in front of a part on the left side from the center in the left-right direction of the upper middle base 651, and an upper middle right movable decoration is located behind the right part of the center. An upper middle right decorative body 671 is disposed on body unit 670. In addition, the upper middle base 651 allows the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 to be at the same position in the front-rear direction with the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670. Be placed.

  The upper middle base 651 protrudes forward from the front surface of a portion on the right side from the center in the left-right direction in front view, and has a left shaft portion 651a for rotatably mounting the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660; A right shaft 651b protruding rearward from the rear surface of the part on the left side of the center for rotatably mounting the upper middle right movable decoration unit 670, and up and down near the left end of the part on the right side from the center in the left and right direction in front view And a guide groove (not shown) for mounting the transmission slider 680 so as to be slidable up and down. The left shaft portion 651a and the right shaft portion 651b of the upper middle base 651 are provided at symmetrical positions with respect to the center of the upper middle base 651 in the left-right direction.

  The upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 has a semi-annular shape, a decoration on the front surface, a translucent upper middle left decorative body 661, and a left decorative body having the upper middle left decorative body 661 attached from the rear side. A body base 662; and an upper middle left decorative board (not shown) mounted between the left decorative body base 662 and the upper middle left decorative body 661 and having a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface. I have. The upper middle left decorative body 661 is formed in a semi-circular shape, and can be illuminated and decorated by appropriately emitting the LED of the upper middle left decorative substrate.

  The left decorative body base 662 has a semi-annular decorative body mounting portion 662a to which the upper middle left decorative body 661 is mounted on the front surface, and a flat plate-like shape extending outward from one end of the decorative body mounting portion 662a. A substrate portion 662b, a pivot bearing portion 662c rotatably attached to the left shaft portion 651a of the upper middle base 651 at the tip of the substrate portion 662b, a pivot bearing portion 662c and a decorative body attaching portion 662a of the substrate portion 662b. And a long transmission left transmission slit 662d penetrating back and forth, and a front and rear penetration at a position separated from the rotation bearing 662c of the substrate portion 662b in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction of the left transmission slit 662d. And a flat detecting piece 662f extending from the working bearing 662e in a direction opposite to the rotation bearing 662c.

  In the left decorative body base 662, at one end of the semi-annular decorative body mounting portion 662a, a substrate portion 662b extends in a direction away from the center of the semi-annular shape on the side opposite to the arc side. In the board portion 662b of the left decorative body base 662, a portion extending from the decorative body mounting portion 662a once extends forward and then extends in parallel with the front surface of the decorative body mounting portion 662a. It is formed in a crank shape. The left transmission pin 681 of the transmission slider 680 is slidably inserted into the left transmission slit 662d of the left decorative body base 662. The operation pin 694b of the link rod 694 of the rotation drive mechanism 690 is rotatably inserted into the operation bearing portion 662e of the left decorative body base 662. Further, the detection piece 662f of the left decorative body base 662 is detected by the rotation detection sensor 653 attached to the upper middle base 651.

  In the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660, the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the decorative body mounting portion 662a of the left decorative body base 662 are arranged such that the upper middle base 651 is located on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and is located on the right side. Is also located rearward, and the substrate portion 662b of the left decorative base 662 is located on the front surface of a portion on the right side of the center in the left-right direction of the upper middle base 651. In addition, the upper middle left decorative body unit 660 is attached such that the arc side of the semi-circular upper middle left decorative body 661 faces clockwise in the front view around the left shaft 651a of the upper middle base 651. .

  The upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 has a semi-annular shape, a decoration on the front side, and a translucent upper middle right decorative body 671 and a right decoration attaching the upper middle right decorative body 671 from the rear side. A body base 672, and an upper middle right decorative board (not shown) mounted between the right decorative body base 672 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 and having a plurality of LEDs mounted on the front surface. I have. The upper middle right decorative body 671 is formed in a semi-circular shape, and can be illuminated and decorated by appropriately emitting light from the LEDs of the upper middle right decorative substrate.

  The right decorative body base 672 has a semi-annular decorative body mounting portion 672a to which the upper middle right decorative body 671 is mounted on the front surface, and a flat plate extending outward from one end of the decorative body mounting portion 672a. A substrate portion 672b, a pivot bearing portion 672c rotatably attached to the right shaft portion 651b of the upper middle base 651 at the tip of the substrate portion 672b, a pivot bearing portion 672c and a decorative body attaching portion 672a of the substrate portion 672b. And an elongate right transmission slit 672d penetrating back and forth between the right transmission slit 672d and the right transmission slit 672d.

  In the right decorative body base 672, at one end of the semi-circular decorative body mounting portion 672a, a substrate portion 672b extends in a direction away from the center of the semi-circular shape on the side opposite to the arc side. In the board portion 672b of the right decorative body base 672, a portion extending from the decorative body mounting portion 672a once extends forward and rearward and then extends parallel to the front surface of the decorative body mounting portion 672a, and has a plan view shape. Are formed in a crank shape. The right transmission pin 682 of the transmission slider 680 is slidably inserted into the right transmission slit 672d of the right decorative body base 672.

  In the upper-middle-right movable decorative body unit 670, the upper-middle-right decorative body 671 and the decorative body mounting portion 672a of the right decorative body base 672 are arranged such that the upper-middle base 651 is located on the right side of the left-right part of the center in the left-right direction. Is also located forward, and the board portion 672b of the right decorative body base 672 is located on the rear surface of a portion on the left side of the center in the left-right direction of the upper middle base 651. In addition, the upper middle right decorative body unit 670 is configured such that the arc side of the semi-circular upper middle right decorative body 671 faces in the counterclockwise direction centered on the right shaft 651b of the upper middle base 651 in front view. Mounted.

  The transmission slider 680 of the upper middle movable effect unit 650 is slidably mounted vertically by a guide groove (not shown) of the upper middle base 651. The transmission slider 680 includes a left transmission pin 681 slidably inserted into a left transmission slit 662d of the left decorative body base 662, and a right transmission slit 672d of the right decorative body base 672 immediately below the left transmission pin 681. And a right transmission pin 682 slidably inserted.

  The left transmission pin 681 and the right transmission pin 682 of the transmission slider 680 are axes that pass through the center between the left shaft 651a and the right shaft 651b with the transmission slider 680 slidably mounted on the upper middle base 651. It is formed so as to be located on the line.

  The rotation drive mechanism 690 of the upper-middle movable effect unit 650 includes an upper-middle drive motor 691 attached to the upper middle base 651 at the rear surface of the upper right corner in a front view so that the rotation shaft penetrates and projects forward, and an upper-middle drive A spur gear-shaped drive gear 692 attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 691, a spur gear-shaped driven gear 693a meshing with the drive gear 692, an extension 693b extending outward from the driven gear 693a, and It has a drive bearing part 693c penetrating in the front-rear direction at the tip of the extension part 693b, and a cam member 693 rotatably attached to the rear surface of the front cover 652, and a cam member 693 at one end in a rod shape. And a driving pin 694a rotatably inserted into the driving bearing portion 693c of the left decorative body base 662 and rotatably inserted into the working bearing portion 662e of the left decorative body base 662 at the other end. Includes a link rod 694, a having an action pin 694b to be.

  The cam member 693 of the rotary drive mechanism 690 is rotatably mounted on the front cover 652 concentrically with the driven gear portion 693a. Thus, when the cam member 693 is rotated, the drive bearing 693c at the tip of the extension 693b revolves at a predetermined radius.

  Next, the operation of the upper middle movable effect unit 650 will be described. In the upper middle movable effect unit 650, in the normal state, the entire upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 and the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 are located directly behind the front cover 652, and are visible from the player side. It is in an impossible state (state of the retreat position). In the retracted position, as shown in FIG. 28, the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 rotatably attached to the left shaft portion 651a of the upper middle base 651 moves the left shaft portion 651a (rotation bearing). The left transmission slit 662d of the left decorative body base 662 is located diagonally to the upper left from the part 662c) when viewed from the front, and the front end (free end side) of the semicircular ring is located slightly below the left shaft 651a. . In the left decorative body base 662, the operating bearing 662e is located at substantially the same height as the rotation center of the cam member 693 at the upper right of the rotation bearing 662c in a diagonal front view. The detection piece 662f of the left decorative body base 662 is detected by the rotation detection sensor 653.

  A link rod 694 in which an operation pin 694b is rotatably attached to the operation bearing portion 662e of the left decorative body base 662 so as to straddle the center of rotation behind the cam member 693 from the operation bearing portion 662e rightward in a front view. The drive pin 694a, which extends substantially horizontally and is opposite to the action pin 694b, is located on the right side of the rotation center of the cam member 693 when viewed from the front, and is rotatable by the drive bearing portion 693c of the cam member 693. Installed. Thus, the extending portion 693b of the cam member 693 extends substantially horizontally from the driven gear portion 693a to the right in front view.

  In the retracted position, the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 rotatably attached to the right shaft 651b of the upper middle base 651 is moved from the right shaft 651b (rotation bearing 672c). The right transmission slit 672d of the right decorative body base 672 is located diagonally upper right of the front view, and the tip side (free end side) of the semi-annular shape is located slightly below the right shaft 651b. The right transmission slit 672d of the right decoration base 672 is located below the left transmission slit 662d of the left decoration base 662. In the left transmission slit 662d and the right transmission slit 672d, a left transmission pin 681 and a right transmission pin 682 disposed vertically on the transmission slider 680 are slidably inserted, respectively.

  In this retracted position (normal state), when the cam member 693 is driven by the upper middle drive motor 691 to rotate in the clockwise direction as viewed from the front in accordance with the game state, the rotation center of the cam member 693 is The eccentric drive bearing portion 693c revolves to move leftward and downward as viewed from the front. As the drive bearing portion 693c revolves, the link rod 694 generally moves to the left by the drive pin 694a of the link rod 694 attached to the drive bearing portion 693c, and the action pin 694b of the link rod 694 is moved. The working bearing portion 662e of the left decorative body base 662 is pressed to the left as viewed from the front via the.

  When the operation bearing portion 662e is pressed leftward in the front view by the link rod 694, the left decorative body base 662 rotates counterclockwise in the front view around the left shaft portion 651a, and the left decorative body base is thus rotated. The tip side of the semi-annular decorative body mounting portion 662a moves downward. When the left decorative body base 662 rotates counterclockwise about the left shaft 651a, the left transmission slit 662d formed in the substrate 662b revolves downward. . When the left transmission slit 662d revolves to move downward in front view, the left transmission pin 681 inserted in the left transmission slit 662d is pressed downward by the inner peripheral surface of the left transmission slit 662d, and the left transmission pin 681 is pressed. , The transmission slider 680 slides straight down.

  When the transmission slider 680 slides downward, the right transmission pin 682 disposed immediately below the left transmission pin 681 also moves downward. Therefore, the downward movement of the left transmission pin 681 causes the right transmission pin 682 to be inserted. The right transmission slit 672d of the right decorative body base 672 is pressed downward. When the right transmission slit 672d is pressed downward by the right transmission pin 682, the right decorative body base 672 rotates clockwise in the front view around the right shaft 651b, and the right decorative body. The tip side of the semicircular decorative body mounting portion 672a on the base 672 moves downward.

  As described above, when the cam member 693 is rotated clockwise in the front view by the upper middle drive motor 691, the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 and the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 move in the counterclockwise direction. And the clockwise direction, so that the semi-annular upper middle left decorative body 661 and upper middle right decorative body 671 move downward while rotating (see FIG. 29 (b)). When the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 move downward while rotating, the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 are respectively lower than the front cover 652 in a front view from the distal end side. (In the frame of the frame-shaped unit base 601 when viewed from the front), and the portion located below the front cover 652 becomes visible (appears) from the player side.

When the cam member 693 is further rotated clockwise in the front view by the upper middle drive motor 691, the tips of the semi-circular upper middle left decorative body 661 and upper middle right decorative body 671 abut each other, The rotation of the upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 and the upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 stops, and the rotation drive of the upper middle drive motor 691 stops. As a result, the entire upper middle left decorative body 661 and upper middle right decorative body 671 are located below the front cover 652 and are visible from the player side, and the upper middle left decorative body below the front cover 652. One large annular decorative body is formed by 661 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 (state of the appearance position) (see FIG. 28C).

[5-5c. Operation of upper movable stage unit]
Next, the operation of the upper movable effect unit 600 will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. In a normal state, the upper movable effect unit 600 has a pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 of the upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 located near the left and right sides in the frame of the unit base 601, respectively, and has an upper middle movable effect. The pair of upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and upper middle right decorative bodies 671 of the unit 650 are located above the frame of the unit base 601 respectively. In this normal state, only the pair of upper and horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 are visible from the player side, and the left and right sides of the main liquid crystal display device 450 are decorated by the pair of upper and horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 in front view. (See FIG. 17A). In a normal state, the pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 are rotated by a predetermined angle around a vertically extending axis, and the front faces respectively face the center side in the frame of the unit base 601. .

  In this normal state, by driving a pair of upper horizontal drive motors (not shown) of the upper horizontal movable effector unit 610, a pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 located at both left and right ends in the frame of the unit base 601 are moved. , Can be moved to a position closer to the center in the left-right direction in front view. At this time, the pair of upper and horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 rotate around the vertically extending axes, respectively, so that the front faces face straight. By moving the pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 toward the center, the display screen of the main liquid crystal display device 450 can be divided into three in the left-right direction. It should be noted that the pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 can be independently moved in the left and right directions, and by moving both at the same time or moving only one of them, various movable effects are presented to the player. can do.

  In addition, by driving the upper middle drive motor 691 in the upper middle movable effecting unit 650 in a normal state, a pair of semi-annular upper middle left decorative bodies located above the frame of the unit base 601 are provided. 661 and the upper-middle right decorative body 671 can be lowered while rotating, respectively, so that the respective ends come into contact with each other and unite, and one large annular decoration is provided in the frame of the unit base 601 in front view. The body can be made to be visible from the player side (see FIG. 30). In a state where the pair of upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and the upper middle right decorative bodies 671 appear, the annular decorative body formed by the upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and the upper middle right decorative bodies 671 is the unit base 601. It is located at the center of the frame and stands out from the player.

  The upper movable effect unit 600 includes a pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 of the upper horizontal movable effect unit 610 and a pair of upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and upper middle right decorative bodies 671 of the upper middle movable effect unit 650, Since they are respectively arranged at different positions in the front-rear direction, for example, after moving the pair of upper and horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 to the center side, the pair of upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and upper middle right decorative bodies 671 are located at the appearance positions. After moving the pair of upper middle left decorative bodies 661 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 to the appearance position, the pair of upper horizontal movable decorative bodies 612 are moved to the center side, 612 and a pair of upper middle left decorative body 661 and upper middle right decorative body 671 can be moved to the center side, so that a variety of movable patterns can be presented to the player, making it difficult for the player to get bored. be able to.

[5-6. Decorative drive board unit]
Next, the decorative drive board unit 900 in the middle unit 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The decorative drive board unit 900 is attached so that the rear surface of the middle unit base 400 covers the rear side of the main liquid crystal display device 450 (peripheral control unit 470). The decorative drive board unit 900 includes a rectangular and flat decorative drive board 901 extending to the left and right, a board base 902 to which the front side of the decorative drive board 901 is attached and which is attached to the rear face of the middle unit base 400, and a board base 902. And a substrate cover 903 attached to the rear side so as to cover the rear surface of the decorative drive substrate 901.

  The decoration drive board 901 controls a drive motor, a decoration board, and the like of the upper movable effect unit 600 according to control commands from the peripheral control board 471 and the display control board 473.

  The board base 902 has a flat board mounting portion 902a which is slightly larger than the decorative driving board 901 and a hinge portion which protrudes from the left side of the board mounting portion 902a when viewed from the front and is rotatably mounted on the rear surface of the middle unit base 400. 902b, and a locking portion 902c extending leftward from the upper right side of the board mounting portion 902a when viewed from the front and detachably mounted on the rear surface of the middle unit base 400.

  The board cover 903 is attached to the back side of the board mounting portion 902a of the board base 902, and the rear side of the decoration drive board 901 is positioned so that a plurality of connectors provided on the rear face of the decoration drive board 901 face rearward. Coated.

[6. Movable and luminous effects]
Next, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a movable effect and a light emitting effect using the top cover unit 200, the front movable effect unit 300, the upper movable effect unit 600, and the horizontal movable effect unit 700 of the door unit 4, This will be described in detail mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31 is a front view of the slot machine showing a state in which the front movable decorative body of the front movable effect unit is located at the lower end.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a normal state, as shown in FIG. 4, the front movable decorative body 310 of the front movable effect unit 300 is located at the rising end, and the main liquid crystal display device 450 has a front view. Is also located on the upper side.

  Further, in a normal state, the pair of upper and lower movable decorative bodies 612 of the upper movable effecting unit 600 in the middle unit 5 are located at the farthest positions away from each other. It is located on each side. Further, in a normal state, the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 are located at the retracted positions, respectively, and the front cover 652 is located above the main liquid crystal display device 450 in a front view. It is located on the rear side. In this normal state, the upper middle left decorative body 661 and the upper middle right decorative body 671 of the upper movable effect unit 600 are not visible from the player side.

  In this normal state, the light guide plate 202 of the top cover unit 200 is not decorated with light emission, and the three reels 70 (symbol display) of the gaming unit 3 disposed on the rear side through the window 201a of the transparent top cover 201. The area A), the main liquid crystal display device 450, and the like can be viewed well from the player side.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a normal state, a symbol display area A for displaying symbols using three reels 70 from the bottom in a window 201a occupying the upper side from the substantially center in the vertical direction when viewed from the front, It has four areas: a main effect display area B for displaying an effect image using the main liquid crystal display device 450, and a logo display area C using the front movable decorative body 310.

  In this normal state, when the front left drive motor 324 and the front right drive motor 325 of the front movable effect unit 300 are rotationally driven according to the game state, the front movable decorative body 310 located at the rising end is moved to the symbol display area A. Of the three reels 70 at a time to the lower end position so as to hide a part of the reel 70. Thereby, the large front movable decorative body 310 extending to the left and right in front of the player's eyes descends so as to fall, so that the player can be surprised. Even if the front movable decorative body 310 is located at the lower end, at least the symbol of the effective line L in the symbol display area A can be visually recognized well.

  When the front movable decorative body 310 is moved to the lower end while the symbol is changing (at least one of the three reels 70 is rotating), the stop button 128 is operated so that the desired symbol is stopped and displayed. Difficulty of "pushing" increases. As a result, it is possible to evoke a challenge spirit for the player, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game by focusing on "pushing".

  On the other hand, when the movement of all the symbols is stopped, the front movable decorative body 310 is moved to the lower end at the same time (especially, when the symbol display area A is at the lowermost position, the front movable decorative body 310 is moved to the lower end. In the case where the symbol is moved), only the symbol located in the lower part (valid line L) of the symbol display area A can be seen by the front movable decorative body 310, so the symbol stopped on the valid line L for the player. Can be instantaneously recognized, and it can be easily known whether or not the combination is such that the privilege is given.

  Further, when the LEDs on the light guide plate upper decorative substrate 205 and the light guide plate lower decorative substrate 206 of the top cover unit 200 are made to emit light in a normal state, the pattern provided on the light guide plate 202 can be made to emit light (FIG. 13). As shown in FIG. 13, when the light guide plate 202 is decorated with light emission, a picture according to the concept of the slot machine 1 is displayed on almost the entire window portion 201a of the top cover 201 except for the symbol display area A. In this state, the pattern displayed on the light guide plate 202 shines, and among the symbols drawn on the three reels 70 of the gaming unit 3 arranged behind the light guide plate 202, “3 [displayed per reel] Only the symbol group consisting of “number of symbols to be displayed” × 3 [number of reels] ”is visible to the player in the symbol display area A. The light guide plate 202 has a non-decorative area in which a picture is not displayed (light emission decoration), and this non-decorative area corresponds to the symbol display area A in a front view. Therefore, in a state where the light guide plate 202 is decorated with light emission, a symbol group consisting of “3 [the number of symbols displayed per reel] × 3 [the number of reels]” among the many symbols drawn on each reel 70. Only the player can be visually recognized.

  Then, for example, with the three reels 70 stopped, the peripheral control board 471 controls the light emitting mode of the LEDs on the light guide plate upper decorative board 205 and the light guide plate lower decorative board 206, and the light guide plate 202 formed by the light guide plate 202. By moving the symbol display area A as a decorative area from the reference position shown in FIG. 13 to the uppermost position shown in FIG. 14 or the lowermost position shown in FIG. The symbol group displayed in the symbol display area A can be changed in spite of the stop state being maintained, and it is possible to provide an unprecedented new slot machine.

[7. Reel design]
Next, symbol rows provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 70 of the gaming unit 3 in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an expanded symbol row provided on the outer peripheral surface of each reel in the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 32, a symbol row including a plurality of symbols having different arrangements is provided on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 70 in the gaming unit 3. In the present embodiment, one symbol row is composed of 21 symbols.

  The symbol used for the symbol row is a "red 7" symbol in which the numeral 7 is drawn in red, a "white 7" symbol in which the numeral 7 is drawn in white, and a numeral 7 in blue. "Blue 7" design, "Cherry" design with cherries, "Rip-bell" design with a part of the horizontal ellipse, and "Lip-bell" design with external shape drawn in a horizontal elliptical shape "Replay" design, "Bell" design with two bells, "Heart" design with a heart-shaped outline, and "Star" design with a star-shaped outline, cloud-shaped outline There is a "cloud" pattern, drawn on. In each symbol row, the same symbols are arranged so as not to be vertically adjacent to each other.

  Among these symbols, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, and the "blue 7" symbol are more conspicuous and distinguishable than the other symbols. Here, the ease of identification refers to a degree to which a player can easily identify a symbol including the state where the reel 70 is rotating or the reel 70 is stopped. Only one “Red 7” symbol is provided for each of the three reels 70 in the array number 12. This “red 7” symbol is easier to visually recognize than other symbols. The “white 7” symbol is provided for each of the arrangement number 19 of the left reel 70L and the arrangement number 5 of the middle reel 70M, and is not provided for the right reel 70R. The "blue 7" symbol is provided on each of the three arrangement numbers 2, 4, and 8 of the left reel 70L and one of the arrangement numbers 20 on the middle reel 70M, and is provided on the right reel 70R. Not.

  Three “cherry” symbols are provided on each of the left reel 70L and the middle reel 70M, and five symbols are provided on the right reel 70R. Six "Ripbell" symbols are provided on the left reel 70L, and are not provided on the center reel 70M and the right reel 70R. Six "Ripbell" symbols are provided on the left reel 70L, and are not provided on the center reel 70M and the right reel 70R. Five “Replay” symbols are provided on each of the middle reel 70M and the right reel 70R, and are not provided on the left reel 70L. Five "bell" symbols are provided on each of the middle reel 70M and the right reel 70R, and are not provided on the left reel 70L.

  Three “heart” symbols are provided on the left reel 70L and two on the middle reel 70M, respectively, and are not provided on the right reel 70R. One "star" symbol is provided on the middle reel 70M and five on the right reel 70R, respectively, and is not provided on the left reel 70L. Four “clouds” symbols are provided on the left reel 70L and two on the middle reel 70M, and are not provided on the right reel 70R.

  In the slot machine 1, when the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line L in the symbol display area A is all "Red 7" symbols, a big bonus (BB) is given as a privilege, and 300 medals are obtained by the BB game. Pay out. When the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line L is a symbol of "white 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" from the left, a regular bonus (RB) is given as a privilege, and 20 Pay out medals. Furthermore, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line L is the symbol “Ripbell”-“Bell”-“Replay” from the left, a cherry rush bonus (CRB) is given as a privilege. Furthermore, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line L is a symbol of "Ripbell"-"Replay"-"Replay" from the left, replay is given as a privilege.

  Further, when the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line L is a symbol of “Ripbell”-“Bell”-“Bell” from the left, six medals are paid out as a privilege. When the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line L is "ANY"-"ANY"-"Cherry" from the left, 15 medals are paid out as a privilege. Here, “ANY” is any symbol. Further, when the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line L is a combination other than the above, no bonus is given as “losing”.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a symbol is stopped in a specific combination on the activated line L in the symbol display area A, a privilege according to the combination of the stopped symbols is given. The player can operate the three stop buttons 128 so that the symbols stop on the activated line L in a desired combination, and the symbols can be stopped on the activated line L in a desired combination of symbols. A player can be entertained depending on whether he can do it or not.

[8. Combination of winning role and design]
Next, a combination of a winning combination (including a winning combination) of the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding thereto will be described.

  As described above, each of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R is provided with a large number of symbols. The order of symbols, the type of symbols, and the like are different for each reel.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed based on the display content (the symbol combination mode) displayed on the activated line L when all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are stopped. Is determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed on the activated line L in the symbol display area A.

  In the following, the case where the combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed on the activated line L indicates the combination of the symbol corresponding to the (predetermined) winning combination (this is referred to as a winning combination symbol). Or, it is said that the winning combination symbols are complete.

  As can be seen by referring to FIG. 32, the symbols of the slot machine 1 include “red 7 symbols”, “white 7 symbols”, “blue 7 symbols”, “cherry symbols”, “bell symbols”, “replay symbols”, There are "Ripbell", "Star", "Heart", and "Cloud". Of these, "7 red symbols", "7 white symbols", and "7 blue symbols" are more easily distinguished and distinguishable than other symbols. Here, the ease of identification means the degree to which the player can easily identify the symbols, including the state where the reels are rotating and the reels are stopped. Among them, there is only one “Red 7 symbol” on each of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R, and in addition, the colors are easier to visually recognize than other symbols. In addition, there is only one “white 7 symbol” for each of the left reel 70L and the middle reel 70M (not for the right reel 70R), and in addition, the color is white, which is also easier to visually recognize than other symbols. Although there are three “blue 7 symbols” on the left reel 70L and one on the middle reel 70M, they are not on the right reel 70R, and the colors are easier to visually recognize than other symbols. These symbols are easy for the player to set as the target symbols, even during the rotation of the reel, from the colors and the sizes of the symbols.

  These symbols are only symbolic symbols by themselves (one symbol alone does not correspond to the winning combination), but a predetermined combination results in a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. . That is, a predetermined game privilege is provided.

[8-1. Bonus role]
The bonus combination includes a first bonus combination that gives the greatest profit to the player when the bonus game is executed, and a second bonus combination that gives less profit to the player than the first bonus combination. It is prepared. A combination of seven symbols of the same color is a combination of symbols corresponding to the first bonus combination, and a combination of seven symbols of different colors is a combination of symbols of the second bonus combination. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since “7 white symbols” and “7 blue symbols” are not on the right reel R, only the combination of “7 red symbols / 7 red symbols / 7 red symbols” has the first bonus role. Is a combination mode of the symbol corresponding to.

  When the combination of symbols corresponding to the first bonus combination (hereinafter, referred to as a first bonus combination) is aligned with the activated line L, a gaming bonus called a first bonus game (hereinafter, referred to as a first BB game) is provided. In the first bonus game, a plurality of games in which medals can be easily obtained are intensively performed, and are continuously executed until a specified number of games are executed or a specified number of medals are paid out. When the number of paid-out medals reaches the specified number (or may exceed the specified number), the first bonus game ends.

  When the first bonus game ends, a gaming privilege called an ART game is provided. This ART game is continued until a predetermined number of games or a predetermined number of medals are paid out. When the first bonus combination symbols are aligned in this way, an additional privilege that a medal can be acquired in the ART game is provided in addition to the medal acquisition in the first bonus game. Note that the ART game is further continued when, for example, an additional lottery is won.

  Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the second bonus combination (hereinafter, referred to as a second bonus combination) is aligned with the activated line L, a gaming bonus called a second bonus game (hereinafter, referred to as a second BB game) is provided. . In the second bonus game, a plurality of games in which medals can be easily obtained are intensively performed, and are continuously executed until a specified number of games are executed or a specified number of medals are paid out. The number of medals that can be obtained is smaller than in the first bonus game. The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the second bonus combination is, for example, “7 white symbols−7 red symbols−7 red symbols”.

  Regardless of whether the first bonus combination symbol or the second bonus combination symbol is completed, no medals are given in the game, and only the role as an opportunity to shift to the bonus game is obtained.

  Instead of the real bonus combination such as the first bonus combination and the second bonus combination, a game that is advantageous to the player, such as an ART game or an AT game, may be regarded as a bonus game.

[8-2. Replay]
As a combination mode of the symbol (replay symbol) corresponding to the replay combination, “Repbell symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol” is determined in advance.

  When the replay symbols are aligned with the activated line L, a game privilege called a replay game is provided. In this replay game, a game to be performed as the next game can be executed as a replay without inserting a medal or performing a betting operation again.

  In addition, no medal is given even when the replay symbols are completed, and a role as an opportunity to shift to a replay game is given. A feature of the gaming privilege of this replay game is that, instead of paying out medals, it is not necessary to consume new medals (add new medals) in the next game. In addition, since the replay is a winning combination without paying out medals, it can be said that, for example, by increasing the winning probability, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning is about once every seven times. This makes it possible to keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) within a certain range. In other words, the winning combination called replay can have a role of suppressing excessive consumption of medals in the progress of the game.

  Also, a replay symbol is provided on each of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R in the sliding range (for example, within four symbols) of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R from when the stop button 128L, 128M, 128R is stopped to when it is actually stopped. Each of them is arranged evenly (for example, the number of other symbols (that is, a symbol of a type different from the replay symbols) to be arranged between the replay symbols is from one to a maximum of four), Thus, the replay symbols can be aligned without the need for eye-catching.

[8-3. bell]
As a combination mode of the symbol (bell symbol) corresponding to the bell combination, "Ripbell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" is predetermined.

  When the bell symbols are aligned with the activated line L, payout of a specified number (for example, six) of medals is performed. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. In other words, when the bell symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out six medals is provided. Therefore, it can be said that the bell is a winning combination that can be expected to increase the number of medals or to reduce the consumption of medals when proceeding with the game. However, the probability of winning the bell in the normal gaming state is kept lower than in the replay. As with the replay symbols described above, the bell symbols and the rip-bell symbols are evenly arranged on the reels 70L, 70M, and 70R so that they can be aligned without the need for eye contact.

[8-4. Cherry]
As for the symbol (cherry symbol) corresponding to the role of cherry, if there is only one cherry symbol (in this example, only the left reel 70L), the cherry symbol is complete, as in "Cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol". Will be considered. Here, “ANY symbol” indicates that any symbol may be used. Then, when the cherry symbols are aligned, a payout of a specified number (for example, two) of medals is performed in the game. That is, when the cherry symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out two medals is provided.

  Therefore, the cherry symbols are not determined to be aligned according to the combination mode of the symbols when all the reels are stopped, but are displayed on the activated line L only in at least one of the reels when the reels are stopped. It can be said that they are determined to be complete according to the design. However, the payout of medals is performed after all reels stop. Since only three cherry symbols are arranged on the left reel 70L, they cannot be aligned unless the stop button 128L is operated to stop within the range in which the cherry symbol can be pulled in (if not pressed). I have.

  Since the above-mentioned bell and cherry are both winning combinations corresponding to the gaming privilege of paying out medals, these will be hereinafter collectively referred to as “small winning combinations” as necessary.

  In the above description, the bell and the cherry are described as small roles, but other small roles can be provided. For example, a different type of symbol (for example, a watermelon symbol) is provided from the bell symbol and the cherry symbol, and the payout number (specified number) of medals corresponding thereto is differentiated from the above-mentioned small combination, or each reel. It is also possible to reduce the number of 70L, 70M, 70R symbols to be arranged, and to add difficulty to the winning combination symbols that need to be pushed.

[Special Bonus Game]
Furthermore, there is a bonus game exclusive role as a winning combination that is valid only during the bonus game. As a combination mode of the symbol corresponding to the bonus game exclusive combination (bonus game exclusive combination symbol), “Repbell symbol-Replay symbol-Bell symbol” is predetermined.

  When the bonus game exclusive symbols are completed during the bonus game, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15) are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. In other words, when the bonus game exclusive combination symbols are aligned, a gaming privilege of paying out 15 medals is provided. In other words, the bonus game exclusive combination can be said to be a small combination limited during the bonus game. Then, during the bonus game, by making the bonus game exclusive combination easier to collect, it is possible to collectively execute a plurality of games in which medals can be easily obtained. Accordingly, since the symbols (the lipbell symbol, the replay symbol, and the bell symbol) constituting the combination of the bonus game exclusive symbol are also arranged evenly on the reels 70L, 70M, 70R as described above, the bonus game exclusive symbol is also included. It can be aligned without the need for eyesight.

[8-5. Lost]
If the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line L does not correspond to the symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning combinations, a loss occurs. Then, no medal is given in the lost game. In addition, as for the winning combination other than the bonus combination such as the replay combination and the small combination, the game result is lost if the combination is not completed in the selected game. In other words, if a symbol combination mode corresponding to the small combination is not displayed on the activated line L even though the small combination (for example, cherry) that has not been aligned without being pressed is won, The winning result will not be carried over after the next game. However, in the case of winning the bonus combination, the winning result is carried over after the next game even if the winning combination is not completed (the bonus symbols can be aligned after the next game).

  Of the symbols of the slot machine 1, “heart symbol”, “cloud symbol”, and “star symbol” are symbols that are not included in any of the winning combination combinations described above. Therefore, these symbols are lost symbols. In addition, even if any of the winning combinations described above, if the winning combination is not considered to be complete when viewed as a combination of the symbols, it is determined to be a loss (combination of the symbols that result in a loss).

  The above is the combination of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and the symbol corresponding to each winning combination. In addition, by setting the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning combination to a different symbol combination mode, a different symbol combination mode (a so-called irregular pattern) is displayed on the activated line L, but the same type symbol is displayed on a line other than the activated line L. The combination mode may be displayed so that the winning combination can be easily grasped by the appearance. Although details will be described later, especially in the slot machine 1 configured to move the symbol display area A as in the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning combination is set to a different symbol combination mode. Although it is difficult to grasp the winning combination only by looking at the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the activated line L, the same type symbol combination aspect is displayed on a line other than the activated line L, which is unique to the present invention. Will have a remarkable effect.

[9. Game processing]
Next, a flow of a game process in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds according to the processing procedure on a control program executed by the main control board 21 (mainly a CPU or the like).

  FIG. 33 shows a basic procedure of one game in the slot machine 1. First, in step S1, initialization for preparing for a game start is executed. In particular, when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices described above, check whether backup data exists, and if backup data exists, return to the state before power off. Execute

  In the next step S2, the number of medals inserted from the insertion slot 123 or, if there is already stored medals, the number of medals is determined by pressing the MAX bet button 125 or the 1-bet button 126, and the starting is started. It is in a state of waiting for the operation of the lever 129. That is, BET processing is executed until the number of times of one game is determined and the start lever 129 can be operated. Step S2 corresponds to an example of the multiplier determining means described in the solving means.

  In step S3, the game is started by operating the start lever 129 which is in the operation waiting state in step S2, and an internal lottery process for determining whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. Execute. This internal lottery process is performed at a stage before all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R whose rotation starts in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (becoming a stopped state by a player's stop operation). Is executed to determine whether or not the winning combination of the game is a lottery result of the game. That is, only when the lottery result of this lottery corresponds to any of the winning combinations, the corresponding winning combination is permitted.

  Next, in step S4, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3 is executed. In this reel rotation processing, when the rotation of all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R is started, the operation of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R is enabled, and the operation of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R is enabled. Then, the operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying the fact is turned on, and the timer count is started until the next reel rotation processing is executed. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R corresponding to each of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R.

  In step S5, a press operation of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, and 128R by the player is received, and the operation valid lamp is turned off in the order of the reception, and a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 70L, 70M, and 70R is performed. Execute.

  In the next step S6, when it is determined in step S5 that the rotation of all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R has stopped, the display content (the combination of symbols) displayed on the activated line L A determination process is performed in which what is permitted as a result of the internal lottery determined in step S3 is collated to determine a winning combination.

  In step S7, a medal payout process is executed based on the contents of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step 6. Further, when the winning combination is a bonus combination or a replay combination, a change of a game state or a grant of various game benefits such as a re-game is executed.

  The above is the basic processing procedure of one game of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET processing), step S3 (internal lottery processing), and step S4 (reel rotation processing) are performed by the player as a series of operations. Therefore, these processes (Step S2, Step S3, Step S4) are collectively called a start process. Hereinafter, this starting process will be described specifically.

[9-1. Startup process]
FIG. 34 specifically shows each processing performed in the starting processing.

  In the start process, first, in step S101, insertion of a medal or operation of the bet buttons 125 and 126 is awaited. If there is a bet button operation or a medal insertion, the determination at Step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S102.

  In the next step S102, as a reception process, the number of bets (in this example, only MAX bets) is determined, and the activated line lamp is turned on.

  In step S103, the operation of the starting lever 129 is validated. When the operation of the start lever 129 is validated, the operation waits until the operation of the start lever 129 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S104.

  In the next step S104, it is determined whether or not the operation of the starting lever 129 has been validated, and in that case, whether or not the operation of the starting lever 129 has been accepted. If the operation of the starting lever 129 is enabled in the previous step S103 and the operation of the starting lever 129 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S105.

  If the player does not perform a bet operation or insert a medal in step S101 or does not reach the MAX bet, the determination in step S101 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S104. At this time, the determination in step S104 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S101 to repeat the subsequent processing.

  Further, in the replay game, it is not necessary to newly bet a medal. This means that when a MAX bet command is stored in the RAM 1114 in a replay game process described later, the MAX bet state is automatically set. Thus, the determination in step S101 is satisfied.

  In step S105, the operation of the starting lever 129 is invalidated in response to the operation of the starting lever 129 in step S104.

  Next, in step S106, when the start lever 129 is operated, a random number is extracted in response to the operation. After the random number is extracted, the process moves to the next step S107. The random number extraction timing at this time should be set appropriately during the programming process, such as immediately after the operation of the starting lever 129 or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Can be.

  In step S107, as a flag process, it is determined from the extracted random number value (hereinafter, referred to as an extracted random number value) which winning combination corresponds (matching of the random number value). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in a hit value determination table described later. The collation of the random number value performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value matches (matches or matches) the random number value of the winning combination determined in advance. At this time, when it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any of the winning combinations, the flag corresponding to the winning combination is turned ON (= 1). Then, the flag corresponding to the winning combination turned ON (= 1) at this time is referred to as the winning combination winning flag.

  Then, in the flag processing, when a hit value determination table serving as a reference for determination is determined when matching the extracted random number value in the game, the game state flag such as a BB game flag described later is referred to. The hit value determination table in the game is determined. That is, the hit value determination table corresponding to the game state flag in the ON (= 1) state in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. The game state flags include an RB game flag, a CRB game flag, a CRT game flag, and an LRT game flag in addition to the BB game flag. When all of these game state flags are in the OFF (= 0) state, the normal game flag is always set to the ON (= 1) state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S107 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any of the winning combinations, the result is “losing” which does not correspond to any of the winning combinations, and the loss flag is turned ON. Here, the winning flag or the losing flag (collectively referred to as “established flag”) means that the winning combination symbols corresponding to the established flag can be aligned only when the corresponding established flag is ON. It becomes. Therefore, if the losing flag corresponds to the establishment flag, none of the winning combination symbols can be aligned. Steps S106 and S107 can be said to be performing a random lottery inside the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, these steps will be referred to collectively as an internal lottery or an internal lottery. The process from the extraction of the random number to the flag process corresponds to an internal lottery (step S3 in FIG. 33 described above).

  In the next step S108, it is determined whether or not the time of the wait timer started in the previous start processing (specifically, the game immediately before the game) has elapsed (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). Note that this timer called a wait timer measures the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Things. If the wait timer has timed out (4.1 seconds have elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S109. This determination loops until the wait timer times out.

  In step S109, rotation of all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R is started. When the rotation speed of all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R becomes constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reels that have started rotating continue to rotate at the above-mentioned constant speed until a stop operation (pressing of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R) by the player is accepted.

  Next, in step S110, the wait timer is reset, the wait timer is started until the next start process, and the start process ends.

[9-2. Reel stop processing]
When the start process is completed, the operation waits for an operation for stopping the reel rotating at a constant speed (a stop operation, that is, a press operation of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R). FIG. 35 shows the contents of the reel stop processing by the “table method” as an example. Hereinafter, the flow of the process of the reel stop control will be described.

  In the reel stop processing, first, in step S201, a reel stop control table is selected according to an internal lottery flag indicating a result of an internal lottery in the game. In this reel stop control table, patterns are prepared for all the internal lottery flags in advance, and these are stored as read-only table data in a control ROM in which programs and data used for control in the main control board 21 are stored in advance. Have been.

  When the reel stop control table is selected based on the internal lottery flag in step S201 described above, the standby state is established until a pressing operation of each of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R is received (steps S202, S210, S217). ). In these standby states, it is determined whether each of the left reel 70L, the middle reel 70M, and the right reel 70R is already stopped, or the first reel stop flag is not ON (F = 0, that is, OFF). State), and it is also determined whether any of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R has been pressed. Until the pressing operation of all the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R is accepted, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, and the processes in step S202 and thereafter are repeated.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, and 128R are accepted (stop operation procedure) is referred to as a stop operation procedure (or a pressing order) called “forward push”, “reverse push”, and “middle push”, respectively. ).

The above-mentioned “forward push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 70La first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left stop button 128L first), and a second procedure. From the operation order of reels to be stopped thereafter,
(Left reel → Middle reel → Right reel),
Or,
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [left reel → right reel → center reel]. These two are collectively called "forward push". In addition, the latter stop operation procedure may be especially called "order scissor pushing".

The “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 70R first (opposite to the “forward push”) (that is, a procedure for pressing the right stop button 128R first). This means that the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second is
(Right reel → Middle reel → Left reel),
Or,
It can be further divided into two stop operation procedures of [right reel → left reel → center reel]. These two are collectively called "reverse push". In addition, the latter stop operation procedure may be especially called "reverse scissor pushing".

The above-mentioned “middle press” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 70M first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle stop button 128M first), and the second and subsequent steps. Than the order of reel operation to stop
[Middle reel → Left reel → Right reel],
Or,
It is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  In step S202, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the left reel 70L has been stopped (the left reel stop flag LF) is OFF (LF = 0), and whether a pressing operation of the left stop button 128L has been received. . In step S201, if the left stop button 128L is pressed first (first) along the stop operation procedure of "forward push" from the standby state of the press operation of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R, the determination in step S202 is made. Is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). Here, the “first reel” refers to a reel for which a first stop operation is accepted or a first stop. In this example (“forward push”), since the stop operation of the left reel 70L is received first, the first reel stop flag is in the OFF state (F = 0). Accordingly, the determination at Step S203 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S204.

  In the next step S204, a first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 70L. In the first reel stop processing, the stop position of the winning combination symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is controlled based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag.

  In step S206, a reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 70M and right reel 70R is determined. As described above, since the slot machine 1 has only one active line L, the stop control table for the remaining reels (the middle reel 70M and the right reel 70R) can be determined to be one at this time. That is, when the symbol on the activated line L on the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 70L) is a symbol that may become a winning combination symbol, the remaining reels (the middle reel 70M, The reel stop control table that can align the corresponding winning combination symbols of the right reel 70R) is selected. As a result, the winning combination symbols other than the BB symbol and the RB symbol can be aligned without the need for eye-catching (details will be described in reel stop control).

  In step S207, the first reel stop flag is turned ON (F = 1), and the routine goes to the next step S208.

  Next, in step S208, the left reel stop flag LF is turned ON (LF = 1), and the routine goes to step S209.

  Then, in a step S209, it is determined whether or not all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are in a stopped state. In this example, the left reel stop flag LF has just been turned ON, and the middle reel 70M and the right reel 70R are still rotating. Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processes are repeated. Execute.

  Then, when the processing after step S202 is executed again, the determination in step S202 is not satisfied because the left reel 70L has already been stopped, and the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the middle reel 70M has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0), and whether a press operation of the middle stop button 128M has been received. . Here, the pressing operation of the middle stop button 128M is accepted in order to follow the stop operation procedure of “forward push”. Therefore, the determination at Step S210 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203. Since the first reel stop flag has already been turned ON (F = 1) at this point, this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop processing, control of the stop position of the winning combination symbol is executed based on the reel control table corresponding to the internal lottery flag (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206). . Then, at this time, the middle reel 70M becomes the reel to be stopped second (second reel), steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S216, where the middle reel stop flag MF is turned on (MF = 1). To step S209.

  Then, in step S209 again, only the left reel 70L and the middle reel 70M are stopped, and the right reel 70R is still rotating and stopped (the right reel stop flag RF is OFF). Since there is no such condition, this determination is not satisfied, the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

  Further, in the processing after step S202 for the third time, it is first determined in step S217 whether the right reel stop flag MF is OFF (MF = 0) and the pressing operation of the right stop button 128R is received. However, the subsequent steps S218, S220 and the like are the same as the above-described steps S210 and subsequent steps (steps S211 and S213), and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Then, in step S223, the right reel stop flag RF is turned ON (MF = 1), and the routine goes to step S209.

  Finally, in step S209, since at this time all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are in the stopped state, this determination is satisfied, and the reel stop processing ends.

  In the case of the “middle press” stop operation procedure, the same description can be given as above, and thus the details are omitted. However, in the case of the “reverse push” stop operation procedure, there are some differences from the above description, so that the description will be made below.

  The difference between the stop operation procedure of "reverse push" and the stop operation procedure of "forward push" or "middle push" is that step S221 (determination of remaining reel stop control table after first reel stop processing) is performed. is there. That is, in the “reverse push” stop operation procedure, only the right reel 70R is in the stop state. Therefore, at the stage of step S221, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any of the activated lines L may be prepared, and one of the reel stop control tables may be selected.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of condition devices are activated as a result of one game, if one of the plurality of condition devices is operated, the operation mode of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, and 128R (stop operation is performed). The reel stop control is performed such that the symbol combination according to the predetermined condition device is drawn into the activated line for each of the timing and the order of the stop operation. That is, if the condition devices that are satisfied are the same, the same symbol combination will be stopped on the active line as long as the operation modes of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R are the same. In addition, when the lottery result of one game is a loss, reel stop control is performed so that a predetermined combination of loss patterns for each operation mode of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R is drawn into the active line. That is, if the lottery result is a loss, the same loss symbol combination is stopped on the active line as long as the operation modes of the stop buttons 128L, 128M, 128R are the same.

[9-3. Reel stop control]
In the reel stop processing described above, reel stop control for drawing the winning combination symbol (corresponding winning combination symbol) corresponding to the establishment flag to the effective line L is performed as much as possible (so-called pull-in control). Specifically, when a reel stop operation by the player is received, a range in which the player can stop on the activated line L (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn in, for example, four symbols). Is determined in advance, and if there is a corresponding winning combination in the range, the control is drawn to the activated line L to stop the reels. Here, the “pullable range” refers to the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the reel rotation direction from the time when the reel stop operation is received until the reel stops. Say. For example, if the retrievable range is set to a maximum of four symbols, when a stop operation of the reel is received, the reel can be further rotated and moved up to four symbols starting from the position.

  Therefore, according to such a reel stop control, even if there is no corresponding winning combination symbol on the activated line L at the time when the reel stop operation is received, the corresponding winning combination symbol is within a drawable range. If the winning combination symbol is moved to the activated line L, it can be stopped. Also, by performing the pull-in control, even if the timing of pushing the corresponding winning combination symbol is slightly earlier, if the winning combination symbol is within the drawable range, the player can set the winning combination symbol as an active line. L and can be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the occurrence of a miss (the game privilege cannot be obtained and the game privilege corresponding to the winning combination cannot be acquired and the game privilege disappears).

  The above is an example of the reel stop processing by the table method. Apart from this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but a known process is also applicable to this process, so a specific description is omitted here. In the present embodiment, either the control method or the table method may be performed to stop the reels, and which method may be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

  Then, when the reel stop processing is completed, it is determined whether or not the winning combinations are aligned on the activated line L (whether or not the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is displayed). When the winning combination symbols are aligned on the activated line L, the payout unit 30 pays out a specified number of medals, and the payout number of medals is displayed on the payout display 802.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a state where the reels 70L, 70M, and 70R are kept stopped, the symbol display area A is always displayed in the symbol display area A in such a manner that the valid line L exists. The symbol display area A is moved up and down with respect to the reel 70 while maintaining the shape and size, and the symbol zones displayed in the symbol display area A are replaced. That is, without changing the control by the main control board 21 such that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line L, furthermore, obstructing the visual recognition of the game result displayed on the activated line L. In addition, it is possible to change the symbols displayed in the symbol display area A, to provide an unprecedented new slot machine, and to suppress a decrease in interest.

[10. Application example of this embodiment]
As described above, the stop control of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R is performed by the main control board 21, whereas the replacement control of the symbol zone displayed in the symbol display area A (the movement control of the symbol display area A) is This is performed by the peripheral control board 471. That is, the stop control of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R by the main control board 21 is performed without being affected by whether or not the movement control of the symbol display area A by the peripheral control board 471 is performed. In addition, the movement of the symbol display area A by the peripheral control board 471 is performed while maintaining the rectangular form and the size thereof (that is, “N [the number of symbols displayed per one symbol column] × M [the number of symbol columns]] Is maintained), the visibility is not complicated even if the symbol display area A is moved. Such replacement control of the symbol zone in the symbol display area A can be applied to game characteristics described below.

  For example, when the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning combination is set to a different symbol combination mode, it is difficult to grasp the winning combination only by looking at the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the activated line L. Before moving to the area A, it is difficult to grasp the winning combination even when looking at another line (inactive line), but it is easy to grasp the winning combination when looking at the line that appears after moving the symbol display area A. It becomes possible. For example, when the symbol display area A is at the reference position, a different symbol combination mode corresponding to a specific winning combination (for example, a watermelon combination) is stopped and displayed on the activated line L, and other lines (inactive lines) are also displayed. Although the same type symbol combination mode is not stopped and displayed, when the symbol display area A moves to the uppermost position or the lowermost position, the same type symbol combination mode (for example, three watermelon symbols) is added to a newly appearing line (inactive line). By stopping and displaying the (matching mode), the game result can be grasped by the appearance. In other words, by switching the symbol zones displayed in the symbol display area A, it is possible to apply a game characteristic in which a game result that was difficult to grasp before the switching can be easily grasped after the switching.

  Also, whether or not the gaming state is advantageous to the player is always kept secret, but by moving the symbol display area A based on the satisfaction of the specific condition, the secret playing state is kept. May be grasped. For example, the symbol display area A is always set as the reference position, and the symbol display area A is moved to the uppermost position or the lowermost position based on the specific condition being satisfied. For example, a specific symbol combination mode (for example, a three-pattern arrangement of cherry symbols) may be stopped and displayed on a line (ineffective line) newly appeared due to the movement of the symbol display area A. That is, by switching the symbol zones displayed in the symbol display area A, it is possible to apply the game state in which the game state that was kept secret before the switching is disclosed after the switching.

  In addition, in a case where a profit lottery (for example, an additional lottery of an AT, etc.) is performed based on a symbol or a combination of symbols appearing in the symbol display area A separately from the activated line L, for example, the symbol display area A is set at the reference position. , The first profit lottery may be performed, and the second profit lottery may be performed when the symbol display area A is moved to the uppermost position or the lowermost position. Furthermore, the first profit lottery is performed when the symbol display area A is at the reference position, and the second profit lottery is performed when the symbol display area A is moved to the uppermost position or the lowermost position. The third profit lottery can be performed by moving the area A to the lowermost position or the uppermost position. That is, when the symbol zones displayed in the symbol display area A are not changed, only one profit lottery is performed for the result of one game, but when the symbol zones are changed, one game is switched. The present invention can be applied to game characteristics such as performing a profit lottery a plurality of times for a result.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol display area A is moved in the vertical direction by changing the non-decoration area of the light guide plate 202 (replacement of the symbol zone displayed in the symbol display area A). The symbol display area A is displayed in the symbol display area A without changing the rectangular form and the size of the symbol display area A (this is not intended to exclude a slight change in the size such that the same number of symbols can be displayed). The mode is not limited as long as the symbol zones can be changed. For example, a movable member which can be advanced or retracted may be provided on the front surface of the reels 70L, 70M, 70R, and the symbol zones may be switched by advancing or retracting the movable member.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a state where all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are stopped and the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the activated line L, the symbol display area A which is always at the reference position is set based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. By moving from the reference position to the uppermost position or the lowermost position, the symbol zones displayed in the symbol display area A are replaced. The symbol display area A whose position has been changed in this way is returned to the reference position at a predetermined timing. For example, the symbol display area A is made to wait at a destination (uppermost position or lowermost position) for a predetermined time, and the symbol display area A is returned to the reference position based on the elapse of the predetermined time, or in the next game. A mode in which the symbol display area A is returned to the reference position based on the satisfaction of the start condition (for example, the operation of the start lever 129) may be considered. It goes without saying that the control for returning the symbol display area A to the reference position is also performed by the peripheral control board 471.

  In the present embodiment, the movement of the symbol display area A from the reference position to the uppermost position or the lowermost position is a state in which all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are stopped and the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the activated line L. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and may be performed while all the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are changing, or only some of the reels are changing (only some of the reels are stopped). State).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbols drawn on the reels 70L, 70M, 70R are variably displayed by changing the reels 70L, 70M, 70R. The symbol row is not necessarily limited to a reel as long as it is a symbol row that fluctuates (moves) in a predetermined direction. That is, it does not include a pattern in which symbols are randomly displayed in the symbol display area, but if the symbols arranged in a predetermined arrangement are sequentially changed (moved) in a predetermined direction and displayed, the liquid crystal display device The purpose is to include the displayed symbol columns.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol display area A is moved in the vertical direction. However, if the symbol row fluctuates (moves) in the same direction as the symbol fluctuating (moving) direction, the symbol display area A is not necessarily moved. The moving direction is not limited to the vertical direction.

  Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be expressed as the following technical idea.

[Technical Thought]
A gaming machine typified by the slot machine described in the present embodiment has a plurality of symbol rows provided with a number of symbols in a rotating direction, and a predetermined number of symbols provided in each of the plurality of symbol rows. A display area capable of displaying a symbol zone consisting of a number of symbols, wherein the game result is displayed by the symbol combination displayed in the display area, and a rotary display in which the large number of symbols are sequentially displayed A symbol row stop control means for controlling the symbol row in the state to be stopped, and a symbol zone appearing in the display area when the symbol row in the rotating display state is stopped is switched to another symbol zone. And a pattern zone change illusion means for making it difficult to grasp from the appearance whether or not the pattern has been replaced. Thereby, the symbol display without changing the lottery result displayed or to be displayed on the activated line, and maintaining the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result in the symbol display area, in a form that is difficult for the player to notice. Since the area is moved, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the patterning of the symbol combinations displayed in the symbol display area. It should be noted that the display area will be described in detail. A symbol of a specified number N, which is continuously attached among a large number of symbols, is arranged in P rows for each symbol row, and N [the number of symbols per symbol row] × P [ The number of symbol rows] can be displayed.

  As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various improvements can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine applied to the slot machine 1 (pachi-slot machine) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the gaming machine in which the game result is displayed in [the number of symbols displayed per one symbol column] × M [the number of symbol columns], this “N [the number of symbols displayed per one symbol column] × M [the symbols] Column number] ”is applied to pachinko machines, gaming machines that combine pachinko and pachislot machines, liquid crystal slots, and slot machines and game machines installed in casinos. Even so, the same operation and effect as described above can be obtained.

A symbol display area B main effect display area C logo display area L effective line 1 slot machine 2 housing unit 3 gaming unit 4 door unit 5 middle unit 10 housing body 11 bottom plate 12 side plate 13 top plate 14 back plate 15 partition plate 16 Handle 16
17 hinge fitting 20 main control unit 21 main control board 22 main control board box 23 sub main control board 24 sub main control board box 25 mounting base 26 box cover 30 payout unit 31 unit main body 32 hopper 33a housing section 33 payout rotating body 34 payout Motor 35 Payout port 40 Storage box 50 Power supply unit 52 Power supply board box 60 Switch unit 61 Power switch 62 Setting switch 70 Reel 70L Left reel 70M Right reel 70R Right reel 71 Reel main frame 73 Reel cylinder 80 Reel drive mechanism 81 Drive base 82 Axis Unit 83 reel motor 85 driven gear 86 reel rotation detection sensor 87 reflector 88 reel decoration board 90 unit base 100 door body unit 110 door base 111 opening 112 discharge port 120 Work unit 121 Shelf 122 Hanging part 123 Slot 124 Effect button 125 MAX bet button 127 Cross key 128 Stop button 128L Left stop button 128M Middle stop button 128R Right stop button 129 Start lever 130 Clearing button 131 Return button 140 Front lower decorative unit 141 Front lower decorative part 142 Speaker 150 Receiving tray unit 151 Receiving tray 152 Ashtray 160 Reinforcing unit 161 Left reinforcing bracket 162 Upper reinforcing bracket 163 Middle reinforcing bracket 164 Lower reinforcing plate 170 Medal selector 180 Locking unit 181 Locking body 182 Locking hook 183 Slide rod 184 Locking Cam 185 Keyhole 190 Bass speaker 200 Top cover unit 201 Top cover 201a Window 202 Light guide plate 203 Upper holding member 204 Lower holding member 205 Decoration on light guide plate Substrate 206 Light guide plate lower decorative substrate 300 Front movable effect unit 301 Unit base 302 Back viewable area 310 Front movable decorative body 320 Lifting drive mechanism 321 Slide shaft 322 Pulley 323 Drive belt 324 Front left drive motor 325 Front right drive motor 330 Front side Decorative member 400 Middle unit base 401 Side 402 Upper connection 403 Middle connection 404 Lower connection 405 Lower mounting 405 Locking piece 406 Lower mounting 407 Bearing 410 Lock mechanism 411 Lock lever 411a Opening 415 Lock groove 420 Mounting recess 450 Main liquid crystal display 451 Hinge shaft 452 Projecting piece 470 Peripheral control unit 471a Volume 471 Peripheral control board 472 Board 473 Display control board 474 Peripheral control board box 490 Security member 491 Base 492 Cap Step 600 Upper movable production unit 601 Unit base 602 Lower guide 610 Upper horizontal movable production unit 611 Upper horizontal base 612a Lower guide pin 612 Upper horizontal movable decorative body 615 Upper cover 650 Upper middle movable production unit 651a Left shaft 651b Right shaft 651 upper middle base 652 front cover 653 rotation detection sensor 660 upper middle left movable decorative body unit 660 upper middle left decorative body unit 661 upper middle left decorative body 662 left decorative body base 662a decorative body mounting portion 662b board portion 662c rotating bearing Part 662d Left transmission slit 662e Working bearing part 662f Detecting piece 670 Upper middle right movable decorative body unit 670 Upper middle right decorative body unit 671 Upper middle right decorative body 672 Right decorative body base 672a Decorative body mounting portion 672b Board part 672c Rotating bearing Part 672d right transmission slit 680 transmission Slider 681 Left transmission pin 682 Right transmission pin 690 Rotating drive mechanism 691 Upper and middle drive motor 692 Drive gear 693 Cam member 693a Follower gear section 693b Extension section 693c Drive bearing section 694 Link rod 694a Drive pin 694b Working pin 700 Horizontal section Movable effect unit 800 Status display 802 Payout display 810 Setting display 900 Decorative drive board unit 901 Decorative drive board 902 Board base 902a Board mounting section 902b Hinge section 902c Lock section 903 Board cover 691 Upper middle drive motor 692 Drive gear 693 Cam member 694 Link rod

Claims (1)

Lottery means for performing a lottery according to the progress of the game,
Display means having a display area in which a plurality of symbol columns are variably displayed;
With a movable body,
A gaming machine comprising:
The number of symbols that can be stopped and displayed in the unit symbol column is N, the number of symbol columns is M, and when the variable display of the symbol column is stopped, the symbol [N × M] is displayed as a part of the display area. Can be displayed in the area,
Normal display control means for displaying predetermined display contents in the basic display area based on the lottery result by the lottery means,
Special display control means for changing the position of the basic display area,
Even if the position of the basic display area is changed by the special display control means, a symbol combination that indicates a lottery result by the lottery means is visible,
The position of the basic display area is changed when the operation of the movable body on the front side of the basic display area and the light emission mode of the light guide plate on the front side of the basic display area are changed,
When the position of the basic display area is changed by the special display control means, it is possible to increase the expectation that advantageous privileges are given compared to when the position of the basic display area is not changed by the special display control means. Yes,
Even if the position of the basic display area is changed, the decoration surrounding the basic display area and the decoration of the shelf located on the lower front surface of the basic display area different from the basic display area are integrated. A gaming machine characterized by being maintained as a traditional decoration.