JP6861925B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.

A pachinko machine is known as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on a variable display device provided in the game area is based on the fact that the game ball wins a prize in the start port provided in the game area (starting prize). ) Is variablely displayed, and a variable display game is started, and the effect is performed according to the progress of the variable display game. In order to perform this effect, there is known one provided with a movable effect device that produces an effect by motion (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-29645

However, although it is equipped with a movable production device , it has not been possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.
An object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game by the movable production device.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A display device capable of displaying the game, a movable production device capable of producing a game by movement, and a production device capable of executing the production are provided.
The movable production device is
Have a notifiable notification area by displaying to the player a predetermined game information,
It is possible to move between a first position located on the peripheral side of the display device and a second position closer to the effect device as well as being closer to the center side of the display device than the first position.
It is possible to execute a specific effect of notifying predetermined game information in the notification area of the movable effect device when moving to the second position.
The presentation device includes a notification area capable of executing the effect that contains the notification of the specific game information against the Yu technique's,
The specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect.
The first specific effect, in a state where the movable effect device is moved to the second position, the specific game information by the display and the presentation device by the display unit and notification of the predetermined gaming information by the movable effect device production der to be executed in connection with the notification of is,
The second specific effect is the notification of game information different from the game information notified by the first specific effect by the movable effect device in a state where the movable effect device is moved to the second position, and the display device. a demonstration that executes in conjunction different display and, a the display in the first specific effect, that perform executable effect also in effect other than the second specific effect in the notification area of the presentation device It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be enhanced .

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of a game board. It is the back view of the game board, (a) the figure which removed the control device, and (b) the figure which attached the control device. It is an exploded perspective view which saw a part of the rear component members from the front side. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the left accessory unit. It is a front view of the left accessory unit in a concealed state. It is a back view of the left accessory unit in a concealed state. It is a back view of the left accessory unit in a concealed state. It is a front view of the left accessory unit in an exposed state. It is a back view of the left accessory unit in an exposed state. It is a back view of the left accessory unit in an exposed state. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the lower display unit. It is a perspective view seen from the left rear side of the lower display unit. It is a front view at the lower end position of the lower display unit. It is a back view at the lower end position of the lower display unit. It is a front view at the upper end position of the lower display unit. It is a back view at the upper end position of the lower display unit. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the superior unit. It is a figure which shows the state which the elevating thing unit is in the upper end position, (a) the front view, (b) the back view. It is a figure which shows the state which the elevating thing unit is in the lower end position, (a) the front view, (b) the back view. It is a back view which shows the state which the elevating thing unit descended beyond the lower end position. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of a lifting accessory unit. It is a figure which shows the state which the movable light emitting member is a 1st state, is (a) front view, (b) back view. It is a figure which shows the state which a movable light emitting member is a 2nd state, is (a) front view, (b) back view. It is a figure explaining the display content. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining the winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining the common processing of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. Special figure It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 1 variation start process, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 2 variation start process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the normal figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a change of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process in the middle of a normal drawing. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead fluctuation system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the variation effect setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a figure explaining an example of an effect mode. It is a front view of the game board in 2nd Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the game board in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view explaining the operation of the upper movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, (a) the figure which shows the state which the 1st upper movable member operated, (b) the state which the 2nd upper movable member operated. It is a figure which shows. It is a figure explaining the operation of the light emitting decoration part in 2nd Embodiment, and is the figure which shows (a) and (b) the covering state, and is the figure which shows (c) and (d) the retracted state. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the 1st upper movable member in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the 1st upper movable member in 2nd Embodiment, (a) is the figure which omitted the light emitting decoration part, and (b) is the figure which showed the light emitting decoration part. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the light emitting unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, (a) the figure which shows the state which the 1st decorative member and the 2nd decorative member are connected, (b) the 1st decorative member to the 2nd It is a figure which shows the state which the decorative member is separated. It is a front view which shows the state which the 1st decorative member in 2nd Embodiment is in the maximum operating position. It is a front view of the lower movable decoration unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front side of a part of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the support member in 2nd Embodiment, is (a) side view, (b) perspective view. It is a figure which shows the support unit in 2nd Embodiment, is (a) top view, (b) the perspective view seen from the front side, (c) the front view. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, and is the front view at the initial position. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, and is the back view at the initial position. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, and is the front view just before the 1st decorative member and 2nd decorative member are separated. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, and is the back view just before the 1st decorative member and the 2nd decorative member are separated. It is a figure explaining the operation of the support member in 2nd Embodiment, (a) the front view in the retracted state, (b) the front view in the state where only the 2nd decorative member is supported. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, and is the front view at the maximum operation position. It is a figure explaining the operation of the lower movable decorative unit in 2nd Embodiment, and is the back view at the maximum operation position. It is a figure which shows the modification of the support member in 2nd Embodiment, is (a) side view, (b) perspective view. It is a figure explaining the operation when the support member of FIG. 88 is used, and is (a) the front view in the retracted state, (b) the front view in the state where only the second decorative member is supported.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration and production, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. are displayed in an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) with (), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. A lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (storage plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are arranged. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game ball paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the lower part of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. A balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided. In the game machine 10 of this embodiment, the player rotates the operation unit 24 to move the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, by operating the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. Further, on the left side of the game area 32, a guide wall 31b is provided along the outer peripheral wall 31 to form a guide path 31a for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined position in the game area 32.

In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), characters for directing the special figure variation display game, and background images for enhancing the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variablely displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. Further, the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating the center case 40. The board effect device 44 can operate from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

Below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 27).

Further, a warp flow path forming member 614 that receives a game ball flowing down the game area 32 outside the center case 40 and forms a warp flow path that guides the game ball to the stage portion 620 is attached to the left portion of the center case 40. ing. The warp flow path forming member 614 extends forward by the width of the front and rear of the game area 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 80 to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It has become like.

The warp flow path formed by the warp flow path forming member 614 is a tubular flow path having an inner diameter that allows game balls to flow down in a row, and opens toward the game area 32 on the left side of the center case 40. It is possible to accept a game ball flowing down the game area 32. This upstream end forms the inflow port of the warp flow path. Further, the warp flow path is an L-shaped flow path that guides the game ball that has flowed in from the upstream end to the lower right and then to the rear. The downstream end is opened rearward to guide the game ball to the left end of the stage 620.

The stage portion 620 allows the game ball to roll back and forth and left and right, and has an inclined surface with both left and right sides descending toward the center, and the central portion directly above the first starting winning opening 36 protrudes upward. It is formed in a W shape. The central portion of the stage portion 620 protrudes upward, but is lower than both the left and right ends. A game ball that has passed through the warp flow path flows into the stage portion 620 from the left end and rolls in the left-right direction. In addition, a game ball that bounces below the stage portion 620 can also flow in.

In the stage portion 620 formed in a substantially W shape, inclined surfaces that descend forward are formed at the lowest portions located on both sides of the central portion that protrudes upward. Due to this inclined surface, the game ball whose flow force is weakened on the stage portion 620 is guided from the front end of the stage portion 620 to the game region 32 below.

Further, in the stage portion 620 formed in a substantially W shape, a groove-shaped flow path extending in the front-rear direction and descending forward is formed at a portion serving as the apex of the central portion protruding upward. Has been done. This flow path is a shallow groove, and many game balls roll left and right without fitting in the groove. The game ball fitted in the flow path is guided forward and falls directly above the first starting winning opening 36, and has a high probability of flowing into the first starting winning opening 36.

Further, on the right side of the first start winning opening 36, a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a start condition of the second special figure variation display game is provided. The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front and can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in, and the movable member 37b is almost always substantially present. It is in a closed closed state (a state that is disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in vertically. Then, when the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 27) as a driving device rotates so that the upper end side falls to the right and normally fluctuates. The winning device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 27). It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may be able to win a prize even in the closed state, and may be harder to win in the closed state than in the open state.

Further, two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and the game balls that have won in these general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 27). .. On the left side of each of the two general winning openings 35, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like is provided. Further, below the first starting winning opening 36, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like is also provided.

The game area 32 located on the right side of the center case is provided with a general winning opening 35 at the upper part. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 is provided on the back surface side of the game area 32 and flows into the induction flow path 653 made of a transparent material. The guide flow path 653 is arranged so as to pass through the back surface side of the transmission flow path portion 650 provided below the general winning opening 35, and is arranged so as to pass through the inside of the center case 40 from the middle. Further, the guide flow path 653 is arranged so as to reach a position on the back side of the first start winning opening 36, and communicates with the discharge flow path 726 that detects the game ball to the outside of the game machine 10.

A transmission flow path portion 650 is provided below the general winning opening 35. The transmission flow path portion 650 is composed of a transparent member 651 made of a transparent material in front of and behind the game area 32, and the game ball flowing down the game area 32 through the transparent member 651 can be visually recognized. The above-mentioned guidance flow path 653 made of a transparent material is provided on the back surface side of the transmission flow path portion 650, and the guidance flow path 653 and the transmission flow path portion 650 are provided on the rear side of the guidance flow path 653. A light emitting means for illuminating from the rear is provided.

In such a transmission flow path portion 650, the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can always be visually recognized regardless of whether the light emitting means is turned on or off. Further, the game ball flowing down the induction flow path 653 has low visibility when the light emitting means is turned off, and the visibility is improved when the light emitting means is turned on, so that the game ball flowing down can be easily performed. It becomes visible.

As a result, by controlling the light emission of the light emitting means by the effect control device 300 described later, it is possible to change the visibility of the game ball that wins the general winning opening 35 and flows down the induction flow path 653. Can be improved. Further, by making the game balls that have won the general winning opening 35 and finished the game visible, it is possible to show many game balls that flow down in the game area 32 on the right side. As will be described later, the discharge flow path 726 into which the game ball flowing down the induction flow path 653 is provided with a prize opening switch 35a for detecting the winning of the general winning opening 35, and the winning opening switch 35a is provided. Based on the detection in, a predetermined prize ball is paid out and a predetermined effect is executed. The transmission flow path portion 650 and the guidance flow path 653 may be decorated or colored as long as they are transparent enough to allow the flowing game ball to be visually recognized.

In the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, below the transmission flow path portion 650, a special variation prize that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. The device (large winning opening) 38 is arranged. The special variable winning device 38 includes an opening / closing member 38c that can rotate around the lower end, and the opening / closing member 38c is always in a substantially vertical closed closed state (disadvantageous to the player) as shown in FIG. State) is held. Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and a special game state is entered, the upper end is directed to the right by the large prize opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 27) as a drive device. It is changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball can easily flow in, and the game ball can flow in, so that the player is given a predetermined game value (prize ball). It has become. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch 38a (see FIG. 27) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, below the special variable winning device 38, a normal symbol start gate (normal figure start gate) 34 that gives a start condition of the normal figure variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the normal drawing start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 27). Further, a general winning opening 35 is provided below the normal symbol start gate 34. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 27).

Further, on the left side of the center case 40, an information display device 630 for displaying information related to the special figure variation display game is provided. The information display device 630 has a first information display unit that displays the number of first start memories, which is the execution right of the first special figure variation display game, and a second start memory, which is the execution right of the second special figure variation display game. It is provided with a second information display unit that displays the number of. Further, the decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the 1st special figure variable display game is displayed by the 4th symbol separately from the decorative special figure variable display game displayed by the 1st to 3rd symbols on the display device 41. The decoration special figure 2 variation corresponding to the second special figure variation display game by the fourth symbol separately from the decoration special figure variation display game displayed by the third information display unit and the display device 41 by the first to third symbols. Display A fourth information display unit for displaying a game is provided.

The first information display unit and the second information display unit are each composed of two light emitting members, and the third information display unit and the fourth information display unit are each composed of one light emitting member. These six light emitting members are arranged in the information display device 630. Further, the information display device 630 is designed so as to be integrated with the surrounding design.

In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 in which the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball into the left game area (so-called left-handed), so that the player can aim to win the first start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35, and the right game area. By launching a game ball to (so-called right-handed), it is possible to aim for a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, the first starting winning opening 36, and the general winning opening 35. It has become like.

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), a prize is given to the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 variable display game, and the general figure start gate 34, which form a special figure variable display game. A batch display device 50 for displaying a normal map variation display game as a trigger and displaying various information is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display unit) 51 and a special figure 2 variable display for a special figure 1 variable display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. It is provided with a special figure 2 display (second special figure variation display unit) 52 for games and various displays composed of LED lamps. The various indicators include a special figure 1 hold indicator for notifying the start memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game, and a special figure 2 hold indicator for notifying the start memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game. .. In addition, a round display unit that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device is opened and closed), a first game status display unit that notifies whether the time is shortened (during normal electric support, during a specific game state), left. A second game state display unit is included to notify the player of the hitting method (normal hitting) and the right-handed hitting method (a hitting method corresponding to the game state) that is advantageous to the player. In addition, a third game state display unit (third game state display, probability state display unit) that displays that the probability state of the jackpot is in a high probability state when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, and a normal map variation display game. Includes a normal map display for the game and a normal map hold display for notifying the start memory of the game.

In the special figure 1 display 51, during the fluctuation time of the first special figure variation display game, the special figure 1 variation display that displays a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns in a predetermined order is repeatedly performed. Then, when the variation time of the first special figure variation display game ends, the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result of the first special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed. Each of the lighting patterns displayed in the special figure 1 variable display and the lighting pattern displayed as the result mode form identification information (special figure, special symbol) for displaying the first special figure variable display game.

In the special figure 2 display 52, during the fluctuation time of the second special figure variation display game, the special figure 2 variation display that displays a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns in a predetermined order is repeatedly performed. Then, when the variation time of the second special figure variation display game ends, the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result of the second special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed. Each of the lighting patterns displayed in the special figure 2 variable display and the lighting pattern displayed as the result mode form identification information (special figure, special symbol) for displaying the second special figure variable display game.

During the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game, the normal map display repeats the normal map fluctuation display in which a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are displayed in a predetermined order. Then, when the fluctuation time of the normal map variation display game ends, the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result of the normal map variation display game is stopped and displayed. Each of the lighting patterns displayed in the normal map fluctuation display and the lighting pattern displayed as the result mode form identification information (normal map, normal symbol) for displaying the normal map variation display game.

The special figure 1 hold indicator displays the number of first start memories (first hold number), which is the execution right of the first special figure variation display game, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of light emitting units. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the number of second start memories (second hold number), which is the execution right of the second special figure variation display game, by turning off, blinking, and turning on the plurality of light emitting units. The normal figure hold indicator displays the number of normal figure start memories (the number of normal figure hold), which is the execution right of the normal figure variation display game, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of light emitting units.

When the round display unit is not in the special game state, all the light emitting units are turned off, and during the special game state, the lighting mode corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. The first game status display unit (time reduction status notification unit) turns off the lamp in the normal game state (when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated) in which the time reduction state does not occur, and the time reduction state occurs. If it is (when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated), the lamp is turned on. The second game status display unit (right-handed notification unit) 57 turns off the lamp when left-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed (normal hitting), and is more than left-handed. When right-handed is more advantageous for the player (when right-handed), the lamp is turned on. The third game state display unit turns on the LED when it is in a high probability state when the power is turned on, and turns off the LED when it is not in a high probability state.

Next, the details of the game board 30 in the game machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 constitutes a substantially rectangular plate-shaped game board main body 80, a front component 600 constituting a front side portion of the center case 40, and a rear side portion of the center case 40, and also constitutes a game board. A rear component 700 to which various members necessary for 30 are attached is provided.

The front component 600 is attached by being fitted from the front side into an opening formed in the game board main body 80 that penetrates the front and rear. This front component has an annular base member 610, and various members such as a warp flow path forming member 614, an information display device 630, a transmission flow path portion 650, and a special variation winning device 38 are attached to the base member 610. Has been done. The base member 610 is formed with screw holes, screwed portions, bosses for positioning, recesses for receiving bosses, slits for receiving ribs, and the like, so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions on the base member 610. At the same time, the front component 600 can be fixed at an appropriate position with respect to the game board main body.

A regulation wall 613 is provided on the front surface of the base member 610, except for a portion where the stage portion 620 and the warp flow path forming member 614 are arranged. The regulation wall 613 extends forward by the front-rear width of the game area 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 80 to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It has become. As a result, the game balls flowing down the game area 32 are restricted from flowing into the center case 40, the visibility of the display device 41 is ensured, and the number of game balls flowing into the stage unit 620 is limited. There is.

The rear component 700 constituting the back surface side of the game board main body 80 has a substantially rectangular box-shaped rear base member 710 having a recess 711 opened forward, and the rear base member 710 has a screw hole or a screw hole. A screwed portion, a boss for positioning, a recess for receiving the boss, a slit for receiving the rib, and the like are formed so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions. Further, at the front end of the rear base member 710, a collar-shaped fixing portion 713 extending outward perpendicularly to the side wall 712 is formed, and the rear component 700 is designated on the back surface of the game board main body 80. It can be fixed in position. Further, a through hole 715 penetrating back and forth is formed in the rear wall 714 of the rear base member 710. The through hole 715 makes the display surface of the display device 41 attached to the rear of the rear base member 710 visible.

The display device 41 attached to the back surface of the rear wall 714 of the rear base member 710 includes a liquid crystal display device having a display surface capable of covering the entire through hole 715 formed in the rear wall 714 of the rear base member 710. There is. By attaching the display device 41 so that the display surface is on the front side, the image of the display surface can be visually recognized from the front of the game board 30 through the through hole 715 formed in the rear base member 710. Has been done. The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display device, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT, for example. Further, in the game machine of the present embodiment, the long side of the rectangular display area of the display device 41 is attached so as to be along the vertical direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the back surface of the display device 41 is a mounting portion 65 for mounting a control device or the like, and as shown in FIG. 4B, the effect control device 300 and the relay board 66 are attached. It is attached. The game control device 100 is also arranged so as to overlap the back surface of the display device 41, but it is attached to the lower part of the rear base member 710.

Returning to FIG. 3, inside the recess 711 of the rear base member 710, there is a discharge flow path unit 720 that forms a discharge flow path for the game balls that have won each winning opening, a plurality of board effect devices 44, and a board decoration device 46. Is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, as the plurality of board effect devices 44, a left accessory unit 740, a lower display unit 780, and an upper accessory unit 830, which are movable effect devices that produce a game effect by operating, are provided. .. Further, as the plurality of board decoration devices 46, an upper right lamp unit 660 for decorating by emitting light from the light emitting unit 661 and an upper display unit 910 for displaying an image integrally with the superior unit 830 are provided. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 3, the discharge flow path unit 720 is attached to the lower part of the back surface of the game board main body 80. Among the discharge channels provided in the discharge flow path unit 720, the discharge flow path 721 through which the game ball winning the first start winning opening 36 flows down has a starting port for detecting the winning of the first starting winning opening 36. One switch 36a is provided. Further, a winning opening switch 35a for detecting a winning in the general winning opening 35 is provided in the discharge flow path 722 through which the game balls that have won a prize in the two general winning openings 35 provided in the lower left of the game area 32 flow down. There is.

Further, the discharge flow path 723 through which the game balls that have won the ordinary variable winning device 37 flow down is provided with a start port 2 switch 37a for detecting the game balls that have won the ordinary variable winning device 37, although not shown. Further, a winning opening switch 35a for detecting a winning in the general winning opening 35 is provided in the discharge flow path 724 through which the game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 35 provided at the lower right of the game area 32 flows down. .. The large winning opening switch 38a for detecting the game ball that has won the special variable winning device 38 is provided in the special variable winning device 38, and the discharge flow path through which the game ball that has won the special variable winning device 38 flows down. Not provided in 725.

Then, in the discharge flow path 726 communicating with the induction flow path 653 through which the game ball that has won the prize in the general winning opening 35 provided above the transmission flow path portion 650 flows down, a prize for detecting the winning of the general winning opening is detected. A mouth switch 35a is provided. The winning opening switch 35a also serves as a detection sensor for performing an effect associated with winning a prize in the general winning opening 35. Further, a decorative member 727 is provided on the upper part of the discharge flow path unit 720 so that the structure such as the discharge flow path cannot be seen from above.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the left accessory unit 740 is arranged on the left side of the display area of the display device 41, and the movable left movable body 760 retracts to the left side of the display area and moves forward. It is possible to operate between a concealed state hidden behind the component 600 and an exposed state in which the upper end is rotated so as to tilt to the right from the concealed state so as to overlap the front side of the display area and become visible.

As shown in FIG. 6, the left accessory unit 740 includes a base member 741 that is fixed to the rear base member 710 and serves as a mounting base for various members. A drive unit mounting portion 742 for mounting a drive unit for driving the left movable body 760 is provided in the lower part of the front surface of the base member 741. The drive unit mounting portion 742 receives a driving force from a motor 751 serving as a drive source for operating the left movable body 760, a drive gear 751a mounted on the drive shaft of the motor 751, and a drive gear 751a, and is left. A driven gear 752 fixed to the movable body 760 and an auxiliary gear 753 that limits the driving force of the motor 751 applied to the driven gear 752 are attached.

Further, the drive unit mounting portion 742 is provided with a shaft mounting portion 746 to which a rotating shaft 746a (shown in FIG. 7) that rotatably supports the left movable body 760 is mounted. A rotating shaft 746a is attached to the shaft mounting portion 746 along the front-rear direction. The rotating shaft 746a passes through the center of the driven gear 752 and is inserted into the bearing portion 762 of the left movable body 760 so that the left movable body 760 rotates about the rotating shaft 746a. It has become. Further, adjacent to the shaft mounting portion 746, a guide portion 748 formed in an arc shape centered on the shaft mounting portion 746 and penetrating the front and rear is provided. The guide portion 748 guides the guided shaft 752a extending rearward of the driven gear 752.

Above the drive unit mounting portion 742 on the front surface of the base member 741, a guide member mounting portion 743 for mounting the guide member 754 for guiding the operation of the left movable body 760 is provided. The guide member 754 attached to the guide member mounting portion 753 is provided with an arc-shaped guide portion 755 that penetrates back and forth, and the guided shaft 763 provided on the left movable body 760 is slidably inserted into the guide portion 755. It has become so.

Above the guide member mounting portion 743 on the front surface of the base member 741, a support arm mounting portion 744 for guiding the operation of the left movable body 760 and mounting the support arm 756 for supporting the left movable body 760 is provided. ing. The support arm mounting portion 744 is formed in an arc shape centered on a shaft mounting portion 745 for mounting a rotating shaft 745a (shown in FIG. 9) extending in the front-rear direction and a shaft mounting portion 745. A guide portion 749 that penetrates the front and rear is provided.

The support arm 756 attached to the support arm mounting portion 744 includes a first support arm 757 and a second support arm 758. The first support arm 757 is provided with a bearing portion 757a rotatably attached to a rotating shaft 745a attached to the shaft mounting portion 745 at one end. As a result, the first support arm 757 is rotatably attached to the base member 741 about the rotation shaft 745a. Further, on the back surface side of the first support arm 757, a guided shaft 757b extending rearward is provided. The guided shaft 757b is guided along a guide portion 749 provided on the base member 741. Further, at the other end of the first support arm 757, a connection shaft 757c connected to one end of the second support arm 758 is provided so as to extend rearward along the front-rear direction.

At one end of the second support arm 758, a connection portion 758a that rotatably connects to the connection shaft 757c provided on the first support arm 757 is provided. Further, at the other end of the second support arm 758, a connecting portion 758b rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 765 extending in the front-rear direction provided on the left movable body 760 is provided.

Further, on the front right side of the base member 741, a detection sensor 747 for detecting that the left movable body 760 is in the concealed state, which is the initial position, is provided. The detection sensor 747 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged so as to face each other at a predetermined interval, and outputs an ON signal by detecting light from the light emitting unit in the light receiving unit. .. When the left movable body 760 is in the initial position, the light-shielding plate 764 provided on the left movable body 760 is located between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 747 so that the output of the detection sensor 747 is turned off. Has been made. Further, when the left movable body 760 operates from the initial position, the shading plate 764 is retracted from between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 747, and the output of the detection sensor 747 is turned on. This makes it possible to detect that the left movable body 760 is in the initial position.

Further, a cover member 776 that covers the front side of the drive unit mounting portion 742 and the like is mounted on the front side of the base member 741. Further, a decorative plate 777 is attached below the right side surface of the base member 741.

The left movable body 760 includes a left movable body base portion 761, an LED substrate 767, a frame body portion 770, a decorative portion 773, a decorative frame body portion 774, and a lens member 775. The left movable body base portion 761 is provided with a tubular bearing portion 762 extending in the front-rear direction at the lower end portion. A rotating shaft 746a, which is attached to the shaft mounting portion 746 of the base member 741 and extends in the front-rear direction, is inserted into the bearing portion 762. Further, a driven gear 752 is attached to a position on the front side of the left movable body base portion 761 and on the front side of the bearing portion 762, and the left movable body base receives a driving force from the motor 751. The portion 761 is rotationally driven around the rotation shaft 746a.

Further, on the front side of the left movable body base portion 761 and on the left side portion, a guided shaft 763 guided by the guide portion 755 of the guide member 754 is provided so as to extend rearward along the front-rear direction. ing. Further, above the portion where the guided shaft 763 is provided, a light-shielding plate 764 for performing detection by the detection sensor 747 is provided. Further, a connecting shaft 765 extending in the front-rear direction is provided on the front side of the left movable body base portion 761 and on the right side portion, and the connecting portion 758b of the second support arm 758 is provided on the connecting shaft 765. It is rotatably connected.

A plurality of LEDs are arranged on the front surface of the LED substrate 767 so as to irradiate light toward the front. The frame body portion 770 includes a frame-shaped portion 771 in which a penetrating portion penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed. The LED of the LED substrate 767 is located inside the penetrating portion formed in the frame-shaped portion 771.

A lens member 775 is attached to the front surface side of the frame-shaped portion 771 so as to close the penetrating portion. The lens member 775 transmits the light from the LED and enables decoration by the light. Further, a decorative frame body portion 774 is attached to the front surface side of the frame-shaped portion 771 so as to surround the lens member 775. Further, the right side portion of the front surface side of the frame body portion 770 is a decorative portion mounting portion 772 to which the decorative portion 773 is attached.

7 to 12 show the arrangement and operation of each member in the left accessory unit 740. The display of some members is omitted for the sake of explanation. 7 to 9 show a state in which the left movable body 760 is in a concealed state.

FIG. 7 is a view seen from the front side, and the decorative portion 773, the cover member 776, and the decorative plate 777 are omitted. In this state, the left movable body 760 is in a substantially vertical state. Further, the guided shaft 763 of the left movable body base member 761 is located at the left end of the guide portion 755. Further, the light-shielding plate 764 is located between the detection units of the detection sensor 747 and is in the detected state.

FIG. 8 is a view seen from the back surface side, and the decorative portion 773, the cover member 776, and the decorative plate 777 are omitted. The guided shaft 757b of the first support arm 757 is located at the right end of the guide portion 749 as viewed from the back surface side. Further, the guided shaft 752a provided on the driven gear 752 is located at the upper end of the guide portion 748. By restricting the rotation of the guided shaft by each of these guide portions, the left movable body 760 stops at an appropriate position in the concealed state.

FIG. 9 is a diagram in which the base member 741 is omitted from FIG. The first support arm 757 and the second support arm 758 are in a folded state about the connecting shaft 757c. Further, in the auxiliary gear 753, an elastic piece 766 provided on the back surface of the left movable body base portion 761 is engaged with the protruding portion 753a protruding upward. The elastic piece 766 is a plate-shaped member having an elastic force, and is urged so as to resist the auxiliary gear 753 rotating in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the back surface side. As a result, the driving force of the motor 751 applied to the driven gear 752 when converting from the concealed state to the exposed state is limited, the load on the driven gear 752 is reduced, and the motor 751 is used when returning from the exposed state to the concealed state. The load is reduced.

10 to 12 show a state in which the left movable body 760 is in an exposed state. FIG. 10 is a view seen from the front side, and the decorative portion 773, the cover member 776, and the decorative plate 777 are omitted. In this state, the left movable body 760 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front side with the rotation shaft 746a as the center from the concealed state, and is tilted to the right. As a result, the left movable body 760 becomes visible to the player. Further, the guided shaft 763 is located at the right end of the guide portion 755. Further, the light-shielding plate 764 is retracted from between the detection units of the detection sensor 747 and is not detected. Further, the first support arm 757 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front side with the rotation shaft 745a as the center along with the operation of the left movable body 760, and the second support arm 758 rotates on the front side with the connection shaft 757c as the center. The support arm 756 is in an extended state by rotating in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the above.

FIG. 11 is a view seen from the back surface side, and the decorative portion 773, the cover member 776, and the decorative plate 777 are omitted. The guided shaft 757b of the first support arm 757 is located at the left end of the guide portion 749 as viewed from the back surface side. Further, the guided shaft 752a provided on the driven gear 752 is located at the lower end of the guide portion 748. By restricting the rotation of the guided shaft by each of these guide portions, the left movable body 760 stops at an appropriate position in the exposed state.

FIG. 12 is a diagram in which the base member 741 is omitted from FIG. The first support arm 757 and the second support arm 758 forming the support arm 756 are in a state of being rotated and extended about the connecting shaft 757c. The support arm 756 supports the tip side of the left movable body 760 with respect to the rotation center, guides the operation, and further regulates the rotation range. As a result, the left movable body 760 can be operated stably. Further, the auxiliary gear 753 is in a state of rotating against the urging force of the elastic piece 766, and is in a state of receiving the urging force in the clockwise direction when viewed from the back surface side. As a result, the load on the motor 751 due to the weight of the left movable body 760 can be reduced.

Next, the lower display unit 780 will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the lower display unit 780 includes a lower base member 781 that is fixed to the rear base member 710 and serves as a mounting base for various members, and a movable display body 800 that can move up and down with respect to the lower base member 781. I have.

The lower base member 781 is formed in a U shape, and a guide portion 782 that guides the guided portion 803 of the movable display body 800 in the vertical direction is provided on the right side portion. The guide portion 782 is provided with a rail 783 extending in the vertical direction. Further, a cover member 784 is attached to the front side of the guide portion 782. By sandwiching the guided portion 803 of the movable display body 800 between the guide portion 782 and the cover member 784, the guided portion 803 of the movable display body 800 is moved up and down by the front surface of the guide portion 782, the rail 783, and the cover member 784. It is designed to be held so that it can slide in the direction.

A rail mounting portion 785 for mounting the first slide rail 790 for holding the movable display body 800 in the vertical direction so as to be slidable is provided on the left side portion of the lower base member 781. In the first slide rail 790 attached here, the inner rail 790b is slidably fitted to the outer rail 790a in the vertical direction, the outer rail 790a is fixed to the rail mounting portion 785 of the lower base member 781, and the inner rail 790b is attached. Is fixed to the back surface of the connecting portion 805 extending in the vertical direction provided on the left side portion of the movable display body 800. As a result, the left side portion of the movable display body 800 is operably held by the lower base member 781 in the vertical direction.

Further, the lower base member 781 is provided with a first rack gear 786, which is a rack gear extending in the vertical direction, adjacent to the left side of the rail mounting portion 785. A driven gear 796 meshes with the first rack gear 786, and the driven gear 796 is arranged so as to overlap the front left side of the driven gear 796 on the front side of the first rack gear 786. A holding member 798 is attached to the front side to prevent it from falling off.

The driven gear 796 also meshes with a second rack gear 806 provided so as to extend in the vertical direction on the left side surface of the connecting portion 805 of the movable display body 800. On the front side of the connecting portion 805 of the movable display body 800, a restraining member 797 is attached so as to overlap the front right side of the driven gear 796 and prevent the driven gear 796 from falling off to the front side of the second rack gear 806. .. At the lower end of the holding member 797, a light-shielding plate 797a for detecting that the movable display body 800 is in the initial position is provided.

The light-shielding plate 797a is detected by a detection sensor 787 provided at the lower left front surface of the lower base member 781 when the movable display body 800 is in the initial position. The detection sensor 787 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged so as to face each other at a predetermined interval, and the light receiving unit detects light from the light emitting unit to output an ON signal. When the movable display body 800 is in the initial position, the light-shielding plate 797a is located between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 787 so that the output of the detection sensor 787 is turned off. Further, when the movable display body 800 operates from the initial position, the shading plate 797a retracts from between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 787, and the output of the detection sensor 787 is turned on. This makes it possible to detect that the movable display body 800 is in the initial position.

The motor 791 is attached to the lower left front surface of the lower base member 781 via the motor holding member 792. The outer rail 794a of the second slide rail 794 is attached to the back surface side of the motor holding member 792. In the second slide rail 794, the inner rail 794b is slidably fitted to the outer rail 794a in the vertical direction, and the driven gear holding member 795 is attached to the back surface side of the inner rail 794b.

A bearing portion 795a for holding the rotating shaft 796a of the driven gear 796 is provided above the driven gear holding member 795. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a third rack gear 795b that meshes with the drive gear 793 attached to the drive shaft of the motor 791 is provided on the side surface of the driven gear holding member 795 (see FIG. 14). As a result, the driven gear holding member 795 moves up and down as the motor 791 is driven, and the driven gear 796 moves up and down. The driven gear 796 meshes with the first rack gear 786 and the second rack gear 806, and when the driven gear 796 moves upward, the second rack gear 806 is extended upward and the movable display body 800 moves upward. Further, when the driven gear 796 moves downward, the second rack gear 806 is extended downward and the movable display body 800 moves downward.

Returning to FIG. 13, the movable display body 800 includes a movable base portion 801 that is movably attached to the lower base member 781 in the vertical direction, and a display unit 810 that includes a sub-display device 812. The movable base portion 801 is provided with a mounting portion 802 for mounting the display unit 810 in the central portion, and a guided portion 803 is provided so as to extend to the right side of the mounting portion 802.

The guided portion 803 is provided with a stepped portion 804 having a stepped portion formed in the front and rear so that the left side surface of the stepped portion 804 abuts on the right side surface of the rail 783 provided on the guide portion 782 of the lower base member 781. It has become. Further, the portion on the right side of the step portion 804 is sandwiched between the front surface of the guide portion 782 and the back surface of the cover member 784. As a result, the guided portion 803 is held so as to be slidable along the vertical direction.

Further, a connecting portion 805 is provided so as to extend to the left side of the mounting portion 802. As described above, the connection portion 805 is provided with the second rack gear 806 extending in the vertical direction on the left side surface. Further, the inner rail 790b of the first slide rail 790 is attached to the back surface side of the connecting portion 805, and the holding member 797 is attached to the front surface side.

The display unit 810 includes a main body portion 811 attached to the front surface of the attachment portion 802. The main body 811 is provided with a sub display device 812 in the central portion. The sub-display device 812 may be any display device capable of displaying information, and a dot matrix type display device, a liquid crystal display device, or the like can be used.

Further, above the sub-display device 812, an expectation degree display unit 813 for displaying the expectation degree, which is a high possibility of becoming a big hit for the special figure variation display game being executed, is provided. The expectation degree display unit 813 is composed of five independent light emitting units, and the number of light emitting units that emit light in order from the left increases as the degree of expectation increases.

14 to 18 show the arrangement and operation of each member in the lower display unit 780. The display of some members is omitted for the sake of explanation. 14 to 16 show a state in which the movable display body 800 is at the lower end position, which is the initial position. In this state, the light-shielding plate 797a provided on the holding member 797 of the movable display body 800 is at the position of the detection sensor 787, and is in the detected state. In the state of being at the lower end position, as shown in FIG. 2, most of the movable display body 800 is located below the opening portion of the center case 40, but is arranged on the back side of the center case 40. Therefore, the portion above the center of the sub-display device 812 is visible to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the drive gear 793 attached to the drive shaft of the motor 791 is located near the upper end of the third rack gear 795b, and the driven gear 796 is located in the upper half of the second rack gear 806. doing. By rotating the drive gear 793 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the back surface side from this state, the driven gear holding member 795 is operated upward and the driven gear 796 is moved upward. Since the driven gear 796 meshes with the first rack gear 786, it rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the back surface side, whereby the second rack gear 806 is extended upward and the movable display body 800 is raised.

17 and 18 show a state in which the movable display body 800 is at the upper end position, which is the maximum operating position. In this state, the light-shielding plate 797a provided on the holding member 797 of the movable display body 800 is located at a position away from the detection sensor 787 and is not detected. When it is at the upper end position, the portion above the center of the sub display device 812 is located above the opening portion of the center case 40 and below the opening portion of the center case 40 of the sub display device 812. Since the portion in is also visible to the player, the entire sub-display device 812 is visible to the player.

Next, the configuration of the superior unit 830 will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, the upper base member 830 is fixed to the rear base member 710 and serves as a mounting base for various members, and the upper base member 831 and the upper base member 831 that can move up and down with respect to the upper base member 831. It includes an 860 and an upper display unit 910 attached to an upper display unit mounting portion 832 provided at the center of the upper base member 831.

Left and right portions of the upper base member 831 are provided with a left drive mechanism mounting portion 833 and a right drive mechanism mounting portion 834 for mounting a drive mechanism for vertically moving the lifting accessory unit 860. A motor 841 serving as a drive source is mounted on the back surface side of the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833, and the drive shaft 841a of the motor 841 penetrates the front side of the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833. A drive gear 842 arranged on the front surface of the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833 is connected to the drive shaft 841a. Further, on the front surface of the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833, a rotating body 844 in which rotational force is transmitted from the drive gear 842 via the driven gear 843 is provided.

A connecting shaft 844a projecting forward is provided on the front surface of the rotating body 844. A connecting portion 846a at one end of the left link member 846 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 844a. At the other end of the left link member 846, a connecting portion 846b that rotatably connects to the left arm 847 via a rotating shaft extending in the front-rear direction is provided.

Further, on the front surface of the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833, a rotating shaft 845 extending forward along the front-rear direction is provided. A connecting portion 847a at one end of the left arm 847 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 845. At the other end of the left arm 847, a slide connecting portion 847b, which is a long hole-shaped through hole, is provided. A cylindrical slide member 847c is slidably fitted to the slide connection portion 847b along the extending direction of the elongated hole, and is connected to the slide member 847c to the left so as to extend to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860. The shaft 862 is rotatably connected.

Further, the left cover member 848 is mounted so as to cover the front side of the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833. The left cover member 848 is provided with an opening through which the connecting shaft 844a of the rotating body 844 and the rotating shaft 845 penetrate forward, and the left link member 846 and the left arm 847 are arranged on the front side of the left cover member 848. Will be done. Further, the left cover member 848 is provided with a cable 848a for supplying electric power to the lifting accessory unit 860.

The right drive mechanism mounting portion 834 provided on the right side portion of the upper base member 831 is also provided with a drive mechanism similar to the left drive mechanism mounting portion 833. A motor 851 serving as a drive source is mounted on the back surface side of the right drive mechanism mounting portion 834, and the drive shaft 851a of the motor 851 penetrates the front side of the right drive mechanism mounting portion 834. A drive gear 852 arranged on the front surface of the right drive mechanism mounting portion 834 is connected to the drive shaft 851a. Further, on the front surface of the right drive mechanism mounting portion 834, a rotating body 854 in which the rotational force is transmitted from the drive gear 852 via the driven gear 853 is provided.

A connecting shaft 854a projecting forward is provided on the front surface of the rotating body 854. A connecting portion 856a at one end of the right link member 856 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 854a. At the other end of the right link member 856, a connecting portion 856b that rotatably connects to the right arm 857 via a rotating shaft extending in the front-rear direction is provided. Further, a light-shielding plate 854b projecting forward is provided on the front surface of the rotating body 854. The light-shielding plate 854b is for making it possible to detect that the lifting accessory unit 860 is in the initial position.

Further, a rotating shaft 855 extending forward along the front-rear direction is provided on the front surface of the right drive mechanism mounting portion 834. A connecting portion 857a at one end of the right arm 857 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 855. At the other end of the right arm 857, a slide connecting portion 857b, which is a long hole-shaped through hole, is provided. A cylindrical slide member 857c is slidably fitted to the slide connection portion 857b along the extending direction of the elongated hole, and a right connection extending to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860 to the slide member 857c. The shaft 863 is rotatably connected.

Further, below the slide connecting portion 857b of the right arm 857, a guide portion 857d for guiding the guided shaft 864 extending to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860 is provided. A cylindrical slide member 857e is slidably fitted to the guide portion 857d along the guide portion 857d, and a guided shaft 864 extending to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860 rotates on the slide member 857e. Connected movably.

Further, the right cover member 858 is attached so as to cover the front side of the right drive mechanism attachment portion 834, the right link member 856, and the right arm 857. A detection sensor 859 for detecting that the lifting accessory unit 860 is at the upper end position, which is the initial position, is provided on the back surface side of the right cover member 858. The detection sensor 859 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged so as to face each other at a predetermined interval, and the light receiving unit detects light from the light emitting unit to output an ON signal. When the lifting accessory unit 860 is in the initial position, the light-shielding plate 854b is located between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 859 so that the output of the detection sensor 859 is turned off. Further, when the lifting accessory unit 860 operates from the initial position, the light-shielding plate 854b is retracted from between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 859, and the output of the detection sensor 859 is turned on. This makes it possible to detect that the lifting accessory unit 860 is in the initial position. Further, the right cover member 858 is provided with a cable 858a for supplying electric power to the lifting accessory unit 860 and communicating the detection signal from the detection sensor 859.

A rail mounting portion 836 for mounting the slide rail 835 that guides the vertical movement of the lifting accessory unit 860 is provided in the front central portion of the upper base member 831 and adjacent to the left side of the upper display unit mounting portion 832. ing. In the slide rail 835, the inner rail 835b is slidably fitted to the outer rail 835a in the vertical direction, the outer rail 835a is fixed to the rail mounting portion 836 of the upper base member 831, and the inner rail 835b is a lifting accessory. It is fixed to the back surface of the unit 860.

20 and 21 show the arrangement and operation of each member accompanying the vertical movement of the lifting accessory unit 860. FIG. 20 shows a state in which the lifting accessory unit 860 is in the upper end position, which is the initial position. FIG. 20 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 20 (b) is a back view.

When the elevating accessory unit 860 is at the upper end position as shown in FIG. 20 (a), it is arranged at a position overlapping the front side of the upper base member 831. The upper display unit 910 is arranged in the central portion, but the illustration is omitted here. In this state, the connecting shafts 844a and 854a of the rotating bodies 844 and 854 are located at the uppermost part in the moving range. As a result, the left arm 847 that rotates about the rotation shaft 845 is pulled up to the uppermost part in the rotation range by the left link member 846. Further, the right arm 857 that rotates about the rotation shaft 855 is pulled up to the uppermost part of the rotation range by the right link member 856.

As shown in FIG. 20B, the left arm 847 pulled up to the top of the rotation range pulls the left connecting shaft 862 extending rearward of the lifting accessory unit 860 to the top of the movement range. It becomes a state. At this time, the slide member 847c is in a state of being in the position on the tip end side of the left arm 847 in the slide connecting portion 847b. Further, the right arm 857 pulled up to the uppermost part of the rotation range brings the right connecting shaft 863 extending to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860 to the uppermost part of the moving range. At this time, the slide member 857c is in a state of being in the position on the tip end side of the right arm 857 in the slide connecting portion 857b. In this way, the left arm 847 and the right arm 857 pull up the left connecting shaft 862 and the right connecting shaft 863 to the uppermost part of the moving range, so that the lifting accessory unit 860 is arranged at the upper end position.

FIG. 21 shows a state in which the lifting accessory unit 860 is in the lower end position, which is the maximum operating position. 21 (a) is a front view, and FIG. 21 (b) is a back view. In the state of the lower end position, the connecting shafts 844a and 854a of the rotating bodies 844 and 854 are located at the lowermost part in the moving range, so that the left arm 847 that rotates about the rotating shaft 845 is in the rotating range. It will be in a state of descending to the bottom. Further, the right arm 857 that rotates about the rotation shaft 855 is in a state of being lowered to the lowermost part of the rotation range.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the left arm 847 descending to the lowermost part of the rotation range causes the left connecting shaft 862 extending to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860 to descend to the lowermost part of the movement range. It becomes a state. At this time, the slide member 847c is in a position away from the tip end side of the left arm 847 in the slide connecting portion 847b. Further, the right arm 857 that descends to the lowermost part of the rotation range brings the right connecting shaft 863 that extends to the rear of the lifting accessory unit 860 to the lowermost part of the movement range. At this time, the slide member 857c is in a state of being in a position away from the tip end side of the right arm 857 in the slide connecting portion 857b. In this way, by locating the left connecting shaft 862 and the right connecting shaft 863 at the lowermost position of the moving range by the left arm 847 and the right arm 857, the lifting accessory unit 860 is arranged at the lower end position.

When moving from the upper end position shown in FIG. 20 to the lower end position shown in FIG. 21, the rotating body 844 is rotated clockwise when viewed from the front side from the state shown in FIG. While moving the 844a to the lowest part in the moving range, the rotating body 854 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front side from the state shown in FIG. 20A, and the connecting shaft 854a is moved to the lowest part in the moving range. By moving the lifting accessory unit 860, the lifting accessory unit 860 can be moved to the lower end position as shown in FIG. 21 (a). The operating direction of the lifting accessory unit 860 is set along the vertical direction by the slide rail 835, the guide portion 857d, and the guided shaft 864. Further, when moving from the lower end position shown in FIG. 21 to the upper end position shown in FIG. 20, the operation opposite to this is performed.

FIG. 22 shows a case where an abnormality occurs and the lifting accessory unit 860 descends beyond the lower end position. Even in this case, the left connecting shaft 862 is held by the left arm 847 without the slide member 847c falling off from the slide connecting portion 847b. Further, the right connecting shaft 863 is held by the right arm 857 without the slide member 857c falling off from the slide connecting portion 857b. Further, the guided shaft 864 is held by the right arm 857 without the slide member 857e falling off from the guide portion 857d. As a result, the lifting accessory unit 860 is held without falling.

Further, by operating so as to raise the left arm 847 and the right arm 857 from this state, the guided shaft 864 is guided by the guide portion 857d, and the elevating accessory unit 860 is raised along the vertical direction. This makes it possible to return to the initial position including the re-engagement of the slide rail 835.

Next, the details of the lifting accessory unit 860 will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, the elevating accessory unit 860 includes an elevating base member 861 that serves as a mounting base for various members. On the left side of the back surface of the elevating base member 861, a left connecting shaft 862 extending rearward to connect with the left arm 847 is provided. Further, on the right side of the back surface of the elevating base member 861, a right connecting shaft 863 that extends rearward to connect to the right arm 857 and a guided shaft 864 that extends rearward to connect to the guide portion 857d are provided.

A motor 870 that serves as a drive source for operating the movable light emitting member 900 is provided on the left side portion of the elevating base member 861. The drive shaft of the motor 870 is located on the back surface side of the elevating base member 861, and the drive gear 875 is attached to the drive shaft. Further, on the back surface side of the elevating base member 861, a driven gear 876 that meshes with the drive gear 875 and a slide rack 871 that slides left and right as the driven gear 876 rotates are provided. The driven gear 876 is provided with a connecting shaft 876a extending rearward for connecting to the slide rack 871. Further, in the portion where the connecting shaft 876a is provided, a plate-shaped light-shielding plate 876b extending forward is provided. The light-shielding plate 876b is for enabling detection of whether or not the movable light emitting member 900 is in the initial position by a detection sensor (not shown).

In the central portion of the slide rack 871, a first rack gear 871a for driving the first link arm 872 and a second rack gear 871b for driving the second link arm 873 are provided in through holes penetrating the front and rear. ing. Further, a connection shaft 876a extending rearward, which is provided on the back surface of the driven gear 876, is fitted to the left end portion of the slide rack 871 in an elongated hole-shaped connection extending in the vertical direction penetrating the front and rear. Part 871c is provided. Further, on the left and right sides of the through holes provided with the first rack gear 871a and the second rack gear 871b, elongated hole-shaped guide portions 871d extending in the left-right direction penetrating the front and rear are provided. A guide shaft 861a (see FIG. 24) provided on the back surface of the elevating base member 861 is fitted to the guide portion 871d, and the slide rack 871 can move along the extending direction of the elongated hole. It is held by the elevating base member 861 in such a state.

Further, on the back surface side of the elevating base member 861, a first support shaft 865 and a second support shaft 866 extending rearward are provided. The first support shaft 865 penetrates the portion of the slide rack 871 provided with the first rack gear 871a. A connecting portion 872a provided at one end of the first link arm 872 is rotatably connected to the first support shaft 865. The connecting portion 872a is provided with a gear 872b that meshes with the first rack gear 871a of the slide rack 871. At the other end of the first link arm 872, a connecting portion 872c that rotatably connects to the third connecting shaft 902 provided on the connection base member 901 of the movable light emitting member 900 is provided.

Further, the second support shaft 866 is adapted to penetrate the portion of the slide rack 871 provided with the second rack gear 871b. A connecting portion 873a provided at one end of the second link arm 873 is rotatably connected to the second support shaft 866. The connecting portion 873a is provided with a gear 873b that meshes with the second rack gear 871b of the slide rack 871. At the other end of the second link arm 873, a connecting portion 873c that rotatably connects to the fourth connecting shaft 903 provided on the connection base member 901 of the movable light emitting member 900 is provided.

Further, a back cover member 867 is attached to the left side of the back surface of the elevating base member 861. An inner rail 835b of the slide rail 835 is attached to the back surface of the back surface cover member 867 so as to extend in the vertical direction.

On the front side of the elevating base member 861, a left light emitting member 880 located on the left side, a right light emitting member 890 located on the right side, and an movable movable light emitting member 900 are arranged. Further, a decorative member 874 is attached to the front central portion of the elevating base member 861.

The left light emitting member 880 is attached to a left attachment portion 868 provided on the front left side of the elevating base member 861. The left light emitting member 880 includes a mounting base 881 mounted on the front side of the left mounting portion 868 and a left cover member 882 arranged on the front side of the mounting base. The mounting base 881 and the left cover member 882 are provided with a plurality of through holes in order to release heat generated from the motor 870.

Further, the left light emitting member 880 is arranged on the front side of the left cover member 882, the left LED substrate 883 on which a plurality of LEDs are arranged on the front side, the left lens member 884 arranged on the front side of the left LED substrate 883, and the left lens. It includes a left decorative member 885 arranged on the front side of the member 884. The left lens member 884 and the left decorative member 885 have a shape in which predetermined character information is formed, and the character information can be recognized from the shape, and the character is made of a material capable of transmitting light. Information is displayed by light emission.

The right light emitting member 890 is attached to a right mounting portion 869 provided on the front right side of the elevating base member 861. The right light emitting member 890 is arranged on the front side of the right mounting portion 869, the right LED substrate 891 arranged on the front side of a plurality of LEDs, the right lens member 892 arranged on the front side of the right LED substrate 891, and the right lens. A right decorative member 893 arranged on the front side of the member 892 is provided. The right lens member 892 and the right decorative member 893 have a shape in which predetermined character information is formed, and the character information can be recognized from the shape, and the character is made of a material capable of transmitting light. Information is displayed by light emission.

The movable light emitting member 900 includes a connection base member 901 that connects to the first link arm 872 and the second link arm 873. The connection base member 901 has a groove shape so as to form a groove portion 901a extending to the left and right. The front-rear width of the groove portion 901a is a width capable of accommodating the right light emitting member 890 and the elevating base member 861. The portion forming the front side is located on the front side of the right light emitting member 890, and the portion forming the rear side of the groove portion 901a is located on the back surface side of the elevating base member 861. A third connecting shaft 902 and a fourth connecting shaft 903 extending rearward are provided on the back surface of the portion forming the rear side of the groove portion 901a. The connecting portion 872c of the first link arm 872 is rotatably connected to the third connecting shaft 902, and the connecting portion 873c of the second link arm 873 is rotatably connected to the fourth connecting shaft 903.

Further, in the movable light emitting member 900, a cover member 904 is arranged on the front side of the connection base member 901, and an LED substrate 905 on which a plurality of LEDs are arranged on the front side is arranged on the front side of the cover member 904. Further, a lens member 906 is arranged on the front side of the LED substrate 905, and a decorative member 907 is arranged on the front side of the lens member 906. The lens member 906 and the decorative member 907 have a shape in which predetermined character information is formed, and the character information can be recognized from the shape and is made of a material capable of transmitting light. It is designed to emit light.

Next, the operation of the movable light emitting member 900 will be described. The movable light emitting member 900 can operate between the first state which forms the initial position as shown in FIG. 24 and the second state which forms the maximum operating position as shown in FIG. 25.

FIG. 24A shows a view seen from the front side when the movable light emitting member 900 is in the initial position in the first state. In this first state, the movable light emitting member 900 overlaps the front side of the right light emitting member 890, and at least the character information of the right light emitting member 890 cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, the character string that can be recognized by the player is composed of the character information of the left light emitting member 880 and the character information of the movable light emitting member 900, and is a character string arranged in this order.

FIG. 24B shows a view seen from the back surface side when the movable light emitting member 900 is in the first state. The connecting shaft 876a of the driven gear 876 that fits into the connecting portion 871c provided at the end of the slide rack 871 is located at the left end in the operating range seen from the back surface side, whereby the slide rack 871 is viewed from the back surface side. It is located at the left end of the seen operating range.

In this state, the connecting portion 872a of the first link arm 872 is located at the right end when viewed from the back surface side of the first rack gear 871a, and the first link arm 872 is located on the left side of the connecting portion 872a when viewed from the back surface side. It is arranged in a state of extending toward the direction. Further, the connecting portion 873a of the second link arm 873 is located at the right end when viewed from the back surface side of the second rack gear 871b, and the second link arm 873 is located to the left from the connecting portion 873a when viewed from the back surface side in the left-right direction. It is arranged in a state of extending toward. The guide shaft 861a is also located at the right end of the guide portion 871d when viewed from the back surface side.

FIG. 25A shows a view seen from the front side when the movable light emitting member 900 is in the second state in the maximum operating position. In this second state, the movable light emitting member 900 retracts from the front side of the right light emitting member 890, and the character information of the right light emitting member 890 becomes visible. Further, in this second state, the movable light emitting member 900 is lowered to a position intermediate between the left light emitting member 880 and the right light emitting member 890 (not shown). Therefore, the character string that can be recognized by the player is composed of the character information of the left light emitting member 880, the character information of the movable light emitting member 900, and the character information of the right light emitting member 890, and is a character string arranged in this order.

FIG. 25B shows a view seen from the back surface side when the movable light emitting member 900 is in the second state. From the first state shown in FIG. 24B, the driven gear 876 rotates in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the back surface side, and the connecting shaft 876a is located at the right end in the operating range when viewed from the back surface side. In this process, the slide rack 871 slides to the right when viewed from the back surface side, and is in a state of being located at the right end in the operating range.

When the slide rack 871 slides to the right from the first state shown in FIG. 24 (b), the connection portion 872a of the first link arm 872 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the back surface side by the first rack gear 871a. Then, the first link arm 872 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the back surface side, and is in a state along the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 25 (b). Similarly, the connection portion 873a of the second link arm 873 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the back surface side by the second rack gear 871b, and the second link arm 873 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the back surface side. As shown in 25 (b), the state is along the vertical direction. By the operation of the first link arm 872 and the second link arm 873, the movable light emitting member 900 is lowered from the first state while maintaining the vertical and horizontal orientations. It is possible to return to the first state by performing the reverse operation.

In the first state shown in FIG. 24, the character information of the left light emitting member 880 and the character information of the movable light emitting member 900 are visible. The word composed by reading these character information from the left is a word in which the name of the model is omitted, which is significant information. Then, in the second state shown in FIG. 25, the character information of the left light emitting member 880, the character information of the movable light emitting member 900, and the character information of the right light emitting member 890 are visible. The word composed by reading these character information from the left is a word that does not omit the name of the model, which is also significant information.

That is, the character information of the left light emitting member 880 and the character information of the movable light emitting member 900 which can be visually recognized in the first state form the first character information, and the word composed of the first character information does not have significant information. ing. Further, the character information of the right light emitting member 890 that can be visually recognized in the second state forms the second character information, and the word composed of the first character information and the second character information also forms significant information. .. The information indicated only by the first character information is an abbreviation for the information indicated by the combination of the first character information and the second character information.

In this case, the first character information is set to two character information, but the information is not limited to this, and may be one or three or more. Further, although the second character information is used as one character information, it may be used as two or more character information. Further, the operation of the movable light emitting member 900 is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and any operation can be used as long as the second character information can be converted into a visible state and an invisible state.

From the above, it is possible to produce a game by movement in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A movable effect device (elevating accessory unit 860) is provided, and the movable effect device includes a first member (elevation base member 861), a second member (movable light emitting member 900) that can operate with respect to the first member, and the movable effect device. The first character information and the second character information are attached as the character information, and the character information is meaningful information only by the first character information and the first character information. The combination of the second character information and the second character information also forms significant information, and the second member overlaps the front of the second character information and the second character information cannot be visually recognized by the player. , The second character information can be saved from the front of the second character information and converted into a second state in which the player can see the second character information. In the first state, only the first character information can be seen. Yes, in the second state, the first character information and the second character information are configured to be visible. Therefore, different character information is shown depending on the operation of the movable effect device, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the first member and the second member are provided with the first character information that can be visually recognized by the player in both the first state and the second state. Therefore, the character information can always be recognized.

In addition, the movable effect device can also operate the first member. Therefore, more complicated production operations can be performed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the information indicated only by the first character information is an abbreviation of the information indicated by the combination of the first character information and the second character information. Therefore, the same information can always be provided regardless of the operating state of the second member.

Next, the upper display unit 910 will be described. The upper display unit 910 is a liquid crystal display device that forms an information display device capable of displaying a game, and is attached to the upper display unit 831 provided on the upper base member 831 of the upper accessory unit 830 as shown in FIG. By being attached to the portion 832, it can be attached to the rear base member 710.

FIG. 26A shows the display contents displayed by the upper display unit 910. The display contents 1 to 4 are display contents for displaying the specific display (here, the star pattern) so as to be located at different angles about the center of the display area of the upper display unit 910. By displaying the display contents in the order of 1, 2, 3, and 4, the specific display is displayed so as to rotate clockwise. Further, if the display is performed in the reverse order, the specific display is displayed so as to rotate counterclockwise. That is, a series of animation effects can be executed by switching the display contents in a predetermined switching mode.

The display contents are not limited to the display contents 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 26 (a). For example, it is possible to set the display contents as shown in FIG. 26 (b). For example, the image of the character may be displayed as the display content. The image of this character is used, for example, to suggest that it is likely to be a big hit. In addition, a display content that displays the letter "V" to deterministically notify the occurrence of a big hit may be provided. In addition, display contents for displaying the game state, the effect mode, the effect stage, and the like may be provided. Examples of such display contents include displaying an image of the full moon as an image in line with the theme of the game machine.

Further, all the lights, which are the states realized by turning off the backlight of the liquid crystal display device constituting the upper display unit 910, may be set as one display content. In this case, the display area becomes dark and the player's face is reflected. It should be noted that a black single color display may be used without showing the display content such as a pattern. Further, a display without a pattern, which displays only in a specific single color without showing the display content such as a pattern, may be set as one display content. In this case, the display area appears to emit light in a particular color (eg, white). The display color at this time can be set arbitrarily.

In addition, a plurality of independent display contents may be combined and displayed. For example, one display content shown in FIG. 26 (a) and an image of the character shown in FIG. 26 (b) may be combined and displayed. As a result, various combinations are possible, such as combining and displaying the display contents of the character and the display contents for displaying the game state, the effect mode, the effect stage, and the like. The number of display contents to be combined and the display contents can be set arbitrarily.

Further, when an error occurs, the display of the upper display unit 910 may be the display content corresponding to the error. As the display content, the display content for notifying the error may be prepared in advance, or the notification may be performed by displaying only a specific single color. When the notification is performed in a specific single color display, the display color may be the same as the emission color when an error occurs in the frame decoration device 18. Further, when an error notification is performed in a specific single color display in the upper display unit 910, the display color may be different depending on the type of error. For example, an error that makes it impossible for the game to proceed (radio wave / magnetic error, etc.) may be red, and an error that allows the game to proceed (minor error) may be yellow.

Further, in the case of an error in which the game can proceed, the display content corresponding to the effect may be continued. Further, regardless of whether the error makes it impossible for the game to proceed or the error allows the game to proceed, only the background color may be used as the display color corresponding to the error while continuing the display content corresponding to the effect. That is, a composite image of the image corresponding to the effect and the image corresponding to the error may be displayed.

Further, the initial display content to be displayed when the power of the game machine is turned on may be set in the upper display unit 910. The initial display content may be, for example, a display content that is most frequently used during the game, such as a display content that notifies the effect mode or the like. Further, as an initial operation when the power is turned on, all the display contents may be displayed in order for each display content.

Further, when a setting changing device capable of selecting the probability of a special result from a plurality of stages is provided and the probability changing operation is performed by the setting changing device, the upper display unit 910 The display may be set to a specific display content. As the specific display content, for example, a display used only to indicate that the probability change operation has been performed may be prepared, a display in a single color that is not used in the production of the game, or a plurality of displays. A single-color display (for example, a red single-color display and a black single-color display) may be switched to a blinking display that is displayed so as to blink at predetermined time intervals. Further, when it is possible to combine a plurality of display contents shown in FIG. 26, the display contents may be a combination of patterns that are not used in the production of the game.

FIG. 27 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that collectively controls a game, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It is composed of a CPU unit 110 having a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. ..

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses a CPU operating clock, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like to generate. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates the DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from the voltage of DC32V. A power failure monitoring signal that has a unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. It also includes a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal or a reset signal.

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a backup storage means capable of holding the stored data even when the power is cut off. Then, when the power is restored, control can be resumed based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

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

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C stores the work area of the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. It is used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and fluctuation before reaching the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where the display is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display. A display mode that does not exist. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

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

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. Further, this reach state is included in the variation display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variation display game. That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of order). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various types). A random number generation circuit for generating a variable pattern random number for determining (including the execution time of the variable display game in the variable display without reach or reach), a hit random number for determining the hit of the normal figure variable display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 is provided. There is.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. A variable pattern table is selected from a plurality of variable pattern tables based on the state), the operating state (time saving operating state) of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of start memories, and the like. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to drive the prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the ball lending.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and so on. It is connected to the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38 in the starting gate 34, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is negative such as 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided, which receives a logic signal and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. Since the input range of the proximity I / F121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut and floats. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the above and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. .. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 is detected. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10 are also input. A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine so that the detection signal is input to the third input port 124.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, the input unit 120 receives a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting a radio wave) and a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 indicates whether or not the command can be accepted), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (it is full)), and a touch switch signal (for input of a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (based on a signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122, and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, so that the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 is turned off in order to output to the test firing test apparatus. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent system malfunction, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 111.

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

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of an accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the game machine controls the game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the state cannot be achieved. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 has a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 to open the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general electric solenoid) 37c to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 for outputting the opening / closing data of the above is provided. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the game machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, amusement park internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b and the general electric current solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, generates a solenoid drive signal, and outputs the first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , The current of the batch display device 50 output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135. The third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the lead-in side, and the fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device to the external information terminal board 71. Is provided.

DC32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via the segment wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs selected in sequence with, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each game machine to an external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is provided with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) storing programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, and so on.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

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

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

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

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via the address / data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the sound source LSI 314. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An effect control command signal (effect command) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331, such as a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, and a stop information command. ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at DC 5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and a sub information display device 90. 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and a game board 30 (including a center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. The glass frame 15 is provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and the movable effect member that operates forms a movable effect device that produces a game including a special figure variation display game. An effect device may be provided, and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device may be provided.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided to detect the above and input the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, DC5V for driving command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC-for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuit 332-334 (IOReSET) for driving and controlling the lamp, the motor, etc. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) toward the gaming area 32 from a launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 is won, or the game flows into the out port 30a provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of winning winning opening is the payout control device 200 ( From the payout unit controlled by (see FIG. 27), the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 27) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the game area 32 When the game ball driven into the inside passes through the inside of the normal drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start storages is an upper limit number (for example, four) based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start memories is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The number of stored numbers of the winnings for starting the normal drawing is displayed on the general drawing holding display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map variation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal map start memory. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a memory of starting the normal map and the normal variable display game can be started, that is, the normal variable display game is hit and the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed. If it is not in the hit state, the hit judgment random value stored in the first stored normal map start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game. Then, the process of starting the normal map variation display game is performed. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time on the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50 as a process of executing the normal map variation display game. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the order given, the process of displaying the variable display game of the normal map, which stops and displays the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result, is performed. In addition, the general figure display 53 is composed of a display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

If the result of the solenoid variable display game is a hit, a lighting pattern that is one of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol that has a special result mode is displayed on the solenoid display 53 according to the type of hit. Along with displaying the stop, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to control the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the normal map display 53 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the deviation.

Further, the winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In addition to storing, the second start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and each variable pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start memory and the second start memory. Then, the number of stored start memories is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55 of the batch display device 50, and the decorative special figure start memory is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Displayed as a display. It is also displayed on the first sub display unit 91 and the second sub display unit 92 of the sub information display device 90.

Then, when the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 is in a state where the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started, it is stored in the earliest start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be started. The hit / miss random value for jackpot determination is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining the hit / miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including a determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed to the effect control device 300.

Then, when the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 1 display 51 (variation display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 1 changing display, the process of displaying the first special figure changing display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed. Further, when executing the second special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 2 changing display, the process of displaying the second special figure changing display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 (variation display device) corresponds to the special figure fluctuation display game and has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, characters). Displaying a variable display of a decorative special figure variable display (design, etc.) Performs processing to display a game. In addition, the sub-game display unit of the sub-information display device 90 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game that changes the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit in response to the special figure variation display game. Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling the light emission of various LEDs, based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

In the decorative special symbol variation display game in the display device 41, for example, in the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers and the like is displayed in the left variable display area (first special symbol) and the right variable display area (1st special symbol). In each of the second special symbol) and the medium fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variablely displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed at which it is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that are changing after a predetermined time are stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode composed of the displayed identification information. Further, in the display device 41, various effect displays such as the appearance of characters are performed in order to improve the interest.

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. In addition to displaying the lighting pattern, processing is performed to generate a special game state or a small hit game state. In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a special result mode or a small hit result mode.

In the process of generating the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 opens the opening / closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by, for example, the large winning opening solenoid 38b, and the game is entered into the large winning opening. Controls to allow the inflow of balls. Then, until either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening, the large winning opening is satisfied. Is set as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. In addition, regardless of the high probability state based on the result mode of either the 1st special figure fluctuation display game or the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game, the 1st special figure fluctuation display game and the 2nd special figure Both variable display games are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state, high probability state of normal drawing, second operation state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. It has become. In this time-saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is set to a high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the opening time of the ordinary variable winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the ordinary variable winning device 37 is in the low probability state of the normal figure. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal drawing probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state. That is, the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is controlled to be controlled by either a first operating state or a second operating state in which winning is easier than the first operating state. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 ms x 1 time) of the first hit stop symbol, Opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times) of the second stop symbol, opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2) for the third stop symbol 3 times), it is possible to set.

It should be noted that the execution time, the normal figure stop time, the normal power opening number, and the normal power opening time of the normal figure fluctuation display game are appropriately set so as to control the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be in a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal figure stop time for displaying the result of the normal figure variation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec). 704msec). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening (for example, 2 times) is obtained with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number of times. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It is possible to set the probability (normally high probability state, for example, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states in which different things are changed. Further, when a hit occurs, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variable display may be displayed independently or not at the same time. The game is displayed. Further, the display device 41 may also use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed so that they are not executed independently or at the same time. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a memory of starting the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, and the special figure variation display game can be executed, the second special figure variation display game is played. It is designed to be executed (priority is executed). Further, in the description of the present embodiment, when the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a special figure variation display game.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch The 38a uses a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) which is provided with a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ing. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 and the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like are microswitches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. The stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step S4. Next, the launch stop signal is output and the launch permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a launch stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to an instruction from a game control device 100 that serves as a main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can avoid missing commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to the validity judgment) that is not subject to the validity judgment (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 is ensured. Can be detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the standby time has elapsed. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S8), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. (Step S9).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and whether the timer value is 0 or not. Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of times the power failure monitoring signal is checked (step S8). When the timer value is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step S13). ), Output off-data to all output ports (set to no output) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S16), and if it is normal (step S16; Y), the power failure in the RWM. It is determined whether the value of the inspection area 2 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and the power are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the above match (step S19). When the checksums match (step S19; Y), it is determined from the state of the first input port 122 read earlier whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S20), and when the initialization switch is off. (Step S20; N) proceeds to step S25 of FIG. 30 and performs a process when the power is normally restored from the power failure.

The checksum calculated in the checksum calculation process of step S18 and step S45 described later is a sum of the checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display. The checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display may be calculated separately and it may be determined separately in step S19 whether or not they match, or only one of them (for example,). Only the checksum of the work area for game control) may be calculated and only one of them may be used for the determination in step S19.

Here, in the work area for game control, information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control is stored.
In addition, the work area for displaying the status stores information necessary for displaying the base value, the accessory ratio, and the like. The base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the number of payouts based on the winning in the winning area. The information to be calculated and required to display the base value includes, for example, information on the number of game balls detected by the outswitch and information on the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the bonus ratio is the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning the prize opening from the power-on of the game machine 10 to the present, during the big hit state (that is, fanfare and ending). It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of balls acquired by the character) obtained by winning the big prize opening (excluding the inside) (so-called continuous character ratio), and the information necessary to display the character ratio. Includes, for example, information about the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) and information about the number of prize balls (number of balls acquired by character).

When the initialization switch is on (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S30 of FIG. 30 to initialize the RAM area for game control. The initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 provides an initialization means that initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Eggplant.
Further, when it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S16; N or step S17; N).
Step S19; N) proceeds to step S21 to perform initialization processing of all RAM areas. That is, the RAM area for displaying the status is initialized only when a RAM abnormality occurs. Further, the RAM area for game control is initialized not only when the initialization switch is turned on but also when a RAM abnormality occurs.

In step S25 of FIG. 30, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. It is in an indefinite state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the state of the touch switch signal is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state has not been determined. After that, the area in the RWM for storing the game state is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S26).

Here, if the special figure is not in the high probability (step S26; N), steps S27 and S28 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S29. Further, when the special figure is in high probability (step S26; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S27), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is provided. On (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S28).
Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S29), and step S33. Proceed to. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S29, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a screen designation command (for example, a customer wait demo command when waiting for a customer) , Otherwise, send multiple commands such as recovery screen command). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a production count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

The screen specification command sends a command according to the state of the restarted game. When resuming the special figure fluctuation display game that was interrupted by power interruption due to the resumption of control, a recovery screen command that provides recovery information is transmitted as a screen specification command. Further, in this case, information regarding the result of the special figure variation display game to be restarted is also transmitted. In addition, when the power is cut off during the customer waiting state and the control is resumed in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power supply, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted as a screen designation command. Further, when resuming the special game state interrupted by power interruption due to the resumption of control, a special game state resumption command is transmitted as a screen designation command.

Further, in step S30 of FIG. 30, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0 (step S30), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S31). ). Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33.

On the other hand, when jumping from steps S16, S17, S19 to step S21, the RAM access prohibited area is set to the access permission (step S21), and all the RAM areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. Is cleared to 0 (step S22), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S23). Then, the initial value at the time of initializing all RAM is saved in the area to be initialized (step S24). The area to be initialized here is an area of the work area for game control and the work area for status display for which a value other than 0 is to be set, and is related to, for example, the setting of the customer waiting demo area and the effect mode. The area.
Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S32, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demo screen is displayed and a predetermined time (for example, for example) (30 seconds) Send multiple commands such as (command to notify RAM initialization by light and sound). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a production count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

In step S33, the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates the timer interrupt signal and the random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs the process of starting the circuit. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S33, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S34). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). (Big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (hit random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (win symbol random number)) as the initial value (start value) of RWM After saving in the area (step S35), the interrupt is permitted (step S36). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step S37) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 update). Here, the "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the jackpot stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game, and the "small hit symbol initial value random number" is the special symbol variation display. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the small hit stop symbol of the game. Further, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is the hit stop symbol of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines. In this way, the randomness of the random numbers can be increased by continuing to increment the initial value random numbers as long as time allows in the main processing. It should be noted that the small hit symbol random number does not naturally exist in the model without the small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a game machine in which the random number of the initial value of the winning symbol does not exist.

Further, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock, and the jackpot symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and hit symbol random number are processed by the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing, which is a unit. In addition, for big hit symbol random numbers, small hit symbol random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit symbol random numbers, the so-called "initial value change method" is used to change the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number goes around. "Is adopted. It should be noted that each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S37, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S38), and the power failure occurs. It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S39). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S39; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S37). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S37) (step S36), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step S37, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid executing the value random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to release the interrupt. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which causes the main processing. It has the advantage of being simplified.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S38 (step S40). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S40; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S40; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step S41), all. The process of outputting off-data to the output port (step S42) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step S46) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S47). ), And then wait for the power of the game machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, a main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to instructions from the main control means, etc. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the fact that the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, the timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 31 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is specified (step S101). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different. Next, input from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) are performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (a large winning opening solenoid 38b, a general electric solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. Further, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the launch permission status as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission status as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, the payout command transmission process (step S105) that outputs the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, which is the target of the initial value random number update process, Random number update process 1 (step S106) for updating the initial value (start value) of the hit random number and the hit symbol random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 are updated. Random number update process 2 (step S107) is performed. After that, monitoring of whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a, and monitoring of errors ( The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108) for performing (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.) is performed. In addition, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing processing related to the special figure variation display game and a normal figure game process (step S110) for performing processing related to the normal figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the game machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, a magnetic sensor 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that checks the detection signal from the sensor and determines whether there is an abnormality, and the panel radio error that checks the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 and determines whether there is an abnormality. The monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and a base value is obtained from the number of game balls detected by the out switch and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The status display edit output process is performed (step S115), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) are interrupt return processes. It is automatically performed at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to be instructed to execute a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the register bank designation.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, the details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are provided. The prize number counter area 1 is an area used for transmitting a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out the prize balls, and the prizes for which the payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 forms a prize ball command counter that can store information related to the prize ball command.

The prize number counter area 2 is used to transmit a main prize ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of prize balls (planned payout number) generated by winning a prize in the prize opening reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). The winning data corresponding to the prize balls that are used and have not been processed to generate the main prize ball signal is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 forms a main prize ball signal counter that can store information about the main prize ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, the payout control device 200 also outputs a payout prize ball signal to the external device every time the number of prize balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). By collating these two signals, it is possible to monitor fraudulent payouts.

Each of these prize number counter areas is divided into prize ball number counter areas (3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls in the case of this embodiment) set for each prize opening. Is provided, and the count number of the corresponding winning number counter area is added by 1 based on the winning in the winning opening. That is, it is possible to store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the winning area. The winning number counter area 1 is allocated to a wider area than the winning number counter area 2, so that more winning data can be stored. This is because the main prize ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the destination, whereas the payout command may suspend the transmission depending on the state of the payout control device 200 which is the destination, and more untransmitted signals are sent. This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 prizes can be stored in each of the 3 prize ball counter area, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 1. , The 3 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 2, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area are configured to store up to 255 prizes, respectively.

In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, the winning number counter area to be checked is "0". Determine if there is a count that is not. Then, when there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the prize number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and it is checked whether the check of the count number of all the prize number counter areas is completed. Determine (step S183). If it is determined in this determination that all the checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S183; N), the process returns to step S181 and the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area → 10 prize ball counter area → 14 prize ball counter area.

Further, when it is determined in step S181 that there is a count number (step S181; Y), the count number of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184), and the target winning number counter area 2 The number of payouts corresponding to the address of is acquired (step S185). Then, the value of the prize ball remaining number area and the acquired number of payouts are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the prize ball remaining number area (step S187). As the value of the prize ball remaining number region before this processing, a fraction that is less than a predetermined number that is a reference for the output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

After that, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189), and if it is not 0 or more (step S189; N), the process proceeds to step S192. When it is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output number region is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, every time the remaining number of prize balls reaches 10, the number of times the main prize ball signal is output is updated by +1.
Then, the subtraction result is saved in the prize ball remaining number area (step S191), and the process returns to the process of step S188. As a result, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined winning area to the outside of the game machine. .. By outputting the main prize ball signal, when the payout of game balls such as during a big hit is concentrated, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed along with the payout of the game ball, and the accuracy generated during the big hit It is possible to prevent a problem that the number of prize balls cannot be counted.
Here, the processes of steps S181 to S191 are processes of updating (increasing) the number of output times of the main prize ball signal, and the processes of steps S192 to S201 are processes of transmitting a payout command.

In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S1).
93). If the payout command transmission timer is not "0" (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process ends. When the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is in a busy state (step S194).

The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control, and if the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy state). Will be done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not the payout command (prize ball command) can be accepted. That is, the payout busy signal forms a state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control.

When the payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted for each timer interrupt, but a predetermined time elapses (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out the prize ball. It is configured to send a payout command when it is in a state. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control and does not send the payout command, it is possible to perform unnecessary processing by not performing the subsequent processing related to the transmission of the payout command. It is designed to prevent and reduce the burden of control.

The conditions for turning on the payout busy signal (busy state) are, for example, during the payout operation, during the ball lending operation, during the shoot ball out error, during the overflow error, during the frame radio wave fraud, and the payout ball detection switch (payout). Counting the number of prize balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 (number of unpaid prize balls = remaining number of acquired game balls) during an abnormality (switch for monitoring the balls), an error of insufficient payout, an error of overpayment ) Is present (when it is not 0), etc.

When the payout busy signal is not in the busy state (step S194; N), it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, the winning number counter area to be checked is "0". Determine if there is a count that is not.

Then, when there is no count number (step S195; N), the address of the prize number counter area 1 to be checked is updated (step S196), and it is checked whether the check of the count number of all the prize number counter areas is completed. Determine (step S197). If it is determined in this determination that all the checks have been completed (step S197; Y), the payout command transmission process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S197; N), the process returns to step S195 and the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area → 10 prize ball counter area → 14 prize ball counter area.

Further, when it is determined in step S195 that there is a count number (step S195; Y), the count number of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S198), and the target winning number counter area 1 is updated. Acquire the payout number command corresponding to the address of (step S199). Then, the acquired payout number command is written to the payout serial transmission buffer (step S200), the initial value is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S201), and the payout command transmission process is completed. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and for example, 200 ms is set as an initial value.

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize in the prize area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on this payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. If so, it serves as a prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means.

Since the game control device 100 controls to transmit the prize ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200 in this way, the prize is awarded only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winnings that have not been paid out will be held on the game control device 100 side, so that it will be backed up by the game control device 100 in the event of a power failure, and will be backed up by the payout control device 200. Accurate payout control can be realized without having a function to do so.

In a conventional game machine (for example, a game machine of JP-A-2000-321759), when a power cutoff state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data to its own storage means and immediately before the power cutoff. The payout control state based on the data of is maintained. However, the conventional gaming machine requires a function for backing up, which has a problem of increasing the cost. According to the present invention, accurate payout control can be realized even if the payout control device 200 does not have a function for backing up.

In addition, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay, and the prize ball is paid out by an external device such as a hall computer. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since the prize ball command counter that can store the information about the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter that can store the information about the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings are provided. The signal information can be managed separately, and the information can be managed reliably.

Based on the above, the game is controlled comprehensively, and the game ball to the winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38) provided in the game area 32. A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of the prize, and a payout control means (payout control device) that controls the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. 200), and the game control means pays out a prize ball command based on a state signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control, which is output from the payout control means. When a power failure occurs and the player recovers from the power failure, the prize ball command is immediately issued even if a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control means. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means in response to the continuous output of the status signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means without transmitting to the payout control means. You are trying to do it.

Further, a plurality of winning areas (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38) having different numbers of winning balls are provided in the game area 32, and the game control means (game control device 100) is provided. A prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can specify whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has not been transmitted is provided for each number of prize balls, and a status signal can start payout control. When there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal is sent by the payout control means. Whether or not the payout control can be started is specified before specifying whether or not each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command.

In addition, the game is controlled in a comprehensive manner, and a prize ball command is issued based on the winning of the game ball in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38). The game is provided with a game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting the game ball and a payout control means (payout control device 200) for controlling the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. The control means issues a prize ball command when the status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start the payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. A prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) to be transmitted to the means, and a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined winning area. The external information output means (game control device 100) is provided, and the external information output means can start the payout control by the state signal output from the payout control means. It means that the prize ball signal is output regardless of the presence or absence.

Further, even if the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) indicates that the status signal can start the payout control when a power failure occurs and recovers from the power failure, the prize ball command is immediately issued. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the prize ball command is issued in response to the state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started continues for a predetermined period. It means that it is transmitted to the payout control means.

Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can store information about the prize ball command and a prize that can store information about the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100) is provided, and the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) is provided with a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation). A prize ball command is generated in units of one prize to the prize device 38), and when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, one prize ball command is issued by the payout control means (payout control device 200). ), The prize ball command counter (game control device 100) can store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the predetermined winning area, and the game to the predetermined winning area. By updating when the ball wins and updating in correspondence with the transmission of the prize ball command to the payout control means, the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted can be stored, and the external information output means can be used. The number of prize balls determined to be paid out in connection with the winning of the game ball to the predetermined prize area is accumulated, and the prize ball signal is output to the outside of the game machine each time the accumulated value reaches the predetermined number, and the prize is awarded. The ball signal counter can store the prize information in units of one prize in the predetermined prize area, updates the game ball when the game ball is won in the predetermined prize area, and the prize ball by the external information output means. By updating in correspondence with the cumulative processing of the number, it is possible to store the number of prize balls that have not been cumulatively processed yet.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 outputs a main prize ball signal every time the planned number of game balls to be paid out reaches 10, and the payout control device 200 outputs 10 game balls. It is configured so that the main prize ball signal is output each time.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the number of main prize ball number signal outputs by +1 (subroutine in the payout command transmission process) for every 10 payout schedules (every time a payout command is transmitted). The main prize ball signal is output for the set number of outputs.
With respect to the main prize ball signal output for each schedule, the payout control device 200 transmits a prize ball signal every time 10 payouts are actually made, so that the schedule and the result can be matched. It is possible to deal with fraudulent payouts. In addition, even if a prize is won during the big hit period, the payout is delayed due to the ball running out, etc., and even if the payout is made after the big hit ends, the hall control (hall computer) is accurate by the main prize ball signal output at the time of winning. Information can be collected (judgment).

[Winning opening switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 33 shows the winning port switch / status monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (step S10).
8) was shown. In this winning opening switch / status monitoring process, first, a winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the winning opening switches 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the large winning opening is opened. Is not open, but the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S302) is executed to monitor whether or not there is an illegal winning in the large winning opening and to detect a normal winning.

In the winning opening monitoring table, a monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether or not there is an input in the target switch, a lower address of fraudulent monitoring information, a lower address of the fraudulent winning number area, a fraudulent winning error notification command, and a fraudulent winning Information on the upper limit of the number (number of fraud occurrence judgments), the address of the winning opening switch table, and the notification timer update information (permission / update) is defined. Further, in the winning table of the winning opening monitoring table, in addition to the number of times of monitoring repetition (number of switches), the monitoring switch bit, the lower address of the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are displayed for each switch. Information on the lower address of is defined. The winning opening monitoring table is prepared according to each switch to be monitored.

After that, the winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S303), and the large winning opening is not open even though the large winning opening is not open. The fraud & winning monitoring process (step S304) for monitoring whether or not there is an illegal winning in the mouth and detecting a normal winning is executed.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the Fuden (step S305), and monitor whether there is an illegal winning in the Fuden even though the Fuden is not open. At the same time, the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S306) for detecting a normal winning is executed. Then, a winning opening monitoring table of a winning opening switch (for example, starting opening 1 switch 36a and winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) that can always win is prepared (step S307), and the winning number counter is updated to update the number of winnings. The process (step S308) is performed.

Next, the status scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of switches for monitoring the status and which switch or signal is to be monitored this time is updated (step S309). In the case of this embodiment, the status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. After that, the game machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S310). Then, a game machine state check process (step S311) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the game machine status monitoring table 1, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to a disconnection of the switch connector or the like. Status monitoring based on one signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "1", status monitoring based on the shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set. To.

Next, the game machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S312). Then, a game machine state check process (step S313) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the game machine state monitoring table 2, and when the value of the state scan counter is "0", it is based on the signal output from the glass frame opening detection switch 63. The status monitoring is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "1", the status monitoring based on the signal output from the main body frame opening detection switch 64 is set. If the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the frame radio wave invalid signal is set, and if the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set. Set.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314), and if the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the game machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. When the value of the error scan counter is "0" (step S314; Y), the game machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315), and the game machine determines the state such as whether an error has occurred. The state check process (step S316) is performed.

In the case of this embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the game machine status monitoring table 3, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. 2 Signal-based condition monitoring is set. It should be noted that the game machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is from "1" to "3".

After that, the payout busy signal check process (step S317) for checking the payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start the payout control is performed, and the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is completed. Since the processing of steps S315 to S317 is executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is "0", it is executed once every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processes of steps S315 to S317 are performed every 16 ms.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step S109) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and special features based on the winning are obtained. Figure Fluctuation display The game result pre-judgment is performed to determine the game result based on the winning in advance before the start of the game.

Next, the large winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this large winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4). If the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, refer to it in order to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be used is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6).
Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure change display game is monitored, the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure change display game, and the special figure change is in progress. The special figure normal process (step A8) for setting the information necessary for performing the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. (Step A9) is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of big hit, and the big winning opening of each big hit. The special figure display processing (step A10) for setting the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "3", the opening time of the large winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step A11).
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the remaining big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step A12) for setting the information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be discharged and the jackpot end process are performed. The large winning opening remaining ball processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for the operation is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the jackpot end process (step A14) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit middle processing. The small hit fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A16) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. ..
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end processing The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end process (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A20) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. .. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A21), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A22) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. , End the special figure game processing. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19, and the subsequent processing is performed. Do.

The small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves the operation of the condition device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of the big hit symbol) in the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and it is special as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is activated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won, for example. The "conditional device" may be a software means such as a flag that is turned on / off by software as described above, or a hardware means such as a switch that is turned on / off electrically. Further, "conditional device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of an electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term that has a meaning.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the first start port (starting winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to perform the first step. 1 It is determined whether or not there is a prize in the starting port (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting port (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a prize in the first starting port (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time is being shortened (during normal power support) (step A104). ).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special figure time is not shortened (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A104 that the special figure time is being shortened (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and the command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect command setting process (step A106) is performed. That is, in the time saving state, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and the effect command setting process (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. In the case of the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) is not won unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 is not won unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the time-saving state, right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a prize in the first starting port during the time-saving state (that is, when left-handed during the time-saving state). Is configured to transmit a right-handed instruction notification command to the effect control device 300, and to perform a notification (warning) instructing the effect control device 300 to perform a right-handed instruction.
Next, after preparing a table for setting the information of holding by the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) (step A107), the special figure starting port switch common process (step A108) is performed.

Next, the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A109), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning in the second starting port. Determine (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a prize for the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, the ordinary variation. When it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state in which the winning of the game ball can be won (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to the process of A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the normal electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the electric power fraud is occurring (step A113).

In the determination of whether or not a fraudulent occurrence is occurring, it is determined that fraudulent occurrence is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the ordinary variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5). In the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, and the game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and if there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. Then, when the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fraud occurrence determinations (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

In step A113, if it is determined that the electric power fraud has not occurred (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting the information on hold by the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37) (step A114), the special feature. Figure The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed to end the start port switch monitoring process. If it is determined in step A113 that an illegal electric power is being generated (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102, A110) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, among the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variable winning device 37), information on the starting port to be monitored without winning is obtained. It is set (step A121), and it is determined whether or not there is an input in the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process ends. On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether or not the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124). ..

If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends. If there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; Y), the jackpot random number extracted in the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A125). Then, among the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variable winning device 37), the winning information of the starting port to be monitored is set (step A126), and the hard random number acquisition process is performed. finish.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special figure start port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input.

As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is transmitted to the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start port signal output frequency region. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (start memory) of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1 (step A135; Y). Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is in the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A142).
If it is determined in step A142 that the winning is not to the first starting port (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A142 that the prize is won in the first starting port (step A142; Y), the small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A143), and the small hit symbol of RWM is extracted. Save in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Next, the start port switch to be monitored and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step A147), the effect command setting process (step A148) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting area of the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and is the starting right to execute the variable display game. It serves as a start storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of memories. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number. It is stored, and various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure reservation information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 38, first, the start port winning flag saved in step A137 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and it is determined whether or not the first start port (starting winning opening 36) has won a prize. (Step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not to the first starting port (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, in step A151, when it is determined that the first starting port has been won (step A151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time is being shortened (step A152).

If it is determined in step A152 that the special figure holding time is being shortened (step A152; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A152, when it is determined that the special figure time is not shortened (step A152; N), it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is in progress (step A153).
If it is determined in step A153 that a big hit or a small hit is in progress (step A153; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that the jackpot is not being hit or the small hit is not being made (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination process (step A154) is performed. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step A156), and in step A140 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) has won a prize (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the prize is not won in the first starting port (step A158; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is won to the first starting port (step A158; Y), whether or not the jackpot random number value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. A small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not. Then, when the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to the process of step A164.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

Then, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and the effect command setting process is performed (step A165). Next, the special figure information setting process (step A166) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and the variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step). A167).

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal processing.

By the above processing, a look-ahead symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and a look-ahead variation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (look-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is controlled to be produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variation display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Judgment such as) Makes a preliminary judgment means. It should be noted that the time for determining the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the start memory is not only at the start winning prize when the start memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A8) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step A309), and when the customer waiting demo has not started (step A309). A309; N) sets the customer waiting demo flag area in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, the customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and the effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special figure normal processing is ended. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command that forms the standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started in step A309 (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes of steps A310 to A312.

Further, in step A301, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" (step A301; N), the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step A302). Next, the effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.
Further, in step A305, when the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (step A305; N), the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step A306). Next, the effect command setting process (step A307) is performed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.

In this way, by checking the number of special figures 2 held before checking the number of special figures 1 held, if the number of special figures 2 held is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has a second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is displayed as a variation display based on the first start memory. It is a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321), and the first To set the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit. The jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the missed hit flag and the small hit information is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A324) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A325). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the first special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and the signal related to the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is completed.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 40 (a) is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 40 (b), first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second The jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting the missed hit flag 2 and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A344) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A345). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the second special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start process is completed.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the special figure change processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the change symbol determination flag (special figure 1 change flag or special figure 2 change flag) is prepared (step A601), and the effect command is set. Process (step A602). That is, the symbol stop command that forms the stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the variation time of the special figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. Upon receiving this symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, and stops and displays the result.

After that, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 600 msec regardless of whether the stop symbol pattern is an out-of-order symbol pattern, a big hit symbol pattern, or a small hit symbol pattern, but the display time may be different depending on the stop symbol pattern. .. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Next, the process number "2" related to the process during display of the special figure is set as the process number (step A605), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A606).

Next, the signal related to the end of fluctuation of special figure 1 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A607), and the signal related to the end of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, special symbol) is saved. 2 Save the fluctuating signal (OFF) in the test signal output data area (step A608), and set the number of symbol confirmations related to the number of times the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal is executed. Initial control timer in the signal control timer area. Save the value (eg 256 ms) (step A609). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A610). ), As information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step). A611), the processing during the special figure change is completed.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the special figure display processing, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM The process of clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process are loaded. (Step A703), the process of clearing the jackpot flag 1 region and the jackpot flag 2 region of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, when it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A705) and it is determined that it is a jackpot (step A705; Y), the jackpot of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 jackpot) starts. (For example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned on, and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708). The round number upper limit table is set (step A709).

On the other hand, in step A705, if it is determined that the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A705; N) as a result of checking the jackpot flag 2, it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A706), and the jackpot is a jackpot (step A706). When it is determined that A706; Y), a test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on and the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned on) regarding the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game The special symbol 1 signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A707), and the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709) is performed.

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (“16” or “4” in the case of the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM is obtained. Save to the upper limit area of the number of rounds of (step A710). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

Next, the decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decorative special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and the effect command setting process (step A713) is performed. After that, a probability information command related to the information that sets the probability of a hit result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step). A717) is performed. This fanfare command forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the large winning opening opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two big hit signals and three big hit signals are saved as signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of probability. In addition, each ON / OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the big hit 2 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball (the big winning opening opening information is other than the big winning opening opening information 1), and the big hit without a big hit (so-called sudden big hit, etc. When the information is the big winning opening opening information 1), it is turned ON if it is a big hit in the time saving state, and it is turned OFF otherwise. Further, the big hit 3 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball, and is OFF when it is a big hit without a ball.

After that, the big winning opening opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec, or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. It is set (step A719), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720).
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and time saving state of the special figure when a special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later.

Then, the large winning opening illegal winning number area of the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared (step A722), and the large winning opening large winning opening corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared. The flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). After that, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 (step A724) for shifting to the fanfare / interval processing is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. That is, a special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special variation winning device 38 into an open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It serves as a special game state generating means for generating a state.

On the other hand, in step A706, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), a high probability fluctuation number region for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state. The high probability fluctuation number update process (step A726) for updating the value (high probability fluctuation count) and the effect mode information check process (step A727) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high. It is determined whether it is a stochastic state (step A728).

If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A728; N), the decorative special figure command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area, prepared (step A729), and the effect command is set. The process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733. This small hit fanfare command also forms special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is in high probability (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. As described above, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the large winning opening is opened by the occurrence of a small hit, but the occurrence of a small hit is a game. The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed so as not to make the person aware of it.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). Next, "7" related to the processing during the small hit fanfare is set as the processing number (step A734), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A735).

Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A736), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is turned ON (big hit + small hit output). )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A737), and the signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the area for the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (step A739), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A740).
Next, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 57) is turned on. Therefore, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A742), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the number of high-probability fluctuations for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state. The high-probability fluctuation number update process (step A743) for updating the area value (high-probability fluctuation number) and the effect mode information check process (step A744) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the remaining rotation for switching preparation corresponding to the effect mode number is performed. A number is set (step A745), and it is determined whether or not the remaining rotation speed of the effect and the remaining rotation speed of the switching preparation match (step A746). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes, or the same value in any of the plurality of production modes. It may be (rotation speed), or it may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes.
If it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speeds for the effect and the remaining rotation speeds for switching preparation do not match (step A746; N), "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A749). ), The processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A750), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A751). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speeds for the effect and the remaining rotation speed for the switching preparation match (step A746; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command is set. After performing the process (step A748), the process proceeds to the process of step A749. The effect mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading effect from being performed several rotations before the effect mode is switched. By transmitting the effect mode switching preparation command to the effect control device 300, the effect is produced across modes. It is possible to prevent contradictions and the like from occurring.

[Public map game processing]
Next, the details of the normal game processing (step S110) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the normal map game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal map variation display game is controlled, and the normal map display is set.

As shown in FIG. 44, in the Fuzu game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and the Fuden winning switch for monitoring the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. The monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the normal figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the normal figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal figure game processing timer has become "0" (step B4).

When the value of the normal figure game processing timer is "0" (step B4; Y), that is, when it is determined that the time has been up or has already been timed up, it is referred to in order to branch to the processing corresponding to the normal figure game processing number. The process of setting the normal figure game sequence branch table in the register (step B5) is performed, and the process of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the normal figure game process number (step B6) is performed using the table. Then, a subroutine call is made according to the normal figure game processing number (step B7).

In step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "0", the fluctuation start of the normal map fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting and effect setting of the normal map fluctuation display game, and the normal map fluctuation are in progress. Performs normal processing (step B8) for setting information necessary for processing.
Further, in step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "1", the normal map changing process (step B9) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal map display processing is performed.

Further, in step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "2", if the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal power opening time is set according to whether or not the time is shortened. In addition, the normal map display process (step B10) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal map hitting process is performed.
Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "3", the normal figure hitting process is continued, or the information necessary for performing the normal electric remaining ball processing is set. The process (step B11) is performed.

Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "4", the normal electric remaining ball processing (step B12) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal drawing per end processing is performed.
Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "5", the normal figure per end process (step B13) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing the normal symbol fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process (step) related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53. B15) is performed to end the normal map game processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14, and subsequent processing is performed. Do.

[Usually processing]
Next, details of the normal drawing normal processing (step B8) in the above-mentioned normal drawing game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the normal drawing normal processing, first, it is determined whether the normal figure hold number is "0" (step B301), and when the normal figure hold number is "0" (step B301; Y). ) Sets "0" for the normal processing of the normal figure as the processing number (step B322), and saves the processing number in the normal drawing game processing number area (step B323). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the Fuden fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the normal processing of the normal figure is terminated.

If the number of reserved figures is not "0" (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) of the RWM. The loaded area, that is, the hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) are cleared to 0 (step B302), and the probability of a hit result in the normal figure variation display game is It is determined whether the normal probability (that is, the low probability of the normal figure) is higher than the high probability of the normal figure, that is, the time saving state (step B303).

When the normal figure is not in the high probability (step B303; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the time of the normal figure low probability is set (step B304), and when the normal figure is in the high probability (step B303). ; Y) sets the lower limit determination value (high probability lower limit determination value) at the time of high probability in the normal figure (step B305).
After that, it is determined whether the value of the hit random number is equal to or higher than the upper limit determination value (step B306), and if the value of the hit random number is not equal to or higher than the upper limit determination value (step B306; N), the value of the hit random number is step B304 or B305. It is determined whether or not it is less than the lower limit determination value set in (step B307).

When the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; Y), the hit flag Save the outlier information in the area (step B308), set the outlier stop symbol number (step B309), save the outlier symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B310), and stop the stop symbol number in the normal symbol. Save in the symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311), and the hit loaded in step B302. The hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B312), the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol. Save to the area (step B314).

In the case of the present embodiment, the hit probability at the low probability of the normal figure is 0/251, the hit probability at the high probability of the normal figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is "251", and the low probability lower limit judgment value is. "251", the high probability lower limit determination value is "1". Therefore, when the probability is low in the normal figure, the value of the hit random number is deviated in all cases of "0" to "250". In addition, at the time of high probability of normal drawing, the case where the value of the hit random number is any of "1" to "250" is hit, and the case where the value of the hit random number is "0" is out of the question.
Further, in the case of this embodiment, there are two types of hit symbols.

After saving the stop symbol number in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
After that, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the number of reserved normal figures is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, as the oldest normal figure holding number 1 game is executed, the order of the normal figure holding numbers 2 to 4 held after the normal figure holding number 1 is moved up one by one. I do. By this processing, the value for the number of holdings of the normal figure 2 in the random number storage area per normal figure is moved from the number of holdings of the normal figure 1 to the number of holdings of the normal figure 3 in the random number storage area per normal figure. Will be done. Then, the value for the number of reserved numbers 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of reserved numbers is decremented by 1.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation time is saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B320). Then, the normal map changing process transition setting process (step B321) for shifting to the normal figure changing process is performed, and the normal figure normal process is terminated. That is, the game execution means in which the game control device 100 executes the normal map variation display game as the variable display game (based on the normal map start memory) based on the detection of the game ball at the normal map start gate 34 (inflow region). Make up.
In the case of the present embodiment, in step B320, the fluctuation time is set to 500 msec with a probability of 200/256, 1500 msec with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 msec with a probability of 16/256. ..

[Processing during fluctuation of general map]
Next, the details of the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map (step B9) in the above-mentioned normal map game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the normal map changing process, first, the process number is set to "2" related to the normal map display process (step B401), and the process number is saved in the normal map game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the normal map display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal map variation display game on the normal map display 53, is saved in the normal map game processing timer area (step B403), and the fluctuation of the normal map ends. The signal (for example, the normal symbol 1 changing signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B404), and the stop flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game is stopped is set in the normal figure fluctuation control flag area. Save (step B405), and end the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map.

[Processing during display of general map]
Next, the details of the normal map display processing (step B10) in the above-mentioned normal map game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the normal map display processing, first, the hit flag (hit information or miss information) set in the normal map normal process is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

When the hit flag is not the hit information (step B503; N), "0" related to the normal processing of the normal figure is set as the processing number (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the normal drawing game processing number area (step). B516). After that, the fraudulent monitoring period flag is saved in the Fuden fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the normal map display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the hit flag is the hit information (step B503; Y), the hit processing setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information (for example, "0"). Or "5") and save it in the control pointer area during normal drawing (step B505). Next, the value of the hit end pointer corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information (for example, “4” or “7”) is acquired and saved in the normal figure hit end pointer area (step B506). Next, the normal power release time (for example, 1700 msec or 2600 msec) corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B507).

Next, "3" is set as the processing number for shifting to the normal processing per map (step B508), and the processing number is saved in the normal map game processing number area (step B509). After that, a signal related to the start of hitting the normal figure variation display game (for example, turning on the middle signal per normal symbol) and a signal related to starting the normal electric operation (for example, turning on the signal during normal electric accessory 1 operation) are tested signals. In order to save in the output data area (step B510) and output the signal for driving (on) the normal electric solenoid, the on-data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B511).

Further, the information in the normal variable winning device 37 for storing the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 during the normal variable winning device 37 is stored. Clear the information in the illegal winning number area (step B513). Then, a flag (a flag outside the fraudulent monitoring period) that defines the outside of the fraudulent monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 is saved in the normal electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the process during display of the normal map is terminated.

[Processing during normal drawing]
Next, the details of the normal map hitting process (step B11) in the above-mentioned normal map game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, in the normal drawing hitting process, first, the normal drawing hitting control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal drawing hitting control pointer is equal to or higher than the upper limit value. (Step B602).

When the value of the control pointer per normal figure is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B602; N), the control pointer per normal figure is updated by +1 (step B603), and the value of the control pointer per normal figure (step). Branch processing is performed according to the value before updating +1 in B603 (step B604).
When the value of the control pointer per normal figure is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B602; Y), the middle control pointer area per normal figure is not updated by +1 in step B603, and the control pointer area per normal figure is not updated. Branch processing is performed according to the value of the control pointer (step B604).

When the value of the control pointer is "0", "2", or "5", the process proceeds to step B605 to control the blockage of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device corresponding to the control pointer is used. The wait time after the blockage of 37 is saved in the normal diagram game processing timer area (step B605), and the off data is saved in the normal electric solenoid output data area (step B606) in order to turn off the normal electric solenoid 37c. End the process during drawing.

If the value of the control pointer is "1" or "3", the process proceeds to step B607 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is used. The opening time is saved in the normal power game processing timer area (step B607), and the on-data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area in order to turn on the normal power solenoid 37c (step B608). Ends the processing during the normal drawing.

If the value of the control pointer is "6", the process proceeds to step B609 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, which is the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer. To save the normal power release time in the normal power game processing timer area (step B609) and turn on the normal power solenoid 37c, save the on-data in the normal power solenoid output data area (step B610) and hit the normal power. End the process.

If the value of the control pointer is "4" or "7", the process proceeds to step B611, the opening control of the normal variable winning device 37 is terminated, and the normal electric remaining ball processing is performed. Is set to "4" (step B611). Then, this processing number is saved in the normal map game processing number area (step B612), and the normal electric remaining ball processing time is saved in the normal map game processing timer area (step B613). After that, in order to turn off the normal electric solenoid 37c, the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B614), and the process during hitting the normal figure is completed.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, in step B605, the wait time is 300 msec, in step B607, the normal power release time is 1700 msec, in step B609, the normal power release time is 2600 msec, and in step B613. It saves 600 msec as the processing time for the remaining spheres of the normal electric power.
Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 1", "0" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 47, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "1700 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 msec, the normal power release time is "1700 msec", so that the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then, since the control pointer is "0", the wait time is 300 msec. The time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "1", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "2", so it is 300 msec. The wait time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "3", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "4", so 600 msec. The remaining sphere processing time of the normal electric power is set.

When the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 2", "5" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 47, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "7" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "2600 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 msec, the normal power release time is "2600 msec", so that the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then, since the control pointer is "5", the wait time is 300 msec. The time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "6", so the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "7", so it is 600 msec. The normal electric remaining ball processing time is set.

[External information editing process]
Next, the details of the external information editing process (step S114) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information editing process, the monitoring results in the payout command transmission process (step S105), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112), and the panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S113) are used. Based on this, information to be output to an external device such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device or a test firing test device is created and set in an output buffer.

As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, in the external information editing process, first, when the glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S801; N) and the main body frame opening error has not occurred (step S802; N), , The off-data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), the off-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. ..
On the other hand, when a glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y) or when a main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is externally output. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S805), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

Then, if the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 ms) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not "0", the security signal control timer is updated by -1 (. Step S807). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the RAM is cleared in the main process, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808).
If the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step S808; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S809), and step S810. Move to the processing of. Further, when the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the process of step S810 is performed without the process of step S809. Transition.

Then, when the magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), the panel radio wave fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), and the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S812; Y), it is common. When an electric fraud is occurring (step S813; Y) or a big winning opening fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S814; Y). Step S817), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. That is, the occurrence of the error is output as external information.

On the other hand, neither magnet fraud has occurred (step S810; N), panel radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S811; N), frame radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S812; N), and general electric wave fraud has not occurred. (Step S813; N), if the large winning opening fraud is not occurring (step S814; N), it is determined whether or not a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
When a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815; Y), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. If the switch error is not occurring (step S815; N), the off-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S816), and the process proceeds to step S819.

Then, the main prize ball signal editing process (step S819) for setting the information regarding the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and the starting port signal editing process (step S820) for editing the winning signal of the starting port is performed.
Next, if the symbol confirmation number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the execution number of the special figure variation display game is not "0", the number is updated by -1 (step S821). The minimum value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation number control timer is "0" (step S822).

When the value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is "0" (step S822; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, the off data of the symbol confirmation count signal is saved in the external information output data area. Then (step S823), the external information editing process is terminated.
If the value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is not "0" (step S822; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on-data of the symbol confirmation count signal is saved in the external information output data area (step). S824), the external information editing process is terminated.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 51 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 51, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the CPU is initially set (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are enabled (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure detection detected flag and the like are cleared.

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, the effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29, the effect content is changed.

Then, the hall / player setting mode processing that accepts operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the player is performed (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes commands from the game control device 100 and responds to them is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) that edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect is performed. ) To set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, the sound control process (step C17) that controls the output of the sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and the control of LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the sub information display device 90 are performed. The decoration control process (step C18) to be performed, the movable body control process (step C19) to control the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 52 shows the received command check process in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is non-zero (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copying for the number of command receptions is completed is completed. (Step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one main process.

If it is determined in step C206 that the copy of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. When it is determined that the copying of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, the commands received in one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 53 shows the received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether or not MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not the correct combination (step C232; N, step C233; N). At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C234; Y), MODE determines whether or not it is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The variable command is a command that commands the variable pattern of the special figure. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) or a command for an operation related to a small hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, etc.). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command process (step C238) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, in step C237, when it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C237; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for commanding information about the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what the stop symbol of the special symbol should be). Then, when the MODE determines that the range of the symbol-based command is within the range (step C239; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), MODE determines whether it is in the range of single-shot commands such as hold count commands and error commands. (Step C241). Single-shot commands are commands that are established independently, unlike commands that make sense in combination, such as symbol commands and variable commands. This one-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / invalid command, a model specification command, and the like. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C241; Y), the single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the one-shot command (step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol command process (step C244) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; Y), the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) is performed to end the received command analysis process. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) becomes a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of (or what kind of fluctuation pattern will be obtained) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like to be displayed on the display device 41 may be performed in a mode different from the usual mode, or the display device 41 may be displayed. It is a production such as performing a production display on. The look-ahead command (look-ahead variable command and look-ahead symbol command) is a command that informs in advance the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and is from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display.

[Look-ahead design command processing]
FIG. 54 shows a look-ahead symbol-based command process (step C244) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead symbol-based command processing, first, it is determined whether the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301). When the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, when the received look-ahead symbol system command is related to the special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. FIG. 1 Saves in the look-ahead symbol command area (step C302), sets the look-ahead variation command reception waiting flag (step C304), and ends the look-ahead symbol command processing.

Further, when the latest hold information is not the special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is, when the received look-ahead symbol system command is related to the special figure 2 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number. Special figure 2 Saves in the look-ahead symbol command area (step C303), sets the look-ahead fluctuation command reception waiting flag (step C304), and ends the look-ahead symbol command processing. The read-ahead variation command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 because the look-ahead symbol command and the look-ahead variation command (look-ahead variation pattern command) are set (paired).

[Look-ahead variable command processing]
FIG. 55 shows the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead variation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead variation command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a look-ahead variation command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned look-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the command is waiting for reception. When not waiting for the look-ahead fluctuation command reception (step C311)
; N) ends the look-ahead variable command processing. On the other hand, when waiting for the look-ahead variation command reception (step C311; Y), the look-ahead variation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a pre-reading variation command (pre-reading variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is converted so as to be convenient for processing by the effect control device 300. First, the process of setting the look-ahead variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of pending symbols of the latest hold information (step C313) is performed, and the information of the special figure type of the start memory corresponding to the look-ahead variation system command received this time and the corresponding A MODE conversion table for converting MODE is set according to the current number of reservations of the special figure type.

Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, the sub-internal look-ahead variation command MODE corresponding to the look-ahead variation command MODE is acquired (step C314). Further, the look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the sub-internal look-ahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the look-ahead variation command ACT is acquired (step C316).

The MODE contains information on the first half fluctuation, but since the content and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE change depending on the number of holds at the time of judgment, the judgment at the time of pre-judgment and the special figure fluctuation display game start. The judgment result may differ depending on the judgment of the time. Therefore, in order to enable easy and reliable processing of the look-ahead notice effect without being affected by the number of holds at the time of judgment, the MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of holds, and at the time of judgment. It is possible to handle in common regardless of the number of reservations. For example, non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations that may have a short first half fluctuation time depending on the holding situation, and non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations that have a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the holding situation. It is converted into a MODE classified by the matters to be considered in the setting of the look-ahead notice effect so that the process of the look-ahead notice effect can be easily and surely performed.

In addition, the ACT includes information on the latter half fluctuation such as the presence / absence of reach and the type of reach. The content of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of holdings at the time of determination. However, even in normal reach, for example, there are various modes even in the same type of reach, as the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, to stop one frame ahead, and to hit. Since the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. Therefore, by converting the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system to the same ACT, the number is reduced, and the processing load such as checking in the processing of the look-ahead notice effect is reduced.

Next, it is determined whether the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C317). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C317; N), the command value is abnormal, and the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when both the converted MODE and ACT are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the latest hold information and the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the number of holds (step C318), and the MODE is saved. A look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) for determining whether the combination of ACT and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed.

If the command combination is not normal as a result of the look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) (step C320; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), the look-ahead lottery process (step C321) for drawing the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether or not the look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C322).

Then, when the pre-reading advance notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the pre-reading variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C322; Y), is the pre-reading notice effect (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C321)) immediately started? Is determined (step C323). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a pre-reading advance notice effect performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and is an effect or variation that continuously generates a specific effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure variation display games. There are effects such as giving a notice by the character appearing during the display, and a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display at a timing later than the present time. As for the timing to start the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure variation display game starts. The timing of the game is applicable.

If the effect is not to start immediately (step C323; N), the look-ahead variable command process ends. In this case, the notice is set at the start of the special figure variation display game for executing the look-ahead notice effect. On the other hand, in the case of the effect to be started immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected pre-reading advance notice effect is set (step C324), and the pre-reading variable command processing is ended.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 56 shows a variable command process (step C236) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol system command processing.

When this special figure type is undecided (step C361; Y), the variable command processing ends. If the special symbol type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special symbol type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are changed. It is determined whether there is an inconsistency (step C363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variable command process ends. When the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a missed symbol, a 16R probability variation A jackpot symbol, a 16R probability variation B jackpot symbol, a 16R normal A jackpot symbol, a 16R normal B jackpot symbol, and a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol. There is a winning pattern. When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the effect is as if the deviation command (variation pattern command) was received, but the symbol command of the 16R probability variation A jackpot symbol was received. It means that the combination is inconsistent with the above (combination of variable command and symbol type).

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, the variation effect setting process for setting the information for performing the effect according to the variation command is performed (step C365).

Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366). Here, the special map is changing means that the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (number of times of pre-reading execution) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by -1 (process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing is terminated.

[Variable effect setting process]
FIG. 57 shows the variation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-mentioned variation system command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is reachless variation (step C381). When the variation pattern type is non-reach variation (step C381; Y), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, and the production mode at that time is set (step C382). Since it is a variation without reach, the symbol type is always a missed symbol, and it is not necessary to refer to the symbol type in particular here. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and is naturally different depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability variation mode, a time saving mode, a latent mode, and the like. Further, each mode is provided with a plurality of modes in which the distribution rate of the advance notice effect and the effect mode of the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different.

Next, with reference to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of reservations of MODE and special figure type is acquired (step C383). As a result, in the case of non-reach variation, it is possible to change the lottery content of the advance notice effect (specifically, the appearance rate of each advance notice effect mode) that appears during each change according to the number of reservations. After that, a lottery for notices appearing during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice distribution group table (step C386).

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern type is not reachless fluctuation (step C381; N), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the fluctuation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the first half is changing using the first half notice distribution group table. The notice lottery that appears in is performed (step C386).

Next, a lottery will be drawn for the notice production of the latter half fluctuation. The latter half of the special figure variation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a variation display in a special result mode (combination of special symbols) in which the display area excluding a specific area among the display areas of a plurality of columns of the special figure is a big hit). Is stopped and the variable display is displayed only in a specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is the fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

First, the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C387). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting the address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the address of the second half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and during the second half fluctuation (during reach) using the second half notice distribution group table. A lottery for the notice of appearance is performed (step C389).

After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C390), and the content of the effect corresponding to the advance notice lottery result is determined (step C391). As a result, the effect and notice of the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game, the main reach contents, and the display mode of the running memory display unit 84 are determined.

Next, the stop symbol setting process for determining the stop symbol is performed with reference to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special symbol variation display game and the notice content (step C392). Next, the display setting of the variable effect is performed (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C394). By these processes, it becomes possible to execute the effect and the advance notice in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above. After that, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type is performed (step C395). In this process, a setting is made to reduce the decorative special figure start memory display in response to the decrease in the start memory corresponding to the start of the special figure variation display game.

Then, the sound number which is the BGM number, the decoration number which is the number indicating the type of the effect by the decoration lamp, etc. are set (step C396), and the decoration special figure variation (variation display of the identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. Display settings are made (step C397). Further, in the sub information display device 90, in order to set the variation display of the fourth symbol that displays the decorative special symbol variation display game separately from the variation display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type is displayed. The setting is performed (step C398), and the variation effect setting process is completed.

Next, the production of the game controlled by the game control device 300 will be described. FIG. 58 shows an example of the display on the display device 41 and the effect of the lower display unit 780, the upper display unit 830, and the upper display unit 910. In this example, an example of the production in a normal game state in which the game progresses mainly on the first start memory, that is, a state in which the game is in the normal probability state, not in the time saving state, and not in the special game state is shown. ..

As shown in FIG. 58 (a), a decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 for displaying the first decorative game of the decorative special figure variable display games is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. Here, after the identification information is variablely displayed in each of the three variable display areas of left, middle, and right, the identification information is stopped and displayed in each variable display area, and the result mode composed of the three identification information is displayed. Special figure variable display Displays the game.

On the right side of the center of the display area, a second decoration game display unit 88 for displaying the second decoration game among the decoration special figure variation display games is provided. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 has three areas, an upper area, a middle area, and a lower area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85. After the identification information is variablely displayed in each area, the identification information is stopped and displayed in each area, and a second decorative game is displayed, which displays a result mode composed of three identification information.

Further, on the left side of the center of the display area, a storage display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided. The storage display unit 83 is provided with a first storage display unit 83a for displaying the first start memory. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83a has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory and is displayed side by side in the memory order. Here, there are four first start memories. It is shown that. The decorative special figure start memory display at the lower end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and is moved downward each time it is digested. Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure 1 variation display game corresponding to each start memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode.

Although the second storage display unit 83b for displaying the second start memory is not displayed on the storage display unit 83 here, when the second start memory occurs, the second storage display unit 83a is adjacent to the first storage display unit 83a. 2 The storage display unit 83b is displayed. The display on the second storage display unit 83b is performed by the same method as the display on the first storage display unit 83a.

Below the first storage display unit 83a, an execution storage display unit 84 that displays information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start storage display at the lower end of the first storage display unit 83a is transferred to the running memory display unit 84, and the result or variation of the special figure variation display game to be executed. The pattern and the like are suggested by the display mode. When the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is started, the decorative special figure start memory display at the lower end of the second memory display unit 83b shifts to the running memory display unit 84.

FIG. 58A shows a state in which the lower display unit 780 and the upper accessory unit 830 are in the initial positions. In this state, the movable display body 800 is located below the lower end of the opening portion of the center case 40 shown by the broken line in the drawing, but since it is arranged on the back side of the center case 40, the sub-display device 812 The part above the center is visible to the player.

Further, the upper accessory unit 830 is at the initial position where the elevating accessory unit 860 is at the upper end of the operating range, and the movable light emitting member 900 is also at the initial position at the upper end of the operating range. In this state, the movable light emitting member 900 is located on the front side of the right light emitting member 890, and the left light emitting member 880 and the movable light emitting member 900 are arranged at positions adjacent to the upper display unit 910.

FIG. 58B shows a state in which the lifting accessory unit 860 of the superior accessory unit 830 has been moved to the maximum operating position, which is the lower end of the operating range. The display position of the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85, the second decorative game display unit 88, the storage display unit 83, and the running storage display unit 84 is set to the maximum operating position where the elevating accessory unit 860 is the lower end of the operating range. It is designed to be displayed in a position where it does not overlap even if it is moved.

In FIG. 58 (c), the lifting accessory unit 860 of the superior accessory unit 830 moves to the maximum operating position which is the lower end of the operating range, and the movable display 800 also moves to the maximum operating position which is the upper end of the operating range at the same time. The state was shown. In this state, the entire sub-display device 812 can be visually recognized by the player. The movable light emitting member 900 is in the initial position. The display positions of the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 and the second decorative game display unit 88 are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the superior unit 830 and the movable display body 800 in this state. Since the display areas of the storage display unit 83 and the running storage display unit 84 are positioned so as to overlap the movable display unit 800, the display is finished here, but the display area is not overlapped with the movable display unit 800. It may be reduced or moved to be displayed. Decorative special figure The starting memory number may be displayed by displaying the starting memory number numerically instead of the starting memory display.

In FIG. 58 (d), the lifting accessory unit 860 of the superior accessory unit 830 moves to the maximum operating position which is the lower end of the operating range, and the movable light emitting member 900 further moves to the maximum operating position which is the lower end of the operating range. The state was shown. When the movable light emitting member 900 operates, the left light emitting member 880, the movable light emitting member 900, and the right light emitting member 890 become visible. Further, in FIG. 58 (c), the movable display body 800 is also moved to the maximum operating position which is the upper end of the operating range at the same time. The operating range of the movable light emitting member 900 and the operating range of the movable display body 800 are configured so as not to overlap, and these can be operated at the same time. Further, the second decorative game display unit 88 is displayed at a position where the movable light emitting member 900 and the movable display body 800 do not overlap each other even if they move to the maximum operating position.

Further, in the upper display unit 910, the display content 1 is displayed in FIG. 58 (a), the display content 2 is displayed in FIG. 58 (b), and the display content 3 is displayed in FIG. 58 (c). The display is performed, and the display content 4 is displayed in FIG. 58 (d). By changing the display in this order, the display appears to rotate clockwise.

The operations of the upper display unit 830 and the lower display unit 780 shown in FIG. 58 and the display contents of the upper display unit 910 can be controlled independently, and are necessary according to the fluctuation pattern and the progress of the game. Works. Further, the display on the display device 41 can be controlled independently, and any display can be performed.

FIG. 59 shows an example of the display on the display device 41, the operation of the left accessory unit 740 and the superior accessory unit 830, and the effect of sound output. In this example, a case is shown in which the game progresses mainly on the first start memory, that is, the normal probability state, not the time saving state, and not the special game state. In addition, an example is shown in which a special figure variation display game in which the result is a special result and a big hit is definitely notified. Further, the display content shown in FIG. 26B can be displayed as the display content of the upper display unit 910.

The state shown in FIG. 59A is a state in which the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 temporarily stops the identification information in each variation display area after performing the variation display in each variation display area. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed in a swaying manner to indicate that the information has not been completely stopped. Here, the temporarily stopped identification information is different in each variable display area, and the reach state is not reached. The state of this temporary stop is still being displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display of each area is continued in the second decorative game display unit 88. Further, the left movable body 760 of the left accessory unit 740 is in the concealed state which is the initial position, and the upper accessory unit 830 and the lower display unit 780 are also in the initial position. Further, the upper display unit 910 displays the display contents for displaying the game state, the effect mode, the effect stage, and the like, and the BGM in the variable display is output as the sound.

From this state, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the left movable body 760 operates to be in an exposed state in which the left movable body 760 overlaps the front side of the display area and becomes visible. In this state, the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 overlaps the front side of the display in the left variation display area, and is temporarily invisible. After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), when the left movable body 760 returns to the concealed position, the fluctuation display is restarted in the left fluctuation display area. In addition, as the variable display is resumed, the "one more time" voice is output. At this time, the upper display unit 910 indicates that the character image is displayed and there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur.

Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the fluctuation display in the left fluctuation display area temporarily stops at the same symbol as the right fluctuation display area to reach the reach state, and the fluctuation display in the middle fluctuation display area is restarted. At this time, "reach" is displayed on the display device 41, and the "reach" sound is output. Further, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the elevating accessory unit 860 of the superior accessory unit 830 is lowered, the display of the upper display unit 910 is temporarily terminated, and all the lights are turned off. Along with this, the speed of the fluctuation display in the medium fluctuation display area is increased, the identification information is displayed lightly, and the reach effect is displayed.

After that, at a predetermined timing of the reach effect, the character "V" is displayed on the upper display unit 910, and it is definitely notified that a big hit will occur. In addition, the voice of "I'll hit the jackpot" is output, and it is definitely notified that the jackpot will be achieved by the voice. After that, in the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85, the variation display is stopped in the special result mode, and the special game state is started.

The above-mentioned effect is an example, and in addition to this, the elevating accessory unit 860, the movable light emitting member 900, and the lower display unit 780 may operate. However, since the operating range of the left movable body 760 and the operating range of the lifting accessory unit 860, the movable light emitting member 900, and the lower display unit 780 partially overlap, when operating at the same time as the left movable body 760, the operating ranges of each other. Operate so that they do not overlap.

In FIG. 60, a so-called pseudo-ream is performed one or more times in the decorative special figure variation display game, in which the variation display is restarted after being temporarily stopped in a result mode other than the special result mode. An example of the effect when the variable display mode is executed is shown.

As shown in FIG. 60A, the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the right and left variable display areas of the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 to reach the reach state. In this state, the upper display unit 910 is not displayed. Here, since it is a pseudo-continuous variation display mode, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), the symbol of "ream" indicating that it is a pseudo-ream is temporarily stopped in the medium variation display area, and all the identification information is temporarily stopped. It will be in a stopped state. It should be noted that the "ream" symbol is specific identification information that is not used as the identification information that constitutes the result mode.

Along with this, as shown in FIGS. 60 (b) to 60 (f), the display contents 1 to 4 are sequentially displayed on the upper display unit 910, and the star pattern, which is a specific display, rotates clockwise. Animation is displayed. Further, the display device 41 displays an animation in which a star pattern, which is the same specific display as the holding pattern displayed on the upper display unit 910, rotates around the specific identification information in the same clockwise direction. By performing a specific effect in which the display of the upper display unit 910 and the display on the display device 41 are linked in this way, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

In FIGS. 60 (b) to 60 (f), the position of the specific display on the upper display unit 910 and the position of the specific display on the display device 41 correspond to each other. For example, FIG. 60 (b). In the upper display unit 910, one of the specific displays is located above the center of rotation, and the display device 41 is also set so that the specific display is located above the center of rotation. Of course, the display of the upper display unit 910 and the display of the display device 41 do not have to have the same specific display position and rotation cycle.

The display of FIGS. 60 (b) to 60 (f) is continued for a temporary stop time of a predetermined time, and then the variable display is started again. At the time of this re-variable display, the effect display by the specific display on the upper display unit 910 or the display device 41 may not be performed, or may be continuously performed by one or both of them. Further, the effect display by the same specific display may be performed at the time of the second and subsequent temporary stops or the re-variation, or the effect display by another specific display may be performed. In the upper display unit 910, by changing the display order of the display contents 1 to 4, it is possible to perform a display in which the specific display rotates in the counterclockwise direction, a display in which the specific display operates randomly, and further. It is also possible to make the background color different.

FIG. 61 shows an example of the effect display in the execution storage display unit 84. As one of the modes in which the result of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are suggested by the display mode in the execution memory display unit 84, it is possible to perform a specific effect linked with the display of the upper display unit 910. Is. In this example, as shown in FIG. 61A, the display content 1 is displayed on the upper display unit 910, and the same display as the display content 1 is displayed on the execution storage display unit 84. Further, as shown in FIG. 61B, as the display of the upper display unit 910 changes to the display content 3, the execution storage display unit 84 also changes to the display content 3. The state of FIG. 61 (a) and the state of FIG. 61 (b) are repeatedly changed. By linking the display of the upper display unit 910 and the display of the execution storage display unit 84 in this way, it is possible to give suggestions or notifications to the player in a more understandable manner.

It should be noted that linking the display of the upper display unit 910 and the execution storage display unit 84 in this way may be performed only when suggesting the result of the special figure variation display game being executed, the variation pattern, or the like. However, it may be done all the time. In the case of constantly interlocking display, for example, when the display content for displaying the game state, the effect mode, the effect stage, etc. is to be displayed on the upper display unit 910 at all times, the same display is being executed. When linked with this display content, it is not a suggestion or notification about the special figure variation display game being executed, but a mere effect display.

Further, it is not necessary to match the display of the upper display unit 910 with the display of the running storage display unit 84. For example, when performing a series of animation displays such that the star pattern of the specific display is rotated clockwise in the upper display unit 910, the running memory display unit 84 also rotates the star pattern of the specific display in the clockwise direction. The display is rotated to, but the position of the specific display may be different (the rotation phase may be different), and the specific display may be rotated in the same direction. Further, it is possible to display the upper display unit 910 so as to rotate in the direction opposite to the rotation direction.

Further, in the above-mentioned specific effect, the display of the upper display unit 910 and the display of the running storage display unit 84 are linked, but the display of the upper display unit 910 and the storage display unit 83 may be linked, and in addition to this. The display of the running storage display unit 84 may also be linked. By linking the display of the upper display unit 910 and the storage display unit 83, the so-called look-ahead effect is a suggestion or notification about the special figure variation display game based on the start memory corresponding to the decorative special figure start memory display in which the display is linked. It is possible to do. Further, it can be used as a suggestion or notification about the special figure variation display game being executed instead of the look-ahead effect, and can also be used as a mere effect display.

Further, the execution storage display unit 84 may not be provided in the display device 41, and the display displayed on the execution storage display unit 84 may be displayed on the upper display unit 910. For example, in FIGS. 61 (a) and 61 (b), the execution storage display unit 84 is not displayed, and the information of the start storage being executed is displayed only by the upper display unit 910. That is, the storage display unit 83 for displaying the start memory and the execution storage display unit 84 may be displayed on different display devices. By doing so, the display area of the running storage display unit 84 in the display device 41 can be utilized as a display area of the storage display unit 83, the special figure variation display game display unit 85, etc. The display mode or effect mode of the variable display game display unit 85 or the like can be easily visually recognized.

Further, the effect display as shown in FIG. 62 may be performed at the first stage of the specific effect as shown in FIG. 61. First, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), the upper display unit 910 starts the effect display with the pattern of the star forming the specific display, and further, the display device 41 displays the pattern of the star forming the specific display. At this time, the upper display unit 910 has a display content in which two specific displays are lined up diagonally to the lower right, and the display device 41 also sequentially moves the two specific displays diagonally to the lower right. Is displayed. Further, the lower display unit 780 rises from the initial position, and the entire sub display device 812 becomes visible.

After that, as shown in FIG. 62B, in the upper display unit 910, the specific displays are arranged diagonally to the lower left, and at the same time, the display device 41 also sequentially moves the two specific displays diagonally to the lower left. Then, it is displayed so as to go to the back side of the lower display unit 780. Every time the specific display moves to the back side of the lower display unit 780, the sub-display device 812 displays the pattern of the star forming the specific display.

Then, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), the two specific displays displayed on the display device 41 move to the back side of the lower display unit 780, and the two specific displays are displayed on the sub display device 812. After that, the specific display of the sub display device 812 is displayed so as to move to the running storage display unit 84. As a result, as shown in FIG. 62 (d), the specific display is displayed on the upper display unit 910 and the execution storage display unit 84.

By performing the effect of moving the specific display between the display devices in this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. The order of movement between the display devices is not limited to those shown here, and can be set arbitrarily.

From the above, information that can execute a display related to a game on a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The information display device includes a display device (upper display unit 910) and a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display on the information display device, and the information display device displays display contents selected from a plurality of display contents. It is configured to be displayable, and the control means can execute a series of animation effects by switching the display contents to be displayed in a predetermined switching mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, a display device 41 capable of displaying an effect related to a game and controlled by a control means is provided, and the control means can execute a specific effect related to a series of animation effects on the display device 41, and the specific effect can be displayed. It is possible to select a plurality of display content switching modes in the information display device according to the effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 63 shows an example of notification of the launch direction of the game ball. Here, an example is shown in the case of instructing to perform right-handed strike. As shown in FIGS. 63 (a) to 63 (c), the display device 41 displays "right-handed" and a right-pointing arrow. Further, the sub-display device 812 displays an arrow pointing to the right. The upper display unit 910 performs a series of animation displays such that the specific display rotates clockwise.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 63 (d) to 63 (f), the frame decoration device 18 which is provided so as to surround the cover glass 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 and which can be decorated by light emission also emits light. It emits light so that the part moves clockwise. At this time, the position of the specific display displayed on the upper display unit 910 corresponds to the portion that emits light by the frame decoration device 18.

When the specific display is displayed vertically in the upper display unit 910 as shown in FIG. 63 (a), the light emitting parts in the frame decoration device 18 are arranged vertically as shown in FIG. 63 (d). It has become like. Further, when the specific displays are displayed so as to be arranged in the lower left direction on the upper display unit 910 as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the frame decorating device 18 also emits light as shown in FIG. 63 (e). The parts to be used are lined up in the lower left direction. Similarly, when the specific displays are displayed side by side on the upper display unit 910 as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the portion that emits light also in the frame decoration device 18 as shown in FIG. 63 (f). Are lined up side by side.

In this way, by synchronizing the display of the upper display unit 910 with the light emission of the frame decoration device 18, it is possible to perform notification in a more understandable manner. When notifying the left-handed strike, the upper display unit 910 displays the specific display so as to move in the counterclockwise direction, and the frame decoration device 18 displays the light emitting portion to move in the counterclockwise direction. indicate. Further, not only when the firing direction is instructed, but also when the upper display unit 910 displays a specific display in another effect, the portion that emits light in the frame decoration device 18 may be synchronized.

FIG. 64 shows an example of a game in a high probability state. In the game machine of the present embodiment, the high probability state and the time saving state are set until the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the end of the predetermined special game state. Further, except for a special example described later, numbers 0 to 9 are used as the identification symbols used in the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 and the second decorative game display unit 88.

As shown in FIG. 64A, in the high probability state, the remaining number display 89 indicating the remaining number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state is made in the display area of the display device 41. Here, it is shown that the special figure variation display game can be executed 11 times in a high probability state including the special figure variation display game that is currently stopped.

After that, when a new special figure variation display game is started as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the remaining number display 89 is updated, and as the variation time ends, the result mode is as shown in FIG. 64 (c). Is displayed. In the high-probability state, the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the high-probability state has a special figure variation display game in which the remaining number of times is up to 10 times. In the game display unit 85, the identification information string is variablely displayed in each of the three variable display areas, and the result mode composed of the three identification information is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 64 (d), when a new special figure variation display game is started and the remaining number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a high probability state reaches 9, the decorative special figure variation display game display is performed. A specific effect mode (referred to here as a final mode) in which the execution mode of the decorative special figure variation display game in the part 85 is changed is started. The display device 41 notifies that the specific effect mode has been started.

In this specific effect mode, the decorative special figure variable display game on the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 is displayed in a variable display in one variable display area as shown in FIG. 64 (e), and the identification information string is variablely displayed in FIG. 64. As shown in (f), the result mode composed of one identification information shall be displayed. If the result is incorrect, the identification information having the same number as the number displayed on the remaining number display 89 is stopped. As a result, the result of the special figure variation display game and the remaining number of times in the high probability state can be simultaneously notified depending on the result mode. In the second game display unit 88, the identification information string is variablely displayed in each of the three variable display areas regardless of whether or not the specific effect mode is set, and the result mode composed of the three identification information is displayed. However, the display mode may be the same as that of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85.

As shown in FIG. 64 (g), the identification information string is variablely displayed in one variable display area even in the new special figure variable display game started after that, and one identification information is displayed as shown in FIG. 64 (h). The result mode composed of is displayed. Since the result is out of order here as well, the identification information having the same number as the number displayed on the remaining number display 89 is stopped.

As the game progresses, a special figure variation display game is played in a state where the remaining number of times is one as shown in FIG. 65 (a), and as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the result is out of order and the remaining number of times is displayed 89. The identification information "1" having the same number as the number of times displayed is stopped, and then the final special figure variation display game that can be executed in a high probability state is started as shown in FIG. 65 (c).

With the start of this special figure variation display game, the remaining number display 89 becomes the "last" display as shown in FIG. 65 (c). The result of this special figure variation display game is also out of order. In this case, the character "end" is displayed as the result mode as shown in FIG. 65 (d). The character "end" is special identification information that is not normally used, and has a function of notifying that the result is out of order and the end of the high probability state.

When the stop time of this special figure variation display game ends, the specific effect mode ends, and the mode shifts to the mode according to the game state. Here, the mode shifts to the normal mode, which is the effect mode of the normal probability state. When a new special figure variation display game is started by shifting from the specific effect mode to the normal mode, it can be executed in a high probability state on the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 as shown in FIG. 65 (e). The final special figure variation display The result mode of the game is displayed in a display composed of three identification information which is a display in the normal mode, and then the variation display is started as shown in FIG. 65 (f). The result mode displayed on the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 in FIG. 65 (e) is the result mode displayed on the second decorative game display unit 88 in FIG. 65 (d).

FIG. 66 shows an example of the reach effect in the specific effect mode. When the reach state is started from the state in which the variation display of the identification information string is performed in one variation display area as shown in FIG. 66 (a), the game of the present embodiment is started as shown in FIG. 66 (b). The character "A", which is the first character of the model name "ABC" in the machine, is temporarily stopped. The character "A" is special identification information that is not normally used. It should be noted that this character is a character displayed on the left light emitting member 880 of the superior unit 830.

After that, the variable display is started again as shown in FIG. 66 (c), and the second character "B" of the model name is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 66 (d). The letter "B" is also special identification information that is not normally used. It should be noted that this character is a character displayed on the movable light emitting member 900 of the superior unit 830. Further, as shown in FIG. 66 (e), the variable display is started again, and when the result is a big hit, the character "C", which is the third character of the model name, is provisionally as shown in FIG. 66 (f). Stop. The letter "C" is also special identification information that is not normally used. It should be noted that this character is a character displayed on the right light emitting member 890 of the superior unit 830.

At the time of FIG. 66 (f), it can be recognized that it is a big hit, but the type of special result cannot be recognized. After that, as shown in FIG. 66 (g), the special result mode is temporarily stopped by the display composed of the three identification information performed in the effect mode other than the specific effect mode, and stopped as shown in FIG. 66 (h). Is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 66 (i), the special result mode may be changed from the state of FIG. 66 (g) to stop. This allows the player to know the type of special result. After that, the special game state is started. If the result is incorrect, the identification information of the same number as the number of times displayed on the remaining number display 89 is stopped as shown in FIG. 66 (j) from the state of FIG. 66 (e), and the special figure fluctuates. The display game ends. In this case as well, instead of stopping the identification information having the same number as the number displayed on the remaining number display 89, the special identification information that is not normally used may be displayed to indicate that the result is not special.

In the reach state in this specific effect mode, when the result is out of order, the result is out of order by showing three special identification information of "A", "B", and "the number of remaining times". doing. Further, when the result is a special result, it is notified that the result will be a special result by showing the three special identification information of "A", "B", and "C", and further, FIG. 66 (h). ) Shows the type of special result with three identification information, so the result is notified using six identification information. Further, when the change as shown in FIG. 66 (i) is performed, the result is notified using nine identification information.

That is, when the reach state is reached, the result is shown by three, six or nine identification information, and when the reach state is not reached, the result is shown by one identification information as shown in FIGS. 64 and 65. .. Further, when the mode is not the specific effect mode, the result is shown by three identification information. In this way, by making the number of identification information indicating the result different depending on the game state and the fluctuation pattern, it is possible to execute a variety of effects that have never existed before. However, the identification information provided by the temporary stop does not indicate the final result but suggests the result. The information that suggests the result by this temporary stop (pause) and the information that finally stops and shows the result form the suggestive information that suggests the result of the special figure variation display game.

Further, the special identification information in the specific effect mode does not constitute the result mode, and finally, the result mode based on the identification information that is not the special identification information as shown in FIGS. 66 (h), (i), and (j). Is displayed. In this way, by assuming that the special identification information does not constitute the result mode, in the case of a big hit, the type of the special result is not clarified until the result mode is finally derived, and the expectation in the reach state. The feeling can be maintained. In addition, the expectation can be maintained even when a special result having a low value given to the player is derived.

As described above, the process of setting the number of regions for displaying fluctuations according to the effect mode and the variation pattern and the number of identification information constituting the result mode is performed in the effect control device 300 in the variation effect setting process shown in FIG. 57. , It is also set when determining the execution mode of the effect in consideration of the effect mode and the variation pattern. Further, in the stop symbol setting process (step C392) in this variation effect setting process, when the result is out of order in the specific effect mode, the remaining number of times of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the high probability state is referred to. And set the result mode.

The number of identification information used to show the result is 1, 3, 6, or 9, but it may be any other number. Further, although the number of identification information used to show the result is changed depending on whether or not it is in the specific effect mode or whether or not it is in the reach state, the number may be changed depending on other conditions. Further, although the result is notified by the identification information, the result may be suggested by the identification information. That is, the same identification information may include cases where different results are obtained. Further, although the number of identification information to be paused or stopped is different, only the number of identification information to be paused may be different, or only the number of identification information to be stopped may be different.

In addition, based on the pre-reading result, the start memory that becomes a big hit and the start memory that becomes a specific fluctuation pattern are subject to advance notice, and continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games prior to the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory. In the pre-reading advance notice effect to be executed, the same variable display as in the specific effect mode may be performed. In this case, the remaining number of times is the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed up to the special figure fluctuation display game to be announced, and in the special figure fluctuation display game prior to the special figure fluctuation display game to be announced, the above-mentioned specification is made. A decorative special figure variation display game that displays the result mode by the remaining number of times is performed as in the production mode. By doing so, the countdown to the special figure variation display game to be notified can be made, and the fun of the game can be improved.

In addition, the number of variable display areas (for example, one) in the special figure variable display game up to the special figure variable display game to be announced in the pre-reading notice effect is used in the special figure variable display game other than the target of the pre-reading advance notice effect. By making it smaller than the number of display areas (for example, three), it becomes possible to quickly digest the special figure variation display game up to the notice target.

Further, the number of identification information used for suggesting or notifying the result may be different depending on the game even if the mode is other than the specific effect mode. For example, in the decorative special figure variation display game in the middle of the special figure variation display game, the re-variation display is performed once or more after temporarily stopping in a result mode other than the special result mode, that is, a so-called pseudo-continuous variation display mode. May be enabled, and the number of re-variable displays may be selectable according to the result of the special figure variable display game.

Decorative special figure variation display game is executed using three variation display areas, and if the result is out of order, the re-variation display is set to once or twice, and three identifications are made by one temporary stop. By displaying information or displaying 6 identification information by two temporary stops and displaying 3 identification information at the time of the final stop, the result is notified by 6 or 9 identification information. On the other hand, if the result is a special result, the revariation display is set to 2 or 3 times, so that 6 identification information is displayed by 2 temporary stops or 9 identification information is displayed by 3 temporary stops. And the display of the three identification information at the time of the final stop, the result is notified by nine or twelve identification information.

From the above, in a game machine that executes a game in which identification information is variablely displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is related to the game. A display device 41 capable of displaying information and a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling display on the display device 41 are provided, and the control means pauses or stops from the start of the game to the end of the game. The number of identification information that constitutes the suggestion information that can be displayed by the end of the game is different depending on the result of the game. Will be possible. Therefore, it is possible to execute a variety of games that have never existed before.

In addition, the control means can make the number of areas for variable display different depending on the game. Therefore, it is possible to execute a variety of games that have never existed before.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the game machine of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the parts having the same configuration.

FIG. 67 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment. On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. Further, on the left side of the game area 32, a guide wall 31b is provided along the outer peripheral wall 31 to form a guide path 31a for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined position in the game area 32.

In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), characters for directing the special figure variation display game, and background images for enhancing the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variablely displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. Further, the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating the center case 40. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 67 toward the center of the display device 41.

Below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a start condition for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 27).

Further, a warp flow path forming member 614 that receives a game ball flowing down the game area 32 outside the center case 40 and forms a warp flow path that guides the game ball to the stage portion 620 is attached to the left portion of the center case 40. ing. The warp flow path forming member 614 extends forward by the width of the front and rear of the game area 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 80 to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It has become like.

The warp flow path formed by the warp flow path forming member 614 is a tubular flow path having an inner diameter that allows game balls to flow down in a row, and opens toward the game area 32 on the left side of the center case 40. It is possible to accept a game ball flowing down the game area 32. This upstream end forms the inflow port of the warp flow path. Further, the warp flow path is an L-shaped flow path that guides the game ball that has flowed in from the upstream end to the lower right and then to the rear. The downstream end is opened rearward to guide the game ball to the left end of the stage 620.

The stage portion 620 allows the game ball to roll back and forth and left and right, and has an inclined surface with both left and right sides descending toward the center, and the central portion directly above the first starting winning opening 36 protrudes upward. It is formed in a W shape. The central portion of the stage portion 620 protrudes upward, but is lower than both the left and right ends. A game ball that has passed through the warp flow path flows into the stage portion 620 from the left end and rolls in the left-right direction. In addition, a game ball that bounces below the stage portion 620 can also flow in.

In the stage portion 620 formed in a substantially W shape, inclined surfaces that descend forward are formed at the lowest portions located on both sides of the central portion that protrudes upward. Due to this inclined surface, the game ball whose flow force is weakened on the stage portion 620 is guided from the front end of the stage portion 620 to the game region 32 below.

Further, in the stage portion 620 formed in a substantially W shape, a groove-shaped flow path extending in the front-rear direction and descending forward is formed at a portion serving as the apex of the central portion protruding upward. Has been done. This flow path is a shallow groove, and many game balls roll left and right without fitting in the groove. The game ball fitted in the flow path is guided forward and falls directly above the first starting winning opening 36, and has a high probability of flowing into the first starting winning opening 36.

On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (normal figure start gate) 34 that gives a start condition of the normal figure variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the normal drawing start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 27).

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a start condition of the second special figure variation display game is provided. The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the left so that a game ball can easily flow in, and the movable member 37b is always present. It is almost vertical and holds a closed closed state (a state that is disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the normal figure variation display game is in the predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 27) as a driving device causes the upper end side to fall to the left as shown in FIG. It is designed to rotate and change to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variable winning device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 27). It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may be able to win a prize even in the closed state, and may be harder to win in the closed state than in the open state.

Further, two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged above the normal variable winning device 37. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 27).

At the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. ing. The special variable winning device 38 includes a large winning opening that opens upward, and includes an opening / closing member that can open and close the opening of the large winning opening. The upper part of the opening / closing member has a flow path 38d through which the game ball can flow down by forming the bottom surface of the opening / closing member, so that the game ball can flow down to the left.

The opening / closing member always holds a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) that closes the large winning opening. In this closed state, the game ball flowing down the flow path 38d passes above the large winning opening and flows down to the left of the special variable winning device 38. Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and a special game state is entered, the opening / closing member is moved from the flow path 38d by the large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 27) as a drive device. The game ball that has been evacuated and has flowed into the flow path 38d is changed to an open state (a state that is advantageous for the player) that can flow into the large winning opening. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch 38a (see FIG. 27) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening.

Further, in the lower right portion of the center case 40, an information display device 630 for displaying information related to the special figure variation display game is provided. The information display device 630 has a first information display unit that displays the number of first start memories, which is the execution right of the first special figure variation display game, and a second start memory, which is the execution right of the second special figure variation display game. It is provided with a second information display unit that displays the number of. Further, the decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the 1st special figure variable display game is displayed by the 4th symbol separately from the decorative special figure variable display game displayed by the 1st to 3rd symbols on the display device 41. The decoration special figure 2 variation corresponding to the second special figure variation display game by the fourth symbol separately from the decoration special figure variation display game displayed by the third information display unit and the display device 41 by the first to third symbols. Display A fourth information display unit for displaying a game is provided.

The first information display unit and the second information display unit are each composed of two light emitting members, and the third information display unit and the fourth information display unit are each composed of one light emitting member. These six light emitting members are arranged in the information display device 630. Further, the information display device 630 is designed so as to be integrated with the surrounding design.

In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 in which the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball into the left game area (so-called left-handed), so that the player can aim to win the first start winning opening 36 and the general winning opening 35, and the right game area. By launching a game ball (so-called right-handed), it is possible to aim for a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, and the general winning opening 35.

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), a prize is given to the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 variable display game, and the general figure start gate 34, which form a special figure variable display game. A batch display device 50 for displaying a normal map variation display game as a trigger and displaying various information is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display unit) 51 and a special figure 2 variable display for a special figure 1 variable display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. It is provided with a special figure 2 display (second special figure variation display unit) 52 for games and various displays composed of LED lamps. The various indicators include a special figure 1 hold indicator for notifying the start memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game, and a special figure 2 hold indicator for notifying the start memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game. .. In addition, a round display unit that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device is opened and closed), a first game status display unit that notifies whether the time is shortened (during normal electric support, during a specific game state), left. A second game state display unit is included to notify the player of the hitting method (normal hitting) and the right-handed hitting method (a hitting method corresponding to the game state) that is advantageous to the player. In addition, a third game state display unit (third game state display, probability state display unit) that displays that the probability state of the jackpot is in a high probability state when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, and a normal map variation display game. Includes a normal map display for the game and a normal map hold display for notifying the start memory of the game.

In the special figure 1 display 51, during the fluctuation time of the first special figure variation display game, the special figure 1 variation display that displays a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns in a predetermined order is repeatedly performed. Then, when the variation time of the first special figure variation display game ends, the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result of the first special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed. Each of the lighting patterns displayed in the special figure 1 variable display and the lighting pattern displayed as the result mode form identification information (special figure, special symbol) for displaying the first special figure variable display game.

In the special figure 2 display 52, during the fluctuation time of the second special figure variation display game, the special figure 2 variation display that displays a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns in a predetermined order is repeatedly performed. Then, when the variation time of the second special figure variation display game ends, the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result of the second special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed. Each of the lighting patterns displayed in the special figure 2 variable display and the lighting pattern displayed as the result mode form identification information (special figure, special symbol) for displaying the second special figure variable display game.

During the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game, the normal map display repeats the normal map fluctuation display in which a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are displayed in a predetermined order. Then, when the fluctuation time of the normal map variation display game ends, the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result of the normal map variation display game is stopped and displayed. Each of the lighting patterns displayed in the normal map fluctuation display and the lighting pattern displayed as the result mode form identification information (normal map, normal symbol) for displaying the normal map variation display game.

The special figure 1 hold indicator displays the number of first start memories (first hold number), which is the execution right of the first special figure variation display game, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of light emitting units. The special figure 2 hold indicator displays the number of second start memories (second hold number), which is the execution right of the second special figure variation display game, by turning off, blinking, and turning on the plurality of light emitting units. The normal figure hold indicator displays the number of normal figure start memories (the number of normal figure hold), which is the execution right of the normal figure variation display game, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of light emitting units.

When the round display unit is not in the special game state, all the light emitting units are turned off, and during the special game state, the lighting mode corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. The first game status display unit (time reduction status notification unit) turns off the lamp in the normal game state (when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated) in which the time reduction state does not occur, and the time reduction state occurs. If it is (when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated), the lamp is turned on. The second game status display unit (right-handed notification unit) 57 turns off the lamp when left-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed (normal hitting), and is more than left-handed. When right-handed is more advantageous for the player (when right-handed), the lamp is turned on. The third game state display unit turns on the LED when it is in a high probability state when the power is turned on, and turns off the LED when it is not in a high probability state.

Next, the details of the game board 30 in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 68, the game board 30 constitutes a substantially rectangular plate-shaped game board main body 80, a front component 600 constituting a front side portion of the center case 40, and a rear side portion of the center case 40, and is a game board. A rear component 700 to which various members necessary for 30 are attached is provided.

The front component 600 is attached by being fitted from the front side into an opening formed in the game board main body 80 that penetrates the front and rear. The front component has an annular base member 610, and various members such as a warp flow path forming member 614 and an information display device 630 are attached to the base member 610. The base member 610 is formed with screw holes, screwed portions, bosses for positioning, recesses for receiving bosses, slits for receiving ribs, and the like, so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions on the base member 610. At the same time, the front component 600 can be fixed at an appropriate position with respect to the game board main body.

A regulation wall 613 is provided on the front surface of the base member 610, except for a portion where the stage portion 620 and the warp flow path forming member 614 are arranged. The regulation wall 613 extends forward by the front-rear width of the game area 32 (the width from the front surface of the game board main body 80 to the back surface of the cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front of the game board 30). It has become. As a result, the game balls flowing down the game area 32 are restricted from flowing into the center case 40, the visibility of the display device 41 is ensured, and the number of game balls flowing into the stage unit 620 is limited. There is.

The rear component 700 constituting the back surface side of the game board main body 80 has a substantially rectangular box-shaped rear base member 710 having a recess 711 opened forward, and the rear base member 710 has a screw hole or a screw hole. A screwed portion, a boss for positioning, a recess for receiving the boss, a slit for receiving the rib, and the like are formed so that various members can be fixed at appropriate positions. Further, at the front end of the rear base member 710, a collar-shaped fixing portion 713 extending outward perpendicularly to the side wall 712 is formed, and the rear component 700 is designated on the back surface of the game board main body 80. It can be fixed in position. Further, a through hole 715 penetrating back and forth is formed in the rear wall 714 of the rear base member 710. The through hole 715 makes the display surface of the display device 41 attached to the rear of the rear base member 710 visible.

The display device 41 attached to the back surface of the rear wall 714 of the rear base member 710 includes a liquid crystal display device having a display surface capable of covering the entire through hole 715 formed in the rear wall 714 of the rear base member 710. There is. By attaching the display device 41 so that the display surface is on the front side, the image of the display surface can be visually recognized from the front of the game board 30 through the through hole 715 formed in the rear base member 710. Has been done. The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display device, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT, for example.

Inside the recess 711 of the rear base member 710, a discharge flow path unit 720 is formed with a discharge flow path for the winning game balls in each winning opening, and a game ball detection sensor is provided. A decoration device 46 is provided. As the plurality of board effect devices 44, an upper movable decoration unit 210 and a lower movable decoration unit 510, which are movable effect devices that produce a game by operating, are provided.

As shown in FIG. 69, the upper movable decorative unit 210 is arranged on the upper side of the display area of the display device 41, and is a first position capable of moving up and down as shown in FIG. 69 (a) from the initial state shown in FIG. 67. The upper movable member 230 and a second upper movable member 219 that can rotate from the initial state shown in FIG. 67 as shown in FIG. 69 (b) are provided.

Returning to FIG. 68, the upper movable decorative unit 210 includes a base member 211 attached to the rear base member 710. The base member 211 has a U-shape when viewed from the front side, and has an upper base portion 212 arranged above the display area and a left base portion 213 arranged to the left when viewed from the front side of the display area. It is composed of a right base portion 214 arranged on the right side when viewed from the front side of the display area.

A guide portion 215 extending in the vertical direction is provided at the right end portion of the left base portion 213 and the left end portion of the right base portion 214. The guide portion 215 guides the first upper movable member 230 along the vertical direction. Further, the left base portion 213 and the right base portion 214 are each provided with a drive mechanism 216 for driving the first upper movable member 230 up and down. Each drive mechanism 216 has a motor as a drive source, and by driving the motor, the link member 217 can be operated to drive the first upper movable member 230 up and down.

The link member 217 is rotatably attached to the left base portion 213 and the right base portion 214, respectively, and is arranged so as to extend in directions facing each other. The link member 217 has a rotation shaft whose one end extends forward along the front-rear direction provided on the left base portion 213 or a rotation shaft extending forward along the front-rear direction provided on the right base portion 214. It is rotatably supported by a moving shaft. Further, the other end of the link member 217 is slidably connected to a connecting portion 222 provided on the mounting member 239 attached to the unit base portion 221 (see FIG. 70) to which the first upper movable member 230 is attached. .. Further, although not shown here, the second upper movable member 219 shown in FIG. 69B is attached to the front surface of the link member 217 so as to cover the front side of the link member 217.

As shown in FIG. 70A, the unit base portion 221 is a plate-shaped portion extending to the left and right, and the first upper movable member 230 is attached to the central portion. Connection portions 222 for connecting the link members are provided on the left and right sides of the portion of the unit base portion to which the first upper movable member 230 is attached. The connecting portion 222 is an elongated hole that penetrates back and forth and extends to the left and right, and the end portion of the link member 217 is slidably connected to the connecting portion 222, depending on the operation of the link member 217 based on the drive of the motor. The unit base unit 221 operates up and down. Further, at the left and right ends of the unit base portion 221 are provided guided portions 223 guided by guide portions 215 provided on the left base portion 213 and the right base portion 214.

As shown in FIG. 71, the first upper movable member 230 includes a light emitting unit 240 attached to the unit base portion 221. The light emitting unit 240 includes a light emitting decoration unit 256 that decorates with light. Further, a drive mechanism for driving the covering member 248 provided on the light emitting decoration portion 256 is provided on the upper portion of the light emitting unit 240, and the upper cover member 255 is attached so as to cover the upper portion of the drive mechanism. Further, the light emitting unit 240 is provided with a cover member 231 that covers the outer periphery of the light emitting decorative portion 256. The cover member 231 is made of a material that can transmit light.

An inner decorative member 232 and an outer decorative member 233 are arranged on the front side of the light emitting unit 240. As shown in FIG. 72 (a), the inner decorative member 232 is provided with a through hole 232a in a portion facing the light emitting decoration portion 256, and as shown in FIG. 72 (b), the light emitting decoration portion 256 is visually recognized through the through hole 232a. It is made possible. Further, the outer decorative member 233 is arranged on the front side of the inner decorative member 232, and is decorated to surround the periphery of the through hole 232a.

Returning to FIG. 71, a reflector 235 that reflects light forward is arranged behind the light emitting unit 240. The reflector 235 is provided with through holes 235a at positions on the left and right rear sides of the light emitting decoration portion 256. A substrate lens 236, which is a lens member capable of transmitting light so as to close the through hole 235a, is attached to the rear of the through hole 235a, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged on the front surface behind the substrate lens 236. The substrate 237 is arranged. A board cover 238 is attached to the rear of the LED board 237.

Further, a reflector lens 234, which is a lens member capable of transmitting light, is attached in front of the through hole 235a. The reflector lens 234 has a function of collecting the light from the LED substrate 237 on the covering member 248 side (center of the light emitting unit 240). This makes it possible to decorate the light emitting decoration portion 256 from the rear side surface by the light from the LED. Further, the reflector lens 234 reflects the light from the LED substrate 250b (see FIG. 73) of the light emitting unit 250 provided in the light emitting decoration unit 256 to assist the decoration by the light emission in the light emitting decoration unit 256. Further, the reflector lens 234 transmits a part of the light from the LED substrate 237 and the LED substrate 250b and irradiates the reflector 235 and the interior decoration member 232 arranged around the light emitting unit 240. It has a function to scatter light inside the lens so that the decoration by light can be performed efficiently.

Further, behind the reflector 235, a mounting member 239 for mounting the first upper movable member 230 on the front surface of the unit base portion 221 is arranged. A reflector 235 and a light emitting unit 240 are mounted on the front surface side of the mounting member 239. Further, the mounting member 239 is provided with a connecting portion 222 for slidably connecting the link member 217 for moving the first upper movable member 230 up and down.

As shown in FIG. 73, the light emitting unit 240 includes a motor 241 serving as a drive source and a motor cover 242 covering the motor 241. The drive shaft 241a of the motor 241 is arranged so as to extend upward along the vertical direction, and a drive gear 243 is attached to the drive shaft 241a. The drive gear 243 can transmit a driving force to the ring gear 245 via the driven gear 244. Further, a bearing member 254 for axially supporting the driven gear 244 is arranged below the driven gear 244.

A support member 246 that rotatably supports the ring gear is fitted to the inner peripheral portion of the ring gear 245. The support member 246 is fixed to the upper cover member 255 via a support shaft 249 inserted in the center. Further, a rotating portion 247 to which the covering member 248 is attached is attached to the ring gear 245, and the rotating portion 247 and the covering member 248 attached to the rotating portion 247 move in the vertical direction as the ring gear 245 rotates. It is designed to rotate around an axis along the axis.

A through hole 247a that penetrates vertically is formed at the center of the rotating portion 247, and the support shaft 249 vertically penetrates the through hole 247a. A light emitting unit 250 is attached to a support shaft 249 penetrating below the through hole 247a. The light emitting unit 250 includes a decorative lens member 250a which is a lens member capable of transmitting light, and an LED substrate 250b in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged on the front surface is attached to the back surface side of the decorative lens member 250a.

As shown in FIGS. 70, in the light emitting decorative portion 256 composed of the light emitting portion 250 and the covering member 248, the covering member 248 rotates around the light emitting portion 250, as shown in FIGS. 70 (a) and 70 (b). The light emitting unit 250 is changed to a covered state in which it cannot be seen from the front and a retracted state in which the light emitting unit 250 can be seen from the front as shown in FIGS. 70 (c) and 70 (d). It is possible.

Further, although the covering member 248 is mostly made of a material that does not transmit light, a transmitting portion 248a that can transmit light is provided along the border of the decorative pattern. As a result, even when the covering member 248 is positioned so as to cover the front side of the light emitting unit 250 as shown in FIGS. 70 (a) and 70 (b), the light from the light emitting unit 250 is transmitted through the transmitting unit 248a. It is visible and can be decorated with light even in this state. Further, the light transmitted through the transmitting portion 248a projects a decorative pattern in the shape of the transmitting portion 248a onto the cover member 231. Although the cover member 231 is made of a transparent member, by making the cover member 231 translucent so as to scatter a part of the transmitted light, the decorative pattern by the light transmitted through the transmitting portion 248a becomes easier to see and is decorated. The effect can be enhanced.

Further, the driving force is transmitted to the detection gear 252 for detecting that the covering member 248 is in the initial position via the ring gear 245. A light-shielding plate 252a is provided on the detection gear 252, and it is possible to detect that the light-shielding plate 252a is in the initial position by detecting the light-shielding plate 252a with the detection sensor 253.

The detection sensor 253 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged so as to face each other at a predetermined interval, and outputs an ON signal by detecting light from the light emitting unit in the light receiving unit. When the covering member 248 is in the initial position, the light-shielding plate 252a is located between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 253 as shown in FIG. 70A, and the output of the detection sensor 253 is turned off. Has been made. Further, as shown in FIG. 70C, when the covering member 248 operates from the initial position, the shading plate 252a retracts from between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 253, and the output of the detection sensor 253 is turned on. This makes it possible to detect that the covering member 248 is in the initial position.

From the above, it is possible to produce a game by movement in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A movable effect device (upper movable decorative unit 210) is provided, and the movable effect device has a coating that can be converted into a coating state that covers the light emitting unit 250 and the front of the light emitting unit 250 and a retracted state that is retracted from the front of the light emitting unit 250. The covering member 248 includes a member 248, and the covering member 248 has a transmitting portion 248a capable of transmitting light from the light emitting portion 250, and the light from the light emitting portion 250 is visually recognized through the transmitting portion 248a even in the coated state. It will be possible. Therefore, since it is always possible to decorate with light, the decorativeness is enhanced and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the covering member 248 is configured to be convertible into a covered state and a retracted state by rotating around the light emitting portion 250 about an axis passing through the center of the light emitting portion 250. Therefore, in the covered state, the decoration is performed by the light from the light emitting unit 250 that has passed through the transmitting portion 248a, and in the retracted state, the decoration is performed by the direct light from the light emitting unit 250. It will be possible. In addition, it is possible to decorate it like a rotating light, which enables various productions and enhances the interest of the game.

Further, the covering member 248 is decorated on a surface that can be seen by the player in the covered state, and the transmission portion 248a is provided along the decoration. Therefore, the decoration applied to the covering member 248 can be made to stand out, the decorativeness can be improved, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The covering member 248 may completely cover the periphery of the light emitting portion 250. Further, in this case, it is preferable that the range of the transmission portion 248a is wider than that of the above-described embodiment. Further, the range of the transmitting portion 248a may be different depending on the position in the circumferential direction so that the amount of light that can be visually recognized by rotation is different, and decoration by changing the amount of light may be possible.

As an effect of operating the covering member 248, it is conceivable that the rotation is started from the initial position shown in FIG. 70A together with the light emission of the light emitting unit 250 at the time of a predetermined effect on the display device 41 (at a predetermined timing). However, the covering member 248 may be rotated without the light emitting unit 250 emitting light. That is, the decoration by the operation of the covering member 248 and the decoration by the light emission of the light emitting unit 250 can be executed independently, and the mode in which each is performed independently or the mode in which both are performed at the same time can be executed. As a result, various decorative modes can be realized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

For example, the appearance at the start of light emission is different between the case where the light emitting unit 250 is made to emit light while the covering member 248 is rotated and the case where the covering member 248 is started to be rotated while the light emitting unit 250 is made to emit light, resulting in different impressions. Can be given. In particular, when the light emitting unit 250 emits light in a state where the covering member 248 is rotated, the change in the light emitting mode visually recognized by the player starts from an early stage, and the effect is more decorative.

Further, since the consciousness is usually directed to the effect display on the display device 41, the player does not easily notice by rotating the covering member 248 without performing special notification and without causing the light emitting unit 250 to emit light. It becomes possible to carry out the production of. That is, it can be an effect that only the player who sees the covering member 248 at the right time can know the operation of the covering member 248. For example, by performing such an effect as a notification that a special result will be obtained, it is possible to give the player who has noticed a sense of superiority and improve the interest of the game. Further, by foretelling that the light emitting member 250 emits light after such an effect, a preliminary notice (main notification) of the notification (main notification) performed by the light emission of the light emitting unit 250 and the rotation of the covering member 248 (main notification). (Advance notification) can be used, and the interest of notification production can be improved.

Next, the lower movable decorative unit 510 will be described. The lower movable decorative unit 510 is arranged below the display area of the display device 41, and can move up and down from the initial state shown in FIG. 67 to the state shown in FIG. 74 (a). Further, as shown in FIG. 74 (a), the second decorative member 560 falls off from the first decorative member 550 as shown in FIG. 74 (b). In addition, it is possible to ascend to the state shown in FIG. 75 at the maximum.

As shown in FIG. 76, the lower movable decorative unit 510 includes a drive base portion 511 attached to the rear base member 710, and a first decorative member 550 and a second decorative member 560 that can move up and down with respect to the drive base member 511. Be prepared. Further, below the second decorative member 560, a support member 580 that supports the second decorative member 560 at the initial position and receives the second decorative member 560 that has fallen from the upper position to alleviate the impact is provided. There is. Further, a flow path forming member 590 that forms a discharge flow path through which the game ball that has won a prize in the first start winning opening 36 flows down is provided in the lower part of the front surface of the drive base portion 511. The flow path forming member 590 is provided with a start port 1 switch 36a.

As shown in FIG. 77, a motor 512 serving as a drive source is provided on the back surface side of the drive base portion 511. The drive gear 513 attached to the drive shaft of the motor 512 transmits the driving force to the second driven gear 515 via the first driven gear 514. The second driven gear 515 is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 515a extending along the front-rear direction supported by the supporting portion 511a of the drive base portion 511. On the back surface side of the second driven gear 515, a connecting shaft connected to the arm 516 is provided at a position eccentric from the rotating shaft 515a of the second driven gear 515.

The arm 516 is rotatably supported by a rotation shaft 516a extending in the front-rear direction supported by the support portion 511b of the drive base portion 511. The arm 516 is provided with an elongated hole-shaped connecting portion 516b for slidably connecting the connecting shaft provided on the back surface of the second driven gear 515, from the state in which the second driven gear 515 is shown in FIG. 77. By rotating in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front side, the arm 516 rotates upward about the rotation shaft 516a. Further, the arm 516 has an elongated hole shape to which a connecting shaft 522 (see FIG. 82) provided on the back surface of the movable member 520 for operating the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 is slidably connected. A connecting portion 516c is provided. Further, a back surface cover 517 that covers the back surface of the drive base portion 511 is attached to the rear of the arm 516.

As shown in FIG. 78, the drive base portion 511 is formed with a through hole 518 that penetrates in the front-rear direction and extends in the vertical direction. A movable member 520 that can move in the vertical direction with respect to the drive base portion 511 is provided on the front surface of the portion where the through hole 518 is formed. A connecting shaft 522 extending rearward is provided on the back surface of the movable member 520, and the connecting shaft 522 extends to the back surface side of the drive base portion 511 through the through hole 518 of the drive base portion 511 and is an arm. It is designed to be slidably connected to the connection portion 516c of the 516. As a result, the movable member 520 can move up and down with the movement of the arm 516.

Further, on the right side of the through hole 518 in the drive base portion 511, a guide portion 519 that penetrates back and forth and extends in the vertical direction is formed. A guided portion 527 (see FIG. 82) extending to the back surface of the movable member 520 is held in the guide portion 519 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction via the slide member 519a. As a result, the right side portion of the movable portion 521 is held by the drive base portion 511 so as to be movable along the vertical direction.

Further, a first rack gear 525 extending in the vertical direction is attached to the left side of the through hole 518 on the front surface of the drive base portion 511. A gear 523 provided on the movable member 520 meshes with the first rack gear 525. The gear 523 also meshes with a second rack gear 542 (see FIG. 84) provided on the back surface of the back surface member 540 attached to the back surface of the first decorative member 550, which will be described later.

Further, a guide shaft 525a projecting forward is formed on the front surface of the first rack gear 525, and the guide shaft 525a extends along the vertical direction formed on the left side portion of the movable member 520 when viewed from the front side. It is slidably fitted to the elongated hole-shaped guided portion 524. As a result, the left side portion of the movable member 520 is held by the drive base portion 511 so as to be movable along the vertical direction.

A slide rail 526 is attached to the front surface of the drive base portion 511 and to the right side of the movable member 520. In this slide rail 526, the front rail 526a and the rear rail 526b are slidably fitted in the vertical direction, the rear rail 526b is attached to the front surface of the drive base portion 511, and the front rail 526a is attached to the back surface of the back surface member 540. It is attached. As a result, the back surface member 540 is held so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the drive base portion 511. The back surface member 540 can move independently of the movable member 520 in the vertical direction.

A light-shielding plate 541 is provided below the back surface member 540 for detecting that the first decorative member 550 is in the initial position by the detection sensor 572. Further, the first decorative member 550 is attached to the front surface of the back surface member 540. The first decorative member 550 has a shape that imitates the whole body of the character. On the left and right sides of the first decorative member 550, connecting mechanisms 551 for detachably connecting the second decorative member 560 are provided downward. Here, a magnet is used as the connecting mechanism 551, and the second decorative member 560 can be connected by magnetic force.

A second decorative member 560 is arranged on the front side of the first decorative member 550. A connecting mechanism 561 having a built-in magnet is provided upward at the left and right upper ends of the second decorative member 560. The connecting mechanism 561 is arranged so as to face the connecting mechanism 551 provided on the first decorative member 550, and is connected to the connecting mechanism 551 by a magnetic force. The second decorative member 560 has a shape imitating the clothes of the character of the first decorative member 550, and is arranged so as to cover the lower half of the first decorative member 550 in a connected state.

On the left and right side portions of the second decorative member 560, connecting portions 562 extending rearward are provided. The connecting portion 562 is provided by the connecting member 562a so as to be slidable in the vertical direction with respect to the slide member 530 attached to the left side of the first rack gear 525 and the right side of the slide rail 526 on the front surface of the drive base portion 511. Be connected. As a result, the second decorative member 560 is held by the drive base portion 511 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Further, a contact portion 563 with which the support member 580 abuts is provided in the lower center of the second decorative member 560.

A support unit 570 including a support member 580 is attached to the lower part of the front surface of the drive base portion 511. The support unit 570 includes a base member 571 attached to the drive base portion 511, and the support member 580 is arranged at the center of the base member 571. Further, a detection sensor 572 for detecting that the first decorative member 550 is in the initial position is provided on the left side portion of the base member 571.

The detection sensor 572 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged so as to face each other at a predetermined interval, and outputs an ON signal by detecting light from the light emitting unit in the light receiving unit. When the first decorative member 550 is in the initial position, the light-shielding plate 541 of the back surface member 540 is located between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 572 so that the output of the detection sensor 572 is turned off. There is. Further, when the first decorative member 550 operates from the initial position, the light-shielding plate 541 is retracted from between the light receiving portion and the light emitting portion of the detection sensor 572, and the output of the detection sensor 572 is turned on. This makes it possible to detect that the first decorative member 550 is in the initial position.

As shown in FIG. 79, the support member 580 includes a shaft member 581 having a shaft portion 581a extending in the vertical direction and having a support portion 581b at the upper end portion that contacts the contact portion 563 of the second decorative member 560. .. Further, the support member 580 includes a tubular main body portion 582 formed with a penetrating portion penetrating in the vertical direction. The shaft portion 581a of the shaft member 581 is inserted through the penetrating portion so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

A holding portion 582a having a reduced diameter is provided in the central portion of the main body portion 582, and the holding portion 582a is held by the base member 571. Further, an elastic member 583 is arranged between the support portion 581b of the shaft member 581 and the main body portion 582. Here, a compression coil spring is used as the elastic member 583. Due to the elastic force of the elastic member 583, when the second decorative member 560 is in the initial position, it abuts and supports the second decorative member 560, and when the second decorative member 560 falls from above, it receives and impacts. Is designed to be relaxed.

The elastic member 583 may be a member other than the compression coil spring, may be a leaf spring, rubber, sponge, or the like, or may be a member that generates an elastic force by the repulsive force of a magnet. Further, the configuration of the support member 580 is not limited to the one described above, and any structure may be used as long as it can support the second decorative member 560 at the initial position and alleviate the impact received by the falling second decorative member 560.

A regulation member 584 is attached to the lower end of the shaft portion 581a. The regulating member 584 has a diameter larger than the diameter of the penetrating portion formed in the main body portion 582 for inserting the shaft portion 581a, and prevents the shaft portion 581a from coming off from the main body portion 582. is there.

As shown in FIG. 80, the support member 580 is attached to a mounting portion 573 provided at the center of the base member 571 of the support unit 570. The mounting portion 573 is a recess that opens upward, and the front side portion can be opened by removing the detachable holding member 573a. The support member 580 is arranged so that the regulation member 584 is placed on the bottom surface of the mounting portion 573. Further, the inner peripheral surface of the mounting portion 573 is provided with a protruding portion that fits with the holding portion 582a of the main body portion 582, whereby the main body portion 582 is held so as not to move up and down in the mounting portion 573.

Next, the operation of the lower movable decorative unit 510 will be described. 81 and 82 show a state in which the lower movable decorative unit 510 is in the initial position. In this state, the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 are connected by the connecting mechanism 551 and 561. Further, the contact portion 563 of the second decorative member 560 and the support portion 581b of the support member 580 are in contact with each other. The vertical position of the support portion 581b of the support member 580 is set to a position lower than the vertical position when no load is applied to the support portion 581b.

As a result, the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 are slightly urged upward, and are applied to the drive mechanism by the weight of the first decorative member 550, the second decorative member 560, etc. while stopped at the initial position. The burden can be reduced. Further, even when the ascending operation is started from the initial position, the ascending operation is assisted by the upward urging force of the support member 580, and the load on the drive mechanism can be reduced.

Further, in the initial position, the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 are positioned above the lowermost portion in the operable range. That is, it is possible to move downward from the operating range in the game, and it is possible to further descend from the state shown in FIG. Therefore, at the initial position shown in FIG. 81, the lower connecting portion 562 does not reach the lower end portion of the slide member 530.

As a result, when the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 are lowered from the raised position to the initial position, the effect of buffering due to the retraction of the support member 580 can be effectively utilized. In addition, the impact can be mitigated even when an impact is applied during transportation of the game machine, and damage to the lower movable decorative unit 510 can be prevented. In particular, the lowermost position in the operable range of the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 is the position where the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 are present in a state where the elastic member 583 of the support member 580 is most retracted. If the position is lower, the effect of cushioning by the support member 580 can be maximized.

Further, as shown in FIG. 82, the gear 523 is located at the lower end of the first rack gear 525 in the initial position. The gear 523 is located at the upper end of the second rack gear 542 provided on the back surface member 540.

83 and 84 show a state immediately before the connection between the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 is released. By operating the motor 512 from the initial position to rotate the arm 516 upward, the connecting shaft 522 of the movable member 520 shown in FIG. 84 is operated upward to raise the movable member 520. Along with this, the gear 523 that meshes with the first rack gear 525 rotates clockwise when viewed from the back surface side, and the second rack gear 542 of the back surface member 540 moves upward to raise the back surface member 540, thereby raising the first decorative member. 550 rises. Since the second decorative member 560 is connected via the connecting mechanism 551 and 561, the second decorative member 560 rises as the first decorative member 550 rises.

When the upper connecting portion 562 of the second decorative member 560 reaches the upper end of the slide member 530, the ascending portion is restricted. When the movable member 520 is further raised from this position, the first decorative member 550 is raised while the second decorative member 560 cannot be raised. Therefore, the movable member 520 is connected to the connecting mechanisms 551 and 561 which are connected by magnetic force. A force is applied in the direction of releasing the connection, and the connection is released. That is, the slide member 530 and the connecting portion 562 form a connection releasing mechanism that releases the connection and releases the connection when the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 rise to a predetermined position in the connected state.

When the connection is released, the second decorative member 560 falls due to its own weight and is received by the support member 580. At this time, as shown in FIG. 85A, the elastic member 583 of the support member 580 retracts, and the impact can be alleviated by the elastic force to prevent the second decorative member 560 from being damaged. After that, the second decorative member 560 is returned upward by the elastic force of the elastic member 583 as shown in FIG. 85B, and is in a state of being supported by the support member 580. At this time, the position of the second decorative member 560 is a position above the initial position shown in FIG. 81. In the state shown in FIG. 81, in addition to the load of the second decorative member 560, a part of the load of the first decorative member 550 is also applied to the support member 580, so that the support member 580 retracts as compared with the state shown in FIG. 85 (b). It is in a state of being.

86 and 87 show a state in which the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 are separated and the first decorative member 550 is in the upper limit position of the operable range. As shown in FIG. 86, the second decorative member 560 is in a state of being supported by the support member 580. Further, as shown in FIG. 87, the movable member 520 is at the upper limit position of the operating range, and the gear 523 is located near the upper end portion of the first rack gear 525. Further, as shown in FIG. 86, the second rack gear 542 is sent out to the uppermost position by the gear 523, and the gear 523 is located near the lower end portion of the second rack gear 542 of the back surface member 540.

By lowering the movable member 520 from this state, the first decorative member 550 returns to the initial position. When the first decorative member 550 returns to the initial position, the connecting mechanisms 551 and 561 come into contact with each other and are in a connected state as shown in FIG. 81. That is, the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 can be connected to each other without performing a special operation. Further, as described above, since the position of the second decorative member 560 in the state shown in FIGS. 86 and 87 is higher than the initial position shown in FIG. 81, the first decorative member 550 moves to the initial position. Since it comes into contact with the second decorative member 560 in the process of descending toward it, it is possible to reliably connect the members.

Although it is assumed that the connecting mechanisms 551 and 561 are composed of magnets, they may be connected by other methods. For example, it may be connected by engagement or by a hook-and-loop fastener. Further, it may be connected by a member operated by power such as a motor or a solenoid. Further, the connection is not limited to the one that releases the connection by restricting the operation of the second decorative member 560 as in the present embodiment, and the connection is made by the action of another member that acts on the connection mechanism 551 and 561. It may be released, or the connection may be released by operating the separate member by power such as a motor or a solenoid.

Further, the support member 580 is provided with a function of bearing a part of the weight of the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 and a function of alleviating the impact applied to the falling second decorative member 560. However, it may be provided with only one of the functions. For example, when only the function of cushioning the impact applied to the falling second decorative member 560 is provided, the support portion 581b of the support member 580 is the second decorative member 560 when the second decorative member 560 is in the initial position. It does not have to be in contact with the contact portion 563. In this case, when the second decorative member 560 is separated from the first decorative member 550 and is received by the support member 580, the second decorative member 560 stands by at a position lower than the initial position, and the first The decorative member 550 returns to the initial position and is connected by the connecting mechanisms 551 and 561 so as to return to the initial position.

Further, the support member 580 of the present embodiment can also be applied to the game machine of the first embodiment. For example, by providing the support member 580 so as to bear a part of the weight of the movable display body 800 when the movable display body 800 of the lower display unit 780 is in the initial position, the load on the drive mechanism can be reduced. , The impact during transportation can be mitigated and the occurrence of defects can be prevented.

88 and 89 show deformation examples of the support member. As shown in FIG. 88, the restricting member 584 may be configured to guide the lower end portion of the shaft portion 581a of the shaft member 581 and restrict the descent of a certain width or more. The regulating member 584 includes a recess 584a that opens upward so that the shaft portion 581a can be inserted, and when no load is applied to the support portion 581b, the lower end portion of the shaft portion 581a is near the upper end portion of the recess 584a. It will be slightly inserted. Then, when a load is applied to the support portion 581b and the shaft member 581 is lowered, the lower end portion of the shaft portion 581a enters the depth of the recess, and when the support portion 581b is lowered by a certain width, the lower end portion of the shaft portion 581a comes into contact with the bottom surface of the recess. It is designed to prevent further descent.

FIG. 89 shows an example using the support member 580 shown in FIG. 88. FIG. 89 (a) is a state corresponding to FIG. 85 (a), and FIG. 89 (b) is a state corresponding to FIG. 85 (b). The regulating member 584 is fixed to the base member 571, and the shaft portion 581a is supported and guided by the main body portion 582 and the regulating member 584 to further stabilize the vertical movement of the shaft portion 581a. Can be done.

From the above, it is possible to produce a game by motion in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A movable effect device (lower movable decorative unit 510) is provided, and the movable effect device includes an operation unit (first decorative member 550, second decorative member 560) that can move in the vertical direction, and a drive mechanism (motor) that operates the operation unit. 512, arm 516) and a support member 580 that abuts on the abutting portion 563 of the operating portion and can support the operating portion from below when the operating portion is located at the lower end of the operating range in the game. The support member 580 includes an elastic member 583 that can expand and contract in the vertical direction and a support portion 581b that abuts the contact portion 563 of the moving portion, and the support portion 581b has an elastic force of the elastic member 583. It is possible to operate downward within a predetermined range, and the contact portion 563 and the support portion 581b are separated from each other at the vertical position where the contact portion 563 is located when the operating portion is in the initial position. Therefore, due to the elastic force of the elastic member 583, the position is set below the vertical position where the support portion 581b is located. Therefore, since the support member 580 supports the moving portion, a part of the weight related to the drive mechanism can be borne and the occurrence of a defect in the movable effect device can be prevented.

Further, the moving unit can operate to a position lower than the vertical position where the contact portion 563 of the moving unit is located when the operating unit is in the initial position. Therefore, the moving portion can be effectively supported by the support member 580, and the occurrence of defects in the movable effect device can be prevented.

Further, the operating unit includes a first operating unit (first decorative member 550) and a second operating unit (second decorative member 560), and the first operating unit and the second operating unit are a connecting mechanism 551. Separated by a connection release mechanism that releases the connection state when the first operation unit and the second operation unit operate to a predetermined vertical position in the connection state, which is connected by 561 and integrated. It can be converted into a separated state, and at the initial position, the first operating unit and the second operating unit are configured to be connected, and the first operating unit is connected to the drive mechanism. It is configured to be operated in the vertical direction, and the second operating portion includes a contact portion 563, and when it is in a connected state, it is an operating mode accompanying the operation of the first operating portion and is in a separated state. In this case, the second moving portion falls due to its own weight, and the contact portion 563 of the second moving portion comes into contact with the support portion 581b of the support member 580. Therefore, since the first decorative member 550 and the second decorative member 560 can be connected and separated by the connecting mechanism 551, 561 that can be separated, various effects can be produced. Further, the falling second decorative member 560 can be received by the support member 580 to alleviate the impact, and the occurrence of a defect in the movable effect device can be prevented.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as the gaming machine, and is not limited to, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the gaming ball of. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses a game ball. In addition, the configurations of the above-described embodiments can be applied in combination as appropriate.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 Game machine 510 Lower movable decoration unit (movable production device)
512 motor (drive mechanism)
516 arm (drive mechanism)
550 1st decorative member (moving part, 1st moving part)
551 Connecting mechanism 560 Second decorative member (moving part, second moving part)
562 Connecting mechanism 563 Abutment part 580 Supporting member 581b Supporting part 583 Elastic member

Claims (1)

In a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A display device capable of displaying the game, a movable production device capable of producing a game by movement, and a production device capable of executing the production are provided.
The movable production device is
Have a notifiable notification area by displaying to the player a predetermined game information,
It is possible to move between a first position located on the peripheral side of the display device and a second position closer to the effect device as well as being closer to the center side of the display device than the first position.
It is possible to execute a specific effect of notifying predetermined game information in the notification area of the movable effect device when moving to the second position.
The presentation device includes a notification area capable of executing the effect that contains the notification of the specific game information against the Yu technique's,
The specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect.
The first specific effect, in a state where the movable effect device is moved to the second position, the specific game information by the display and the presentation device by the display unit and notification of the predetermined gaming information by the movable effect device production der to be executed in connection with the notification of is,
The second specific effect is the notification of game information different from the game information notified by the first specific effect by the movable effect device in a state where the movable effect device is moved to the second position, and the display device. a demonstration that executes in conjunction different display and, a the display in the first specific effect, that perform executable effect also in effect other than the second specific effect in the notification area of the presentation device A game machine characterized by that.

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