JP6889938B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a game board is equipped with a movable accessory that operates by various effects, and makes various movements in order to suggest to the player, for example, that there is a high possibility of a big hit, depending on the game state. There is a gaming machine provided with a movable accessory (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-047245

In the conventional gaming machines as described above, it is desired to develop a movable accessory that creates a new effect, and there is room for improving the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, and can be realized as the following application example. It should be noted that the reference numerals and supplementary explanations in parentheses in this column indicate the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to assist the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application example 1]
In the gaming machine (gaming machine 100) of the present invention, there is a transparent plate-shaped gaming board (game board 102A) in which a gaming area (game area 106) and an opening (opening 102AZ) through which a game ball can flow down are formed. , The first aspect (FIGS. 15-1 and 1) in the first position and the opening of the opening as compared with the first position, are provided on the back surface side of the gaming board, and the aspects are changed according to the progress of the game. The second aspect (FIG. 15-3) at the second position on the inner side, the first decorative accessory (first character unit 155a) capable of performing the effect of being displaced to, and the aspect according to the progress of the game. The first connecting portion (first outer rail 1910) and the second connecting portion (second outer rail 1920) movably connected to the first connecting portion, which can perform the effect of displacement, are connected to each other. viewing the second decoration won game (second character unit 155b), wherein the first decorative won game, when displaced from the first embodiment in the second aspect, through the opening of the game board with The area that can be formed becomes large, and the second decorative accessory is described by operating the second connecting portion with respect to the first connecting portion when the first decorative accessory is in the second aspect. the first decorative won game aspects that may interfere with the movable areas of the is displaceable into the first decorative won game aspects without potentially interfering with the movable region (Figure 15-3) and summarized in that To do.
[Application example 2]
In the gaming machine (game machine 100) of Application Example 1, from an aspect that may interfere with the movable area of the first decorative accessory to an aspect that does not interfere with the movable area of the first decorative accessory. In the case of displacement, the gist is that the second connecting portion slides with respect to the first connecting portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 which shows the state which the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 are opened with respect to the outer frame 160. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a game machine 100. It is a figure for demonstrating the main ROM 301b of the main control board 300. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the main RAM 301c of the main control board 300. It is explanatory drawing which shows various determination tables and the like. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of the jackpot symbol determination table T2 and the jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 1st special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 1st special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T4B. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 1st special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 1st special 2 probability variation time variation pattern table T4D. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 2nd special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5A. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 2nd special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T5B. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 2nd special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5C. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates 2nd special 2 probability variation time variation pattern table T5D. It is explanatory drawing which shows the schematic flow of the process executed by the main control board 300. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-determination process executed by the main CPU 301a of a main control board 300. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of an effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the pre-determination information storage area 320c3 provided in the sub-RAM 320c. It is explanatory drawing which shows the list of the processing executed by the effect control board 320. It is a flowchart of a look-ahead process. It is a flowchart of an effect pattern determination process. It is the schematic which shows the case where the 1st character unit 155a and the 2nd character unit 155b are in the initial mode. It is the schematic which shows the case where the 1st character unit 155a and the 2nd character unit 155b became the 1st aspect. It is the schematic which shows the case where the 1st character unit 155a and the 2nd character unit 155b became the 2nd aspect. It is a figure explaining the 1st character unit 155a of the initial aspect, (A) is the figure which shows the front surface, (B) is the figure which shows the back surface. It is a figure explaining the 1st character unit 155a of 1st aspect, (A) is the figure which shows the front surface, (B) is the figure which shows the back surface. It is a figure explaining the 1st character unit 155a of the 2nd aspect, (A) is the figure which shows the front surface, (B) is the figure which shows the back surface. It is a schematic diagram explaining the lock mechanism in the lock part 1640, (A) is the figure which shows the locked state, and (B) is the figure which shows the unlocked state. It is a figure explaining the 2nd character unit 155b of the initial aspect, (A) is the figure which shows the front surface, (B) is the figure which shows the back surface. It is a figure explaining the 2nd character unit 155b of 1st aspect, (A) is the figure which shows the front surface, (B) is the figure which shows the back surface. It is a figure explaining the 2nd character unit 155b of the 2nd aspect, (A) is the figure which shows the front surface, (B) is the figure which shows the back surface. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 1st rail part 1650, (A) is the perspective view which shows the state which the 1st rail part 1650 was disassembled, (B) is the fixing hole 1922a and the slider hole in the 1st rail part 1650. It is a figure explaining the positional relationship between the part 1982 and the middle rail hole part 1952a. FIG. 19-2 is a diagram for explaining the sliding state of the second slider 1980 and the middle rail 1950 with respect to the second outer rail 1920 in the first rail portion 1650, and FIG. 19-2 is a diagram at the time when the sliding starts. Yes, (B) is a diagram for explaining a state in which sliding has progressed from the state of (A). It is the schematic which shows the structure of the out-ball sensor member 2000. It is a figure explaining the interlocking effect in a game machine.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine 100 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not limit the present invention, and not all of the elements and combinations thereof described in the embodiments are essential for the means for solving the present invention. Absent.

[Structure of gaming machine 100]
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a state in which the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 are opened with respect to the outer frame 160. The pachinko machine 100 launches a game ball based on the player's firing operation, and when the game ball wins a prize in a specific winning device, a pachinko game in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. It is a machine.

In the following description, if necessary, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "X direction", in particular, the right direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "+ X direction", and the left direction of the gaming machine 100 is "-X". Also called "direction". Further, the vertical direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "Y direction", in particular, the upward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "+ Y direction", and the downward direction of the gaming machine 100 is also referred to as "-Y direction". Further, the depth direction of the gaming machine 100 is also called the "Z direction", and in particular, the direction toward the back side of the gaming machine 100 is also called the "+ Z direction", and the direction toward the front side with respect to the gaming machine 100 is " Also called "-Z direction".

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 160 attached to the island equipment of the game store, and an inner frame 170 rotatably supported by the outer frame 160 on the front side of the outer frame 160. , And a glass frame 150 rotatably supported with the inner frame 170 on the front side of the inner frame 170. A glass member 151 is detachably provided on the glass frame 150 from the back side. Further, at a predetermined position of the glass frame 150, the glass frame 150 and the inner frame 170 are opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 160, and a lock unit 190 for attaching and detaching the upper unit 180 described later is provided. .. Further, a glass frame opening switch (not shown) for detecting that the glass frame 150 has been opened is provided at a predetermined position of the glass frame 150, and the inner frame 170 is opened at a predetermined position of the inner frame 170. An inner frame opening switch (not shown) for detection is provided.

The inner frame 170 is provided with a main mechanism constituting the game machine 100, various parts, a substrate, and the like, and a game board unit 102 is detachably provided. A game area 106 is provided between the glass member 151 and the game board unit 102. The game area 106 includes a game ball flow-down area (not shown) on which the game ball flows down, and a display screen area of the main display device 131.

The game board unit 102 includes a game board 102A made of a transparent acrylic member. A plurality of nails (not shown) and windmills (not shown) are arranged on the game board 102A. These nails and windmills have a function of changing the movement of the game ball and guiding the player to a predetermined winning opening. In the game board 102A, the surface on the player side is also referred to as the front side surface, and the surface on the back side (the surface opposite to the front side surface) is also referred to as the back side surface.

The game board 102A of the game board unit 102 has an opening 102AZ. The main display device 131 is arranged in the opening 102AZ. This makes it easier for the player to see the main display device 131.

In the present embodiment, the game board 102A is formed transparently, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game board 102A may be formed to be light-transmitting and may be translucent. Further, the game board 102A may be formed of a member other than the acrylic member, for example, a transparent plastic member.

An effect operation unit BSU is provided on the lower side of the glass frame 150. The effect operation unit BSU is composed of a sword handle unit 135 and an effect operation stick 136. An upper plate 128 is provided on the back side of the production operation unit BSU. Further, a lower plate 129 is provided at the lower left of the effect operation unit BSU. Furthermore, a launch handle device 103 is provided at the lower right of the effect operation unit BSU.
Further, an upper unit 180 is provided on the upper side of the glass frame 150, and when a predetermined gaming state is reached, the upper unit 180 executes a predetermined related operation (the upper unit 180 has an outer frame other than the glass frame 150). It can also be attached to 160). Further, on the left and right side surfaces of the glass frame 150, a first side display device 132 and a second side display device 133 for performing an effect display during gaming and non-gaming are provided.

The upper plate 128 is a plate for storing a game ball for firing in the game area 106. The lower plate 129 is a plate for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 128. The game ball stored in the upper plate 128 is led out to the launch rail (not shown), guided by the launch handle device 103 to the guide rail (not shown) via the launch rail at a predetermined launch intensity, and the game is played. It is fired in the area 106 (the area where the game ball flows down). In this case, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 passes through the left route 106a or the right route 106b of the game ball flow area included in the game area 106 due to the rotation operation of the launch handle device 103 by the player. To do. Specifically, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively weakly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 may pass through the left route 106a. On the other hand, when the player rotates the launch handle device 103 relatively strongly, the game ball launched from the launch handle device 103 may pass through the right route 106b.

A sword handle unit 135 is arranged in the center of the production operation unit BSU. The sword handle unit 135 can change the effect mode by a pressing operation.
Further, on the left side of the effect operation unit BSU, an effect operation stick 136 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the game area 106, the sword unit 154 is placed on the back side of the upper part, and the first character unit 155a is placed on the front side (front side) of the sword unit 154 on the left side of the upper part of the game ball flow area. The second character unit 155b is on the lower right side of the ball flow area, the first moonlight unit 156 is on the left side of the game ball flow area, the second moonlight unit 157 is on the right side of the game ball flow area, and the front side of the game area 106 ( The first light guide panel 181a that covers the game area 106 on the front side), and the second light guide panel 181b that covers the front side (front side) of each unit 154, 155a, 155b, 156, 157 on the back side of the game area 106. , Each equipped.

Each unit 154, 155a, 155b, 156, 157 provided in the game area 106 is a movable accessory (so-called gimmick), and the game progresses by the player in the units 154, 155a, 155b, 156, 157. Various effects are performed by moving the game in a predetermined motion according to the situation.
In the present application, "movable accessory" is interpreted to mean a moving accessory. In addition, "role" is broadly interpreted to include both movable and immovable characters.
Further, the first light guide panel 181a and the second light guide panel 181b are transparent resin panels such as acrylic, and can be visually recognized through the effect display displayed on the main display device 131 and emit light. It is possible to display a design or the like by causing a part of the panel to emit light by light incident from a part (not shown).

A first starting device 112 having a starting area in which a game ball can enter is provided in a region substantially below the center of the game area 106. The first starting device 112 is a general winning device type winning device, and when a game ball wins a prize, a jackpot random number is acquired, a jackpot determination is performed, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, three) is paid out. .. Further, above the first starting device 112, the game ball does not pass between the nails, mainly in the middle of the left side route 106a of the game ball flow area, so-called warp, and enters the first starting device 112. It is equipped with a stage 140 that facilitates it.

Further, in the area below the right side of the game area 106, a second starting device 115 having a starting area in which the game ball can enter is provided. The second starting device 115 is a so-called attacker type electric accessory, a starting port is provided at the lower portion thereof, and a movable piece 115b is provided above the starting port, and the movable piece 115b is a game board. It is movably controlled into a protruding state protruding from the 102A and a retracted state pulling into the game board 102A. Then, when the movable piece 115b is in the retracted state, the game ball is guided into the second starting device 115 from the starting port, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting device 115. On the contrary, when the movable piece 115b is in the protruding state, the game ball does not enter the starting port, and the game ball cannot win the second starting device 115. That is, in the second starting device 115, when the movable piece 115b is in the protruding state, there is no chance of winning the game ball, and when the movable piece 115b is in the retracted state, the chance of winning the game ball is increased.

When the game ball wins a prize, the second starting device 115 acquires a jackpot random number and makes a jackpot determination as in the case of the first starting device 112, and for example, the same prize balls (three) as the first starting device 112. Will be paid out.

Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 106, a normal symbol operating gate 113b having a normal area through which the game ball can pass, a first large winning device 117 capable of entering the game ball, and a game ball can enter. The second big prize device 127 and the like are provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b, a hit random number is acquired and a hit determination is performed. Even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 113b, the prize ball based on the passage is not paid out.

The first prize-winning device 117 is a so-called attacker-type electric accessory, an opening is provided at the lower portion thereof, and a movable piece 117b is provided above the opening, and the movable piece 117b is a game. It is movably controlled into a protruding state protruding from the board 102A and a retracted state pulling into the game board 102A. Then, when the movable piece 117b is in the retracted state, the game ball is guided into the first large winning device 117 from the opening, and the game ball can win the first large winning device 117 (this state is "opened" or "opened"). Also called "state"). Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the first prize-winning device 117, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is paid out. On the contrary, when the movable piece 117b is in the protruding state, the game ball does not enter the opening and the game ball cannot win the first large winning device 117 (this state is also called "blocked" or "closed state"). ).

The second big prize device 127 is a so-called attacker type electric accessory, and an opening is provided in the lower portion thereof, and a movable piece 127b is provided on the upper side of the opening, and the movable piece 127b is a game. It is movably controlled into a protruding state in which it protrudes from the board 102A and a retracted state in which it is pulled into the game board 102A. Then, when the movable piece 127b is in the retracted state, the game ball is guided into the second large winning device 127 from the opening, and the game ball can win the second large winning device 127 (this state is "opened" or "opened"). Also called "state"). Further, when a game ball wins the second prize winning device 127, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 balls) is paid out. On the contrary, when the movable piece 127b is in the protruding state, the game ball does not enter the opening and the game ball cannot win the second big winning device 127 (this state is also called "blocked" or "closed state"). ).

Further, a prize-winning assisting device 200 is provided above the second large prize-winning device 127. The winning assist device 200 is adapted to stay on the movable piece 127b for a predetermined time when a plurality of game balls passing through the right route 106b of the game area 106 pass through the movable piece 127b in the blocked state. , The movable piece 127b is opened at predetermined time intervals, and a plurality of stagnant game balls are simultaneously entered into the second large winning device 127, thereby improving the interest of the player. ..

At the bottom of the game area 106, game balls that have not entered any of the first starter 112, the second starter 115, the first big prize device 117, and the second big prize device 127 are discharged. An out port 111 for the purpose is provided.
Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 106, a cover 116 that covers the gate 113b, the second starting device 115, the first prize-winning device 117, and the second prize-winning device 127 from the front side is provided. The cover 116 is formed with a guiding portion protruding toward the game board 102A in order to guide the game ball to the second starting device 115, the first winning device 117, and the second winning device 127.

A main display device 131 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in a substantially central portion of the game area 106, and the main display device 131 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed. , Display an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, a plurality of decorative symbols for notifying the determination result of the jackpot are variably displayed based on the winning of the game balls of the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115, and a combination of specific decorative symbols (for example, 777 etc.) is stopped and the confirmed stop is displayed, so that the big hit is notified as the big hit determination result.

That is, the decorative symbol is a variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122, which will be described later, when the game ball wins the first starting device 112 and the second starting device 115. It is displayed in a variable manner according to the display, and is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. That is, the timing of the variation display of the decorative symbol by the main display device 131 and the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 120 and the second special symbol display 122 are synchronized. In addition, a big hit may be won by displaying various images, characters, etc., or displaying a look-ahead effect of the hold display related to the special symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. It is also giving the player a sense of expectation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main display device 131 is used as the liquid crystal display device, but a plasma display, an organic EL display, a projector, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, a rotating drum, or the like may be used. A display device may be used.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display 125 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 106. The display 125 includes a normal symbol display 118, a first special symbol display 120, a second special symbol display 122, a normal symbol hold display 119, a first special symbol hold display 123, and a second display. It has a special symbol hold indicator 124. Details of the display 125 will be described later.

The main display device 131 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board unit 102, and three decorative symbols are variably displayed to display various effects. The effect displayed on the main display device 131 is executed based on the effect pattern described later. Hereinafter, the effect displayed on the main display device 131 is also simply referred to as a “display effect”. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol includes numbers 1 to 9 and a special symbol.

In the display effect on the main display device 131, in the case of winning in the jackpot determination described later, that is, in the case of a jackpot, three decorative symbols are finally stopped and displayed to represent the jackpot symbol array (for example, "" Display doublet) such as "7,7,7". In addition, in the display effect, if the player loses the prize in the jackpot determination described later, that is, if the player loses the game, the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the end to represent the loss (for example, "2, 5"). , 1 ”is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the result of the jackpot determination.

When the player performs a so-called "left-handed hit" in which the firing handle device 103 is maintained in a state of being rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left side area in the game area 106. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called "right-handed hit" in which the firing handle device 103 is maintained in a state of being rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right side area in the game area 106. Therefore, "right-handed" is required when the ball is entered into the gate 113b, the second starting device 115, the first prize-winning device 117, or the second prize-winning device 127.

The first starting device 112 is a starting device that is always open. On the other hand, the second starting device 115 is normally blocked by the movable piece 115b. The movable piece 115b opens the second starting device 115 based on the determination result on condition that the game ball enters the gate 113b. In this case, a state in which the game ball is easy to enter is created. When the game ball enters the first starting device 112 or the second starting device 115, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and the following four determinations are made. Can be executed.
(1) Judgment as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot determination).
(2) On the display 125, a determination of a symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol) for notifying the result of the jackpot determination (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot symbol determination).
(3) In this jackpot determination symbol determination, in the case of a jackpot, a symbol representing the type of the jackpot (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot symbol) is determined.
(4) Judgment of whether or not to perform reach in the display effect on the main display device 131 (hereinafter, also referred to as reach determination) Judgment of which fluctuation pattern is to be used among a plurality of fluctuation patterns (hereinafter, also referred to as reach determination). Also called fluctuation pattern judgment)

The "big hit game" is a special game in which the first big prize device 117 or the second big prize device 127 is opened.
“Reach” means that, of the three decorative symbols that are variablely displayed on the main display device 131, two decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and the two decorative symbols are among the three decorative symbols that constitute the jackpot symbol array. It means the case where the two are configured. For example, in the main display device 131, two of the three decorative symbols that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed, and the two decorative symbols are in the same state. In this case, the decorative symbols that make up two of the three decorative symbols that make up the jackpot symbol array are also called reach symbols.
Further, in the following description, the above four determinations executed on the condition that the game ball that has passed through the first starting device 112 wins a prize are also referred to as "first special symbol determination", and the game ball to the second starting device 115 is determined. The above four determinations executed on the condition of winning are also referred to as "second special symbol determination", and these determinations are also collectively referred to as "special symbol determination".

Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 113b, a normal symbol random number is acquired, and a determination as to whether or not to open the movable piece 115b of the second starting device 115 is executed. Hereinafter, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the gate 113b is also referred to as "ordinary symbol determination". In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the normal symbol determination, that is, the probability of determining that the movable piece 115b is released is a specification that changes depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100.

In the first big prize device 117, the movable piece 117b is opened according to the result of the big hit symbol determination. The first prize-winning device 117 is normally blocked by the movable piece 117b. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed in which the movable piece 117b is operated to open the first jackpot winning device 117. Therefore, the player can obtain more prize balls by performing "right-handed" during the jackpot game as compared with the case where the jackpot game is not performed.

[Explanation of display 125]
The display 125 shown in FIG. 1 mainly displays information related to the jackpot symbol determination and the normal symbol determination, and is the first special symbol display 120, the second special symbol display 122, the first special symbol hold indicator 123, and the first. 2 It has a special symbol hold indicator 124, a normal symbol indicator 118, and a normal symbol hold indicator 119.

When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 120 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol, and the stop-displayed special symbol determines the jackpot symbol determination in the first special symbol determination. Notify the result. On the first special symbol display 120, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that the jackpot is a big hit or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is stopped and displayed. To.

When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 122 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol, and the stop-displayed special symbol determines the jackpot symbol determination in the second special symbol determination. Notify the result. On the second special symbol display 122, as a determination result of the jackpot symbol determination, a jackpot symbol indicating that the jackpot is a big hit or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is a loss is stopped and displayed. ..

By the way, in the game machine 100 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 112, such as during a variable display of a special symbol related to a special symbol determination or during a big hit game, the winning is triggered by the winning. 1 The configuration is such that special symbol determination and symbol variation display are not immediately executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function of holding the first special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the first special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The first special symbol hold indicator 123 displays the number of hold information for the first special symbol determination stored in this way.

Similarly, when a game ball is newly won in the second starting device 115, such as during a variable display of a special symbol related to the special symbol determination or during a jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 is triggered by the winning of the second special symbol. The configuration is such that the judgment and the variable display of the symbol are not immediately executed. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function for holding the second special symbol determination and storing four random number information for the second special symbol determination as a set of hold information. The second special symbol hold indicator 124 displays the number of hold information for the second special symbol determination stored in this way.

When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 118 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the normal symbol, and notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by the stop-displayed normal symbol. By the way, even if the game ball passes through the gate 113b, such as during the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 118, the normal symbol determination and the variation display of the normal symbol related to the normal symbol determination are not immediately executed. .. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 has a hold function of holding the normal symbol determination and storing the information of the normal symbol random number for the normal symbol determination as the hold information. The normal symbol hold display 119 displays the number of hold information for determining the normal symbol stored in this way.

The gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment includes a right-handed ramp (not shown) and a round ramp (not shown). The right-handed lamp lights up during the jackpot game state described later and the time-saving game state described later, and it is recommended that the player hit the right hand (details will be described later). A round lamp is composed of one or more lamps. The round lamp shifts from the off state to the on state at the time of a big hit. The round lamp suggests the number of round games depending on the type of jackpot at the time of jackpot by lighting. For example, when there are two round lamps, one of the round lamps lights up, suggesting that the round game is executed four times (that is, suggesting that it is a 4R jackpot), and the other round lamp. Lights up, suggesting that the round game is to be performed 16 times (ie, suggesting a 16R jackpot).

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 100]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a functional block of the gaming machine 100. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a firing control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301. The one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. Further, the main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (neither shown) for main control.

The main control input port includes a gate detection switch 303 that detects that a game ball has entered the gate 113b, and a first starter detection switch that detects that a game ball has entered the first starter 112. 304, the second starting device detection switch 305 that detects that the game ball has entered the second starting device 115, and the first winning device detection switch 306a that detects that the game ball has entered the first large winning device 117. , The second winning device detection switch 306b for detecting that the game ball has entered the second winning device 127, and the payout control board 310 are connected to the second winning device 127. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 by the input port for main control.

Further, the output port for the main control includes a starting device opening / closing solenoid 307 that opens / closes the movable piece 115b, a first large winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 that operates the movable piece 117b that opens / closes the first special winning device 117, and a second. The second prize-winning device opening / closing solenoid 370 that operates the movable piece 127b that opens and closes the prize-winning device 127, the symbol indicators 118, 120, 122 that display special symbols and ordinary symbols, the number of reserved information for determining the special symbol, and the ordinary The symbol hold indicators 119, 123, 124 for displaying the number of hold information for symbol determination, the game information output terminal board 309 for outputting an external information signal, the payout control board 310, and the effect control board 320 are connected. .. Various signals are output by this output port for main control.

The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated by the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of a game store. The game information output terminal board 309 is connected to the main control board 300 by wiring, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads a program stored in the main ROM 301b and performs arithmetic processing based on input signals from each detection switch and timer, and directly controls each device. Or, a command is sent to another board according to the result of arithmetic processing.

FIG. 4-1 is a diagram for explaining the main ROM 301b of the main control board 300. FIG. 4-2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the main RAM 301c of the main control board 300. In particular, FIG. 4-1 is a diagram for explaining the stored information stored in the main ROM 301b, and FIG. 4-2 is a diagram for explaining the main RAM 301c.

The main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables required for various games. For example, as shown in FIG. 4-1, the main ROM 301b includes a jackpot determination table T1, a jackpot symbol determination table T2, a reach determination table T3, a first variation pattern table T4, and a second variation pattern table T5. , Ordinary symbol determination table T6 is stored.

The jackpot determination table T1 is a table for performing jackpot determination based on a jackpot random number. The jackpot determination table T1 includes two jackpot determination tables, that is, a non-probability change jackpot determination table T1A and a probability variation jackpot determination table T1B.
The jackpot symbol determination table T2 is a table for determining the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number. The jackpot symbol determination table T2 includes two jackpot symbol determination tables, that is, a special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A and a special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B.

The reach determination table T3 is a table for performing reach determination based on the reach determination random number. The reach judgment table T3 has four reach judgment tables (not shown), that is, a special 1 normal time reach judgment table, a special 1 probability change time reach judgment table, a special 2 normal time reach judgment table, and a special 2 probability change time. Includes reach determination table. These four reach determination tables are selected according to the game state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach by the display effect based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variation game state. The special 1 probability change time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach by the display effect based on the ball entering the first starting device 112 in the probability change game state. The special 2 normal time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach by the display effect based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variation game state. The special 2 probability change time reach determination table is a table for selecting whether or not to execute the reach using the decorative symbol in the display effect based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the probability change game state.
The details of various gaming states such as the non-probability changing gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state will be described later.

The first fluctuation pattern table T4 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number. The first variation pattern table T4 has four variation pattern tables, that is, the first special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A, the first special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T4B, and the first special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C. And the first special second probability variation time variation pattern table T4D. These four variation pattern tables can be selected according to the game state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the first special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A is a table for selecting a fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variation game state. The first special first probability variation time variation pattern table T4B is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the probability variation game state. The first special second normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C is a table for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variation game state. The first special second probability variation time variation pattern table T4D is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the probability variation game state.

The second fluctuation pattern table T5 is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number. The second fluctuation pattern table T5 has four fluctuation pattern tables, that is, the second special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5A, the second special 1 probability variation time fluctuation pattern table T5B, and the second special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5C. And the second special 2 probability variation time fluctuation pattern table T5D. These four variation pattern tables can be selected according to the game state and the type of special symbol. Specifically, the second special 1 normal time variation pattern table T5A is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the non-probability variation game state. The second special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T5B is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting device 112 in the probability variation game state. The second special 2 normal time variation pattern table T5C is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the non-probability variation game state. The second special second probability variation time variation pattern table T5D is a table for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting device 115 in the probability variation game state.

As for the first variation pattern table T4 and the second variation pattern table T5, any one of the tables is selected at the time of determining the variation pattern, and is not selected at the same time. The first fluctuation pattern table T4 is a table in which the average fluctuation number of seconds (average production time) is shorter than that of the second fluctuation pattern table T5, and when the acquisition hold order information described later is "3" or "4". Is selected. The second fluctuation pattern table T5 is a table in which the average number of fluctuation seconds is longer than that of the first fluctuation pattern table T4, and is selected when the acquisition hold order information described later is “1” or “2”. Details of these will be described later.

The ordinary symbol determination table T6 is a table for performing ordinary symbol determination based on the ordinary symbol random numbers.
Details of the jackpot determination table T1, the jackpot symbol determination table T2, the first variation pattern table T4, the second variation pattern table T5, and the ordinary symbol determination table T6 described above will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4-2 (A), the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 301c has a hold information storage area 301cx, a hold information determination area 301cy, and an acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz. Further, the main RAM 301c is a storage area (shown) in which various flags (probability variation game flag, time saving game flag, jackpot game flag, etc., which will be described later) and various recorded values (variable K and constant Km, which will be described later) are stored. Do not have).

As shown in FIG. 4-2 (B), the hold information storage area 301cx has four hold information areas (the first hold information area) which can store the hold information related to the first starting device 112 and the hold order information at the time of acquisition in association with each other. 1 hold information area, 2nd hold information area, 3rd hold information area, 4th hold information area, and 4 hold information areas (1st hold information area, which can store hold information related to the 2nd starter 115). A second reserved information area, a third reserved information area, and a fourth reserved information area) are provided.

In the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol of the hold information storage area 301cx, the hold information is stored in the first hold information area with the highest priority, and the hold information is stored in the first hold information area. If it is stored, then the second reserved information area is preferentially stored, then the third reserved information area is preferentially stored, and finally the fourth reserved information area is stored. Be selected. The same applies to the reserved information area corresponding to the second special symbol. In FIG. 4-2 (B), "○" is shown in the hold information area where the hold information is stored, and "-" is shown in the hold information area where the hold information is not stored. It is shown.

The hold order information at the time of acquisition stored in the hold information area of the hold information storage area 301cx is information representing the hold order when the hold information is acquired. Specifically, the hold order information at the time of acquisition corresponds to the number of the hold information area stored at that time when the hold information is acquired. For example, when the hold information is acquired and the hold information is stored only in the first hold information area, the hold information is stored in the second hold information area. The information is "2". When the hold information is acquired, if the hold information is stored in the first hold information area, the second hold information area, and the third hold information area, the hold information is stored in the fourth hold information area. Since it will be stored, the hold order information at the time of acquisition is "4".
The hold information determination area 301cy is a determination area in which a special symbol determination is executed based on the hold information.

The acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz is information for storing the acquired ball equivalent information. The acquired ball equivalent information represents the number of game balls paid out to the player based on the winning of the first big winning device 117 and the second big winning device 127 in the big hit game state. The number represented by the acquired ball equivalent information stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz (also referred to as the acquired ball equivalent number) is one game ball in the first large winning device 117 and the large two major winning device 127. Upon entering, the number of prize balls (for example, 15 for the first prize-winning device 117 and 10 for the second prize-winning device 127) is added. That is, the number represented by the acquired ball equivalent information is a value obtained by multiplying the number of game balls entered in the first prize-winning device 117 and the second prize-winning device 127 in the jackpot game state by the number of prize balls.
The acquired ball equivalent information stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz is reset (erased) by the main CPU 301a when the time-saving game state ends. Therefore, the number represented by this acquired ball equivalent information is the number of game balls paid out to the jackpot game state at the time of the first jackpot and the case where the game shifts to the jackpot game state again before the time-saving game state after the first jackpot ends. It is the sum of the number of game balls paid out to. That is, the number of balls equivalent to the number of balls acquired while the time-saving game state continues is added by the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state each time the game shifts to the jackpot game state.

The payout control board 310 controls the launch of the game ball and the payout control of the prize ball. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The payout CPU reads the program stored in the payout ROM based on the payout ball measurement switch 311 that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, the door open switch 312, and the input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. And, based on the process, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to a player from a storage portion of the game balls is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM and performs arithmetic processing based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to perform a predetermined prize. Pay out the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU.

The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. .. The sub CPU 320a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 320b and performs arithmetic processing based on the various commands received from the main control board 300, the various units, the effect operation stick 136, and the input signals from the timer. Based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the fluctuation start command from the main control board 300, the main display device 131, the audio output device 331, the sword handle unit 135, the sword unit 154, the first character unit 155a, and the second The effect pattern for causing the character unit 155b, the first moonlight unit 156, the second moonlight unit 157, etc. to execute the game effect is determined, and the effect pattern designation command for executing the effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 330 or the lamp. It is transmitted to the substrate 340. Details of the determination of this effect pattern will be described later.

The sub ROM 320b stores a program for controlling the effect, data necessary for determining various games, and a plurality of tables. Details of these tables will be described later.

The sub RAM 320c functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 320a, and stores a game state, an effect pattern, a decorative symbol, a counting counter, launch operation information, and the like. Further, the sub RAM 320c is provided with a plurality of storage areas. Details of these storage areas will be described later.

The image control board 330 includes an image CPU, a control ROM, a control RAM, a CGROM, a VRAM, and a VDP (not shown) for controlling the image display of the main display device 131, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. .. The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the main display device 131 and the audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

The image CPU controls the VDP to display a predetermined image based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a work area for data during arithmetic processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores the data read from the control ROM. Further, the control ROM stores a program for controlling an image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation based on an effect pattern, an animation scene information, and the like.

The CGROM stores a large amount of image data such as decorative patterns and backgrounds displayed on the main display device 131, and the image CPU executes a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time as reading the data, the predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is controlled to be displayed on the main display device 131 to realize the display effect.

Further, the audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data for output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads a predetermined program based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. At the same time, the audio output control in the audio output device 331 is performed to realize the audio effect.

The lamp control board 340 executes control of various movable accessories and control of a lighting device 342 for production such as a lamp built in the sword handle unit 135 and a lamp built in the firing handle 103. Specifically, the lamp control board 340 drives and controls the sword handle unit 135, the sword unit 154, the first character unit 155a, the second character unit 155b, the first moonlight unit 156, and the second moonlight unit 157. A movable character (movable body) provided in the driven unit realizes a movable character effect. Further, the lamp control board 340 realizes the lighting effect by controlling the lighting or blinking of the effect lighting device 342.

The launch control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and controls energization of the launch solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the launch volume 352.

The touch sensor 351 is composed of a capacitance type proximity switch that utilizes a change in capacitance when the player touches the launch handle device 103, and detects that the player touches the launch handle device 103. , A touch signal permitting the firing solenoid 353 to be energized is output to the firing control board 350.

The firing volume 352 is composed of a variable resistor, a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. As a result, the launch of the game ball can be detected on the effect control board 320.

The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 100. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the emission control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 100 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value, a power failure detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power failure detection signal reaches a high level, the main CPU 301a is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal becomes a low level, the main CPU 301a is in an operation stopped state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Explanation of game status]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing various determination tables and the like. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows a non-probability change jackpot determination table T1A, FIG. 5B shows a probability variation jackpot determination table T1B, and FIG. 5C shows a normal symbol determination table T6. Is shown.

In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the jackpot determination can be set to "non-probability changing gaming state" or "probability changing gaming state". Further, in the gaming machine 100, the gaming state related to the normal symbol determination can be set to the "non-time saving game state" or the "time saving game state". These gaming states will be described below.

[Explanation of non-probable game state and probable game state]
In the jackpot determination in the non-probability variation game state, the non-probability variation jackpot determination table T1A shown in FIG. 5 (A) is used. In the non-probability change jackpot determination table T1A, the jackpot value determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set to three numerical values of "0" to "2". In the jackpot determination using the non-probability change jackpot determination table T1A, the jackpot random number (a numerical value of any of "0" to "1199") acquired when the ball enters the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 is , If it is any of the above three jackpot values, it is determined as "big hit", and if it is neither of them, it is determined as "missing". That is, in the case of the non-probability variation game state, the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination (also referred to as the jackpot probability) is 1/400.

In the jackpot determination in the probability variation state, the jackpot determination table T1B at the time of probability variation shown in FIG. 5B is used. In the probability change jackpot determination table T1B, the jackpot values determined to be jackpots in the jackpot determination are set to 20 numerical values of "0" to "19". In the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination table T1B at the time of probability change, the jackpot random number (a numerical value of any of "0" to "1199") acquired when the ball enters the first starter 112 or the second starter 115 is If it is any of the above 20 jackpot values, it is determined as "big hit", and if it is neither of them, it is determined as "missing". That is, the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is 1/60.

Therefore, the probability-changing gaming state is set to have a higher jackpot probability in the jackpot determination than the non-probability-changing gaming state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability-changing gaming state. In the probabilistic game state, the probabilistic game flag is set to "ON", and in the non-probable game state, the probabilistic game flag is "OFF". Further, the transition from the non-probable changing gaming state to the probabilistic gaming state, or the transition from the probabilistic gaming state to the non-probable changing gaming state can be executed after the jackpot game is completed.

[Explanation of non-time saving game state and time saving game state]
As shown in FIG. 5C, in the normal symbol determination table T6 in the non-time saving game state, the hit value determined to be a hit is set to only "0" in the normal symbol determination in the non-time saving game state, and the normal symbol determination in the time saving game state. Then, the hit values determined to be hits are set to 65535 pieces of "0" to "65534".

In the normal symbol determination in the non-time saving game state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value of any of "0" to "65535") acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 113b is the hit value "0" of only one of the above. If is, it is determined to be "hit", and if it is not "0", it is determined to be "missing". That is, in the non-time saving game state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 1/65536.

On the other hand, in the normal symbol determination in the time-saving game state, the normal symbol random number (a numerical value of any of "0" to "65535") acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 113b is one of the above 65535 hit values. If is, it is determined to be "hit", and if neither is the case, it is determined to be "missing". That is, in the non-time saving game state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination is 65535/65536≈1 / 1.00002.

Further, in the non-time saving game state, the fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol to the stop display after executing the determination of the normal symbol determination on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 113b is 12 seconds. It is set to be relatively long, and the opening control time for moving the movable piece 115b to open the second starting device 115 when a hit is won is set to be relatively short, 0.2 seconds. That is, in the non-time saving game state, when the game ball passes through the gate 113b, the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 118 performs the variation display of the normal symbol, and the variable display of the normal symbol is a variable display. Is stopped and displayed 12 seconds after the start of. If the determination result is a hit, the second starting device 115 is opened for 0.2 seconds by the movement of the movable piece 115b after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, the fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol to the stop display after executing the normal symbol determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 113b is 3 The opening control time is set to be relatively short at 2.5 seconds, and the opening control time for moving the movable piece 115b to open the second starting device 115 when a hit is won is set at a relatively long time of 2.5 seconds. That is, in the time-saving game state, when the game ball passes through the gate 113b, the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 118 performs the variation display of the normal symbol, and the variable display of the normal symbol is displayed as a variation. Stop display 3 seconds after the start. If the determination result is correct, the second starting device 115 is opened for 2.5 seconds by moving the movable piece 115b after the stop display of the normal symbol.

As described above, in the non-time saving game state, the hit probability of the normal symbol determination is set to be relatively low as 1/65536, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to be relatively long as 12 seconds, and the movable piece. The opening control time of 115b is set to 0.2 seconds, which is relatively short.
On the other hand, in the time-saving game state, the hit probability of the normal symbol determination is set to be relatively high as 65535/65536, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to be relatively short as 3 seconds, and the movable piece 115b is opened. The control time is set to 2.5 seconds, which is relatively long.

Therefore, when the same number of game balls pass through the gate 113b, the second starting device 115 is more likely to be controlled to the open state in the time-saving game state than in the non-time-saving game state. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game, and the game can be progressed more advantageously for the player than in the non-time-saving game state. In the time-saving game state, the time-saving game flag is set to "ON", and in the non-time-saving game state, the time-saving game flag is set to "OFF". Further, the transition from the non-time-saving game state to the time-saving game state, or the transition from the time-saving game state to the non-time-saving game state can be executed after the jackpot game is completed.

In the time-saving game state of the above embodiment, the hit probability of the normal symbol determination is high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, and the opening control time of the movable piece 115b is set longer than in the non-time-saving state. Although the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the time-saving game state, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed by at least one of the winning probability of the normal symbol determination, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the opening control time of the movable piece 115b, as compared with the non-time-saving game state. It may be set to be done. For example, in the time-saving game state, in order to suppress the consumption of the game ball, it may be set so that only the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-saving game state.

In the following, a gaming state that is a non-probability variable gaming state and a non-time saving gaming state is also referred to as a normal gaming state. A gaming state that is a non-probability variable gaming state and a time-saving gaming state is also called a low-probability time-saving gaming state. A gaming state that is a probabilistic game state and a non-time-saving game state is also called a high-probability non-time-saving game state. A gaming state that is a probabilistic game state and a time-saving game state is also called a high-probability time-saving game state (latent game state).
In addition, the time-saving game state can be continuously performed for a predetermined number of fluctuations. The number of fluctuations in which the time-saving game state is performed in this way is also referred to as the number of time-saving fluctuations.

[Explanation of jackpot game]
The jackpot game is executed when the jackpot game flag is ON, and the opening effect until the first big prize device 117 is first opened, and a plurality of round games in which the first big prize device 117 repeatedly opens and closes. , The ending effect from the time when the first prize-winning device 117 is closed until the next change of the special symbol is started. The round game refers to a single opening period of the first grand prize device 117, and includes a long opening round game and a short opening round game.

In the long open round game, when a specified number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls enter the first large winning device 117, one round game is completed. Further, even if a specified number of game balls do not enter, one round game ends when the specified number of seconds (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. In such a long open round game, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the first large prize device 117, and the player can acquire the prize ball corresponding to the ball, so that a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. Is.

In addition, when a long open round game is executed, a bonus state is set until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the end of the round game, and the second big winning device 127 has a specified number of seconds (0.5 seconds in this embodiment). The game ball can be entered into the second large winning device 127 by repeating the opening state of. The predetermined condition is, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed in the jackpot determination by entering the second starting device 115 in the bonus state, or the high-accuracy time-short game state which starts after the end of the round game. There are cases where is finished.
In this way, when a long open round game is executed, a bonus state is set after the end of the round game, and by opening the second large prize device 127, a larger amount of prize balls can be obtained. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

On the other hand, in the short open round game, for example, the first big winning device 117 is opened for 0.1 seconds, and one round game is completed. This is a so-called "paca" opening mode in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter. Therefore, when the short is open, it cannot be expected that the game ball will enter the first prize-winning device 117, and almost no prize ball can be expected.
Such a "big hit game" is digested by so-called "right-handed". Even if the short is open, a prize ball will be played if the game ball enters, so it is possible to instruct "right-handed".

[Explanation of jackpot type]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot symbol determination table T2 and the distribution ratio of the jackpot type. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing the special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B, and FIG. 6C is a jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the distribution ratio of a type.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A and the special 2 jackpot symbol determination table T2B in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols are "specific symbol A", "specific symbol B" and "Specific symbol C" is set. In these jackpot symbol determination tables T2A and T2B, random numbers (numerical values) of 0 to 9 are assigned to the specific symbols A to C, and the selection ratio of the jackpot symbols is determined by the number of the assigned random numbers (numerical values). ing.
In the following, each jackpot symbol (big hit type) and its selection ratio will be described.

(1) Specific symbol A: 16R probability variation jackpot The specific symbol A is a jackpot in which 16 long open round games are executed in the jackpot game. When a big hit is made with the specific symbol A, the big hit with the specific symbol A is notified by stopping and displaying the three decorative symbols with doublets in the display effect on the main display device 131. Further, when a big hit is made with the specific symbol A, the game state is controlled to the high-accuracy time-short game state after the big hit game is completed. At this time, the number of time reduction fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, the hit value is "1,7", so the selection is made at a ratio of 2/10. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is a big hit, the hit value is "0,1,4,6,7,9", so it is selected at a ratio of 6/10.
In addition, after 16 long open round games are executed, the second big winning device 127 is released in a bonus state.
(2) Specific symbol B: 4R probability variation jackpot The specific symbol B is a jackpot in which four long open round games are executed in the jackpot game. When a big hit is made with the specific symbol B, the big hit with the specific symbol B is notified by stopping and displaying the three decorative symbols with doublets in the display effect on the main display device 131. Further, when a big hit is made with the specific symbol B, the game state is controlled to the high-accuracy time-short game state after the big hit game is completed. At this time, the number of time reduction fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, the hit value is "0,2,4,5,8,9", so the ratio is 6/10. Is selected with. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit in the second special symbol, since the hit value is "2, 5, 8", it is selected at a ratio of 3/10.
(3) Specific symbol C: 2R probability variation jackpot The specific symbol C is a jackpot in which two short open round games are executed in the jackpot game. When a big hit is made with the specific symbol C, the big hit with the specific symbol C is notified by stopping the special symbol at the middle symbol of the decorative symbol in the display effect on the main display device 131. The special symbol is, for example, a symbol described as "probability variation". Further, when a big hit is made with the specific symbol C, the game state is controlled to the high-accuracy time-short game state after the big hit game is completed. At this time, the number of time reduction fluctuations is 100 times. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the first special symbol is a big hit, the hit value is "3,6", so the selection is made at a ratio of 2/10. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is a big hit, the hit value is "3", so it is selected at a rate of 1/10.
In the following, the specific symbol A is also referred to as "special A", the specific symbol B is also referred to as "special B", and the specific symbol C is also referred to as "special C".

As shown in FIG. 6C, the distribution ratio of the jackpot type is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In the 1st special symbol, the probability of being allocated to the 16R probability variation jackpot is "20%", the probability of being allocated to the 4R probability variation jackpot is "60%", and the probability of being allocated to the 2R probability variation jackpot is "20%". In the second special symbol, the probability of being allocated to the 16R probability variation jackpot is "60%", the probability of being allocated to the 4R probability variation jackpot is "30%", and the probability of being allocated to the 2R probability variation jackpot is "10%".

[Explanation of fluctuation pattern table]
FIG. 7-1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the first special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A. FIG. 7-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the first special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T4B. FIG. 7-3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the first special second normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C. FIG. 7-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the first special second probability variation time variation pattern table T4D. FIG. 7-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5A. FIG. 7-6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T5B. FIG. 7-7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5C. FIG. 7-8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the second special second probability variation time variation pattern table T5D. First, the first special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A will be described, and then the other fluctuation pattern tables T4B, T4C, T4D, T5A, T5B, T5C, and T5D will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7-1, the first special 1 normal time first fluctuation pattern table T4A has 19 fluctuation patterns from the fluctuation pattern 1 to the fluctuation pattern 10B. These fluctuation patterns 1 to 10B will be described.

In the 1st special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4A, there is a fluctuation pattern represented by "fluctuation pattern" + "number" + "alphabet", but when the "variation pattern" + "number" is the same. Basically, the corresponding core display effect has the same fluctuation pattern. For example, the variation pattern 2A and the variation pattern 2B are basically the same as the normal reach (loss) effect in the corresponding core effect, and it may be different whether or not the pseudo continuous effect described later is executed. Therefore, fluctuation patterns with the same "fluctuation pattern" + "number" are regarded as the same type of fluctuation pattern, and will be described collectively.

The core display effect is a base display effect, and the background image switching timing, the effect switching timing, the character appearance timing, and the like are almost the same.

[Variation pattern 1]
The fluctuation pattern 1 is a fluctuation pattern for executing a normal loss effect. This fluctuation pattern 1 has a fluctuation time of 5 seconds and is selected at a rate of 21/30 in the case of loss. This normal loss effect is a loss pattern arrangement (for example, "2", "5", "1") indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss without performing the reach formation effect for forming the reach on the main display device 131. ") Is a production that is formed.

[Variation pattern 2]
The fluctuation pattern 2 is a fluctuation pattern for executing a normal reach (loss) effect as a core effect. Of these, the fluctuation pattern 2A executes a normal reach (loss) effect (without pseudo-continuous effect), has a variation number of 10 seconds, and is selected at 2/30 in the case of loss. The normal reach (loss) effect (without pseudo-continuous effect) is changing without performing the development effect after the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed on the main display device 131 and the reach forming effect that forms the reach is executed. This is an effect in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the reach symbol, and a lost symbol array (for example, "7", "6", "7") is formed.

Here, the pseudo-continuous production will be described. Pseudo-continuous effect (or pseudo-continuous variation effect) is to display the decorative symbol in a variable manner during the variable display of the special symbol, temporarily stop the decorative symbol, and then display the decorative symbol in a variable manner again to display the decorative symbol in a variable manner. It is a production that repeats in a pseudo manner. In this case, in the pseudo-continuous production, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative symbol may be slowed down without being temporarily stopped, and then the decorative symbol may be variablely displayed. Good.

The fluctuation pattern 2B executes a normal reach (loss) effect (with a pseudo continuous effect), has a variation number of 16 seconds, and is selected at 2/30 in the case of a loss. In this normal reach (loss) effect (pseudo-continuous effect), after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed on the main display device 131 and the reach-forming effect that forms the reach is executed, the development effect is not performed and the decoration is changing. This is an effect in which the symbols are stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the reach symbol, and a lost symbol array is formed.

[Variation pattern 3]
The fluctuation pattern 3 is a fluctuation pattern when the normal reach (per special C) effect is executed. The variation pattern 3A is selected in the case of executing a normal reach (per special C) effect (without pseudo continuous effect), having a variation time of 10 seconds, and a big hit with the specific symbol C. In the normal reach (per special C) effect (without pseudo-continuous effect), after the reach formation effect is executed without the pseudo-continuous effect being executed, the development effect is not performed and the changing decorative symbol stops at the special symbol. It is an effect that is displayed and a jackpot symbol array representing a jackpot in the specific symbol C is formed.

The variation pattern 3B executes a normal reach (per special C) effect (with a pseudo continuous effect), has a variation time of 16 seconds, and is selected in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol C. In the normal reach (per special C) effect (with pseudo-continuous effect), after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed and the reach formation effect is executed, the changing decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol without the development effect. Therefore, the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol C is formed.

[Variation pattern 4]
The fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SP reach (loss) effect. The variation pattern 4A executes the SP reach (loss) effect (without pseudo-continuous effect), has a variation time of 30 seconds, and is selected at 3/60 in the case of loss. In the SP reach (loss) production (with pseudo continuous production), after the pseudo continuous production is executed and the reach formation production is executed, the SP reach production, which is one of the super reach productions, is executed as a development production, and the SP reach production is lost. This is an effect in which a pattern array is formed.

The variation pattern 4B executes the SP reach (loss) effect (with pseudo continuous effect), has a variation time of 36 seconds, and is selected at 3/60 in the case of loss. In the SP reach (loss) production (with pseudo continuous production), after the pseudo continuous production is executed and the reach formation production is executed, the SP reach production, which is one of the super reach productions, is executed as a development production, and the SP reach production is lost. This is an effect in which a pattern array is formed.

[Variation pattern 5]
The fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SP reach (per special A and special B) effect. The variation pattern 5A executes the SP reach (per special A, special B) effect (without pseudo-continuous effect), has a variation time of 30 seconds, and is 1/30 of the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Is selected with. In the SP reach (per special A, special B) effect (without pseudo-ream effect), the reach formation effect is executed without the pseudo-ream effect, and then the SP reach effect is executed to specify the specific symbol A or the specific pattern A or the specific. This is an effect in which a jackpot symbol array (for example, "7", "7", "7") representing a jackpot in symbol B is formed.

The variation pattern 5B executes the SP reach (special A, per special B) effect (with pseudo continuous effect), has a variation time of 36 seconds, and is 4/30 in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Is selected with. In the SP reach (per special A, special B) effect (with pseudo-continuous effect), the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the reach formation effect is executed, and then the SP reach effect is executed, and the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is executed. It is a production in which a jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in is formed.

[Variation pattern 6]
The fluctuation pattern 6 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (loss) effect 1. In the fluctuation pattern 6A, the SPSP reach (loss) effect 1 (without pseudo-continuous effect) is executed, the variation time is 60 seconds, and the variation pattern 6A is selected at 1/60 of the case of loss. SPSP reach (loss) production 1 (without pseudo continuous production) is one of the super reach productions as a further development production after the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed without the pseudo continuous production being executed. This is an effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed to form a lost pattern array.

In the fluctuation pattern 6B, SPSP reach (loss) effect 1 (with pseudo continuous effect) is executed, the variation time is 66 seconds, and the variation pattern 6B is selected at 1/60 of the case of loss. In SPSP reach (loss) production 1 (with pseudo continuous production), after the pseudo continuous production is executed, the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed, the SPSP reach, which is one of the super reach productions, is further developed. This is an effect in which the effect is executed and a lost pattern array is formed.

[Variation pattern 7]
The fluctuation pattern 7 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (per special A and special B) effect 1. In the fluctuation pattern 7A, SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 1 (without pseudo-ream) is executed, the fluctuation time is 60 seconds, and 3/30 in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Is selected with. In SPSP reach (per special A, special B) production 1 (without pseudo-ream), the reach formation effect and SP effect are executed without the pseudo-ream effect being executed, and then the SPSP reach effect is executed, and the specific symbol is executed. This is an effect in which a jackpot symbol array representing a jackpot in A or a specific symbol B is formed.

In the fluctuation pattern 7B, SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 1 (with pseudo-ream) is executed, the fluctuation time is 66 seconds, and 7/30 in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Is selected with. In the SPSP reach (per special A and special B) effect 1 (with pseudo-ream), the pseudo-ream effect is executed, the reach formation effect and the SP effect are executed, and then the SPSP reach effect is executed, and the specific symbol A or This is an effect in which a jackpot symbol array representing a jackpot in the specific symbol B is formed.

[Variation pattern 8]
The fluctuation pattern 8 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (loss) effect 2. In the fluctuation pattern 8A, the SPSP reach (loss) effect 2 (without pseudo-continuous effect) is executed, the variation time is 60 seconds, and the variation pattern 8A is selected at 1/60 of the case of loss. SPSP reach (loss) production 2 (without pseudo continuous production) is one of the super reach productions as a further development production after the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed without the pseudo continuous production being executed. This is an effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed to form a lost pattern array.

In the fluctuation pattern 8B, SPSP reach (loss) effect 2 (with pseudo continuous effect) is executed, the variation time is 66 seconds, and the variation pattern 8B is selected at 1/60 of the case of loss. In SPSP reach (loss) production 2 (with pseudo continuous production), after the pseudo continuous production is executed, the reach formation production and the SP reach production are executed, the SPSP reach, which is one of the super reach productions, is further developed. This is an effect in which the effect is executed and a lost pattern array is formed.

[Variation pattern 9]
The fluctuation pattern 9 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach (per special A and special B) effect 2. In the fluctuation pattern 9A, SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 2 (without pseudo-continuous effect) is executed, the variation time is 60 seconds, and 3 / in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Selected at 30. SPSP reach (per special A, special B) production 2 (without pseudo continuous production) is specified by executing the SPSP reach production after the reach formation production and SP production are executed without executing the pseudo continuous production. This is an effect in which a jackpot symbol array representing a jackpot in symbol A or a specific symbol B is formed.

In the variation pattern 9B, SPSP reach (per special A, special B) effect 2 (with pseudo continuous effect) is executed, the variation time is 66 seconds, and 7 / in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Selected at 30. In the SPSP reach (per special A and special B) production 2 (with pseudo continuous production), the pseudo continuous production is executed, the reach formation production and the SP production are executed, and then the SPSP reach production is executed, and the specific symbol A is executed. Alternatively, it is an effect in which a jackpot symbol array representing a jackpot in the specific symbol B is formed.

[Variation pattern 10]
The fluctuation pattern 10 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the SPSP reach revival (per special A and special B) effect. In the fluctuation pattern 10A, the SPSP reach revival (per special A and special B) production (without pseudo continuous production) is executed, the fluctuation time is 80 seconds, and 1 / of the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Selected at 30. In the SPSP reach revival (per special A, special B) production (without pseudo continuous production), the reach formation production, SP production, and SPSP reach production are executed without executing the pseudo continuous production, and once the lost pattern arrangement is performed. After the temporary stop display is displayed, the revival effect of re-variating the decorative symbol is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is formed.

In the fluctuation pattern 10B, the SPSP reach revival (per special A and special B) production (with pseudo continuous production) is executed, the fluctuation time is 86 seconds, and 4 / in the case of a big hit with the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B. Selected at 30. In the SPSP reach revival (per special A, special B) production (with pseudo continuous production), the pseudo continuous production is executed, the reach formation production, the SP production, and the SPSP reach production are executed, and temporarily stopped in the lost pattern arrangement. After the display, the revival effect of revariating the decorative symbol is executed, and the jackpot symbol array representing the jackpot in the specific symbol A or the specific symbol B is formed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as a display effect based on a fluctuation pattern, an expectation degree that a jackpot is obtained when an SP reach effect is performed than when a normal reach effect is performed (hereinafter, also referred to as a jackpot expectation degree). ) Is set so that the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern is set. Further, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the SP SP reach effect is performed than when the SP reach effect is performed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7-2, the first variation pattern table T4B at the time of the first special 1 probability variation has 19 variation patterns (fluctuation patterns 11 to 20B) of these variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns 12A to 20B are the same as the 18 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 2A to 10B) of the first special 1 normal time first fluctuation pattern table T4A. The variation pattern 11 possessed by the first variation pattern table T4B at the time of the first special 1 probability variation is a variation pattern for executing the normal loss effect in the same manner as the variation pattern 1 possessed by the first variation pattern table T4A during the first special 1 normal time. However, the fluctuation time is longer than that of the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation time is set to 10 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7-3, the first special 2 normal time first fluctuation pattern table T4C has 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 21 to 30B), and these fluctuation patterns 21 to 30B are , 1st special 1 is the same as 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 1 to 10B) of the first fluctuation pattern table T4A at normal time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7-4, the first variation pattern table T4D at the time of the first special second probability variation has 19 variation patterns (fluctuation patterns 31 to 40B). Of these fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation patterns 32A to 40 are the same as the 18 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 2A to 10B) of the first special 1 normal time first fluctuation pattern table T4A. The variation pattern 31 possessed by the first variation pattern table T4D at the time of the first special 2 probability variation is a variation pattern for executing the normal loss effect in the same manner as the variation pattern 1 possessed by the first variation pattern table T4A during the first special 1 normal time. However, the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern 1, and the fluctuation time is set to 2 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7-5, the second special 1 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5A has 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 1X to 10BX). Each of these 19 fluctuation patterns (variation patterns 1X to 10BX) is a fluctuation pattern for executing the same basic effect as the fluctuation patterns 1 to 10B of the first special 1 normal time first fluctuation pattern table T4A. , 1st special 1 The fluctuation time is set to be about 10 seconds longer than the fluctuation patterns 1 to 10B of the first fluctuation pattern table T4A at normal time.

As shown in FIG. 7-6, the second special 1 probability variation time variation pattern table T5B has 19 variation patterns (fluctuation patterns 11X to 20BX). These 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 11X to 20BX) are fluctuation patterns for executing the same basic effect as the fluctuation patterns 11 to 20B of the first special 1 probability variation time fluctuation pattern table T4B, respectively. The fluctuation time is set to be about 10 seconds longer than the fluctuation patterns 11 to 20B of the 1 special 1 probability variation fluctuation pattern table T4B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7-7, the second special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5C has 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 21X to 30BX). These 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 21X to 30BX) are fluctuation patterns for executing the same basic effect as the fluctuation patterns 21 to 30B of the first special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C, respectively. 1 Special 2 The fluctuation time is set to be about 10 seconds longer than the fluctuation patterns 21 to 30B of the normal time fluctuation pattern table T4C.

As shown in FIG. 7-8, the second special second probability variation time variation pattern table T5D has 19 variation patterns (fluctuation patterns 31X to 40BX). These 19 fluctuation patterns (fluctuation patterns 31X to 40BX) are fluctuation patterns for executing the same basic effect as the fluctuation patterns 31 to 40B of the first special second probability variation time fluctuation pattern table T4D, respectively. The fluctuation time is set to be about 10 seconds longer than that of the fluctuation patterns 31 to 40B of the 2 special 2 probability variation fluctuation pattern table T5D.

That is, each fluctuation pattern in the second fluctuation pattern table T5 is set to have a fluctuation time of about 10 seconds longer than each corresponding fluctuation pattern in the first fluctuation pattern table T4.

[List of processing on the main control board 300]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic flow of processing executed on the main control board 300.
When the power is supplied, the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 executes the main process based on the program stored in the main ROM 301b. As the main process, the main CPU 301a executes a power recovery process for restoring the game state before the power is cut off, or a RAM clear process for initializing the main RAM 301c. Further, the main CPU 301a updates the initial values of various random numbers (for example, jackpot random numbers) as the main process.
Further, the main CPU 301a repeatedly executes the timer interrupt process at regular intervals (for example, a 4 millisecond cycle) during the execution of the main process. Various processes of timer interrupt processing will be described below.

[Random number update process]
First, the main CPU 301a executes a random number update process. This random number update process updates various random number values such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, a variable pattern random number, and a normal symbol random number. These random values are added by "1" each time this process is performed. Each random number value is returned to "0" after reaching a preset maximum value.

[Switch processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs the switch process. This switch processing is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. The switch processing includes a starter switch processing, a gate switch processing, a first prize-winning device switch process, a second prize-winning device switch process, and the like. The starter switch process includes a pre-determination process.

[Starter switch processing]
As a starter switch process, the main CPU 301a acquires a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number when a ball enters the first starter 112 or the second starter 115. These are stored as hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx (hold information area: see FIG. 4-2 (B)) of the main RAM 301c. For example, when the game ball enters the first starting device 112 and the main CPU 301a acquires the hold information for the first special symbol, the hold information is held in the hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol in the hold information storage area 301cx. The hold information area in which is stored is specified, and the hold information is stored in the hold information area that should be preferentially stored next to the hold information area. However, when the hold information is stored in the fourth hold information area, the hold information is not stored. The same process is performed when the hold information for the second special symbol is acquired.

Further, when the main CPU 301a stores the hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx (hold information storage area) as the starter switch process, the hold information area is associated with the hold information and the hold order information at the time of acquisition. To store. In this case, when the hold information is acquired, if the hold information is not stored in the hold information area, the hold information is stored in the first hold information area. , "1".

[Preliminary judgment processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a pre-determination process executed by the CPU 301a of the main control board 300. The main CPU 301a executes a pre-determination process during the starter switch process described above. In this pre-determination process, the acquired hold information and the hold order information at the time of acquisition are stored in the hold information storage area 301cx (hold information area) at the time of entering the first start device 112 and the second start device 115. The jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol determination, the reach determination, and the fluctuation pattern determination are executed based on the pending information. That is, in this pre-judgment process, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 301cx (hold information area) is shifted to the hold information judgment area 301cy, and the jackpot judgment is performed before the special symbol judgment is executed. As a result, it is a process for specifying in advance the result of the jackpot symbol determination, the result of the reach determination, and the result of the fluctuation pattern determination.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 301a executes a jackpot determination based on the acquired hold information (big hit random number) in the process of S1001 to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. When the main CPU 301a determines that it is a jackpot (S1001: YES), the jackpot symbol determination is executed in the process of S1002, and the jackpot symbol (specific symbols A, B, C) as a special symbol is specified. After that, the process proceeds to S1004. On the other hand, when the main CPU 301a determines that it is not a big hit (S1001: NO), that is, when it is determined that it is lost, the process of S1003 identifies the lost symbol as a special symbol, and then shifts to S1004. To do. Next, the main CPU 301a executes the fluctuation pattern determination in the process of S1004 to specify the fluctuation pattern. Subsequently, the main CPU 301a generates a hold command in the process of S1005. In this hold command, the hold additional information indicating that the hold information has been added to the hold information storage area 301cx, the specified special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a pre-judgment special symbol), and the above-specified A variation pattern (hereinafter, also referred to as a variation pattern for pre-determination) and acquisition hold order information associated with the hold information are included. The special symbol for pre-judgment, the variation pattern for pre-judgment, and the hold order information at the time of acquisition are also collectively referred to as pre-judgment information.

[Gate switch processing]
Further, as a gate switch process, the main CPU 301a acquires a normal symbol random number when the game ball passes through the gate 113b and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 301c.

[1st Grand Prize Device Switch Processing]
As the first big prize device switch process, the main CPU 301a detects the game ball that has won the first big prize device 117 while the big hit game is being executed (in the big hit game state).
In this case, the main CPU 301a sets the number of game balls paid out to the player based on the winning of the first big winning device 117 to the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz of the main RAM 301c in the big hit game state. It is added to the number represented by the stored (accumulated) acquisition ball equivalent information.
Further, when the time-saving game state ends, the main CPU 301a resets (erases) the acquired ball equivalent information stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz. As a result, the acquired ball equivalent information stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz shifts to the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state at the time of the first jackpot and while the time saving game state continues. It represents the sum of the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state. That is, the number represented by the acquired ball equivalent information is the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state at the time of consecutive chans.
Further, when the acquired ball equivalent information is updated in the first large winning device switch process, the main CPU 301a sets the acquired ball equivalent information command representing the acquired ball equivalent information.

[2nd prize winning device switch processing]
As the second big prize device switch process, the main CPU 301a detects the game ball that has won the second big prize device 127 while the big hit game is being executed (in the big hit game state).
In this case, the main CPU 301a sets the number of game balls paid out to the player based on the winning of the second big winning device 127 in the jackpot game state to the information storage area 301cz corresponding to the acquired balls of the main RAM 301c. It is added to the number represented by the stored (accumulated) acquisition ball equivalent information.
Further, when the time-saving game state ends, the main CPU 301a resets (erases) the acquired ball equivalent information stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz. As a result, the acquired ball equivalent information stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage area 301cz shifts to the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state at the time of the first jackpot and while the time saving game state continues. It represents the sum of the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state. That is, the number represented by the acquired ball equivalent information is the number of game balls paid out in the jackpot game state at the time of consecutive chans.
Further, when the main CPU 301a updates the acquired ball equivalent information in the second large winning device switch process, the main CPU 301a sets the acquired ball equivalent information command representing the acquired ball equivalent information.

[Special design processing]
After the switch process, the main CPU 301a performs a special symbol process, which is a process related to the special symbol. This special symbol processing includes a hold information shift processing, a jackpot determination processing, a jackpot symbol determination processing, a reach determination processing, a variation pattern setting processing, and a special symbol stop processing. Each process of the special symbol processing will be described below.

[Hold information shift processing]
The main CPU 301a executes the hold information shift process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a shifts the hold information and the hold order information at the time of acquisition in the hold information storage area 301cx of the main RAM 301c when the variation display of the special symbol is completed. For example, in the hold information storage area 301cx, the main CPU 301a stores the hold information for the first special symbol in the first hold information area and the second hold information area, and stores the hold information for the second special symbol. If the variable display of the special symbol is completed in the state where the special symbol is not displayed, the hold information in the second hold information area corresponding to the first special symbol and the hold order information at the time of acquisition are shifted to the first hold information area, and the first 1 The hold information in the hold information area and the hold order information at the time of acquisition are shifted to the hold information determination area 301cy of the main RAM 301c.

[Big hit judgment process]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes the jackpot determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a executes the jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number included in the hold information shifted to the hold information determination area 301cy by the hold information shift process and the jackpot determination table T1. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability variation game state, the non-probability variation jackpot determination table T1A is used, and when the gaming state is the probability variation game state, the probability variation jackpot determination table T1B is used.

[Big hit symbol judgment processing]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes the jackpot symbol determination process. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is completed, the main CPU 301a sets the jackpot symbol random number and the jackpot symbol determination table T2 included in the hold information shifted by the hold information shift process when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. Based on this, the jackpot symbol determination is executed to determine the jackpot symbol (special symbol). In this case, when the type of the shifted hold information is the first special symbol, the special 1 jackpot symbol determination table T2A is used, and when the type of the shifted hold information is the second special symbol, the special 2 is used. The jackpot symbol determination table T2B is used. On the other hand, the main CPU 301a determines a predetermined lost symbol (special symbol) in the case of a loss in the jackpot determination.

[Reach judgment processing]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes the reach determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a executes the reach determination based on the reach random number included in the shifted hold information and the reach determination table T3. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the reserved information is the first special symbol, the special 1 normal time reach determination table is used. When the game state is the probability change game state and the type of the pending information is the first special symbol, the special 1 probability change time reach determination table is used. When the game state is the non-probability change game state and the type of the pending information is the second special symbol, the special 2 normal reach determination table is used. When the game state is the probability change game state and the type of the pending information is the second special symbol, the special 2 probability change reach determination table is used.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes the variation pattern setting process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a first determines whether to select the first variation pattern table T4 or the second variation pattern table T5 based on the acquisition hold order information. For example, when the acquisition hold order information is "3" or "4", the first variation pattern table T4 is selected, and when the acquisition hold order information is "1" or "2". Selects the second variation pattern table T5.

Next, the main CPU 301a selects which of the four variation pattern tables included in the selected variation pattern table to use, based on the game state and the type of the special symbol. For example, when the first variation pattern table T4 is selected above, one variation pattern table is selected from the four variation pattern tables T4A to T4D of the first variation pattern table T4. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the reserved information is the first special symbol, the first special 1 normal time variation pattern table T4A is used. When the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state and the type of the pending information is the first special symbol, the first special 1 probabilistic variation pattern table T4B is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the reserved information is the second special symbol, the first special 2 normal time variation pattern table T4C is used. When the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state and the type of the pending information is the second special symbol, the first special second probabilistic variation pattern table T4D is used.

Further, for example, when the second fluctuation pattern table T5 is selected above, one fluctuation pattern table is selected from the four fluctuation pattern tables T5A to T5D of the second fluctuation pattern table T5. In this case, when the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the reserved information is the first special symbol, the second special 1 normal time variation pattern table T5A is used. When the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state and the type of the pending information is the first special symbol, the second special 1 probabilistic variation pattern table T5B is used. When the gaming state is the non-probability changing gaming state and the type of the reserved information is the second special symbol, the second special 2 normal time fluctuation pattern table T5C is used. When the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state and the type of the pending information is the second special symbol, the second special 2 probabilistic variation pattern table T5D is used.

Next, the main CPU 301a executes the fluctuation pattern determination based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination, the result of the reach determination, the variation pattern random number included in the shifted hold information, and the selected variation pattern table, and executes the variation pattern. To determine. In this case, for example, when the specific symbol is determined as a result of the jackpot symbol determination, the variation pattern in the selected variation pattern table is selected from the variation patterns corresponding to the effect contents of the specific symbol. Further, when it is determined that the reach is to be performed as a result of the reach determination, the variation patterns in the selected variation pattern table are selected from the variation patterns corresponding to the effect contents for executing the reach. When the main CPU 301a determines the fluctuation pattern, the main CPU 301a sets a fluctuation start command including the determined fluctuation pattern.

[Special symbol stop processing]
Further, the main CPU 301a executes a special symbol stop process. Specifically, the main CPU 301a causes the first special symbol display 120 or the second special symbol display 122 to display the special symbol in a variable manner after the variation pattern setting process, and is based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination. When the time elapses, the changing special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the judgment result of the jackpot symbol determination is notified by the stopped displayed special symbol. In this case, the main CPU 301a sets the symbol confirmation command.

Further, in the special symbol stop processing, the main CPU 301a determines whether or not to turn on the jackpot game flag based on the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination after stopping and displaying the changing special symbol, and determines that it is ON. If so, the process of turning on the jackpot game flag is executed.

In this special symbol processing, when the time saving game flag and the probability changing game flag are ON and the time saving fluctuation number becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the main CPU 301a uses these time saving game flags and the probability changing game flag. The process of turning off is also executed.

[Normal pattern processing]
The main CPU 301a normally performs symbol processing. This normal symbol processing includes a normal symbol determination process, an operation pattern setting process, and an opening / closing member control process. Each process of ordinary symbol processing will be described below.

[Normal symbol judgment processing]
The main CPU 301a normally executes a symbol determination process. Specifically, when there is hold information of the normal symbol, the main CPU 301a executes the normal symbol determination based on the normal symbol random number included in the hold information and the normal symbol determination table T6.

[Operation pattern setting process]
The main CPU 301a performs the operation pattern setting process of the movable piece 115b when it is determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 301a sets an operation pattern that opens for 0.1 seconds twice in the non-time saving game state (total opening control time is 0.2 seconds), and is in the time saving game state. Sets an operation pattern in which opening for 0.5 seconds is performed 5 times (total opening control time is 2.5 seconds). The main CPU 301a does not set the operation pattern when the result of the normal symbol determination is a loss.

[Open / close pattern control process]
The main CPU 301a executes the opening / closing member control process. Specifically, after executing the normal symbol determination, the main CPU 301a causes the normal symbol display 118 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. In this case, the number of seconds of variation of the normal symbol is set to 12 seconds in the non-time saving game state and 3 seconds in the time saving game state. After the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 301a controls the opening and closing of the movable piece 115b based on the operation pattern if the operation pattern is set in the operation pattern setting process.

[Large prize device open control process]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a performs a large winning device opening control process. This grand prize device opening control process includes an open pattern setting process and a game state setting process of the first grand prize device 117 and the second grand prize device 127.

[Open pattern setting process]
When the jackpot game flag is ON, the main CPU 301a sets the opening pattern of the first jackpot winning device 117 and the second jackpot winning device 127 based on the result of the jackpot symbol determination during the opening effect. Perform the setting process. When the opening effect is completed, the main CPU 301a controls the opening and closing of the first grand prize device 117 based on the set opening pattern, and realizes the round game.
In addition, when the round game continues for 16 rounds, when the 16 rounds of the game by the first big prize device 117 are completed (the first big prize device 117 is closed), the second big prize is based on the set opening pattern. The opening and closing control of the winning device 127 is performed to realize a bonus game.

[Game status setting process]
Further, the main CPU 301a executes a process of turning off the jackpot game flag, a process of turning on the time-saving game flag, and a process of turning on the probability variation game flag when the ending effect is completed, and sets the number of time-saving fluctuations to a predetermined number of times (for example). , 8000 times) The game state setting process is performed.

[Payout processing]
Subsequently, the main CPU 301a executes the payout process. This payout process is a process of controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball.
[Command transmission process]
Next, the main CPU 301a executes a command transmission process. In this command transmission process, information necessary for determining various commands set (stored) in the main RAM 301c and the effect contents in the above process is transmitted to the effect control board 320.

[Electrical configuration of production control board 320]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing details of the effect control board 320. The effect control board 320 determines an effect pattern based on commands (including fluctuation patterns) transmitted from the main control board 300, and sends an effect pattern designation command based on the effect pattern to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. Send. As described above, the main display device 131 and the audio output device 331 are electrically connected to the image control board 330, and the sword handle unit 135, the sword unit 154, and the first character are connected to the lamp control board 340. The unit 155a, the second character unit 155b, the first moonlight unit 156, the second moonlight unit 157, and the effect lighting device 342 are electrically connected. With this configuration, the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 execute the display effect, the sound effect, the lighting effect, and the accessory movable effect based on the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the effect control board 320. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub ROM 320b stores a core display effect designation table TS1, a decorative symbol determination table TS2, and a chance-up determination table TS3.
Based on the fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300, the core display effect designation table TS1 has the above-mentioned normal loss effect, normal reach (loss or hit) effect, SP reach (loss or hit) effect, SPSP reach (loss or hit). One of the effects of (hit) effect 1, SPSP reach (loss or hit) effect 2, and SPSP reach revival (hit) effect is the core effect of the display effect (hereinafter, also referred to as the core display effect). It is a table to specify as. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern transmitted from the main control board 300 and the backbone display effect have a one-to-one correspondence.

It should be noted that a plurality of core display effects may be associated with the fluctuation pattern, and the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 may select the core display effect by lottery. In this way, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, the production content can be changed. Further, one core display effect may be associated with a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

The decorative symbol determination table TS2 is a table for determining a combination of decorative symbols for temporary stop display and fixed stop display and a reach symbol when the reach is executed in the display effect based on the effect pattern.

The chance-up determination table TS3 is a table for determining a predetermined chance-up effect in the display effect. Here, the chance-up effect is an effect for executing a display effect different from the normal effect to raise the expectation of a big hit as compared with the normal effect.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub RAM 320c is provided with a hold storage area 320c1, an acquired ball equivalent information storage area 320c2, and a predetermined information storage area 320c3.
The reserved storage area 320c1 includes a first reserved area, a second reserved area, a third reserved area, and a fourth reserved area corresponding to the first special symbol, and a first reserved area and a second reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol. It is divided into eight areas, a hold area, a third hold area, and a fourth hold area, and one hold flag can be stored in each area. In the hold area corresponding to the first special symbol of the hold storage area 320c1, the hold flag is stored in the first hold area with the highest priority, and the hold flag is stored in the first hold area. For example, next, the second reserved area is preferentially stored, then the third reserved area is preferentially stored, and finally, the fourth reserved area is selected as the storage target. The same applies to the reserved area corresponding to the second special symbol. When the effect control board 320 receives the hold command from the main control board 300, the hold area in which the hold flag is stored is specified in the hold storage area 320c1, and the hold area to be preferentially stored next to the hold area. Store the hold flag in. However, if the hold command is received while the hold flag is stored in the fourth hold area, the hold flag is not stored.

Further, the priority order of erasing the hold flag is the reverse of the priority order when storing, that is, the fourth hold area is set as the highest priority to be erased, and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area. Next, the third reserved area is preferentially erased, then the second reserved area is preferentially erased, and finally the first reserved area is selected as the erase target. When the effect control board 320 receives the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 300, the hold area in which the hold flag is stored is specified in the hold storage area 320c1, and the hold flag of the hold area to be preferentially erased is erased. .. If the hold flag is not stored in the first hold area, the erase process is not performed.

The acquired ball equivalent information storage area 320c2 is an area for storing the acquired ball equivalent information represented by the acquired ball equivalent information command transmitted from the main control board 300. This acquired ball equivalent information is overwritten and saved each time the acquired ball equivalent information command is transmitted.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the predetermined information storage area 320c3 provided in the sub RAM 320c. The pre-judgment information storage area 320c3 is a storage area for storing pre-judgment information (pre-judgment special symbol, pre-judgment variation pattern, and acquisition hold order information), and corresponds to the type of special symbol, respectively. Four storage areas (first storage area, second storage area, third storage area, and fourth storage area) are provided. Further, in each storage area, a jackpot judgment information column for storing jackpot judgment information based on a special symbol for pre-judgment, a jackpot symbol information column for storing jackpot symbol information based on a symbol for pre-judgment, and a variation for pre-judgment. The fluctuation pattern information column that stores the variation pattern information based on the pattern, the acquisition hold order information column that stores the acquisition hold order information, and the continuous effect presence / absence information that stores the continuous effect presence / absence information indicating whether or not the continuous effect is activated. There is a column and. Although the details will be described later, the continuous production presence / absence information includes continuous production activation information and continuous production non-activation information.

The hold command (FIG. 9: S1005) transmitted from the main control board 300 includes pre-determination information (pre-determination special symbol, pre-determination variation pattern, and acquisition hold order information). These pre-determination information are stored in association with each other in the pre-determination information storage area 320c3. In the storage area for the first special symbol, the priority order for storing the pre-judgment information is that if the first storage area is the storage target with the highest priority and the pre-judgment information is stored in the first storage area, then, The second storage area is preferentially stored, then the third storage area is preferentially stored, and finally the fourth storage area is selected as the storage target. The same applies to the storage area for the second special symbol. For example, in a state where the pre-judgment information is already stored in the third storage area of the first special symbol, the pre-judgment information of the new first special symbol (specific symbol A, variation pattern 7B, acquisition hold order information "4" ”) Is stored (see FIG. 11), the information representing“ 4 ”is stored in the acquisition hold order information column of the fourth storage area, and the“ variation pattern 7B ”is stored in the variation pattern information column of the fourth storage area. The information representing "" is stored, the information representing "specific symbol A" is stored in the jackpot symbol information column of the fourth storage area, and the information representing "big hit" is stored in the jackpot determination information column of the fourth storage area.

In FIG. 11, as the pre-judgment information of the first storage area related to the first special symbol, the information of "missing" is in the jackpot determination information column, the information of "none" is in the jackpot symbol information column, and the variation pattern information column. The information of "variation pattern 1" is stored in, and the information representing "3" is stored in the hold order information column at the time of acquisition. As pre-judgment information for the second storage area, when the jackpot judgment information column contains "missing" information, the jackpot symbol information column contains "none" information, and the fluctuation pattern information column contains "variation pattern 2AX" information. Information representing "1" is stored in the hold order information column. At the time of acquisition, as the preliminary judgment information of the third storage area, the information of "miss" is in the jackpot judgment information column, the information of "none" is in the jackpot symbol information column, and the information of "fluctuation pattern 4BX" is in the fluctuation pattern information column. Information representing "2" is stored in the hold order information column.

Further, in the continuous effect presence / absence information column, continuous effect activation information indicating whether or not to execute the continuous effect in the pre-reading process described later is stored. In FIG. 11, in the continuous effect presence / absence information column corresponding to the fourth storage area related to the first special symbol, "○" is shown as continuous effect activation information which is information indicating the activation of the continuous effect, and other storage. In the area, "-" is shown as information indicating that the continuous effect is not activated, which is information indicating that the continuous effect is not activated.

The sub RAM 320c also has a flag storage area (not shown) in which a predetermined flag or the like is stored. For example, a continuous execution effect flag and a pseudo continuous effect execution flag, which will be described later, are stored in this flag storage area.

[List of processing on the production control board 320]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a list of processes executed on the effect control board 320. When the power is supplied, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 executes the effect main process.

[Direction main processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes a power recovery effect process corresponding to the power recovery process executed by the main control board 300 or a RAM clear effect process corresponding to the RAM clear process executed by the main control board 300 as the effect main process. To do.
Further, the sub CPU 320a repeatedly executes the effect timer interrupt process at regular intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds) during the execution during the effect main process. The processing performed on the effect control board 320 is executed based on the program stored in the sub ROM 320b.

[Direction timer interrupt processing]
The sub CPU 320a executes a random number update process, a command reception process, an effect button process, and a command transmission process in the effect timer interrupt process. Various processes of the effect timer interrupt process will be described below.

[Random number update process]
As the random number update process, the sub CPU 320a updates various random numbers (for example, decorative symbol determination random numbers, chance-up random numbers) used for the effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a updates by adding "1" to various random numbers, and resets to "0" when a predetermined value is reached.

[Command reception processing]
As command reception processing, the sub CPU 320a includes pre-reading processing, effect pattern determination processing, hold processing, pre-judgment information shift processing, general figure production processing, symbol confirmation processing, acquisition ball equivalent information storage processing, and Execute jackpot processing. Various processes of command reception processing will be described below.

[Read-ahead processing]
The look-ahead process executes a process of determining whether or not to perform continuous effect and a process of determining whether or not to perform pseudo continuous effect based on the hold command transmitted from the main control board 300. The details of this look-ahead process will be described later with reference to FIG.

The continuous effect is an effect that can be executed in the main display device 131, and is an effect that can be executed during the variation start effect described later over a plurality of variation displays in the special symbol. This continuous effect may be composed of only one type of effect, or may include a plurality of types of effect. When the continuous effect includes a plurality of types of effects, one of the plurality of types of effects may be selected and executed. Further, the continuous effect may be executed for one variable display in the special symbol.

Further, the pseudo continuous effect may be composed of only one type of effect, or may include a plurality of types of effect. When the pseudo continuous effect includes a plurality of types of effects, one of the plurality of types of effects may be selected and executed.

[Production pattern determination process]
As the effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 320a determines the effect pattern based on the core display effect designation table TS1, the decorative symbol determination table TS2, and the chance-up determination table TS3. Details of this effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Hold processing]
When the sub CPU 320a receives a hold command from the main control board 300 as the hold process and the hold flag is not stored in the fourth hold area in the hold storage area 320c1 provided in the sub RAM 320c, the sub CPU 320a does not store the hold flag. Store the hold flag in the hold area with high storage priority. For example, when the sub CPU 320a receives the hold command while the hold flag is stored in the first and second hold areas, the sub CPU 320a stores the hold flag in the third hold area. Further, the sub CPU 320a erases one hold flag from the hold area having a high priority of erasing the hold flag when the effect pattern is determined by the effect pattern determination process (when the fluctuation start command is received) as the hold process. To do. When the effect pattern is determined (when the fluctuation start command is received) in the state where the hold flag is stored in the first to fourth hold areas, the sub CPU 320a erases the hold flag in the fourth hold area. ..

Further, the sub CPU 320a executes a process related to the hold display as the hold process. Specifically, a hold display command for performing hold display is set in the main display device 131 corresponding to the four hold areas of the hold storage area 320c1. For example, in the hold storage area 320c1, when the hold flags are stored in the first to third hold areas, a hold display command indicating that there are three holds in the main display device 131 is set. This hold display command is transmitted to the image control board 330 in the command transmission process described later. When the image control board 330 receives the hold display command, it controls the main display device 131 to execute the hold display based on the hold display command.

[Preliminary judgment information shift processing]
The sub CPU 320a is stored in the storage area of the pre-determination information storage area 320c3 of the sub RAM 320c when the effect pattern is determined by the effect pattern determination process (when the variation start command is received) as the shift process of the pre-determination information. The shift process of the pre-judgment information is executed. For example, when the pre-judgment information shift process is executed when the pre-judgment information is stored as shown in FIG. 11, the information stored in the first storage area is deleted and stored in the second storage area. The information is shifted to the first storage area, the information stored in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the information stored in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Therefore, the number of pre-judgment information (set of jackpot determination information, jackpot symbol information, variation pattern information) stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area corresponding to the first special symbol and the main control board 300. The number of reserved information for the first special symbol stored in the main RAM 301c (reserved information storage area 301cx: see FIG. 4-2) corresponds to one-to-one. Similarly, the number of pre-judgment information (one set of jackpot determination information, jackpot symbol information, and variation pattern information) stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and the main control board. The number of reserved information for the second special symbol stored in the main RAM 301c (reserved information storage area 301cx) of 300 has a one-to-one correspondence. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, if the predetermined information is stored in all of the first storage area to the fourth storage area for the first special symbol, the main RAM 301c (reserved information storage area 301cx) of the main control board 300. The number of pending information for the first special symbol stored in is also four.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when there is hold information in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the special symbol is stopped to move to the next symbol change, the second special symbol is used. The special symbol judgment is performed by preferentially using the reserved information. Therefore, in the pre-judgment information storage area 320c3, when the pre-judgment information is stored in each of the storage areas corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the next When shifting to the variation effect of, the shift processing of the pre-determination information of the storage area corresponding to the second special symbol is executed.

[Normal pattern production processing]
The normal symbol effect processing performs an effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the normal symbol in a predetermined area (for example, the corner of the main display device 131) of the main display device 131 according to the determination result in the normal symbol determination. For example, "○" and "×" are displayed alternately while the normal symbol is changing, and "○" is displayed if it is a hit and "×" is displayed if it is lost according to the judgment result.

[Design confirmation process]
As the symbol confirmation process, the sub CPU 320a executes a process for displaying the changing decorative symbol on the main display device 131 as a confirmation stop display based on the symbol confirmation command from the main control board 300.

[Information memory processing equivalent to acquired balls]
When the sub CPU 320a receives the acquired ball equivalent information command from the main control board 300 as the acquired ball equivalent information storage process, the acquired ball equivalent information represented by the command is stored in the acquired ball equivalent information storage of the sub RAM 320c. Store in area 320c2.
[Big hit processing]
As the jackpot process, the sub CPU 320a receives a predetermined command from the main control board 300 to perform an opening process for executing the first opening effect of the jackpot game, and a round effect corresponding to the round game during the jackpot game. A round process for executing the game, and an ending process for executing the ending effect are executed at the end of the jackpot game.

[Direction button processing]
The sub CPU 320a detects the input via the sword handle unit 135 and the effect operation stick 136 as the effect button process, and performs a predetermined effect accordingly.
[Command transmission process]
As the command transmission process, the sub CPU 320a transmits the commands set in the various processes to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

[Explanation of look-ahead processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the look-ahead process. Here, the above-mentioned look-ahead processing will be described below.
In this look-ahead process, first, the sub CPU 320a executes the hold command reception process in the process of S1305. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a hold command has been received from the main control board 300, and when the hold command is received, the pre-judgment information included in the hold command is stored in the corresponding storage of the pre-judgment information storage area 320c3. Store in the area. If the hold command has not been received, this look-ahead process ends without executing the continuous effect flag setting process and the pseudo-continuous effect flag setting process described later.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 320a executes the continuous effect flag setting process in the process of S1310 after the hold command reception process. Specifically, when the continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is OFF, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect based on the prior determination information received in the process of S1305, in other words. , Determine whether to turn on the continuous effect flag. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a determines that the continuous effect flag is turned on when all of the following two conditions, A and B, are satisfied, and when even one of the two conditions is not satisfied, the continuous effect is produced. It is determined that the flag is not turned on.

Condition A: In the pre-judgment information storage area 320c3, there is no information representing a jackpot in the pre-judgment information (big hit determination information column) stored before the pre-judgment information newly stored in the process of S1305. In other words, there is no big hit in the hold information in the hold information storage area 301cx before storing the pre-determination information in the process of S1305.
Condition B: Win a look-ahead lottery.

As an example of the above condition A, the pre-judgment information is not stored in the storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, while the first storage area to the third storage area corresponding to the first special symbol are stored in advance. It is assumed that the determination information is stored and the pre-determination information is newly stored in the fourth storage area corresponding to the first special symbol in the process of S1305 (see FIG. 11). In this case, if there is no information indicating a jackpot in the preliminary determination information (big hit determination column) stored in the first storage area to the third storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, the above condition A is satisfied.

Further, in the pre-reading lottery under the condition C, if the pre-judgment special symbol included in the pre-judgment information newly stored in the process of S1305 is a lost symbol, a lottery is performed with the first pre-reading lottery probability, and the jackpot symbol is used. In the case of, the lottery is set to be performed with a second look-ahead lottery probability having a higher expectation of winning than the first look-ahead lottery probability. As a result, in the case of a jackpot, the probability that the look-ahead effect is executed is set high, in other words, when the look-ahead effect appears, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the look-ahead effect does not appear.

Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous effect flag is not turned on unless all of the conditions A and B are satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if the above condition B is satisfied. , The continuous effect flag may be turned on.

When it is determined that the continuous effect flag is ON, in the pre-determination information storage area 320c3, the continuous effect activation information (“◯” in FIG. 11) is entered in the continuous effect presence / absence information column corresponding to the storage area stored in the process of S1305. ) Is stored. When it is determined that the continuous effect flag is not turned on, in the pre-judgment information storage area 320c3, the continuous effect non-activation information (“−” in FIG. 11 is entered in the continuous effect presence / absence information column corresponding to the storage area stored in the process of S1305. ") Is stored.

When the continuous production activation information or the continuous production non-activation information is stored in the continuous production presence / absence information column, or when the continuous production flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is already ON, the sub CPU 320a is as follows. The process proceeds to S1315.

When the continuous effect flag is turned on and the continuous effect activation information "○" is stored in the continuous effect activation information column of the pre-judgment information storage area 320c3, the main display device is displayed from the next special symbol variation display. At 131, the continuous effect is executed. This continuous effect can be executed until the display effect is executed based on the hold information corresponding to the prior determination information including the continuous effect activation information. In this case, it can be executed even during the display effect based on the hold information corresponding to the prior determination information including the continuous effect activation information.

Further, when the continuous effect flag is set to ON in the continuous effect flag setting process and the variation display corresponding to the pre-determination information used for the determination is completed, the sub CPU 320a is subjected to the above-described symbol determination process. Set the continuous effect flag to OFF.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 320a executes the pseudo continuous effect flag setting process in the process of S1315 after the continuous effect flag setting process. Specifically, when the continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is ON, the sub CPU 320a sets the pseudo continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c to OFF. When the continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is OFF, the sub CPU 320a sets the pseudo continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c to ON. After that, this look-ahead processing is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception processing.

In the effect pattern determination process described later, even if the acquired variation pattern is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect (for example, variation pattern 7B), the sub CPU 320a is simulated by the pseudo-continuous effect flag setting process. When the continuous effect flag is set to OFF (when the continuous effect flag is ON), the pseudo continuous effect is not executed.

[Explanation of production pattern determination process]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process. In this effect pattern determination process, first, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not the fluctuation start command from the main control board 300 has been received (S1405). When the sub CPU 320a has not received the fluctuation start command (S1405: NO), the sub CPU 320a ends this effect pattern determination process and returns to the command reception process.
When the sub CPU 320a receives the variation start command (S1405: YES), the sub CPU 320a acquires the variation pattern included in the variation start command in the process of S1410.

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines the effect pattern in the process of S1415. Specifically, the sub CPU 320a determines the effect pattern by determining the core display effect, the continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous effect, the reach symbol, the chance up, and the stop symbol. To do. The details will be described below.

First, the sub CPU 320a determines the effect corresponding to the variation pattern acquired in the process of S1410 as the core display effect based on the core display effect designation table TS1. For example, when the acquired fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern 6B, the sub CPU 320a determines the SPSP reach (loss) effect 1, which is the effect corresponding to the variation pattern 6B, as the core display effect based on the core display effect designation table TS1. ..

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines the execution of the continuous effect when the continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is ON. When the continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is OFF, the sub CPU 320a determines that the continuous effect is not executed.

Next, the sub CPU 320a has a pseudo continuous effect when the pseudo continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is ON and the variation pattern acquired in the process of S1410 corresponds to the pseudo continuous effect. Decide to execute. For example, the sub CPU 320a executes the pseudo continuous effect when the pseudo continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is ON and the variation pattern acquired in the process of S1410 is the “variation pattern 4B”. To determine.

On the other hand, when the pseudo continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is OFF, the sub CPU 320a performs the pseudo continuous effect regardless of whether or not the variation pattern acquired in S1410 corresponds to the pseudo continuous effect. Decide not to execute. For example, in the sub CPU 320a, when the pseudo continuous effect flag stored in the sub RAM 320c is OFF, the pseudo continuous effect is performed even though the variation pattern acquired in the process of S1410 is the “variation pattern 4B”. Decide not to execute.

That is, when the continuous effect flag is ON, the pseudo-continuous effect flag is OFF. Therefore, when the continuous effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the continuous effect flag is OFF, the pseudo-continuous effect flag is ON. Therefore, if the variation pattern acquired in S1410 corresponds to the pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed.

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines the reach symbol based on the decorative symbol determination random number and the decorative symbol determination table TS2 when the acquired variation pattern corresponds to the effect of executing the reach (reach formation effect). .. The sub CPU 320a skips this process when the acquired fluctuation pattern does not correspond to the effect of executing the reach (reach forming effect).

Next, the sub CPU 320a determines whether or not the above-mentioned chance-up effect is executed based on the acquired fluctuation pattern and the chance-up random number.
Next, the sub CPU 320a determines the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbol to be finally stopped based on the acquired variation pattern and the decorative symbol determination random number.

From the above, the sub CPU 320a determines the core display effect, the presence / absence of continuous effect execution, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous effect execution, the reach symbol, the presence / absence of chance-up execution, and the symbol arrangement of the decorative symbols to be finally stopped. The final decision is made on the display effect, the movable character effect, the sound effect, and the effect pattern for realizing the light emission effect.

[Direction by the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b]
15-1 to 15-3 are diagrams for explaining the effect of the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b. FIG. 15-1 is a schematic view showing a case where the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are in the initial mode. FIG. 15-2 is a schematic view showing a case where the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are in the first mode. FIG. 15-3 is a schematic view showing a case where the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are in the second mode.

As shown in FIG. 15-1, the first character unit 155a provided in the upper left of the game area 106 has a base portion 1500 fixed to the game board, a first movable portion 1510 movable with respect to the base portion 1500, and a first character unit. It is composed of a second movable portion 1520 that is movable with respect to one movable portion 1510. On the front side of the first movable portion 1510, a part of the character "necessary" is formed, and a first decorative surface portion 1515 provided with a plurality of LEDs (not shown) and a reflective material (not shown) is formed. Has been done. On the front side of the second movable portion 1520, the remaining portion of the character "necessary" different from that of the first decorative surface portion 1515 was formed, and an LED (not shown) and a reflective material (not shown) were provided. A second decorative surface portion 1525 is formed. That is, when the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 are combined, the first decorative surface portion 1515 and the second decorative surface portion 1525 are combined to form one "must" character. It is composed.

As shown in FIG. 15-1, the second character unit 155b provided at the lower right of the game area 106 has a base portion 1550 fixed to the game board and a first movable portion 1560 movable with respect to the base portion 1550. It is composed of a second movable portion 1570 that is movable with respect to the first movable portion 1550. On the front side of the first movable portion 1560, a part of the character "Katsu" is formed, and a first decorative surface portion 1565 provided with a plurality of LEDs (not shown) and a reflective material (not shown) is formed. Has been done. On the front side of the second movable portion 1570, the remaining portion of the character "Katsu" different from that of the first decorative surface portion 1565 was formed, and an LED (not shown) and a reflective material (not shown) were provided. A second decorative surface portion 1575 is formed. That is, when the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 are combined, the first decorative surface portion 1565 and the second decorative surface portion 1575 are combined to form one "win" character. It is composed.

As shown in FIG. 15-2, when the first mode is changed from the initial mode, the first character unit 155a has the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 integrally with respect to the base portion 1500. It moves in the direction toward the center of the game area 106. That is, the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 in the first character unit 155a are the first positions closer to the center of the game area 106 than the initial positions in the initial mode shown in FIG. 15-1. It is the first aspect located in. Further, in the second character unit 155b, the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 are integrated and move in the direction toward the center of the game area 106 with respect to the base portion 1550. That is, the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 in the second character unit 155b are the first aspect located in the first aspect which is a position closer to the center of the game area 106 than the initial position in the initial aspect. Become. Therefore, when the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b change from the initial mode to the first mode, the character units of "must" and "win" move toward the center of the game area 106, and "must" and "must" and "must". The effect is such that the characters "Katsu" come closer to each other.

As shown in FIG. 15-3, in the case of the first aspect to the second aspect, in the first character unit 155a, only the second movable portion 1520 is located at the center of the game area 106 with respect to the first movable portion 1510. Move in the direction you are heading. That is, in the second aspect, only the second movable portion 1520 in the first character unit 155a is located in the second position, which is a position closer to the center of the game area 106 than the first position in the first aspect. Further, in the second character unit 155b, only the second movable portion 1570 moves in the direction toward the initial position with respect to the first movable portion 1560. That is, in the second aspect, only the second movable portion 1570 in the second character unit 155b is located at the second position, which is a position farther from the center of the game area 106 than the position of the first aspect. Therefore, when the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b change from the first mode to the second mode, some of the character units of "must" and "win" move in the same direction and become "must". The effect is such that the characters "Katsu" are cut off.

[Structure and operating mechanism of the first character unit 155a]
16-1 to 16-3 are diagrams illustrating the first character unit 155a in each embodiment. 16-1 is a diagram for explaining the first character unit 155a in the initial mode, (A) is a diagram showing the front surface, and (B) is a diagram showing the back surface. 16-2 are views for explaining the first character unit 155a of the first aspect, (A) is a view showing the front surface, and (B) is a view showing the back surface. 16-3 are views for explaining the first character unit 155a of the second aspect, (A) is a view showing the front surface, and (B) is a view showing the back surface.

As shown in FIG. 16-1 (A), the first character unit 155a has a base portion 1500 fixed to the game board, a first movable portion 1510 movably connected to the base portion 1500, and a first. It is composed of a second movable portion 1520 that is movably connected to the movable portion 1510. Further, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) of the first decorative surface portion 1515 are electrically connected to the lamp control substrate 340 via the base portion 1500 so that the light emission can be controlled, and the light emission is controlled according to the content of the effect. Further, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) of the second decorative surface portion 1525 are electrically connected to the lamp control board 340 so that light emission can be controlled via the base portion 1500 and the first movable portion 1510, depending on the content of the effect. Light emission is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 16-1 (B), the base portion 1500 operates a link mechanism 1620 that connects to the first movable portion 1510, a spring portion 1615 that applies an urging force to the link mechanism 1620, and a link mechanism 1620. A first drive unit 1610 including a motor for the purpose and a gear mechanism (not shown) is provided. Further, the first movable portion 1510 is provided with a second drive portion 1630 including a motor for moving the second movable portion 1520 and a gear mechanism (not shown), and a lock portion 1640 for locking the movement of the second movable portion 1520. Has been done. Further, the base portion 1500 and the first movable portion are movable so that the first movable portion 1560 is movable with respect to the base portion 1500 by the first rail portion 1650 provided straddling the base portion 1500 and the first movable portion 1510. 1510 are connected. Further, the second movable portion 1520 is provided with a rack 1670 that meshes with a gear (not shown) of the second drive portion 1630, and a first stopper 1680 and a second stopper 1685 that are protrusion-shaped members. Further, the first movable portion 1520 is movable with respect to the first movable portion 1510 by the second rail portion 1660 provided straddling the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520. The 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 16-2 (A), when the first character unit 155a is in the first mode, the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 are integrated from the base portion 1500. It will be in a separated state. In the state of the first aspect, since the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 are integrated, the first decorative surface portion 1515 and the second decorative surface portion 1525 are integrated. The character "must" will be formed.

As shown in FIG. 16-2 (B), when the first character unit 155a changes from the initial mode to the first mode, the motor of the first drive unit 1610 is operated, and the link mechanism 1620 is operated via the gear. , The first movable portion 1510 is moved in the downward oblique direction so as to be separated from the base portion 1500. At this time, the first movable portion 1510 moves along the first rail portion 1650. When the first character unit 155a changes from the initial mode to the first mode, the lock portion 1640 changes from the locked state to the released state. The switching between the locked state and the released state in the lock portion 1640 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 16-3 (A), when the first character unit 155a changes from the first mode to the second mode, the second movable portion 1520 is separated from the first movable portion 1510. In the state of the second aspect, of the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 that were integrated in the first aspect, only the second movable portion 1520 is separated from the first movable portion 1510, so that the first movable portion is the first. The character "necessary" formed by the decorative surface portion 1515 and the second decorative surface portion 1525 is represented as if it were cut at a predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 16-3 (B), when the first character unit 155a changes from the first mode to the second mode, the motor of the second drive unit 1630 is operated, and the rack 1670 is moved by a gear (not shown). The second movable portion 1520 is moved in the downward oblique direction so as to be separated from the first movable portion 1510. At this time, the second movable portion 1520 moves along the second rail portion 1660. The range of movement of the second movable portion 1520 is limited by locking the convex portion 1635 provided on the cover of the gear (not shown) of the second drive unit 1630 to the first stopper 1680.

Further, in the second movable portion 1520, the second rail portion 1660 is provided so as not to be parallel to the boundary surface which is the side of the second decorative surface portion 1525 that meets the one decorative surface portion 1515. That is, the second rail portion 1660 is provided so as not to be parallel to the boundary line between the first decorative surface portion 1515 and the second decorative surface portion 1525 in the initial mode or the first mode. Specifically, the closer the second rail portion 1660 is to the end of the second decorative surface portion 1525 in the moving direction, the greater the distance to the surface of the second decorative surface portion 1525 that meets the first decorative surface portion 1515. It is configured. With such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 15-3 and 16-3 (A), when the second aspect is adopted, the first decorative surface portion 1515 and the second decorative surface portion 1515 in the vertical direction with respect to the moving direction The distance from the 1525 increases.

Here, the mechanism for switching between the locked state and the unlocked state in the lock portion 1640 of the first character unit 155a will be described with reference to FIG. 17A and 17B are schematic views for explaining the locking mechanism of the locking portion 1640, FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a locked state, and FIG. 17B is a diagram showing an unlocked state. When the first character unit 155a is in the initial mode, the lock mechanism in the lock portion 1640 is in the locked state, and when the first character unit 155a is in the first mode, the lock mechanism is in the unlocked state.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the first character unit 155a is in the initial mode, the lock portion 1640 is in the locked state so that the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 are not separated from each other. It is in a state. The lock portion 1640 is provided with a spring (not shown), and an urging force in the counterclockwise direction on the drawing is applied. The lock portion 1640 in the initial mode is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction by the base block portion 1720 provided on the base portion 1500. Therefore, the protruding portion 1745 of the lock portion 1640 is in a state of being inserted between the first block portion 1770 and the second block portion 1775 provided in the second movable portion 1520, so that the second movable portion 1520 is the first. The distance from the movable portion 1510 is restricted.

As shown in FIG. 17B, when the first character unit 155a is in the first aspect, the lock portion 1640 is in the unlocked state, and the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 can be separated from each other. It is in a state. Specifically, when the first movable portion 1510 is separated from the base portion 1500, the lock portion 1640 is not restricted by the base block portion 1720, and the lock portion 1640 is rotated by the urging force of the spring. Therefore, the protruding portion 1745 of the lock portion 1640 is in a state of being pulled out from between the first block portion 1770 and the second block portion 1775, and the second movable portion 1520 is in a state of being separable from the first movable portion 1510. ..

As described above, the mode in which the first character unit 155a shifts from the initial mode to the first mode and from the first mode to the second mode has been described. However, when the first character unit 155a shifts from the second mode to the initial mode, the second mode is used. It changes in a mode such as shifting to the first aspect and shifting from the first aspect to the initial aspect. That is, in the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 in the state of being separated in the second aspect, the second movable portion 1520 approaches the first movable portion 1510, and the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion are separated. This is the first aspect in which the 1520 is integrated. Then, the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520, which are integrated in the first aspect, move as they are so as to approach the base portion 1500, and become the initial aspect. When the second movable portion 1520 moves from the second position to the first position, the convex portion 1635 of the second drive portion 1630 is locked to the second stopper 1685, so that the range of movement is limited. ..

Further, in the spring portion 1615, when the spring portion 1615 is changed from the initial mode to the first mode, a force is applied to the spring portion 1615 and the spring portion 1615 is in a deformed state. Maintain the deformed state as it is. Then, when returning from the first aspect to the initial aspect, the deformed spring portion 1615 is restored, so that when returning from the first aspect to the initial aspect, an urging force is applied to the movement of the first movable portion 1510. In this way, when the urging force of the spring portion 1615 is applied to the first movable portion 1510, it is possible to execute an effect in which the initial speed when returning to the initial position from the first aspect is increased.

In this way, when returning from the second aspect to the initial aspect, the locking mechanism by the locking portion 1640 prevents only the first movable portion 1510 in the second aspect from moving to return to the position of the initial aspect. .. Specifically, when the first movable portion 1510 is in the position of the initial mode, the lock portion 1640 is pressed by the base block portion 1720, so that the first block when the second movable portion 1520 moves. The protrusion 1745 is located on the movement line of the portion 1770. Therefore, the protrusion 1745 prevents the first block portion 1770 from moving to the position of the initial mode. That is, the movement such that only the first movable portion 1510 in the second aspect returns to the initial position in the initial aspect is prevented.

[Structure of 2nd character unit 155b]
18-1 to 18-3 are diagrams illustrating the second character unit 155b in each embodiment. 18-1 is a diagram for explaining the second character unit 155b in the initial mode, (A) is a diagram showing the front surface, and (B) is a diagram showing the back surface. 18-2 are views for explaining the second character unit 155b of the first aspect, (A) is a view showing the front surface, and (B) is a view showing the back surface. 18-3 are views for explaining the second character unit 155b of the second aspect, (A) is a view showing the front surface, and (B) is a view showing the back surface.

As shown in FIG. 18-1 (A), the second character unit 155b has a base portion 1550 fixed to the game board, a first movable portion 1560 movably connected to the base portion 1550, and a first unit. It is composed of a second movable portion 1570 that is movably connected to the movable portion 1560. Further, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) of the first decorative surface portion 1565 are electrically connected to the lamp control substrate 340 so that light emission control is possible via the base portion 1550, and light emission control is performed according to the content of the effect. Further, a plurality of LEDs (not shown) of the second decorative surface portion 1575 are electrically connected to the lamp control board 340 so that light emission can be controlled via the base portion 1550 and the first movable portion 1560, depending on the content of the effect. Light emission is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 18-1 (B), the base portion 1550 is used to operate the link mechanism 1820 (see FIG. 18-2 (B)) connected to the first movable portion 1560 and the link mechanism 1820. A first drive unit 1810 including a motor and a gear mechanism (not shown) is provided. Further, the first movable portion 1560 is provided with a second drive portion 1830 including a motor for moving the second movable portion 1570 and a gear mechanism (not shown). Further, the base portion 1550 and the first movable portion are movable so that the first movable portion 1560 is movable with respect to the base portion 1550 by the first rail portion 1850 provided straddling the base portion 1550 and the first movable portion 1560. 1560 are connected. Further, the second movable portion 1570 is provided with a gear (not shown) and a gear mechanism (not shown) of the second drive portion 1830. Further, the first movable portion is movable so that the second movable portion 1570 is movable with respect to the first movable portion 1560 by the second rail portion 1860 provided straddling the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570. The 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 18-2 (A), when the second character unit 155b is in the first mode, the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 are integrated from the base portion 1550. It will be in a separated state. In the state of the first aspect, since the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 are integrated, the first decorative surface portion 1565 and the second decorative surface portion 1575 are integrated. The character "Katsu" will be formed.

As shown in FIG. 18-2 (B), when the second character unit 155b changes from the initial mode to the first mode, the motor of the first drive unit 1810 is operated, and the link mechanism 1820 is operated via the gear. , The first movable portion 1560 is moved in the upward oblique direction so as to be separated from the base portion 1550. At this time, the first movable portion 1560 moves along the first rail portion 1850. A spring portion 1815 for applying an urging force to the link mechanism 1820 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 18-3 (A), when the second character unit 155b changes from the first mode to the second mode, the second movable portion 1570 is separated from the first movable portion 1560. In the state of the second aspect, of the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 that were integrated in the first aspect, only the second movable portion 1570 is separated from the first movable portion 1560, so that the first movable portion is the first. The character "Katsu" formed by the decorative surface portion 1565 and the second decorative surface portion 1575 is expressed as if it were cut at a predetermined position.

As shown in FIG. 18-3 (B), when the second character unit 155b changes from the first mode to the second mode, the motor of the second drive unit 1830 is operated, a gear mechanism (not shown) is moved, and the second mode is changed. The movable portion 1570 is moved in the downward oblique direction so as to be separated from the first movable portion 1560 so as to be positioned at the initial position of the initial mode. At this time, the second movable portion 1570 moves along the second rail portion 1860. The second movable portion 1570 is restricted from moving below the initial position by engaging with the protruding stopper 1880 provided on the base portion 1550.

As described above, the mode in which the second character unit 155b shifts from the initial mode to the first mode and from the first mode to the second mode has been described. However, when the second character unit shifts from the second mode to the initial mode, the second mode is used. It changes in a mode such as shifting to the first aspect and shifting from the first aspect to the initial aspect. That is, in the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 in the state of being separated in the second aspect, the second movable portion 1570 approaches the first movable portion 1560, and the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion. This is the first aspect in which 1570 is integrated. Then, the first movable portion 1560 and the second movable portion 1570 integrated in the first aspect move as they are so as to approach the base portion 1550, and become the initial aspect.

Further, the spring portion 1815 is in a state of being deformed by applying a force to the spring portion 1615 in the initial mode. Then, when the initial mode is changed to the first mode, the deformed spring portion 1815 is restored. Therefore, when the initial mode is changed to the first mode, an urging force is applied to the movement of the first movable portion 1560. Become. In this way, when the urging force of the spring portion 1815 is applied to the first movable portion 1560, it is possible to execute an effect in which the initial speed when changing from the initial mode to the first mode is increased.

[Structure of 1st rail portion 1650]
19-1 and 19-2 are diagrams for explaining the first rail portion 1650 in the first character unit 155a. 19-1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the first rail portion 1650, FIG. 19A is a perspective view showing a state in which the first rail portion 1650 is disassembled, and FIG. 19B is a perspective view showing a state in which the first rail portion 1650 is disassembled. It is a figure explaining the positional relationship between the fixing hole 1922a, the slider hole part 1982, and the middle rail hole part 1952a. FIG. 19-2 is a diagram for explaining the sliding state of the second slider 1980 and the middle rail 1950 with respect to the second outer rail 1920 in the first rail portion 1650, and FIG. 19-2 is a diagram at the time when the sliding starts. Yes, (B) is a diagram for explaining a state in which sliding has progressed from the state of (A). Since the first rail portions 1650 and 1850 and the second rail portions 1660 and 1860 all have the same configuration, the configuration of the first rail portion 1650 will be described below as a specific example.

As shown in FIG. 19-1 (A), the first rail portion 1650 includes the first outer rail 1910 and the second outer rail 1920 having a concave cross section, and the first outer rail 1910 and the second outer rail 1920. The middle rail 1950 provided so as to be slidable between the first slider 1970 provided slidably between the first outer rail 1910 and the middle rail 1950, and the second outer rail 1920 and the middle rail 1950. It is composed of a second slider 1980 provided so as to be slidable between the two.

The first outer rail 1910 is provided with stopper portions 1918a and 1918b and fixing holes 1912a and 1912b formed by bending a part of both ends in the longitudinal direction. The fixing holes 1912a and 1912b are holes through which screws for fixing to other members are passed. Since the second outer rail 1920 has the same configuration as the first outer rail 1910, stopper portions 1928a and 1928b and fixing holes 1922a and 1922b are provided. The first slider 1970 has a concave cross-sectional shape, and a plurality of ball bearings 1975 are provided on each side surface perpendicular to the sliding direction so as to project inward and outward directions. Further, locking portions 1978a and 1978b are provided at both ends in the sliding direction, and a penetrating slider hole portion 1972 is formed at substantially the center in the longitudinal direction. The second slider 1980 has the same configuration as the first slider 1970, and is provided with locking portions 1988a and 1988b, a slider hole portion 1982, and a plurality of ball bearings 1985. The middle rail 1950 has stoppers 1958a and 1958b for locking the locking portions 1978a and 1978b of the first slider 1970 and the locking portions 1988a and 1988b of the second slider 1980 at both ends in the sliding direction, and the middle rail penetrating the middle rail. Holes 1952a and 1952b are provided.

In the first rail portion 1650 having the above configuration, a plurality of ball bearings 1975 are in contact with the middle rail 1950 inside the first slider 1970, and the middle rail 1950 slides with respect to the first slider 1970. Will be done. On the other hand, on the outside of the first slider 1970, a plurality of ball bearings 1975 are in contact with the first outer rail 1910, and the first slider 1970 slides with respect to the first outer rail 1910. Further, the stopper portions 1918a and 1918b of the first outer rail 1910 and the stopper portions 1928a and 1928b of the second outer rail 1920 are configured so that the first slider 1970 and the second slider 1980 do not come out from the sliding direction. Further, the locking portions 1978a, 1978b of the first slider 1970 and the locking portions 1988a, 1988b of the second slider 1980 are locked with respect to the stoppers 1958a, 1958b of the middle rail 1950, whereby the middle rail 1950 and the first It is prevented that the 1-slider 1970 and the 2nd slider 1980 come out of each other in the sliding direction. That is, since the first rail portion 1650 is provided with a plurality of ball bearings 1975 and 1985 on the first slider 1970 and the second slider 1980, the first rail portion 1650 is a middle rail with respect to the first outer rail 1910 and the second outer rail 1920. The 1950, the first slider 1970, and the second slider 1980 are smoothly slidable.

In the first rail portion 1650 of the first character unit 155a, the first outer rail 1910 is provided on the base portion 1500, and the second outer rail 1920 is provided on the first movable portion 1510. In the second rail portion 1660 of the first character unit 155a, the first outer rail is provided on the first movable portion 1510, and the second outer rail is provided on the second movable portion 1520. Further, in the first rail portion 1850 of the second character unit 155b, the first outer rail is provided on the base portion 1550, and the second outer rail is provided on the first movable portion 1560. In the second rail portion 1860 of the second character unit 155b, the first outer rail is provided on the first movable portion 1560, and the second outer rail is provided on the second movable portion 1570.

As shown in FIG. 19-1 (B), when the first rail portion 1650 is attached to the first character unit 155a, the slider hole of the second slider 1980 is provided with respect to the fixing hole 1922a of the second outer rail 1920. When the positions of the portion 1982 and the middle rail hole portion 1952a of the middle rail 1950 are aligned, the fixing hole 1922a can be confirmed through these holes. That is, with such a configuration, it becomes easy to work with a tool when installing or removing the first rail portion 1650.

As shown in FIG. 19-2 (A), when the second slider 1980 and the middle rail 1950 start sliding with respect to the second outer rail 1920 in the first rail portion 1650 (sliding upward on the drawing). The second slider 1980 slides while rotating the ball bearing 1985 of the second slider 1980 with respect to the inner wall surface of the second outer rail 1920. Further, the middle rail 1950 slides inside the second slider 1980 while rotating the ball bearing 1985 of the second slider 1980.

As shown in FIG. 19-2 (B), when a predetermined distance is slid from the state of FIG. 19-2 (A), the sliding distance of the second slider 1980 with respect to the second outer rail 1920 and the middle rail 1950. Sliding distance will be different. That is, the time until the second slider 1980 reaches the predetermined position and the time until the middle rail 1950 reaches the predetermined position are different, so that a so-called time lag occurs.

With the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b as described above, smooth operation can be performed as compared with a movable accessory such as the first rail portion 1650 or the like which is not provided with a rail. .. According to the gaming machine provided with such a movable accessory, it is possible to perform an effect that the player cannot imagine as compared with the conventional movable accessory, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b as described above move closer to each other when changing from the initial mode to the first mode, and move toward each other when changing from the first mode to the second mode. Can be moved away. According to the gaming machine provided with such a movable accessory, it is possible to realize an effect that cannot be realized by the conventional movable accessory, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are changed to the initial mode, the first mode, and the second mode, but may be changed to other modes. Good. For example, when changing from the initial mode to the first mode, the so-called fanning effect is produced by the movement in which the first movable portion 1510 and the second movable portion 1520 swing together in the first character unit 155a. It may be changed to such a form. At this time, the second character unit 155b may also swing so as to be interlocked with the swing of the first character unit 155a.

In the above-described embodiment, the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b both change into the same form, but may change into different forms from each other. For example, when the first character unit 155a is in the initial mode, the second character unit 155b may be in the first mode or the second mode.

In the above-described embodiment, the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are changed to each mode by moving, but the mode is changed by the light emission control of the LED (not shown) provided in each unit. It may be a thing. For example, the mode may be changed by various light emission controls such as blinking the LED or turning on the LED according to various gaming states. Further, in addition to the change to each mode due to the movement, the light emission control in each mode may be performed together to have a variation in the mode.

In the above-described embodiment, it is decided to change to each mode by moving only the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b, but it may be linked with other accessories, movable accessories, and display devices. For example, various modes of production may be performed in conjunction with the display on the main display device 131 and the display on the first light guide panel 181a and the second light guide panel 181b. Specifically, there is an embodiment as shown in FIG.

Here, the interlocking effect in which the above-mentioned first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are interlocked with the main display device 131, other movable accessories, the effect lighting device 342, and the like will be described.

As shown in FIG. 21, the upper right lighting device 2102 is turned on, and the main display device 131 displays a linear image 2181 which is a linear image from the upper right to the diagonally lower left. Further, the left speaker lighting device 2105 is turned on, and the lower left lighting device 2103 is turned on. As a result, in the entire gaming machine 100, a single light is displayed so as to run from the upper right to the lower left. That is, one light 2182 is displayed on the game machine 100 by lighting the upper right lighting device 2102, displaying the linear image 2121, lighting the left speaker lighting device 2105, and lighting the lower left lighting device 2103. Further, the upper left lighting device 2101 is turned on, and the main display device 131 displays a straight line image 2183 which is a linear image from the upper left side toward the diagonally lower right side. Further, the right speaker lighting device 2106 is turned on, and the lower right lighting device 2104 is turned on. As a result, in the entire gaming machine 100, a single light is displayed so as to run from the upper left to the lower right. That is, one light 2184 is displayed by lighting the upper left lighting device 2101, displaying the linear image 2183, lighting the right speaker lighting device 2106, and lighting the lower right lighting device 2104. By the above-mentioned effect, the light is emitted in an X-shape as a whole.

Further, the light emitting units 2160 and 2160 of the side display device 2180 may emit light. Then, as in the lightning bolt 2112, the image may be displayed across the main display device 131 and the side display device 2180. Then, as in the lightning bolt 2113, the image may be displayed straddling the first light guide panel 181a, the second light guide panel 181b, and the side display device 2180. That is, the side display device 2180 of the present invention, the first light guide panel 181a, and the second light guide panel 181b can display an integrated image. Further, the main display device 131, the side display device 2180, the first light guide panel 181a, and the second light guide panel 181b of the present invention can display an integrated image. Further, the lightning bolt 2112 displayed by the main display device 131 and the side display device 2180, and the lightning bolt 2113 displayed by the first light guide panel 181a, the second light guide panel 181b and the side display device 2180 are displayed. The main display device 131, the side display device 2180, the first light guide panel 181a, and the second light guide panel 181b are used for an integrated effect.

Further, the upper unit 180 may operate. For example, the central portion of the upper unit 180 in the left-right direction is lifted upward, and the cover 2186 opens downward. As a result, the circular unit 2187 is exposed to the outside. The circular unit 2187 swings in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction while being exposed to the outside. Further, the circular unit 2187 emits light. Further, at least a part of the movable accessory may be interlocked. For example, all movable accessories may be interlocked. Further, members other than the main display device 131, the movable accessory, the effect lighting device 2142, the side display device 2180, the first light guide panel 181a, and the second light guide panel 181b may be interlocked. Further, the order in which the members are interlocked is not limited. For example, during the interlocking effect, the first side display device 132 and the second side display device 133 may have a time when nothing is displayed. That is, the blackout effect may be executed. In this case, since the first side display device 132 and the second side display device 133 are blacked out, for example, the light 2182, 2184 becomes more conspicuous. Therefore, the interest of the player is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game board members include a game board 102A, a game board unit 102, an upper unit 180, and a sword that are not fixed to the glass frame 150, the outer frame 160, and the inner frame 170 with screws or the like. Although it was the handle unit 135, any member may be used as long as it is fixed with screws or the like but can be easily attached and detached by the staff of the amusement park. For example, it may be something like the out-ball sensor member 2000 shown in FIG. The out-ball sensor member 2000 is provided on the passage of the game balls leading to the out-ball accumulating portion where the game balls discharged from the out port 111 are stored, and detects the discharged game balls. The out-ball sensor member 2000 is provided with a sensor portion 2020 and a base portion 2050. The sensor unit 2020 is connected to the main control board 300, transmits the detection result of the ejected game balls to the main control board 300, and based on this detection result, the integrated value of the number of out balls on the main control board 300. Is calculated. Further, the base portion 2050 is a member attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine.

◆ [Invention A]
In the game machine (100) of the invention A, a base portion (1500, 1550), a drive unit (1610, 1630, 1810, 1830), and a decorative surface (1515, 1525, 1565, 1575) are formed by the drive unit. A decorative movable portion (1510, 1520, 1560, 1570) movable with respect to the base portion, a first outer rail (1910) attached to the base portion and formed with a groove, and a groove attached to the decorative movable portion. Is provided so as to connect the second outer rail (1920) on which the first outer rail is formed, the first outer rail and the second outer rail, and in the groove of the first outer rail and the groove of the second outer rail. A slidable middle rail (1950) is provided, and the decorative movable portion is provided with respect to the base portion by sliding the middle rail between the first outer rail and the second outer rail. The gist is that it is the first aspect, which is a separated aspect.

In the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b of the game machine 100 of the above-described embodiment, the base units 1500 and 1550, the first drive units 1610 and 1810 and the second drive units 1630 and 1830 having a motor are used. The first movable portions 1510, 1560 and the second decorative surface portion are movable with respect to the base portions 1500, 1550 by the first drive portions 1610, 1810 and the second drive portions 1630, 1830, and the first decorative surface portions 1515, 1565 are formed. It includes second movable portions 1520 and 1570 in which 1255 and 1575 are formed. Further, the first outer rail 1910 and the second outer rail 1920 having a concave cross section are provided so as to connect the first outer rail 1910 and the second outer rail 1920, and the first outer rail 1910 and the second outer rail 1920 are provided. A first rail portion 1650, 1850 and a second rail portion 1660, 1860 are provided, which are composed of a middle rail 1950 slidable between the two rails. Further, since the first rail portions 1650 and 1850 are provided so as to connect the base portions 1500 and 1510 and the first movable portions 1510 and 1560, the first movable portions 1510 and 1560 are provided with respect to the base portions 1500 and 1510. It is possible to move along the first rail portions 1650 and 1850 so as to be separated from each other and change from the initial mode to the first mode.

In such a gaming machine 100, the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b are movable accessories that move smoothly along the first rail portions 1650 and 1850 as compared with the conventional movable accessories. Therefore, it is possible to perform an effect that the player cannot imagine, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine (100) of the invention A, the decorative movable portion includes a first decorative portion (1510, 1560) to which a part of the decorative surface is formed and the second outer rail is attached, and the decorative surface. Of these, a portion different from the first decorative portion is formed, and a second decorative portion (1520, 1570) that is movable with respect to the first decorative portion by the driving unit is provided, and the first decorative portion is provided. The gist is that the second decorative portion is separated from the portion to change from the first aspect to the second aspect.

The first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b of the game machine 100 of the above-described embodiment have first decorative surface portions 1515 and 1565 on which a part of the characters "must" or "win" is formed. The first movable portion 1510, 1560 to which the second outer rail 1920 is attached and the second decorative surface portion 1525, on which the remaining portion of the characters "must" or "win" different from the first decorative surface portion 1515, 1565 are formed. It has 1575 and includes second movable portions 1520 and 1570 that are movable with respect to the first movable portions 1510 and 1560.

Further, in the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b, when the first mode is changed to the second mode, the first movable parts 1510 and 1560 and the second movable parts 1520 and 1570 that were integrated in the first mode are integrated. Of these, since only the second movable portions 1520 and 1570 are separated from the first movable portions 1510 and 1560, the "must" or "necessary" formed by the first decorative surface portions 1515 and 1565 and the second decorative surface portions 1525 and 1575. The word "win" will be represented as if it were cut at a predetermined point. If the gaming machine 100 includes the first character unit 155a and the second character unit 155b that perform such movements, it is possible to perform an effect that the player cannot imagine as compared with the conventional movable accessory. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments and modifications, the above-described embodiments of the invention are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention and do not limit the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit and claims, and the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

100 ... Game machine (game machine), 102A ... Game board (game board), 102AZ ... Opening (opening), 106 ... Game area (game area), 155a ... First character unit (first decorative accessory), 155b ... 2nd character unit (second decorative accessory), 1560 ... 1st movable part (1st member), 1570 ... 2nd movable part (2nd member), 1910 ... 1st outer rail (1st outer rail) , 1920 ... 2nd outer rail (2nd outer rail), 1950 ... Middle rail (middle rail).

Claims (2)

A transparent plate-shaped game board with a game area and an opening through which the game ball can flow down,
It is provided on the back surface side of the game board, and the mode is the first mode in the first position and the second mode in the second position which is on the inner side of the opening as compared with the first position according to the progress of the game. A mode, a first decorative accessory that can perform an effect that displaces in, and
A second decorative accessory having an effect in which the mode is displaced according to the progress of the game , and having a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion movably connected to the first connecting portion. And with
The first decorative accessory is
When the displacement from the first aspect to the second aspect, the area that can be visually recognized through the opening of the game board becomes large.
The second decorative accessory is
When the first decorative accessory is in the second aspect, there is a possibility that the second connecting portion operates with respect to the first connecting portion to interfere with the movable region of the first decorative accessory. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be displaced from a certain aspect to an aspect that does not interfere with the movable region of the first decorative accessory. When the second decorative accessory is displaced from a mode that may interfere with the movable region of the first decorative accessory to a mode that does not interfere with the movable region of the first decorative accessory. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second connecting portion slides with respect to the first connecting portion.

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