JP6475451B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  A conventional gaming machine has a liquid crystal panel (production product, electronic component) and a circumferential outer diameter rib (guide portion) surrounding the liquid crystal panel from the outside. In some cases, a plurality of rollers (guided portions) are mounted between the two. In such a gaming machine, the liquid crystal panel can be rotated in the outer diameter rib via a roller (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-323770 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to display an effect image on the liquid crystal panel, it is necessary to connect the wiring to the rotating liquid crystal panel, so the wiring is connected to the liquid crystal panel. Therefore, there is a problem that the structure of the gaming machine cannot be simplified.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of simplifying the structure.

請 Motomeko the gaming machine according to 1,
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A product (for example, a sub-effect display device 400) having an electronic component (for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) included in the sub-effect display device 400);
Wiring (for example, wiring 600) connected to the electronic component;
Rotation means for rotating the effect,
With
The rotating means is formed so that the effect is rotated at a predetermined position of a base (for example, the lifting body 500) that supports the effect, and a guide portion (for example, penetrating the base in the thickness direction) Long holes 502, 503, and 504) and guided portions (for example, protrusions 402, 403, and 404) formed in the effect so as to be guided by the guide portions,
The guide part includes a first guide part and a second guide part,
The guided portion includes a first guided portion guided by the first guide portion and a second guided portion guided by the second guide portion,
The first guide portion abuts on the first guided portion when the effect is located at the rotation end position,
The second guide portion does not contact the second guided portion when the effect is located at the rotation end position,
The wiring is inserted into the second guide portion so as not to contact the second guided portion .
According to this feature, since the wiring connected to the electronic component can be inserted into the second guide portion, it is not necessary to provide a portion for inserting the wiring separately from the guide portion, so that the structure can be simplified. Can do.

The gaming machine of means 1 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A plurality of the guide portions (for example, long holes 502, 503, 504) and a plurality of the guided portions (for example, protrusions 402, 403, 404) are formed,
The plurality of guide portions are different in shape from one guide portion (for example, the long hole 504 through which the protrusion 404 is inserted) and the one guide portion (for example, the long holes 502 and 503 have long holes in curvature). And other guide portions (for example, long holes 502 and 503 through which the protrusions 402 and 403 are inserted) for guiding more of the guided portions than the one guide portion,
The wiring is inserted through the one guide portion (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the wiring 600 is inserted through the long hole 504).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by having a plurality of guide portions and guided portions, it is possible to disperse the load of the effect, and wiring is performed to one guide portion in which the number of guided portions to be guided is smaller than other guide portions. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rotation from being troubled by the winding of the wiring by the guided portion.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 ,
A protective member (for example, a wall portion 405) that protects the wiring is provided.
According to this feature, since the wiring is protected by the protection member, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being worn by the rotation of the effect.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 2 , wherein
Stopping means (for example, a solenoid 700 as a stopper in the modification, an arm 702, and a locking piece 710) for stopping the rotation of the effect,
The stop means stops the rotation of the effect by engaging with the guided portion (for example, as shown in the modification, the protrusion 402 is sandwiched between the end portions of the long hole 502. The part which stops the rotation of the sub production display device 400 at the rotation end position)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the effect can be stopped using the guided portion, it is not necessary to separately provide a stop piece for engaging with the stopping means, so that the structure can be simplified. .

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , and
The guide portion is a movable region in which the guided portion can move as the effect product rotates (for example, from the end of the long hole 504 in the counterclockwise direction to the upper side of the recess 501. And a non-movable region where the guided portion is not movable (for example, from a position above the concave portion 501 in the long hole 504 to an end portion in the clockwise direction in a front view),
The wiring is inserted into at least the immovable region (for example, as shown in FIG. 7B, the wiring 600 is a long hole in the state where the sub-effect display device 400 is disposed at the rotation end position. 504 is inserted from the position above the recess 501 to the end in the clockwise direction in front view)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the rotation from being troubled due to the winding of the wiring or the like because the wiring becomes difficult to contact the guided portion.
The immovable region includes an area formed between the guided portion and the end surface of the guide portion at the initial rotation position of the effect, and the guided portion at the rotation end position of the effect object. What is necessary is just to be at least one of the area | regions formed between the end surfaces of the said guide part.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to claim 1, it means 1 to 4,
The guide portion has a plurality of guide portions (for example, long holes 502, 503, and 504),
One guide portion (for example, the long hole 504) of the plurality of guide portions is formed at a position closer to the rotation center where the effect product rotates than other guide portions other than the one guide portion. It is characterized by being.
According to this feature, in one guide portion close to the rotation center where the effect product rotates, the distance to which the guided portion moves is smaller than in the other guide portions. It is possible to reduce the possibility of causing problems in rotation due to the above.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to claim 1, it means 5,
As the guided portion, a first guided portion (for example, a protrusion 402), a second guided portion (for example, a protrusion 403) formed at a position different from the first guided portion, and the first guided portion And a third guided portion (for example, a projection 404) formed at a position other than a straight line connecting the first guided portion and the second guided portion.
According to this feature, the effect is guided by at least the first guided portion, the second guided portion, and the third guided portion that are formed in a triangular shape. The effect can be rotated in a stable state by the guided portion.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to claim 1, means 1 to 6,
The guided portion is in contact with an end surface of the guide portion (for example, each protrusion 402, at least at an initial position where the effect is rotated (for example, an initial rotation position shown in FIG. 4B)). 403 and 404 are in contact with the end portions of the long holes 502, 503, and 504 in the counterclockwise direction in a front view.
According to this feature, since the guided portion comes into contact with the guide portion at least at the initial position, the rotatable effect can be stably stopped at least at the initial position.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8 is a gaming machine according to claim 1, means 7,
The guide portion is in contact with the guided portion at the rotation end position of the effect (for example, the protrusions 402 and 403) and is not in contact with the guided portion at the rotation end position. (E.g., protrusion 404),
The wiring is inserted into the guide portion so as not to come into contact with the guided portion (for example, the wiring 600 is inserted into the elongated hole 504 together with the wall portion 405 while being protected by the wall portion 405. ing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a part of the guide portion comes into contact with the guided portion at the rotation end position, the rotatable effect can be stably stopped at the rotation end position, and the rotation is performed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems due to the wiring being sandwiched between the guide portion and the guided portion at the end position.

Gaming machine Hand stage 9, a gaming machine according to claim 1, means 1 to 8,
A wiring holding part for holding the wiring (for example, a recess 501 protruding to the back side of the lifting body 500),
The wiring held by the wiring holding part has a length that can follow the rotation of the effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the wiring 600 is sufficient on the back side of the lifting body 500. It has a length and is wound around the recess 501)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the wiring held in the wiring holding portion follows the rotation of the effect, thereby preventing the rotation of the effect due to a load on the wiring. Can do.

Gaming machine hand stage 10,
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A product (for example, a sub-effect display device 400) having an electronic component (for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) included in the sub-effect display device 400);
Wiring (for example, wiring 600) connected to the electronic component;
Rotation means for rotating the effect,
With
The rotation means includes a guide portion (for example, long holes 502, 503, and 504) formed so that the effect is rotated at a predetermined position of a base (for example, the lifting body 500) that supports the effect. A guided portion (for example, protrusions 402, 403, 404) formed on the effect so as to be guided by the guide portion,
In the base, a penetrating portion (for example, a through hole 505 in a modified example) penetrating the base in the thickness direction is formed at a position different from the guide portion (for example, below the recess 501).
The wiring is inserted through the penetrating portion (for example, as shown in FIG. 19 of the modified example, the wiring 600 is inserted through the through hole 505).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the wiring connected to the electronic component can be inserted into the penetrating part different from the guide part, the rotation is troubled by the winding of the wiring by the guided part guided by the guide part. Can be prevented.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a disassembled perspective view which shows a sub effect display apparatus, a raising / lowering body, and a base body. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the retreat position, (B) is a front view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the effect position, and (C) is a sub effect. It is a front view which shows the state which the display apparatus was rotated from the rotation initial position in the effect position to the rotation termination position. (A) is a side view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the retracted position, and (B) is a side view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the effect position. It is a rear view which shows a sub effect display apparatus. (A) is a front view showing the lifting body in a state where the sub-effect display device is disposed at the initial rotation position, and (B) is a lifting body in the state where the sub-effect display device is disposed at the rotation end position. FIG. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of a sub effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of a sub effect display apparatus. (A) is a front view showing a lifting body in a state where the sub effect display device is arranged at the initial rotation position in the modification, and (B) is a sub effect display device arranged at the rotation end position in the modification. It is a front view which shows the raising / lowering body of a state. (A) is a rear view showing the lifting body in a state where the sub effect display device is arranged at the rotation initial position in the modification, and (B) is a sub effect display device arranged at the rotation end position in the modification. It is a rear view which shows the raising / lowering body of a state.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 that is surrounded by the guide rails 2b. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape in front view using a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., and an obstruction nail ( It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) attached integrally to the back side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and a board surface board provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 61.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 10, there is provided an out-port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display unit 20 displays a variation display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 61 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the effect LED 9, and the sub-effect display device 400 described later. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode before the reach state.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. Then, after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operations in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operations in the effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 is turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs the above is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. ing. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose, sound control commands used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the production LED 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. include.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 8 is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, there are a plurality of determination results (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and multiple jackpot types when the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result of the type (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random value for determining a normal display result Numerical data indicating each of MR4 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 may count numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 by updating various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, for example.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 11A shows a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot game state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 11A, “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” are set according to whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Allocation of judgment value for jackpot type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The usual figure hold storage unit stores hold information of a usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general-purpose hold storage unit is used to determine the general-purpose display result determined by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. Is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are periodically updated according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. A sub-effect display device 400, which will be described later, is provided below the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. The effect control board 12 includes the sub-effect display device 400 and the sub-effect display device. A plurality of electronic components such as a rotation motor 300 for rotating 400 and up / down motors 301 </ b> L and 301 </ b> R for moving the sub-effect display device 400 up and down (up and down) are connected.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 provides effects by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the sub effect display device 400, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the operation is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting a start command reception command buffer (not shown) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize corresponds to a storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory And a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory. Is provided. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first start opening winning designation command or second start opening winning designation command) and a reserved memory number notification command ( A command such as a first reserved memory number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer are associated with the start opening prize designation command and the hold memory number notification command. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory separately is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-1” or the buffer number “2-1” for storing the contents of the pending storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is read and cleared in the effect symbol variation start process executed when starting.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure holding memory of the received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure holding storage in the start winning reception command buffer. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tail numbers “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. Then, the stored memory number notification commands are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning a prize is an entry (buffer number “1-1” or “2- 1 ”) is deleted and stored in the entry corresponding to the start of the variable display pending storage (the entry corresponding to the buffer number“ 1-1 ”or“ 2-1 ”). The stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variation display of the effect symbol in the first special figure holding memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted (cleared) and stored in the buffer number “2”. Each command is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”.

  Next, the sub effect display device 400, the lifting body 500, and the base body 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the sub effect display device, the lifting body, and the base body. 4A is a front view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the retracted position, FIG. 4B is a front view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the effect position, and FIG. ) Is a front view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is rotated from the rotation initial position to the rotation end position at the effect position. 5A is a side view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the retracted position, and FIG. 5B is a side view showing a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged at the effect position. is there. FIG. 6 is a rear view showing the sub effect display device. 7A is a front view showing the lifting body in a state in which the sub effect display device is disposed at the rotation initial position, and FIG. 7B is a state in which the sub effect display device is disposed at the rotation end position. It is a front view which shows the raising / lowering body.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a base body 200 is disposed below the effect display device 5 behind the game board 2. An elevating body 500 is disposed at a substantially central portion in the left-right width direction of the base body 200, and a sub-effect display device 400 is disposed between the elevating body 500 and the game board 2. Similar to the effect display device 5, the sub effect display device 400 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) and the like, and a display area for displaying various effect images is formed. The display area of the sub effect display device 400 is formed smaller than the display area of the effect display device 5.

  A support plate 410 formed in a substantially circular shape in rear view is attached to the back side of the sub-effect display device 400 (see FIG. 6), and the support plate 410 is shown in FIGS. 3 and 6. In addition, protrusions 401, 402, 403, 404 are formed toward the rear. The sub effect display device 400 is attached to the elevating body 500 through these protrusions 401 to 404. The sub effect display device 400 and the support plate 410 are connected by a connecting shaft 420 (see FIG. 5) that faces in the left-right direction, and the sub effect display device 400 moves up and down with respect to the support plate 410 around the connecting shaft 420. It can swing in the direction. The connecting shaft 420 is provided with a torsion spring (not shown), and the sub effect display device 400 is urged downward by the torsion spring.

  In addition, a rail (not shown) that faces in the vertical direction (not shown) is provided between the back surface of the lifting body 500 and the base body 200, and the sub-effect display device 400 and the lifting body 500 are connected to each other via the rails as shown in FIG. The retraction position that does not substantially overlap with the effect display device 5 in the front-rear direction and the upper half of the effect display device 5 and the sub-effect display device 400 shown in FIG. It can move between the production positions (can be raised and lowered). In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B), the sub-effect display device 400 in the present embodiment normally has the longitudinal direction of the sub-effect display device 400 facing the left-right direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. (Rotation initial position) is rotated 90 degrees clockwise in front view with respect to the lifting body 500, so that the longitudinal direction of the sub-effect display device 400 faces the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It changes to the rotation end position (see FIG. 4C).

  Note that the game board 2 and the center decoration frame 51 in this embodiment are made of a translucent resin material or the like, and the player is disposed at the retracted position via the game board 2 and the center decoration frame 51. The sub effect display device 400 is visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the right rear side of the base body 200, driving force for moving (elevating and lowering) the elevating body 500 and the sub effect display device 400 in the vertical direction between the retracted position and the effect position is provided. A lifting motor 301R (see FIG. 2) to be supplied is attached. The lifting motor 301R in this embodiment is a stepping motor (pulse motor) that is driven in synchronization with a pulse signal. The rotating shaft of the lifting motor 301 </ b> R protrudes to the front side of the base body 200 through a through hole (not shown) drilled in the base body 200. A gear 220 is pivotally supported on the rotary shaft of the lifting motor 301R on the front side of the base body 200.

  On the left side of the gear 220 in the base body 200, a pivot (not shown) is formed to project forward. A gear 221 is pivotally supported on the pivot, and a tooth portion formed on the outer peripheral portion of the gear 220 meshes with a tooth portion formed on the outer peripheral portion of the gear 221. For this reason, the gear 221 rotates together when the gear 220 is rotated by driving the lifting / lowering motor 301R. A cylindrical protrusion 221a is formed on the front side of the gear 221 so as to protrude forward.

  Further, a pivot shaft 200a is formed to project forward from the right end portion of the base body 200, and one end portion of a link member 222 formed in a rod shape is pivotally supported on the pivot shaft 200a. . A long hole (not shown) that is long in the longitudinal direction of the link member 222 is formed at the other end of the link member 222, and is formed at the lower right end of the elevating body 500 in the long hole. A connecting shaft 513 (see FIG. 7) is inserted.

  Further, a connecting hole 222a that is long in the longitudinal direction of the link member 222 is formed between one end and the other end of the link member 222, and the protrusion 221a is inserted into the connecting hole 222a. Has been. For this reason, in this embodiment, the driving force of the lifting motor 301R is transmitted to the link member 222 through the protrusion 221a by the gear 221 rotating by driving the lifting motor 301R. The link member 222 is rotated up and down around the pivot axis 200a by the transmitted driving force.

  One end of the first spring 223 is locked above the right part of the base body 200. The first spring is a so-called coil spring that mainly stores energy by deformation in the longitudinal direction of the first spring 223, and the other end of the first spring 223 is locked to the link member 222. The first spring 223 biases the link member 222 in the direction of turning upward, that is, the direction of moving the sub effect display device 400 from the retracted position toward the effect position.

  A second spring 224 is provided around the pivot 200a. The second spring 224 is a so-called torsion spring that accumulates energy mainly by deformation of the second spring 224 in the rotational direction (in the present embodiment, the circumferential direction of the pivot 200a). One end of the second spring 224 is locked to the link member 222, while the other end of the second spring 224 is locked to the base body 200. In the state where the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the retracted position, the second spring 224 rotates the link member 222 upward, that is, the sub effect display device 400 is moved from the retracted position to the effect position. It is energized in the direction to move toward.

  An elevating motor 301L having the same configuration as the elevating motor 301R is attached to the left rear surface side of the base body 200, and the gear 220 is provided on the left front side of the base body 200 in the same manner as the right of the base body 200. , 221, link member 222, first spring 223, and second spring 224. Hereinafter, the elevating motor 301L, the gears 220 and 221, the link member 222, the first spring 223, and the second spring 224 provided on the left part of the base body 200 have the same configuration that is symmetrical with the right part of the base body 200. The explanation is omitted. A connecting shaft 514 (see FIG. 7) formed at the lower left end of the elevating body 500 is inserted into a long hole (not shown) formed at the other end of the link member 222 provided at the left portion of the base body 200. Has been inserted.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first spring 223 and the second spring 224 cause the sub effect display device 400 to be in the effect position when the sub effect display device 400 shown in FIG. Therefore, the sub effect display device 400 is moved toward the effect position by the energizing force of the first spring 223 and the second spring 224 in addition to the driving force of the elevating motors 301L and 301R. Is possible.

  In addition, a pair of right and left inclined portions 210 each having an inclined surface 210a having an upper portion inclined downward from the back side to the front side is provided at the lower portion of the center of the base body 200 in the left-right width direction. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the sub-effect display device 400 according to the present embodiment has an inclined surface at the lower end when moving (lowering) from the effect position toward the retracted position. By moving while being slidably contacted with 210a, in the retracted position, the player has turned upward slightly toward the front around the connecting shaft 420 so that the display area of the sub-effect display device 400 can be easily seen. It arrange | positions in a state (refer FIG. 5 (A)).

  In addition, when the sub effect display device 400 moves from the retracted position toward the effect position, the sub effect display device 400 is rotated downward about the connecting shaft 420 by the urging force of the torsion spring mounted on the connecting shaft 420. Finally, it is arranged at the effect position in a state substantially parallel to the support plate 410 (see FIG. 5B).

  As shown in FIG. 6, a support plate 410 connected to the sub-effect display device 400 with a connecting shaft 420 is disposed in the left and right direction and vertical center of the back side of the sub-effect display device 400. In the support plate 410, the protrusion 401 is disposed so as to be on the same axis in the front-rear direction as the center of the sub-effect display device 400 and the center of the support plate 410 when arranged at the effect position. Reference numerals 402 and 403 are arranged at the end edge of the support plate 410 so that the distances to the protrusions 401 that are the center of the support plate 410 are substantially the same. Further, the protrusion 404 is disposed on the support plate 410 on the inner diameter side of the support plate 410 with respect to the protrusions 402 and 403, avoiding the straight line connecting the protrusion 402 and the protrusion 403. That is, the protrusion 404 is disposed closer to the protrusion 401 that is the center of the support plate 410 than the protrusions 402 and 403, and the protrusions 402 to 404 make the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 a vertex. A triangle is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, an insertion hole 410 a that penetrates the support plate 410 in the front-rear direction is formed above the protrusion 404 on the support plate 410 in the initial rotation position. A wall portion 405 is formed on the end edge portion of the insertion hole 410a so as to protrude rearward over substantially the entire circumference.

  Further, on the back side of the support plate 410, a gear portion 406 is provided that is formed in a substantially semicircular shape when viewed from the back so as to surround the protrusion 401 in the circumferential direction. A tooth portion is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the gear portion 406, and the tooth portion meshes with a tooth portion formed on the outer peripheral portion of the gear 512 to be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a recess 501 is formed on the front surface of the lifting body 500 so as to be on the same axis line in the front-rear direction as the center of the lifting body 500. The recess 501 is formed in a circular shape when viewed from the front, and is provided so as to protrude to the back side of the lifting body 500. The elevating body 500 is formed with arc-shaped long holes 502, 503, 504 centered on the recess 501. These long holes 502, 503, and 504 are formed long along the circumferential direction of the recess 501, and penetrated in the front-rear direction, which is the thickness direction of the elevating body 500. In this embodiment, the long hole 502 and the long hole 503 are formed to have the same curvature and to have a smaller curvature than the long hole 504. The curvature is a value indicating the reciprocal of the radius forming the arc of the long holes 502, 503, and 504.

  Among these long holes 502, 503, and 504, the long holes 502 and 503 are formed so that the distance from the recess 501 that is the center forming the arc is substantially the same, while the long hole 504 is a long hole. It is formed closer to the recess 501, which is the center forming the arc than 502 and 503.

  In addition, the sub-effect display device 400 is rotated between a rotation initial position (see FIG. 4B) and a rotation end position (see FIG. 4C) at the lower right side of the back side of the lifting body 500. A rotation motor 300 (see FIG. 2) for supplying a driving force for the purpose is attached. The rotation motor 300 in the present embodiment is a stepping motor (pulse motor) like the lifting motors 301L and 301R. The rotation shaft of the rotation motor 300 protrudes to the front side of the lift body 500 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the lift body 500. A gear 511 is pivotally supported on the rotating shaft of the rotating motor 300 on the front side of the elevating body 500.

  From the upper side of the gear 511 in the elevating body 500, a pivot 500a is formed to project forward. A gear 512 is pivotally supported on the pivot shaft 500a, and a tooth portion formed on the outer peripheral portion of the gear 511 and a tooth portion formed on the outer peripheral portion of the gear 512 are engaged with each other. For this reason, the gear 512 rotates together when the gear 511 is rotated by driving the rotation motor 300.

  In this embodiment, the power supply to the sub effect display device 400 and the wiring for transmitting the signal from the effect control board are temporarily recessed 501 on the back side of the elevator 500 as shown in FIGS. After being wound around, it is inserted into the long hole 504 and the insertion hole 410a and connected to the sub effect display device 400.

  With respect to the lifting body 500 configured as described above, the sub effect display device 400 is rotatably attached to the lifting body 500 by inserting the protrusion 401 into the recess 501. By attaching the sub effect display device 400 to the lifting body 500, the protrusion 402 is inserted into the long hole 502, the protrusion 403 is inserted into the long hole 503, and the protrusion 404 and the wall 405 are inserted into the long hole 504, respectively. Is done. In addition, on the back side of the lifting body 500, the wiring 600 has a sufficient length and is wound around a recess 501 that protrudes to the back side of the lifting body 500, and can follow the rotation of the sub effect display device 400. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, in the state in which the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position (see FIG. 4B), each of the protrusions 402, 403, 404 has the long holes 502, It is in contact with the end portion on the counterclockwise direction side in the front view of 503 and 504. For this reason, the sub effect display device 400 is in front view more than the initial rotation position by the projections 402, 403, 404 abutting against the ends of the long holes 502, 503, 504 at the initial rotation position. It does not turn counterclockwise.

  Further, when the sub-effect display device 400 is moved from the initial rotation position toward the rotation end position by driving the rotation motor 300, the sub-effect display device 400 is rotated in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. The protrusions 402, 403, and 404 are moved in the long holes 502, 503, and 504 by the movement. At this time, since the wiring 600 moves in the long hole 504 following the sub-effect display device 400 in a state where a sufficient length is secured in the recess 501 on the back side of the lifting body 500, the sub-effect display The wiring 400 is prevented from being overloaded by the rotation of the device 400.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the sub effect display device 400 moves to the rotation end position, the protrusion 402 comes into contact with the end portion of the long hole 502 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. The portion 403 contacts the end portion of the long hole 503 in the clockwise direction in the front view, and the wall portion 405 contacts the end portion in the clockwise direction of the long hole 504 in the front view. Incidentally, projections 4 04 does not abut the end of the clockwise direction side in the front view of the slot 504, and stops at a position above the recess 501. That is, in a state where the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the rotation end position, the wiring 600 is disposed between the position above the recess 501 in the elongated hole 504 and the end portion on the clockwise direction side in front view. Is done. For this reason, in the sub-effect display device 400, the protrusions 402 and 403 are in contact with the ends of the long holes 502 and 503 at the rotation end position, and the wall portion 405 is in contact with the end of the long hole 504. It does not rotate in the clockwise direction in front view from the rotation end position.

  In addition, while the sub effect display device 400 moves from the initial rotation position to the final rotation position, the wiring 600 is protected by the wall portion 405 so as not to contact the inner wall of the long hole 504 or the projection 404 in the long hole 504. Even after the sub-effect display device 400 has finished moving to the rotation end position, the wall portion 405 is interposed between the protrusion 404 and the end of the elongated hole 504 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. By doing so, it is protected by the wall portion 405 so as not to contact the inner wall of the elongated hole 504 or the projection 404.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first starting prize, the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit is extracted. If it is the second start winning prize, it is stored at the highest level, and stored at the highest level of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol indicator are displayed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the first special variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit, is subtracted or incremented by one, and the first special variation processing is performed. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol on the symbol display 4A or a special game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on. If the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the sub-effect display device 400, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9, and the like. Processing to wait until the waiting time corresponding to the period elapses, processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc. It is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Is identified. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 8) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5, and the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. A hold display update process for updating to a display corresponding to is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75). Also, in the effect symbol variation start process in the present embodiment, whether or not the notice effect is to be executed during the effect symbol variation based on the variation pattern designation command received in the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process is executed. The notice effect type for the case is determined. When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the determined notice effect type is stored, and the period until the notice effect is started may be set in the notice effect start waiting timer.

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a flag for executing the notice effect is set (when the notice effect is being executed). If yes (S304; Y), the notice effect process is executed (S305). If neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without performing the notice effect process of S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out (S306; N), when the variation control timer has not timed out (S310; N), after execution of S312, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation time timer has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  In the notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (S321).

  When the notice effect executing flag is not set (S321; N), in S322, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect start wait timer by -1. The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the notice effect start waiting timer has not timed out (S323; N), the process is terminated. If the notice effect start wait timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the notice effect (S323; Y), the process proceeds to S324.

  In S324, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S325).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads and sets the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (the notice effect A and the notice effect B) (S326), and then the notice effect process in the process data 1 of the selected process table. A timer is started (S327). In this embodiment, the notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of the notice effects (notice effect A and notice effect B) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes the contents of the first process data 1 of the set notice effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, sub-effect display. In accordance with the device control execution data and the like, the production device (the production display device 5 and the sub production display device 400 as production components, the production LED 9 as production components and the speakers 8L and 8R as production components, the stick controller 31A, push The control of the button 31B) is started (S328).

  In S321, if the flag for executing the notice effect is set, the process proceeds to S329, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the notice effect. Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (S330). When the notice effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (S331; Y), the notice effect executing flag is cleared and the notice effect process ends (S336).

  When the notice effect period timer has not timed out (S331; N), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice effect process timer has timed out (S332). If the notice effect process timer has timed out, the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (S333). In other words, the process timer is started again by setting the next-notice effect process timer setting value set in the notice effect process table in the process timer (S334). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect part) based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the next notice effect process data set next (S335), and the notice effect processing is terminated.

  In this way, by executing the control of the notice effect based on the notice effect process table and the notice effect process timer, the notice effect is started at the start timing in the notice effect process table, and is sequentially displayed in the notice effect process table. The notice effect is executed until the period of the notice effect ends by executing the control content of the described notice effect.

  Next, the operation mode of the sub effect display device 400 in the notice effect according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  First, when it is determined that the notice effect A is executed in the effect symbol variation start process, as shown in FIG. 16A, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, When a predetermined time elapses after the effect symbol variation display is started in 5R (the notice effect start wait timer becomes 0), the sub effect display device 400 moves from the retracted position to the effect position as the notice effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), the sub effect display device 400 stops at the effect position, and the probability that the change display result is a big hit in the change display in the display area (the big hit expectation) is the notice effect. A message indicating that it is higher than the case of not executing (character shown in FIG. 16B or “chance!”) Is displayed.

  Then, after the display in the display area of the sub effect display device 400 is completed, the sub effect display device 400 is moved from the effect position to the retracted position as shown in FIG. After the movement of the sub effect display device 400 to the retreat position is completed, the effect symbols are stopped by the combination of reach in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are performed. Executed.

  When it is determined that the notice effect B is to be executed in the effect symbol variation start process, as shown in FIG. 17A, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, When a predetermined time elapses after the effect symbol variation display is started in 5R (the notice effect start wait timer becomes 0), the sub effect display device 400 moves from the retracted position to the effect position as the notice effect.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17B, after the sub effect display device 400 stops at the effect position, the sub effect display device 400 rotates from the initial rotation position to the rotation end position at the effect position. In the display area, the fact that the probability that the variation display result is a jackpot (the expectation degree of jackpot) is higher than when the notice effect A is executed (the character shown in FIG. 17C or “hot!”). ) Is displayed.

  Then, after the display in the display area of the sub effect display device 400 is completed, as shown in FIG. 17D, after the sub effect display device 400 is rotated from the rotation end position to the rotation initial position, The effect display device 400 is moved from the effect position to the retracted position. After the movement of the sub effect display device 400 to the retreat position is completed, the effect symbols are stopped by the combination of reach in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are performed. Executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the wiring 600 connected to the LCD (liquid crystal display device) can be inserted into the long hole 504. Therefore, the portion for inserting the wiring 600 is referred to as the long hole 504. Since it is not necessary to provide each separately, the structure can be simplified.

  In addition, by having the plurality of long holes 502, 503, and 504 and the protrusions 402, 403, and 404, the load of the sub-effect display device 400 can be dispersed, and the number of protrusions to be guided is the other long holes 502, Since the wiring 600 is inserted into the long holes 504 smaller than the number 503, it is possible to prevent the rotation from being troubled due to the winding of the wiring 600 by the protrusions 402, 403, and 404.

  In addition, since the wiring 600 is protected by the wall portion 405, wear of the wiring 600 due to the rotation of the sub effect display device 400 can be prevented.

  In addition, since it is difficult for the wiring 600 to come into contact with the protrusions 404, it is possible to prevent a problem in rotation due to the winding of the wiring 600 or the like.

  In addition, in the long hole 504 near the rotation center where the sub effect display device 400 rotates, the distance that the protrusion 404 moves is smaller than the other long holes 502 and 503, and therefore the wiring 600 formed by the protrusion 404. It is possible to reduce the possibility of causing troubles in the rotation due to the entrainment of. Further, since the sub effect display device 400 is guided by at least the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 formed in a triangular shape, the sub effect display device 400 is rotated in a stable state by the protrusions 402, 403, and 404. Can move.

  In addition, since the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 are in contact with the ends of the long holes 502, 503, and 504 at least at the initial rotation position, the rotatable sub-effect display device 400 can be stably at least at the initial rotation position. Can be stopped.

  Further, since the long holes 502 and 503 come into contact with the protrusions 402 and 403 at the rotation end position, the rotatable sub-effect display device 400 can be stably stopped at the rotation end position. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems due to the wiring 600 being sandwiched between the long holes 502, 503, and 504 and the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 at the moving end position.

  In addition, when the wiring 600 held in the recess 501 follows the rotation of the sub effect display device 400, a trouble occurs in the rotation of the sub effect display device 400 as a load is generated on the wiring 600. Can be prevented.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the wiring 600 is inserted into the long hole 504 in which the protrusion 404 moves by rotating the sub effect display device 400 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a through hole different from the long holes 502, 503, and 504 may be formed in the elevating body 500, and the wiring 600 may be inserted through the through hole.

  Moreover, in the said Example, rotation of the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 is prevented by making each protrusion 402,403,404 each contact | abut to the edge part of each long hole 502,503,504 in the said embodiment. Although the embodiment has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. The protrusions 402, 403, and 404 are in contact with the ends of the long holes 502, 503, and 504, or the protrusions. By providing a stopper on the lifting body 500 instead of contacting the ends of the long holes 502, 503, and 504 of the portions 402, 403, and 404, the rotation of the sub effect display device 400 is prevented by the stopper. Anyway.

  Specifically, it shows in FIG.18 and FIG.19 as a modification. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, an arc-shaped through-hole 505 centering on the recess 501 is further formed in the recess 501 below the elongated hole 504 below the recess 501 of the elevating body 500 in the modified example. It is formed close to. The through-hole 505 is formed to be long along the circumferential direction of the recess 501 similarly to the long holes 502, 503, and 504, and is formed to penetrate in the front-rear direction that is the thickness direction of the elevating body 500.

  Then, the wiring 600 is inserted into the through hole 505 and the insertion hole 410a and connected to the sub effect display device 400. Note that the insertion hole 410 a and the wall portion 405 in the present modification are formed closer to the protrusion 401 than in the first embodiment in accordance with the through hole 505. For this reason, in the present modification, when the sub effect display device 400 is attached to the lifting body 500, the wall portion 405 through which the wiring 600 is inserted is disposed in the through hole 505.

  By configuring the lifting body 500 in this manner, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the sub-effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position, the wall portion 405 is viewed from the front of the through-hole 505. It contacts the end of the counterclockwise direction at On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the rotation end position, the wall portion 405 is located at the end portion on the clockwise direction side of the through hole 5050 in the front view. Abut.

  In this modification, the wall portion 405 abuts the end portion of the through hole 505 on the counterclockwise direction side when the sub-effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position, In the case where the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the rotation end position, the mode of contacting the end portion of the through hole 505 in the clockwise direction in the front view is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The wall portion 405 is in contact with the end portion of the through hole 505 on the counterclockwise direction side when the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position. When the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the rotation end position, the sub effect display device 400 may not contact the end of the through-hole 505 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. In the case of being arranged at the initial moving position, the through hole 505 When the sub-effect display device 400 is disposed at the rotation end position while not contacting the end portion on the counterclockwise direction in the plan view, the clockwise direction side in the front view of the through hole 505 is provided. You may contact | abut to an edge part. Furthermore, the wall portion 405 is counterclockwise in the front view of the through-hole 505 both when the sub-effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position and when it is disposed at the final rotation position. You may make it not contact | abut to the edge part of a side and the edge part of the clockwise direction side.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a solenoid 700 is provided on the left side of the back surface of the elevating body 500. The solenoid 700 is fixed so that the plunger 701 can protrude downward. The plunger 701 is provided with a biasing spring (not shown). When the solenoid 700 is in a non-excited state (off state), the plunger 701 protrudes downward by the biasing force of the biasing spring, and the solenoid When 700 is in an excited state (on state), the plunger 701 is retracted toward the inside (upward) of the solenoid 700 against the biasing force of the biasing spring.

  A locking piece 710 is arranged below the solenoid 700 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The right end portion of the locking piece 710 is formed on an inclined surface 710a that is inclined in the right direction from below to above. An arm 702 is disposed between the solenoid 700 and the locking piece 710, and the plunger 701 and the locking piece 710 are connected by this arm 702.

  Since the locking piece 710 is connected to the plunger 701 via the arm 702 as described above, the locking piece 710 is in an unlockable state in which the solenoid 700 is retracted from the rear of the long hole 502 when the solenoid 700 is in an excited state (on state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 700 is in a non-excited state (off state), it becomes a lockable state that protrudes rearward of the long hole 502.

  As described above, when the solenoid 700, the arm 702, and the locking piece 710 are provided as the stoppers in the lifting body 500, the sub effect display device 400 rotates from the rotation initial position toward the rotation end position. The protrusion 402 comes into sliding contact with the inclined surface 710a with respect to the locking piece 710 in the lockable state. For this reason, the locking piece 710 is switched from the lockable state to the lockable state by the projecting portion 402 being in sliding contact with the inclined surface 710a.

  Next, when the rotation of the sub effect display device 400 to the rotation end position is completed, as shown in FIG. 19B, the protrusion 402 is the end portion in the clockwise direction in the long hole 502 (FIG. 19). Then, it comes into contact with the end in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the rear, and the sliding contact of the protrusion 402 with the inclined surface 710a is released. At this time, the locking piece 710 protrudes to the rear of the long hole 502 by switching from the non-locking state to the locking state by the biasing force of the biasing spring mounted around the plunger 701, and the protrusion 402. Is sandwiched between the ends of the long holes 502.

  Thus, by holding the protrusion 402 between the end of the long hole 502 and the locking piece 710, the sub-effect display device 400 does not rotate toward the initial rotation position at the final rotation position. Display can be performed. In addition, after the display in the display area of the sub effect display device 400 is completed, the solenoid 700 is switched to the excited state (ON state) to switch the locking piece 710 from the lockable state to the lockable state, and for rotation. The sub-effect display device 400 may be rotated from the rotation end position toward the rotation initial position by driving the motor 300.

  By doing in this way, in this modification, the wiring 600 connected to the LCD (liquid crystal display device) can be inserted into the through hole 505 different from the long holes 502, 503, 504. It is possible to prevent troubles in rotation due to the winding of the wiring 600 by the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 guided by 504.

  In addition, since the sub-effect display device 400 can be stopped at the rotation end position by using the protrusion 402, it is not necessary to separately provide a stop piece for engaging with the locking piece 710. Can be simplified.

  In addition, in this modification, although the form which forms the long hole 502,503,504 penetrated in the front-back direction which is the thickness direction of the raising / lowering body 500 is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The long holes 502, 503, and 504 in the modification may not be penetrated in the front-rear direction, which is the thickness direction of the elevating body 500.

  In this modification, a solenoid 700, an arm 702, and a locking piece 710 are provided as a stopper on the elevating body 500, and the sub effect display device 400 is rotated from the rotation end position toward the rotation initial position by the stopper. Although the form which prevents this was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The stopper in this modification may be applied to the said Example.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, so that one game is completed and a prize is generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine that has been made possible.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each display a variety of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the various effect image was displayed on the display area in the retreat position and the effect position as the effect thing in this invention, the form provided with the sub effect display apparatus 400 rotated in an effect position was illustrated, The present invention is not limited to this, and the effects in the present invention may be, for example, a role modeled on a logo or character of a work that is a motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1, Further, it may be an accessory that deforms such as expansion or contraction at the retreat position or the production position. In this way, when the production is a character model or a character of the work that has become the motif of the pachinko machine 1, wiring to a circuit for causing the motor or LED attached to these characters to emit light 600 may be connected.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which moves a sub production | presentation display apparatus to an up-down direction between the retreat position and the production position which is the said retreat position was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. By setting the effect position to the left and right sides of the retreat position, diagonally above or diagonally below, etc., the sub effect display device 400 may be moved in the left-right direction or the diagonal direction between the retreat position and the effect position. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the sub-effect display device 400 is moved (raised) from the retracted position toward the effect position above the retracted position when the notice effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by setting the retreat position above the effect display device 5 while the effect position is below the retreat position, that is, the front of the effect display device 5, The display device 400 may be dropped from the retracted position toward the effect position.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provides only the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 so that it can move between a retracted position and production positions in the pachinko machine 1 was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with a plurality of sub-effect display devices 400. As described above, when a plurality of sub-effect display devices 400 are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one sub-effect display device 400 is provided to be movable between the retracted position and the effect position, and the other sub-effect display devices 400 are provided. May be provided so as to be immovable, or a plurality of sub-effect display devices 400 may be provided so as to be movable between the respective retracted positions and effect positions.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub effect display device 400 is moved from the retracted position toward the effect position by the driving force of the lifting motors 301L and 301R and the urging force of the first spring 223 and the second spring 224. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by providing only one of the first spring 223 and the second spring 224, the sub spring is driven by the provided spring and the driving force of the lifting motors 301L and 301R. The effect display device 400 may be moved from the retracted position toward the effect position, and the first spring 223 and the second spring 224 are not provided, and only the driving force of the elevating motors 301L and 301R is used. The effect display device 400 may be moved from the retracted position toward the effect position.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub effect display device 400 is moved from the retracted position toward the effect position by the driving force of the lifting motors 301L and 301R and the urging force of the first spring 223 and the second spring 224. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the first spring 223 and the second spring 224, or in place of the first spring 223 and the second spring 224, the state is located at the effect position. A spring for biasing the sub effect display device 400 toward the retracted position may be provided, and the sub effect display device 400 may be moved from the effect position toward the retracted position by the biasing force of the spring. .

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which moves the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 toward a production | presentation position from the retracted position was illustrated as a notice production produced during the change of production design, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, pseudo-rendition effects during fluctuations in performance symbols, effects during jackpot gaming executed during jackpot games, time-shortening effects or probability-changing effects executed during the short-time state or probabilistic state after jackpot game, pachinko machines In the demonstration effect or the like executed when the game is not executed in 1, the sub effect display device 400 is moved from the retracted position toward the effect position, and the sub effect display device 400 is rotated at the effect position. In the display area of the effect display device 400, display according to the game state or effect may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which stops the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 in the retreat position and the production position which is the position above this retreat position was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A production position In addition, or instead of the effect position, the sub effect display device 400 may be stopped between the retreat position and the effect position or at a position above the effect position.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which penetrates the wiring 600 to the long hole 504 formed in proximity to the recessed part 501 rather than the long holes 502 and 503 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The wiring 600 may be inserted through the long hole 502 or the long hole 503.

  In the above-described embodiment, the protrusion 402 is inserted into the elongated hole 502, the protrusion 403 is inserted into the elongated hole 503, and the protrusion 404 is inserted into the elongated hole 504. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the impact of the sub-effect display device 400 between the initial rotation position and the final rotation position is not limited to this. The sub effect display device 400 may be guided between the rotation initial position and the rotation end position by the unit.

  Moreover, in the said Example, after moving the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 from the retracted position to the production | presentation position, the form which rotates the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 from a rotation initial position to a rotation termination position was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub effect display device 400 may be rotated from the initial rotation position to the rotation end position while the sub effect display device 400 is moving from the retracted position to the effect position. good.

  In the embodiment, the wall portion 405 for protecting the wiring 600 is formed on the support plate 410, and the sub-effect display device 400 is attached to the lifting body 500 so that the wall portion 405 is inserted into the long hole 504. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the wall portion 405 is formed into a long hole 504 by forming the projection length of the wall portion 405 from the support plate 410 to be shorter than that in the above embodiment. The wall 405 itself may not be provided on the support plate 410.

  In the above-described embodiment, the wall portion 405 is inserted into the long hole 504 so that the wiring portion 600 protects the wiring 600 from coming into contact with the protrusion 404 and the inner wall of the long hole 504. The present invention is not limited to this, and by forming a through-hole penetrating in the front-rear direction in the protrusion 404 and inserting the wiring 600 into the through-hole, the protrusion 404 itself becomes a long hole 504 as a wall portion. The wiring 600 may be protected from coming into contact with the inner wall of the long hole 504.

  In the above embodiment, the elevating body 500 is formed with the long hole 504 as one guide part and the long holes 502 and 503 as the other guide parts, and each of the long holes 502 and 503 has one protrusion. Although an example in which the total number of protrusions guided by the long holes 502 and 503 is larger than the number of protrusions guided by the long holes 504 by guiding each one is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, only one of the long holes 502 and 503 may guide more protrusions than the number of protrusions guided by the long hole 504.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which penetrates one protrusion 402,403,404 to each long hole 502,503,504, respectively was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Each long hole A plurality of protrusions may be inserted through 502, 503, and 504.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sub-effect display device 400 is illustrated as being movable between the retracted position and the effect position and between the rotation initial position and the rotation end position. The sub-effect display device 400 may be movable (rotated) only between the initial rotation position and the final rotation position.

  Further, in the embodiment, in the state where the sub effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position, all the protrusions 402, 403, 404 are counterclockwise in the front view of the respective long holes 502, 503, 504. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the sub-effect display device 400 is disposed at the initial rotation position, the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 are in contact with each other. It is sufficient that at least one of the protrusions is in contact with the end portion on the counterclockwise direction side in a front view of the long hole through which the protrusion is inserted.

  Further, in the embodiment, the sub effect display device 400 is moved to the retracted position and effect by the elevating mechanism including the elevating motors 301L and 301R, the gears 220 and 221, the link member 222, the first spring 223, the second spring 224, and the like. Although the form which raises / lowers between positions was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As a mechanism which raises / lowers the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 between a retracted position and production positions, a present Example is shown. You may make it use mechanisms other than the raising / lowering mechanism shown.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the region where the protrusion 404 is movable from the end of the long hole 504 in the counterclockwise direction of the long hole 504 in the front view to the upper position of the concave portion 501 When the sub-effect display device 400 is arranged at the rotation end position by setting the region between the upper portion of the concave portion 501 and the end portion on the clockwise side in the front view as the immovable region of the protrusion 404, Although the embodiment in which the wiring 600 is inserted into the immovable region is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the end portion of the elongated hole 504 on the counterclockwise direction side in the front view and the clockwise direction side It is sufficient that at least one of the end portions of the projections 404 in the elongated hole 504 is set as an immovable region of the protrusion 404 and the wiring 600 is inserted into the immovable region.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which forms three long holes (long hole 502,503,504) in the raising / lowering body 500 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, These long holes are If the protrusions formed on the sub effect display device 400 can be guided according to the rotation of the sub effect display device 400, four or more ridges may be formed on the lifting body 500.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the protrusion 402,403,404 was formed in the support plate 410 so that it might protrude toward the back side, this invention is not limited to this, The protrusion 402,403 404 may be separate members attached to the support plate 410 with screws or the like. Thus, when the support plate 410 and the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 are separated, the protrusions 402, 403, and 404 are made of a material different from the support plate 410 or a material having a small friction coefficient (for example, polyacetal, polyamide, It may be made of a fluororesin such as polytetrafluoroethylene). By doing in this way, the friction which arises between each protrusion and the inner wall of a long hole is reduced, and it becomes possible to rotate the sub production | presentation display apparatus 400 smoothly. Further, the sub-effect display device 400 may be smoothly rotated by providing a member that reduces friction, such as a roller, at a location in contact with the inner wall of the elongated hole in the protrusions 402, 403, and 404.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the sub effect display apparatus 400 moved to the rotation termination position, the wall part 405 contacted the edge part of the clockwise direction side by the front view of the long hole 504, The present invention is not limited to this, and when the sub effect display device 400 moves to the rotation end position, at least one of the protrusions 402 and 403 is in the clockwise direction in the front view of the long holes 502 and 503. The wall portion 405 does not have to abut on the end portion of the long hole 504 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front.

  In the above modification, the solenoid 700, the arm 702, and the locking piece 710 are provided on the elevating body 500 as a stopper to stop the sub effect display device 400 at the rotation end position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to or instead of the stopper, the elevating body 500 may be provided with a stopper for stopping the sub effect display device 400 at the initial rotation position. good.

  In the above embodiment, the elevating body 500 is formed with a long hole 504 as one guide portion, and the elevating body 500 has a smaller curvature than the long hole 504, that is, another guide having a different shape from the long hole 504. As an example, two elongated holes 502 and 503 are formed, and one protrusion 404 is inserted into the elongated hole 504, while a total of two protrusions 402 and 403 are inserted into the elongated holes 502 and 503. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one elongate hole having a smaller curvature than the elongate hole 504 is formed in the elevating body 500 as an elongate guide 504 with respect to the elongate hole 504 that is one guide part. However, one protrusion 404 may be inserted into the long hole 504, while a plurality of protrusions may be inserted into the long hole that is the other guide part.

  In the embodiment, the elongate body 500 is formed with the long hole 504 as one guide part, and the elevating body 500 has a smaller curvature than the long hole 504 as another guide part having a different shape from the long hole 504. Although the form which forms the long holes 502 and 503 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, While the long holes 502 and 503 which are other guide parts have the same curvature as the long hole 504, The length in the circumferential direction may be shorter or longer than the long hole 504.

1 Pachinko machine 400 Sub-effect display devices 402, 403 Projection 404 Projection 405 Wall 500 Lifting body 501 Recess 502, 503 Slot 504 Slot 600 Wiring

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Production with electronic parts,
Wiring connected to the electronic component;
Rotation means for rotating the effect,
With
The rotating means is formed so that the effect is rotated at a predetermined position of the base that supports the effect, and is guided by the guide that penetrates the base in the thickness direction. And a guided portion formed in the production as described above,
The guide part includes a first guide part and a second guide part,
The guided portion includes a first guided portion guided by the first guide portion and a second guided portion guided by the second guide portion,
The first guide portion abuts on the first guided portion when the effect is located at the rotation end position,
The second guide portion does not contact the second guided portion when the effect is located at the rotation end position,
The gaming machine , wherein the wiring is inserted into the second guide portion so as not to contact the second guided portion .

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