JP6630564B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  There is a gaming machine that executes an initial operation process after executing an origin detection operation process (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-076173 A

However, in the initial operation processing, a fixed operation is performed regardless of the mode of the origin detection operation processing, so that a suitable initial operation may not be performed.
SUMMARY An advantage of some aspects of the invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a suitable initial operation.

(A) A gaming machine according to the present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problem, and is a gaming machine capable of performing a game, wherein a movable auditorium and the movable auditorium have an origin position. And a control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory in accordance with the progress of the game, wherein the control means is moved from the origin position and detected by the detection means A first operation of returning to a state in which the detection means determines that the reference point is located at the origin position after the state is not performed, and determining that the detection means is at the reference point position from a position different from the reference position. A second operation for returning to a state, and a state where the detector is moved to a state where it is not detected by the detecting means by moving from the original point position more than the first operation and is determined to be at the origin position by the detecting means. And a third operation for returning to the original state, the third operation is not executed when the movable accessory is specified to be at the origin position by the detection state of the detection means when the power is turned on. Executing the first operation, and executing the second operation and executing the first operation when the movable accessory is specified not to be at the home position by the detection state of the detection means when the power is turned on. Instead, in the third operation, the movable accessory is rotated.
(1) game machine according to another embodiment, Yu technique can perform a game machine (e.g., a gaming machine 1 or the like shown in FIG. 1) a movable won game to perform operations (e.g., FIG. 33, etc. , The operation of which is controlled by the effect control CPU 120, the return mechanism for returning the rotating mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B or the sliding mechanism 173C of the movable accessory 173, and the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175 to the original position. An operation (for example, an operation of returning to the origin position whose operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIGS. 40 to 43) is performed, and the mode of the return operation (for example, the rotating mechanism in FIG. 40 or FIG. 41) is performed. 173A does not perform the home return operation, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home return operation in Fig. 42 or Fig. 43, and the opening / closing mechanism 173 in Fig. 40 or Fig. 42. 41 does not perform the home return operation, and the opening and closing mechanism 173B performs the home return operation in FIGS. 41 and 43 (for example, in FIGS. 40 to 43, the rotating mechanism 173A or the opening and closing mechanism 173B). The movable member does not perform the initial operation when the origin return operation is performed, or performs the initial operation when the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation. (For example, a short initial operation shown in FIGS. 40 to 43) is performed (for example, a mode not performing an initial operation shown in FIG. 43), and the return operation is performed when power is turned on (for example, an effect shown in FIG. 27). (When the movable accessory initial operation process of step S151 executed by the control CPU 120 is executed), and when the power is not turned on. Timing (e.g., shown in FIG. 29, is executed by the effect control CPU 120, the timing or the like demonstration during the initial operation execution processing in step S1014 is executed) is executable even.

  According to such a gaming machine, a suitable initial operation can be performed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, when the movable accessory is at the origin position before the return operation (for example, the origin sensor 171A shown in FIG. 33 or the origin sensor 171B shown in FIG. 34 is in the ON state). (For example, in the case where the rotating mechanism 173A shown in FIG. 40 operates in (3) and (6), and the opening / closing mechanism 173B operates in (4) and The initial operation may be performed in the operation (5)).

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to confirm the operation in the initial operation even if the movable role is at the origin position from the beginning.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the movable role that has performed the return operation does not perform the initial operation (for example, the rotation that performed the operation of (2) shown in FIG. 43). The mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B that performed the operation (1) do not perform the initial operation).

  According to such a gaming machine, a suitable initial operation can be performed by suppressing the time required for the operation check.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the movable role that has performed the return operation (for example, in FIG. 42, the rotating mechanism 173A that has performed the return operation of (1), etc.) ) (For example, the operations of (4) and (7) of the rotating mechanism 173A in FIG. 42) and the initial operation of another movable role (for example, (5) of the opening / closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. 42). ) And (6)).

  According to such a gaming machine, a suitable initial operation according to a situation can be executed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), after performing the initial operation, the operation of confirming the movable role corresponding to the production operation (for example, the movable operation shown in FIGS. 36 to 39) The rotation mechanism 173A of the accessory 173, the opening / closing mechanism 173B or the slide mechanism 173C, and the long initial operation of the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175) may be performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to preferably perform the confirmation of the effect operation by performing the operation of confirming the movable accessory.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the return operation is performed when the power is turned on (for example, the movable character in step S151 executed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 27). This is performed at a timing other than the time when the initial operation processing is executed (for example, the timing at which the demonstration initial operation execution processing of step S1014 is executed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29). You may.

  According to such a gaming machine, by performing a return operation other than when the power is turned on, it is possible to suppress a malfunction of the effect operation.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the initial operation is a mixture of a plurality of operations (for example, a slide mechanism 173C controlled by the effect control CPU 120, FIG. 37). (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 44 and the rightward sliding operation shown in FIG. 44 are mixed, and (4) to (6) shown in FIG. 44). .

  According to such a gaming machine, a suitable initial operation can be performed by suppressing the time required for confirming a plurality of operations of the movable accessory.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of an effect control command and the like. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display result determination table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the game control data holding area. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination processing in the special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process. It is a figure showing the example of selection of a fluctuation category decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a fluctuation category decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure showing an example of setting of a change ratio of a change pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game state transition process at the time of a change. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable part initial operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initial operation execution process during a demonstration. It is a figure showing an example of the 1st production operation using a movable character. It is a figure showing an example of the 2nd and 3rd production operation using a movable character. It is a figure showing an example of the 4th production operation using a movable character. It is a figure showing an example of composition of actuator A and actuator C which operate a movable character. It is a figure showing an example of composition of actuator B which operates a movable character. It is a figure showing an example of composition of actuator D which operates a movable character. It is a figure showing an example of a long initial operation of a movable character using actuator A and actuator B. It is a figure showing an example of a long initial operation of a movable character using actuator A and actuator C. It is a figure showing other examples of a long initial operation of a movable character using actuator A and actuator C. It is a figure showing an example of a long initial operation of a movable character using actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure showing an example of operation of initial operation C of a movable character using actuator A, actuator B, and actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. It is a figure which shows an example of connection of the initial operation | movement of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator D.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and hit.

A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.
The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are switched between a normal open state at a vertical position and an enlarged open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning port. When the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into an enlarged open state where it is easy to enter.

  Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, there is a possibility that the gaming ball enters more than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured so that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an enlarged open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, game balls that have passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening) and a large winning opening (described later) are provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as “winning”. Of the "winning", winning in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is referred to as "start winning", and in particular, winning in the first starting winning opening is referred to as first starting winning. The winning in the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (the detection of game balls 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 reserved storage number (described later) ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a first special figure game (described later) executed on the first special symbol display device 4A or a variable display of a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game, such as that described later, is satisfied.

  Also, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure hold storage number If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special figure game (described later) executed on the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 will be described. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same or different. Good.

  The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning is generated but are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is established by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start is performed. When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the first startup prize which is in the state of waiting for execution. The first special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one first start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the first start condition based on a certain first start winning is satisfied, but the first start condition allowing the start of the variable display game based on the first start winning is not satisfied. The variable display corresponding to the first start winning The information relating to the first start winning is stored (reserved) as suspension data (first special figure suspension information) until a first start condition allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first special figure reservation information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) which are not executed immediately when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start is performed. When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the second special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning in the state of waiting for execution. The second special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the second start condition based on a certain second start winning is satisfied, but the second start condition allowing the start of the variable display game based on the second start winning is not satisfied. The variable display corresponding to the second start winning Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure reservation information is executed.

  In addition, the number of reserved storages obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is referred to as “total reserved storage number”. When the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number” or “reserved storage number”. When simply referred to as “number of special figure reservation storages” or “number of reservation storages”, any one or two of the first special figure reservation storage number, the second special figure reservation storage number, and the total reservation storage number are used. It may be pointed out. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start conditions” or “execution conditions”. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning prize ball device 7 forms a special winning opening that changes between a closed state in which game balls cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which game balls can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes, for example, a special winning opening door driven to open and close by a special winning opening door solenoid 82 shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state).

  As an example, the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is off, closes the special winning opening, and opens the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is on. Open the special winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) the open winning opening that has been opened is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the special winning opening, a winning in the special winning opening occurs.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening (for example, 12) is based on the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of the first start prize (for example, three), and the second start prize. Is larger than the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, three). In other words, the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) greatly affects whether or not it is advantageous for the player. That is, when the special winning opening is open, more prize balls can be expected than when the special winning opening is closed, so when the special winning opening is open, the special winning opening is closed. This is very advantageous for the player.

  In addition, in addition to or instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) may be provided.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special figure) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is " Also referred to as "second special map".
In addition, a game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. When the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) includes a plurality of types of special figure games including numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. A symbol number corresponding to each special symbol is attached to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating "0" to "9" is assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and a symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number of "10". Just fine. In addition, the special symbol is not limited to a symbol including a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a symbol indicating “−”, or the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combinations of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off in the 7-segment LED are set in advance and set as special symbols It may be displayed.

  On the right side of the game area of the gaming board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B), a first reservation display 25A and a second reservation display 25B are provided. . The first reservation indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure reservation storage number (the number of reservations of the first special figure game) based on the reservation data (first special figure reservation information). A first hold display is displayed to indicate that it is possible. For example, the first reservation display 25A displays the number of first special figure reservation storages so as to be specified by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the hold number of the first special figure game is increased by one due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the lighting number is increased by one, and the hold of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of the new first start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display is performed to indicate that it is possible. For example, the second reservation indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure reservation storages so as to be specified by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the holding number of the second special figure game is increased by one due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the lighting number is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of the new second starting condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

  On the left side of the game area of the game board 2, a pass gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general symbol hold display device 25C are provided. A game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of stored ordinary figures (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the ordinary symbol display 20 The general figure starting condition for executing the general figure game (described later) executed in is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs as in the case of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays (variably displays) ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from special symbols. Note that the variable display game for variably displaying the ordinary symbols is also referred to as an ordinary game (or “ordinary game”). It should be noted that information relating to the general-purpose game in which the general-purpose start condition is satisfied but the general-purpose start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (reserved) as suspension data (general-purpose suspension information).

  The general-purpose reservation display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations based on the reservation data (general-purpose reservation information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of general-purpose games stored is the number of general-purpose games whose execution has been temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when a game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general figure start condition for executing the general figure game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general figure start condition allowing the start of the general figure game is not satisfied ( For example, when the previously established general-purpose game is being executed, the execution of the general-purpose game is suspended (the general-purpose game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the number of stored general-purpose games is the number of games in the general-purpose game that is in a state of waiting for execution. The number of stored general-purpose drawings decreases by one each time one general-purpose start condition is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, each of which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. The variable display of the decoration identification information (decorative design) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a second special figure game executed by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In response to a game (a special figure game using the second special figure), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in a display area (decorative symbol display area).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure game or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the change of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative pattern (variable display pattern, final Stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special figure game (or the second special figure game). , The final decorative symbol (also referred to as a final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  The decorative pattern includes, for example, eight kinds of patterns (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, or symbols and character images. For example, the character image may be a decorative image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. Each decorative symbol has a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, it is sufficient that each alphanumeric character indicating “1” to “8” is given a symbol number of “1” to “8”. The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, but may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  It should be noted that a fixed display, which is a variable display result of a special symbol (also referred to as a special map display result), is stopped and the variable display is terminated. Stop display for stopping the variable display after stopping the display of the symbol, and stopping display for stopping the variable display after stopping the fixed normal symbol which is a variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as a general symbol display result). , Complete stop display, final stop display, or derived display (or simply "derived"). In addition, the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily need to coincide with the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol is changed within the fluctuation time of the special symbol (special symbol fluctuation time). It is only necessary that the fluctuation time of the time be within.

  That is, the change start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the change start timing of the special symbol, or the change end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the fixed special symbol) may be changed to the change end timing of the decorative symbol (the fixed decorative symbol (Stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the finalized decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol whose fluctuation speed is “0” is displayed while being stopped while causing, for example, slight shaking or expansion or contraction, or is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second). It includes a display that stops and displays without causing time, minute shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a first start winning storage display area 5HL and a second start winning storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, similar to the first reservation display 25A, a first reservation display for specifying the first special figure reservation storage number is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is identifiably displayed. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, as in the case of the second hold display 25B, a second hold display is performed so that the second special figure hold storage number can be specified. That is, the number of the second special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of suspensions of the first special figure game is increased due to establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first startup winning storage display area 5HL, the first start winning storage display. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and a first start winning storage display area 5HL. If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, the left side of the leftmost first hold display). A display may be added. In addition, when there are a plurality of first holding displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, and when the number of holdings of the first special figure game decreases due to establishment of a new first start condition, the reduced first number is displayed. Erase the first hold display (the first hold display that has been displayed since the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the deleted first hold display side (right side).

  In the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of reserves of the second special figure game increases due to establishment of the new second start condition, if there is no other second reserve display in the second start winning storage storage area 5HR, the second start winning storage display. On the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and a second start winning storage display area 5HR. , If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (further right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). A display may be added.

  Further, when there are a plurality of second holding displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and when the holding number of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the reduced second number is displayed. The second start display (the second oldest second display) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information is deleted. Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start winning storage display area 5H”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning storage display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). An active display area AHA for displaying a special image representing information including active display (also referred to as display at the time of digestion, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the special figure reservation information. (Digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, active display or active display such as characters or images displayed around the active display frame. Information corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

  In the game area of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. Further, 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 which are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general winning ports are detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the operation amount (rotation amount) of a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor provided in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate for holding (reserving) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able 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 a player is attached to a member forming the lower plate at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). I have. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position at which the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds an operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 31A, for example, inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) that are disposed on the left side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and parallel to the surface of the game board 2. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center of the operation stick as viewed from the player and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. It is sufficient that a push sensor that detects a player's operation performed on the push button 31B is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  A sound output member is provided around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 8UL and a speaker 8UR are installed at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speakers 8LL and 8LR are placed at the lower left and right diagonally lower portions of the upper plate (left and right diagonally upper portions of the lower plate). Has been installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) sound (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs an effect sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the gaming machine 1.

  The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, a BGM, a song, or the like output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (line, message), or the like that is output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning in the first start winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice output in response to an operation on the push button 31B. Since the operation of the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation of the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is notified to request an operation on the push button 31B, or a sound or a voice that notifies that the state is shifted to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is changed. A sound or a voice that gives advance notice or suggestion that the game machine will shift to the big hit gaming state before shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  Examples of the warning sound include a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (reserved) in the lower plate, a warning sound output when the glass door (not shown) is opened, and the like. .

  A movable auditors 173 and 175 are provided inside the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. The movable role 173 and the movable role 175 perform predetermined operations in the area of the gaming machine frame 3 as a rendering operation. FIG. 1 shows a case where the movable auditors 173 and 175 are at the origin position. The movable accessory 173 rises obliquely to the upper right in the figure from the origin position as a performance operation, stops at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 as an operation end, and hides a part of the display screen of the image display device 5. Then, the operation of returning to the origin position is performed again. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 and the like, the movable role 173 performs an effect operation of moving to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 and then splitting into a plurality. In addition, the movable role 175 descends from the origin position as a performance operation, stops at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 as an operation end, hides a part of the display screen of the image display device 5, and returns to the origin position again. Perform the operation of returning to the position. In addition, the movable auditorium 173 and the movable auditorium 175 may perform, as a staging operation, an operation in which the movable auditorium 173 and the movable auditorium 175 stop on the way without returning to the center of the display screen, which is the operating end, and return to the origin position again. . The movable auditorium 173 and the movable auditorium 175 may selectively perform a strong operation in which a moving operation is violently repeated and a weak operation in which the operation is gentler than the strong operation, as a staging operation. When movable movable object 173 operates, an effect operation of lighting light emitting member 9CC, which will be described later, may be performed.

  A light-emitting member (light-emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the movable member 175 has the light emitting member 9CC, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are provided at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member 9U is provided at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting members 9SL and 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the light-emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless otherwise specified. The lamp 9 may be configured by, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be configured by a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating light (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating part. In addition to the above, for example, various light-emitting members may be installed around the respective structures (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area.

  The above-described image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like are effect devices that execute effects, but the gaming machine 1 includes other effect devices such as, for example, a device having a vibration unit and a device having a blower unit. You may.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the ordinary symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side or left side) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general-purpose hold display 25C may be provided on the same side (right side or left side) of the game area.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol game is started by the ordinary symbol display 20 based on the establishment of the universal symbol start condition after the universal symbol start condition is satisfied. In the ordinary figure game, after starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol (after starting the variation of the ordinary symbol), after a lapse of a predetermined time which is the variation time of the ordinary symbol, a fixed ordinary symbol which is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is obtained. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a numeral or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Pull”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being "per-figure", an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is at the inclined position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the first start condition being satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, and the second special figure game is started. After the start condition is satisfied, the special figure game (second special figure game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the establishment of the second start condition. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the variable special display result of the special symbol is determined. Derived and displayed symbols (special figure display results). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result. If a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " Lost ". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the small display may be set as the predetermined display result.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3”, “5”, or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a different special symbol from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the special winning opening. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning prize opening door of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special map game becomes “big hit”, and wins the big prize. Changes the state of the mouth (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the special winning opening door at the start of the round to maintain the special winning opening in an open state, and then closes the special winning opening door to maintain the special winning opening in a closed state. End the round.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening to an open state once per round (changes the special winning opening from an open state to a closed state during one round). The pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state a plurality of times in one round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state twice per round (in one round, the special winning opening is opened → closed → opened → closed). State may be changed).

  In addition, instead of the above-described mode in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state to start the round (the mode in which the special winning opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round), the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state. A mode in which the round is started while the game is started (a mode in which the special winning opening door is not opened at the start of the round) may be used. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 keeps the special winning opening closed without opening the special winning opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the special winning opening door to keep the special winning opening open. Alternatively, the winning opening door may be closed to end one round.

  The predetermined number of times (the predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16). It may be the number of times.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the big hit gaming state, the number of rounds executed is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected, and the predetermined number is selected from a plurality of types. In this case, the round is repeatedly executed until the selected number of times is reached. The pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round even if the number of rounds has not been reached to the upper limit number, because a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the gaming ball has not won the special winning opening). May be.

  In the round, the special winning opening is either when a predetermined time (opening period) elapses after opening the special winning opening door, or when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings occurs in the special winning opening. Until the open state is maintained. The predetermined time (open period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is one of a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds) selected (lottery). It may be time.

  In the round, the special winning opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round starts, the special winning opening is set until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the closing of the special winning opening door. It is kept closed for a period. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which a round is started with the special winning opening kept in a closed state, the special winning opening is kept in a closed state for a predetermined time (closed period) after the start of the round. Will be maintained. The predetermined time (closed period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closed period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of time (for example, 1 second and 3 seconds). There may be.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine, in the big hit gaming state, for example, each round in which the big winning opening is changed from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) is executed eight times, or the big winning opening is opened. Each round that changes from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, and the special winning opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1 Each round that changes from (seconds) to closed state (1 second) can be executed twice. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the big hit game state, after executing eight rounds of changing the special winning opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), the pachinko gaming machine opens the special winning opening (0. Each round of changing from 1 second) to closed state (1 second) can be executed eight times.

  Note that, of the rounds in the jackpot game state, a round in which the predetermined time (opening period) for opening the special winning opening is relatively long (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) is also called a normal open round, A round (for example, a round in which the opening state is 0.1 second) in which the predetermined time (opening period) in which the special winning opening is opened is also referred to as a short-term opening round.

  In addition, among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as a normal opening round jackpot symbol. . Of the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed later) may be referred to as a short-term opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). In the big hit gaming state (short-term opening big hit state) controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term opening round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). You. In addition, if the normal opening big hit state performs the normal opening round more frequently than the short opening big hit state, the normal opening round is executed in addition to the normal opening round in the normal opening big hit state, and the short opening round is executed. In the big hit state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the value obtained by the player in each of the jackpot gaming states as the jackpot gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special map game becomes “big hit”, that is, It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot game states in which the degree of advantage (for example, the number of prize balls (number of payouts)) seen from the player differs.

  As an example of a case where the short-term open round is not used, a big hit game state in which a round (normal open round) is executed eight times and a round which is more advantageous to the player than a big hit game state in which a round (normal open round) is executed eight times A jackpot game state in which (normal opening round) is executed 16 times can be prepared. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times that the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each round (normal open round) and the time of each open state (open time), the round (normal open round) is performed. In the jackpot game state in which the game is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect double the number of balls in the jackpot game state in which the round (normal opening round) is executed 8 times.

  As an example in the case of using the short-term opening round, a jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed eight times and then the short-term opening round is executed eight times (substantially eight rounds of the jackpot gaming state), and a bigger jackpot gaming state of substantially eight rounds It is possible to prepare a jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous to the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times that the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each of the normal open rounds, and there is no difference in the time of each open state (open time), and the number of payouts obtained in the short open round Is so small as to be negligible, in the big hit game state in which the normal opening round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a double payout in the big hit game state of substantially 8 rounds.

  Even if the predetermined time (opening period) has not elapsed after opening the special winning opening door, if a predetermined number of winnings occur in the special winning opening, the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state. However, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a jackpot game state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 5 is executed eight times, and a normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 5 is performed in eight. A jackpot game state in which a regular opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is set to 10 and which is eight times, which is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot game state in which the jackpot game state is executed eight times, may be prepared.

  Further, by providing a difference in the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening, the value obtained by the player may be made different. For example, it is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game state in which the normal opening round with six prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit game state in which the normal opening round with six prize balls is executed 16 times, A jackpot game state in which the normal open round with the number of prize balls being 12 is executed 16 times may be prepared.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player according to the big hit gaming state itself (the value obtained by the player during the big hit gaming state), the type of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit gaming state (for example, , The normal state, the time-saving state, and the probable change state), and the period (for example, the number of times for saving time, ST) The value obtained by the player after the big hit gaming state may be changed by changing the length of the (number of times) and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R certain variable big hit (described later) is set as the big hit game state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A jackpot game state in which a normal opening round is executed eight times and a jackpot game state in which a normal opening round controlled 16 times after a 16R certain-variable big hit (described later) is executed are prepared.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, a first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the start of any of the special figure games, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to a specific variable from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol. There is a case where a predetermined reach state that forms a part of the combination of the display is achieved.

  The reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (also referred to as a “reach variation symbol”). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as reaching (reach being established).

  Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as display of a character image or change of the display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change of a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as a reach effect (or a reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8, the light emission operation of the lamp 9 (lighting operation, blinking operation, light-off operation), or the movable role 173 and the movable role The operation of the object 175 or the like (stationary, fine movement, movement, etc.) may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach state.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect may be varied (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”). Thereby, the big hit expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is to be executed, that is, which of the reach effects to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) + (big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)｝ (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one mode of the variable display effect, a slide effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and the like). After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped and displayed decorative symbol display area By changing the decorative symbol again in one or both of the decorative symbol display area 5R and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R and then stopping the display, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the slide effect, after a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the derivation display of the determined decorative symbol as a variable display result, the variable number of the decorative symbols is varied. By executing the display again, there is a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and a case where the decorative pattern constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state.

  In the pseudo continuous production, in response to at least one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once, a fixed decoration that is a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. By the time the symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, or 5R is entirely decorated with a decorative symbol (for example, a predetermined pseudo consecutive chance is displayed in one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, or 5R). Or temporarily displayed on the display, and then, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all decorative symbols again, is performed in a predetermined manner. (For example, up to four times).

  The number of times of re-variable display (the number of times of re-variable display) in the pseudo continuous production is the number of times of variable display (first time variable display) until all the decorative symbols temporarily stop temporarily in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Once), the number of times of re-variable display (final variable display) after all decorative symbols have temporarily stopped last (one time), and the number of times of re-variable display X between the first variable display and the last variable display X ( (X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X + 1) less than the total number of times (X + 2). The number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number of times all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed (number of temporary stops) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The first variable display to the first temporary stop display is also referred to as a first pseudo-sequence, the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display is also referred to as a second pseudo-sequence, The third variable display (second re-variable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-sequence, and the fourth variable display (third re-variable display) to the fourth temporary stop display Also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. In addition, the number of pseudo-runs in the pseudo-sequence production is also referred to as the pseudo-run change frequency (or the pseudo-run number). In other words, the number of pseudo consecutive changes, the number of re-variable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo runs, such as the first, second, third,..., Is also referred to as “continuation of pseudo runs”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the re-variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It is possible to make the display appear as if it were started two to five times in a row. Note that, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which re-variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed once or twice (see FIG. 5), but re-variable display (re-fluctuation) may be performed three or more times.

  In the pseudo continuous production, before the reach is established in the fluctuation (before reaching the reach state), the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As illustrated, the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reaching, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped. In other words, the production mode of the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous production includes at least the production mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state and the production mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily displayed after the reach state is reached. You may. Note that the chance symbol can be stopped and displayed even when it does not enter the reach state.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-sequence effect) is a warning or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed, or that the jackpot is highly expected. You may. Hereinafter, an effect for notifying or suggesting to the player that there is a possibility that any of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is executed, or that the jackpot is highly expected, may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slide effect and the pseudo-sequence effect, there may be a preview effect that uses a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-sequence effect, such as displaying a background image and displaying a message window. There may be one that uses an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as, for example, hold display, audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  Note that a variable display effect (variable display operation) different from the slide effect and the pseudo continuous effect may be executed as the notice effect. For example, a change start timing (for example, when a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol start to change at the same time, a timing at which the same symbol starts to change at the same time, or when a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol do not start changing at the same time) For example, the effect of changing the timing at which the symbol that starts to change first starts to change from the normal time, and the effect of changing the change start order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol from the normal time are announced. May be executed. Further, a display operation other than the variable display operation may be executed as a notice effect. For example, an effect of making the background image different from the normal time or an effect of making the hold display different from the normal time may be executed as the notice effect. The announcement effect may be based on an operation other than the display operation. For example, the announcement effect may be based on sound output from the speaker 8, light emission of the lamp 9, operation of the movable accessory 173, or the like.

  In addition, the notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether or not the notice effect of the notice effect is realized or suggested. For example, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to a player that a variable display state of a decorative symbol due to winning of a certain game ball may be a reach state is at least a variable display state of a decorative symbol due to winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state). In addition, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to the player that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a "big hit" is at least because the finalized decorative pattern due to the winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed. May be executed (started) before.

  What is necessary is to include what becomes a look-ahead notice effect (also referred to as a "preliminary judgment notice effect") in the notice effects. Prior to the start of the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, the look-ahead notice production determines whether or not the variable display results in a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game and the like. (Pre-reading), a preview effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information to be subjected to the prefetch notice effect is referred to as target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display, and the target hold information corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the hold information of the target is consumed (during the process of digesting the hold information of the target including the variable display of the target), and when the information of the target prior to the hold information is displayed. The execution may be performed while the pending information is being digested, or while the target pending information is being digested, or while the pending information prior to the target pending information is being digested.

  In a production operation that is a prefetch notice effect by winning a certain game ball, the player determines whether or not the content of the notice of the prefetch notice effect is realized after the winning of the game ball (after the start condition is satisfied). What is necessary is that it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a production operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility that the game device may reach a state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by the winning of the game ball. It is sufficient that the variable display state is executed (started) before the variable state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, a production operation that is a prefetch notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a player in advance that a variable display result may be a “big hit” due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least the game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the fixed decoration symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as a pre-reading advance notice effect (preliminary judgment advance effect), a hold effect according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start win storage display area 5HR is prepared. It may be. The hold effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs and a second hold display added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. Is displayed in the notice mode (additional hold effect), and the already displayed first hold display and second hold display are changed to the notice mode (change from one notice mode to another notice mode. And the same), an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and directly displays a character or the like on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5. The effect is performed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. Note that when the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) that is the action target changes, but when the hold action gassing effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change.

  In addition, as a notice effect, an active display effect according to a display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be prepared. In the active display effect, an effect in which an active display to be added to the active display area AHA is displayed in a notice mode (active display effect at the time of addition), or an active display already displayed is changed to the notice mode (from another notice mode to another notice mode). This is an effect (active display change effect) that includes a change to the notice mode, and an effect that is executed when the active display changes to the notice mode, in which a character or the like is activated in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect that directly or indirectly acts on the display (active display effect effect), or an effect that is executed when the active display does not change to the notice mode. In the display area of the image display device 5, the character or the like is changed to the active display. Directly or indirectly acting effects (active display action gassing effects) etc. are included Good. The active display change effect is an effect of changing a special image to a notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information according to the active display (for example, the active display or characters or images displayed around the active display or around the active display frame) are set in the notice mode. It is a production that changes. Note that an active display change gassed effect, which is an effect mode at least partially common to the active display change effect, may be executed. Note that an active display change effect or an active display change gaseous effect may be executed as a main notice effect such as a step-up notice effect. When the active display action effect is executed, the display mode of the active display, which is the action target, changes, but when the active display action gassing effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change.

  The display mode of the active display in the active display effect may be determined before the change (for example, at the time of starting winning) or may be determined at the time of the change. In addition, the holding effect and the active display effect may be collectively referred to as a holding effect.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the case where a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Correspondingly, a fixed decoration symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed after a reach effect is executed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) to be the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number of “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. When the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is displayed. The round controlled when the 8R probability-change hit is a normal open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “3” or “5” is a normal open round big hit symbol. Also, the round controlled when the 16R probability change hit is a normal open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a normal open round big hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed as described above, the 8R probability change hit is obtained. However, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed. In this case, a “2R probable big hit (also referred to as“ probability ”)” in which the short-term opening round is executed may be adopted. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round big hit symbol. In the “big hit”, the distinction between “8R certain variable big hit”, “16R certain variable big hit”, and “2R certain variable big hit” is referred to as “big hit type”.

  In the case of a 16R probability change big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is reached, and a predetermined reach effect is performed. After the execution, etc., the fixed decoration symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability change jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot is that the symbol number is an odd number and is the same as the decorative symbol on a predetermined effective line (for example, a horizontal line) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are aligned (ie, "1", "1", "1", "3", "3", "3", "5", "5", " 5 "," 7 "," 7 "," 7 ").

  In the case of the 8R probability change big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number of “3” or the special symbol indicating the number of “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, After the reach state has been reached and a predetermined reach effect has been executed, etc., the fixed decorative symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability-change jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot is a combination of three evenly-designated symbol numbers on the predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R ( That is, "2", "2", "2", "4", "4", "4", "6", "6", "6", "8", "8", and "8").

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variable hit is not provided. However, if the 2R probability variable hit is provided when the 2R probability variable hit is provided, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the reach state is established, and the predetermined reach effect is performed. After being executed, or without entering the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R-probable jackpot may be stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot is that, on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the symbol numbers are odd and different decorative symbols (at least one of three symbols) (3) "3", "5", "7", "5", "5", "7" ) And a combination of decorative symbols including a chance symbol (for example, a combination of “1”, “reliable”, and “2”. “Resilient” is an example of a chance symbol).

  In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decoration symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R certain jackpot is stopped and displayed. There may be a case where the finalized decorative symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the big hit is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probable big hit has occurred, the normal open round is executed 16 times (rounds) to control the normal open big hit state, and after the end, the time change control (time reduction control) and the probable change control (probability variation control) ) Is performed. In addition, based on the fact that the 8R probability change big hit has occurred, the normal release round is controlled to be executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the time change control and the probability change control are performed.

  By performing the probable change control, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probable change control is performed when a special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as the number of probable changes) is executed after the end of the big hit game state, or when the variable display result is "big hit". Is terminated when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become "big hit" when the probable change control is being performed, the probable change control is not performed if the special figure game of the predetermined ST times (probable change times) is consumed. finish. The predetermined ST count is, for example, 70 times. Further, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed) is performed.

  Further, by performing the time saving control, the variable display time of the special symbol (the special figure variation time) in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The time-saving control is performed when a special time-saving game of a predetermined number of time savings is executed after the end of the big hitting game state, and when a variable display result becomes “big hit”, any one of the conditions is satisfied first. To end. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time saving control is being performed, the time saving control ends when the special figure game of the predetermined number of times has been completed. It should be noted that the predetermined number of times saved is, for example, 70 times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the 8R certain big hit or 16R certain big hit has been achieved, and after the end thereof, the certain number of ST times (for example, 70 times) positive change control is performed. Is performed, and time saving control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of time savings and the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) after a big hit (8R probability variable hit, 16R probability variable hit) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R probability variable hit, 16R probability big hit) The number of time savings after the probability change hit and the number of STs (the probability change number) may be made different. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of STs (the number of times of change) after the 8R probability change hit is equal to the number of times of the ST (the number of times of change change) after the 16R probability change hit is obtained (both 70 times). The number of STs after a big hit (probable change count) may be different from the number of STs after a 16R certainty big hit (probable change count). Also, in the present embodiment, the number of times saved after the 8R probable big hit is the same as the number of times saved after the 16R probable big hit (both 70 times), but the number of times saved after the 8R probable big hit And the number of hours saved after the 16R probability change big hit may be made different. In the following description, a big hit game state, a state in which probable change control is performed, a state in which time saving control is performed, and the like may be referred to as an advantageous state.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variable hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variable hit is provided, the short-time open round is executed twice (round) based on the 2R probability variable hit. The state is controlled, and after that, the time-variable control and the time-variable control may be performed in the same manner as when the 16R probability-variable hit or the 8R probability-variable hit is achieved.

  In the present embodiment, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” during the probable change control, if the special figure game of the predetermined ST times (probable change times) is consumed, Although the probable change control ends, the probable change control may not be finished until the variable display result becomes "big hit" without providing the number of STs (the number of probable changes). In such a mode, as one mode of the "big hit", it is preferable to provide a normal big hit in which the probability change control is not performed after the end. For example, when an 8R normal jackpot is provided, the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds) based on the fact that the 8R normal jackpot has been achieved, and after that, the probability change control is performed. Is not performed (the time saving control may or may not be performed).

  In addition, even if the probable-change control is terminated when the “probable-change-over” is determined to end the probable-change control in the probable-change fall lottery executed each time the special map game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good. In such a mode, the special figure game having the predetermined ST times (the number of times of change) is not performed until the special figure game of the predetermined number of times of the ST (the number of times of change) is completed. A probable falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to time saving control.

  When the time saving control is performed, the control is performed by the normal symbol display 20 so that the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol is changed in each ordinary game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared to the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, the control for increasing the tilt control time for performing the tilting than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control 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 performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased more than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special figure game can be frequently executed. Is reduced to a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed 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.

  A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. A game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. A probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time saving attached probable state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate low base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only time-varying control is performed and time-saving control or high-opening control is not performed (high-precision low-base state) may be referred to as a time-saving no-probability state in order to distinguish it from the high-precision high-base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special figure game) can be executed. Since the probability that the variable display result in the figure game and the second special figure game is “big hit” is increased, the state becomes advantageous for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for the decorative design. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability changing jackpot, the decorative symbols are changed again in a state where the same decorative symbols are aligned. Any one of the decorative symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot and the decorative symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R variable jackpot may be finally stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol.

  In addition, after the finalized decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability change jackpot is derived and displayed, a period until the eighth round ends (or, after the eighth round ends, the next variable display game is executed). In the period until the start), a round number promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is the 16R certain variable big hit may be executed. In the present embodiment, the 2R probability variable jackpot is not provided. However, the same applies to the case where the 2R probability variable jackpot is provided and the determined decorative symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot is derived and displayed.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal jackpot is not provided. However, after the final decorative pattern which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is derived and displayed when the normal jackpot is provided, a period until the final round is completed ( Alternatively, in the period after the end of the last round until the next variable display game is started), a probable change promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is a probable big hit may be executed.

  In addition, the promotion performed during the round (the promotion of the number of rounds, the probable change promotion) is called the promotion of the middle of the jackpot (the promotion of medium number of rounds of the jackpot, the promotion of the middle change of the jackpot), and after the final round is over. The performed promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probable change promotion effect) may be referred to as ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probable change promotion effect).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided 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 arranged on a back surface of the gaming board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, 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 function of setting random numbers used in the special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display, and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and a signal from 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 a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling a staging operation by staging electric components such as 9 are mounted. In other words, the production control board 12 is a production electric component such as a display operation in the image display device 5, all or a part of a sound output operation from the speaker 8, or a whole or a part of a lighting / extinguishing operation of the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function of determining control contents for causing the CPU to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  The effect control board 12 has a function of determining the control content of the movable accessory control device 17. The movable auditors control device 17 controls the driving of the movable auditors 173 and 175 according to the control content determined by the effect control board 12. The movable accessory control device 17 receives origin detection signals from origin sensors 171A to 171D that detect the origin positions of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. Further, the movable accessory control device 17 outputs a drive signal for driving the actuators 172A to 172D for driving the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175.

  As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34, the movable accessory 173 has three movable mechanisms: a rotating mechanism 173A, an opening / closing mechanism 173B, and a sliding mechanism 173C. The actuator 172A rotates the rotation mechanism 173A to move the movable accessory 173 from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5. The origin sensor 171A detects the rotation mechanism 173A and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the rotation direction. In addition, the actuator 172B opens and closes the opening / closing mechanism 173B to move the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 of the movable accessory 173 from the closed state to the open state. The origin sensor 171B detects the opening / closing mechanism 173B and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the opening / closing direction. Also, the actuator 172C moves the slide mechanism 173C laterally to move the movable accessory 173 from the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the left and right. The origin sensor 171C detects the slide mechanism 173C, and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the lateral movement direction. That is, the movable role 173 performs a plurality of operations by the plurality of actuators 172A to 172C.

  By the way, the movable character 173 has three movable mechanisms of a rotation mechanism 173A, an opening / closing mechanism 173B, and a slide mechanism 173C, and the effect control CPU 120 independently sets each movable mechanism as an individual movable character. Can be controlled. In the present embodiment, the “movable accessory” refers to a combination of a plurality of movable mechanisms like the movable accessory 173, and refers to each movable mechanism. For example, the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B will be described as separate movable members.

  As will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, the movable accessory 175 is vertically moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172D. The origin sensor 171D detects that the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and for outputting a sound from the speaker 8 based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for performing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for performing the operation is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. It is fine. Note that the gaming machine 1 includes, in addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general symbol reservation display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to 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.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating 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". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form 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 may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command designating the start of change in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R certain variable big hit”, or “8R certain variable big hit”, Different EXT data is set according to the result of the determination.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating a determined decorative symbol (final stop symbol) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command 9200H is a power failure recovery designation command for specifying execution of the power failure recovery processing. The power failure recovery designation command is a command for executing a power failure recovery process after the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is restarted from the power failure state. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the power failure recovery designation command executes a power failure recovery process. The effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, an initial operation of the effect device as the power failure recovery process. As the initial operation of the effect device, for example, a power failure recovery screen for notifying the player of the return from the power failure to the image display device 5 may be displayed. In addition, as the initial operation of the effect device, an origin return operation for returning the movable auditors 173 and 175 to the origin position or an initial operation for confirming the operations of the movable auditors 173 and 175 may be performed. . Further, as the initial operation of the effect device, test lighting of the lamp 9 and output of monitor sound from the speaker 8 may be performed.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . The notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening of the special winning opening include different EXT data in accordance with the number of times of execution of the round (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state and the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the first starting winning has been generated, and the first special winning has occurred. This is a first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A has been satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and a second starting winning is generated. This is a second starting port winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the first startup winning storage storage display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the second start winning storage storage display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the hold storage information includes a first starting opening winning designation command and a second starting opening winning designation for designating whether the first winning opening has been started or the second started winning opening has been started. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. Note that, when the number of reserved storages increases, a reserved storage number addition designation command (a first reserved storage number addition designation command or a second reserved storage number addition designation command) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has increased. While transmitting the reserved storage number addition designating command, when the reserved storage number decreases, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the second special figure reserved storage number) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has decreased. Alternatively, a command for specifying the number of 1-reserved storage number subtraction or the command for specifying a second reserved-storage number subtraction may be transmitted.

  Note that, in place of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved storage number addition designation command (total reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command showing, as the winning determination result, whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type determination result. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command indicating a determination result of a fluctuation category (also referred to as a “variation pattern type”) as a prize-winning determination result. The fluctuation category is a name when the fluctuation patterns of the decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the fluctuation category is a group name of each group including a fluctuation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  The command E0XXH is an initialization specifying command for specifying initialization. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the initialization designation command executes an initialization process according to the EXT data XX (hexadecimal) of the initialization designation command. For example, in the EXT data, it is possible to specify an initial operation of the image display device 5, the movable accessory 173, or the effect device of the movable accessory 175. In the present embodiment, the initialization designation command is transmitted to the sub-board in the initialization process of step S71 that is executed once when the power is turned on in the main process of the CPU 103 described later with reference to FIG. However, the initialization designation command may be transmitted at another timing.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 16A), when a start winning occurs, the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is determined whether it is "big hit", and if it is determined to be "big hit", the type of big hit is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the fluctuation category (based on the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category) (Variation pattern type). Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command or the fluctuation category command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" and the big hit type based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and The change category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  Note that the effect control commands such as the fluctuation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are transmitted by the effect control CPU 120 to one or more effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable role object 173, and the movable role). Object 175). Hereinafter, an effect control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used to control audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, the blinking operation, and the light-off operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  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 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the same, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various Read operation, CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105, reception operation, and CPU 103 moves out of game control microcomputer 100 via I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. Note that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, a variation pattern of the decorative symbol will be described. Hereinafter, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as a “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern (“ non-reach loss variation pattern ”,“ non-reach ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ non-reach ”among the variable display results of“ loss ”. (Also referred to as a “losing” variation pattern) ”or a“ reach variation pattern (“reach-losing variation pattern”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “reach” among the variable display results of “losing”. ) Is included.

  Further, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a "big hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and a "small hit fluctuation pattern" corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". Is also good. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of change patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  In the non-reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared in correspondence with the time saving control executed when the total number of stored reservations is large or when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state. Good. Thus, by selecting one of the change patterns according to the total number of held storages and the game state, it is possible to perform control to reduce the change time according to the total number of held storages and the game state.

  As a variation pattern including a reach effect such as a jackpot variation pattern or a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern according to a reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that a fluctuation pattern in which the reach reach of the normal reach is executed is referred to as a “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and a change pattern in which the reach reach of the super reach is executed is referred to as a “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation categories “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the fluctuation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation category “PA4” belongs to the fluctuation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation categories “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PB4” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a sliding effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the sliding effect is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which a sliding effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA1” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time has a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA4” is a super-reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PA4-2” is a super-reach α (loss) variation pattern in which a pseudo-run variation (effect) is executed as a gasp. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is performed as a gasp. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gaseous blow. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super-reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super-reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA5” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super-reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (production) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is performed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super-reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super-reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variable hit (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variable hit (probability) is provided, the variation categories “PC1,” “PC2,” and “PC3” for the 2R probability variable hit (probability) are provided. May be provided. The variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a slide effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

  The fluctuation category “PC2” belongs to the fluctuation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super-reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (production) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation categories “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super-reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In the ROM 101, data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) 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 are stored. Is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6 is, for example, a derived special symbol which is a variable display result in a first special symbol game (a special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A. Before performing this, the variable display result is determined to be a “big hit (16R probability changing big hit, 8R probability changing big hit)” to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table referred to. In addition, the display result determination table 130A is provided before the determined special symbol which is a variable display result in the second special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. The variable display result is referred to as a "big hit (16R probability changing big hit, 8R probability changing big hit)" to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "big hit (16R probability variable hit, 8R probability variable hit)". "And" losing "are assigned to the special map display results. Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depends on whether the state is the low-probability low-base state or the high-precision high-base state. Value) is assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the high-accuracy state, more determined values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than when the gaming state is the low-accuracy state. Specifically, in the low-accuracy state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit”. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy state, a larger number (specifically, 819) of the determined values “8000” to “8818” than the predetermined number are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, the special map display result is "big hit" in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state increases.

  It should be noted that a different display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, and in the first special figure display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result of “small hit” has a predetermined range. The determined values are assigned, and in the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, the determined values in a predetermined range smaller than the first special figure display result determination table are "small hit" special figure display results. May be assigned. As a result, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The big hit type determination table 131 determines one of a plurality of big hit types based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" to control the big hit game state. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) or the second special figure display apparatus 4B executes the second special figure game. Depending on whether or not to execute (the special map game using the second special map), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is changed to the respective jackpot type (16R probability change, 8R probability change). Jackpot).

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the game is the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be fluctuated (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, (50 values) (values in the range of “0” to “49”) are assigned to the 16R probability change jackpot. On the other hand, when the game is the second special figure game, that is, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the determined values (“0” to “0”) of a number larger than the predetermined number (specifically, 80) are set. 79 ") is assigned to the 16R probability variable jackpot. With such a setting, the second special figure game is more likely to have a 16R probability change big hit than the first special figure. In the high-accuracy, high-base state (specifically, up to the 70th rotation after the end of the big hit), it is possible to increase the expectation that the 16R certain big hit will be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R probable big hit (probability) is not provided. However, when the 2R probable big hit (probability) is provided, in the case of the second special figure game, it is more than in the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to the 2R-probability jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, it is less likely to be a 2R probability change big hit (shock) than in the first special figure, so that the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In the game state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the 2R-probable big hit (probability) in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in amusement of a game due to a delay in the game.

  In addition, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine any of the plurality of types of the fluctuation category. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variable category determination tables in which the types of the variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation category determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category is assigned to each of the fluctuation categories. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of variation categories are different from each other. I have. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information of all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other. I have. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM 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 content of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply capacitor). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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 (for example, Process flag). In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special drawing storage unit 151A stores a special drawing game (not yet started) in which a game ball has passed (entered) a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and a first starting winning has occurred, but has not yet started. The first special figure display device 4A stores the reservation data (first special figure reservation information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special map reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning number (the detection order of the game balls) with the reservation number in the first starting winning opening and associates the reservation number with the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as pending data (first special figure pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B and the second starting winning has occurred, but the second starting winning has not been started yet. The storage data (second special figure reservation information) of the (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the CPU 103 based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  It should be noted that the first special figure display device 4A holds data of the first special figure game (first special figure reservation information based on establishment of the first start condition) and the second special figure display device 4B displays the second special figure game. The holding data (second special figure holding information based on the establishment of the second start winning) may be stored in a common holding storage unit in association with the holding number.

  The general figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold data regarding the general figure game that has not been started by the normal symbol display 20 yet, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the general figure holding storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball, in association with the holding number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passing gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data (general-purpose pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 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. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value, data indicating an ON state or an OFF state, and the like for each of the probability change flag and the time saving flag.

  The game control timer setting section 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting section 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores a first reserved storage number count value, which is a storage value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number, and a second special figure reserved storage number. The second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting, the total reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number, and the like. It is memorized. In addition, the game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value, which is a storage value of a variation counter for counting one or both of the number of times of ST (probable number of times) and the number of time savings.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 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 a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120 The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and a signal for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the audio control board 13. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illumination signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Further, on the effect control board 12, a wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B are provided. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  The movable accessory control device 17 is connected to the effect control board 12. The movable auditors control device 17 controls the operations of the movable auditors 173 and 175 in accordance with an instruction from the effect control CPU 120. As described above, the origin sensors 171A to 171D for detecting the origin positions of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 are connected to the movable accessory control device 17. Further, to the movable accessory control device 17, actuators 172A to 172D for driving the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 are connected. As the origin sensor, a contact-type sensor such as a microswitch or a non-contact-type sensor such as a photosensor or a capacitance sensor can be used.

  The origin sensors 171A to 171D are sensors that detect that the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position and output a detection signal. The origin sensors 171A to 171D change a detection signal from an off state to an on state or from an on state to an off state when detecting a movable accessory. In the present embodiment, the case where the origin sensors 171A to 171D detect digital (ON / OFF) signals will be described. However, the origin sensors 171A to 171D may output analog values, for example. As a device that outputs an analog value, for example, a resolver or a rotary encoder attached to a laser sensor or a motor may be used.

  The movable accessory control device 17 can control the output to the actuators 172A to 172D based on the detection signals input from the origin sensors 171A to 171D. The movable accessory control device 17 controls the origin sensors 171A to 171D to move the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 from a position where the origin sensor 171A to 171D detects the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 to the operation end of each actuator. can do. For example, when the detection signal of the origin sensor 171A is on, the movable accessory control device 17 operates the actuator 172A to move the movable accessory 173 to an operating end where the movable accessory 173 is locked by a mechanical stopper or the like (not shown). be able to. When the detection signal of the origin sensor 171A is in the OFF state, the movable accessory control device 17 can operate the actuator 172A to move the actuator to the origin position at which the detection signal of the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state.

  The actuators 172A to 172D are, for example, motors, electromagnetic solenoids, and the like. When the actuators 172A to 172D are motors, the movable accessory control device 17 may have a motor driver function. When the actuators 172A to 172D are electromagnetic solenoids, the movable accessory control device 17 may have a function of supplying a voltage for operating the electromagnetic solenoid.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the origin sensors 171A to 171D are arranged in order to detect the position of the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is exemplified. A sensor for detecting the presence of the operating end may be provided. Further, the case where the number of the actuators 172 is 172A to 172D is exemplified, but the number of the actuators is not limited to this. The details of the operation of the movable role 173 or the movable role 175 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 and the like count numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the holding effect. For example, in the ROM 121, as a table for executing a hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display, the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is one of a plurality of types. May be stored for reference. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first suspension display mode determination tables different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the first suspension display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. . In each of the first hold display mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition is added to each of the display modes of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, as a table for executing a hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display, the display form of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is any of a plurality of types. A second hold display mode determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to store the information may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 may change the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to another display mode as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display. The first hold change presence / absence determination table referred to to determine whether or not to change the display to another display form. A first pending change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first suspension change presence / absence determination tables having different display modes and different determination ratios without a change to the other display mode, A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In each of the first pending change presence / absence determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a change presence / absence determination random number (not shown) may be assigned to each of the changed and unchanged. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change is provided for each of the display modes of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of a plurality of first pending change determination tables, one large first pending change determination table including information of all first pending change determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Instead of a plurality of first pending change mode determination tables, one large first pending change mode determination table including information on all the first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is changed to another display mode as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. A second hold change presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to determine whether to change to another display mode, and further determine which of multiple types of display mode to change to. May be stored.

  Note that the ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (timing such as the number of subsequent changes to execute). It may be. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first suspension change effect execution timing determination tables that differ from each other in the types of execution timing and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the first suspension change effect execution timing determination table. May be. In each of the first pending change effect execution timing determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first pending change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of the plurality of first suspension change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first suspension change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first suspension change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in ROM 121. Is also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 stores a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (the timing of how many subsequent changes to execute). It may be stored.

  Note that the ROM 121 is a table containing information of two or more tables among the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. May be stored.

  When it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly stored in the ROM 121 in the first hold display (or the second hold display). As an example of a table relating to a pending action effect that acts on or indirectly, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether to execute the pending action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios with and without execution. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes of the hold action effect, when it is determined that the hold action effect is to be executed, the hold action effect appearance that is referred to to determine which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action appearance mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of the holding mode effect presentation modes and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the holding action effect appearance mode determination table are different from each other. . A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect mode of the holding effect effect may be assigned to each effect mode in the respective holding effect effect appearance mode determination tables.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As an example, a table for determining whether or not to execute the reserved action gasse effect may be stored as a table relating to the reserved effect gasse effect to be operated. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action gassing effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios with and without execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for execution determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution determination tables in the respective action gassing effect execution determination tables. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes of the hold action gaseous production, when the determination is made to execute the hold action gaseous production, the hold function that is referred to for determining which of the plurality of production modes is to be used. The gaseous appearance appearance mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of reserved action gasse performance appearance mode determination tables that differ from each other in the type of the production mode of the reserved action gasse performance and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the reserved action gasse performance appearance mode determination table. You may. Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect form of the hold action gasse effect is assigned to each effect mode in the respective hold effect gasse effect appearance mode determination tables. Good.

  When an active display change effect for changing a special image including an active display is executed, the ROM 121 refers to a table relating to the active display change effect to determine whether to execute the active display change effect. An active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. In each active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution. Also, when there are a plurality of active display change production effects, when it is determined that the active display change production is to be performed, an active display that is referred to for determining which of the plurality of production formats is to be used. The change appearance appearance mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of active display change appearance appearance mode determination tables that differ from each other in the type of the effect state of the active display change effect that can be determined in the active display change appearance appearance state determination table and the respective determination ratios. You may. Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect form of the active display change effect is assigned to each of the effect states in the respective active display change effect appearance mode determination tables. Good.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is used in the ROM 121 to control an effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable character 173, and the movable character 175). Data and the like constituting a plurality of effect control patterns are stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative designs and notice effects (including pre-read notice effects) are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are configured from data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of variation patterns, and is a decoration in a period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the final special symbol as a special figure display result. Variable display operation of symbols, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for display mode of hold display in first start winning storage display area 5HL) Such as an effect and a hold effect on the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR).

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is a control for controlling various effect operations, such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable object control data, and end code. It suffices if it is composed of data and the contents of various effect control, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (judgment value) that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. In addition, a determination value corresponding to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. It should be noted that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. For example, data indicating switching timing of effect control and the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control contents and processing contents.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data for specifying an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitting body). That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, light-off operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, a period during which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, and data indicating a control content of a staging operation when the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for designating an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit.

  The movable accessory control data is data for designating an effect operation of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. The effect control CPU 120 controls the movable auditors 173 and the movable auditors 175 via the movable auditors control device 17 based on the movable auditors control data so as to perform an effect operation in a predetermined operation pattern. The movable accessory control data includes at least one operation pattern of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. However, the movable auditors control data may include a plurality of operation patterns of the movable auditors 173 and 175. For example, the movable character control data may include an operation pattern in which the movable character 173 or the movable character 175 operates strongly and an operation pattern in which the movable character 173 or 175 operates weakly. The strong motion is, for example, an operation pattern in which the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 operates large or for a long time in the movable range. On the other hand, the weak operation is an operation pattern in which the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 operates smaller or for a shorter time in the movable range as compared with the strong operation. If the movable accessory control data includes a plurality of operation patterns of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175, the effect control CPU 120 may select and execute an operation pattern according to the effect condition. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select a strong motion operation pattern during a super-reach effect, a pseudo continuous effect, a big hit effect, or the like, and may select a weak motion operation pattern during a normal reach. By operating the movable auditors 173 and 175 in a plurality of operation patterns, it is possible to improve the interest.

  Note that these control data need not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data in accordance with the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  Further, the effect control pattern may include control data for controlling an initial operation of the effect device. As described above, the initial operation of the effect device is an operation executed to confirm the operation of the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable role 173, or the movable role 175. is there. The effect control CPU 120 can perform an initial operation of the effect device in a predetermined operation pattern by executing an effect control pattern including an operation pattern of an initial operation of the effect device. The plurality of operation patterns of the initial operation can be realized by preparing a plurality of effect control patterns for executing the initial operation and selecting a predetermined effect control pattern from the plurality of effect control patterns. . The effect control pattern selected in the initial operation may be specified based on, for example, the EXT data XX of the initialization specification command E0XXH. The effect control pattern selected in the initial operation may be selected by the effect control CPU 120 that has received the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command, based on predetermined conditions.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed in accordance with the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data. During the operation valid period, which is a period during which the operation is valid, an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is accepted to perform control for determining the effect contents. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable auditors 173 and 175 to operate in a manner specified by the movable auditors control data. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this. An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of a period (for example, a period for executing a notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the rendering operation in response to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period during which a round is being executed in the big hit game state, a period in which the ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit game state). Effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or may be the pattern data constituting the effect control pattern. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values are matched. If the values match, an effect operation in accordance with the corresponding various control data is performed. Is controlled. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect of the effect device (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the lamp 9, and the like) in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable auditors 173 and 175) is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to display control data #n and the voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. The data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 which receives the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. .

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect control data holding area 190 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 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. As a specific example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the probability change flag, data indicating the ON state or the OFF state, and the like for each of the probability change flag and the time saving flag.

  The effect control timer setting section 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting section 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating a count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value which is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of times of saving time and the number of times of probable change.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 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 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data forming the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of suspended storages. . When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a retained storage number notification command (first retained storage number notification command). ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a first reserved storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they were received at the time of the first start winning prize, from the beginning in the free area of the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, a command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the first retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, and the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B) are deleted one by one each time the variable design of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the order of winning between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the variable symbol is displayed in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting port winning designation command. One of the stored commands (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first starting port winning designation command). Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship between the buffer numbers).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Will be shifted.

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of suspended storages. . When there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a retained storage number notification command (second retained storage number notification command). ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B so that a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a suspended storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the second start winning prize, from the beginning in the free area of the second start prize receiving command buffer 194B. At the time of the second start winning, a command is transmitted in the order of the second starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is normally received, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), the second starting opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas respectively corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. , A variable category command, and a pending storage number notification command. In FIG. 10C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” and “2”.

  The command stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C is deleted one by one each time the variable design of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the order of winning between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the variable symbol is displayed in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second starting port winning designation command. One of the stored commands (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second starting port winning designation command). Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship between the buffer numbers).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  In the present embodiment, data configuring the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C stores the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the suspended data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted from the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol or the like, the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is stored in another buffer in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifting to a number, the content associated with the buffer number is also shifted to the other buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C.

  In the present embodiment, data configuring the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the respective data making up the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second look-ahead notice buffer 194D, the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol or the like, the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is stored in another buffer in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When shifting to a number, the content associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D is also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, an operation (operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 100 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 100.
In FIG. 11, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of a reset terminal to which a reset signal is input goes high, and the gaming control microcomputer 100 (specifically, , CPU 103) executes a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid, and then starts the main process of step S001 and subsequent steps. In the main processing, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S001). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S002), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S003). Then, the RAM 102 is set in an accessible state (step S005). In the interrupt mode 2, an address synthesized from a value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in the CPU 103 and an interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is: This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch input via the input port of the I / O 105 is on (step S006). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When determining that the clear switch is in the ON state (step S007; YES), the CPU 103 executes a normal initialization process (steps S010 to S014).

On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is not in the ON state (step S007; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the power supply stop processing is performed (step S008). The power supply stop processing is a process of restoring the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 and the internal state of the gaming control microcomputer 100 when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. This is a data protection process for temporarily backing up data. Data backup is performed, for example, by storing data to be protected in a storage area (backup RAM area) of the RAM 102 to which power is supplied from a backup power supply. The backup of the data may be performed by saving the data in the backup RAM area when detecting that the power supply to the gaming machine 1 has stopped. Whether or not the process at the time of stopping the power supply has been performed can be determined, for example, based on whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area can be determined, for example, by the presence or absence of a backup flag that is set when backing up data. Further, it can be determined based on whether or not parity data is added to the backup RAM area.
When it is determined that the power supply stop processing has not been performed (step S008; NO), the CPU 103 executes the initialization processing starting from step S010.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed (step S008; YES), the CPU 103 performs a parity check on the backup data stored in the backup RAM area, and determines whether the check result is OK. Is determined (step S009). In the process of step S009, the checksum calculated from the data stored in the RAM 102 when the power supply is stopped is compared with the checksum calculated and stored from the data backed up in the process when the power supply is stopped. The check result is determined based on the agreement between the two. If the processing at the time of power supply stop is correctly performed, the checksum stored in the backup RAM area matches the checksum calculated from the data stored in the backup RAM area after the power supply starts. On the other hand, if the power supply stop processing is not performed correctly, the two checksums do not match. The fact that the parity check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, the gaming state or the like of the gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. If the parity check result is not OK (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes a normal initialization process executed when the power is turned on, which is not a recovery by the power supply stop process (steps S010 to S014).

On the other hand, when the parity check result is OK (step S009; YES), the CPU 103 performs a game state restoring process (the processes of steps S41 to S44) for returning the gaming state and the like of the gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Do.
In step S41, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S41), and sequentially sets the contents of the backup setting table in a work area (an area in the RAM 102) (step S41). Step S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the stored data remains in the portion of the work area that is not initialized. The part that is not initialized includes, for example, data indicating a game state when power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, time saving flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

After executing the processing in step S42, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S43), and sequentially stores the contents of the backup command transmission table in the work area (in the RAM 102). Area) to enable transmission of commands stored in the backup-time command transmission table.
After executing the processing in step S43, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (9200H) as an initialization designation command at the time of restoring power supply (step S44). The CPU 103 may transmit data backed up in the backup RAM area together with a power failure recovery designation command. As the command transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command, for example, the variable display result command (8CXXH), the symbol confirmation command (8F00), the game state designation command (95XX), the hit start designation command (A0XX), the large A winning opening opening notification (A1XX), a winning opening opening notification (A2XX), a time saving number designation command (B3XX), a probable change number designation command (B4XX), and the like. By transmitting these commands together with the power failure recovery designation command, it becomes possible to recover the state of the gaming machine at the time of stopping power supply. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the power failure recovery designation command executes a predetermined power failure recovery process. The power failure restoration processing may include an initial operation of the effect device and the like.
After executing the processing of step S44, the CPU 103 executes the processing of step S015.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the clear switch is in the ON state (step S007; YES), in the processing of step S008, it is determined that the power supply stop processing is not performed (step S008; NO), or in step S009. When the CPU 103 determines that the check result of the parity check is not OK in the process (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes an initialization process starting from step S010.
In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S010). The data stored in the RAM 102 is initialized by the RAM clear processing. The data to be initialized is, for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit. In the data initialization, the value of the data is set to 0. For example, a predetermined initial value may be set as the data. The initialization is performed for all storage areas of the RAM 102. However, only a predetermined storage area of the RAM 102 may be initialized. The area that is not initialized may be, for example, an area in which data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit is stored.

After executing the process of step S010, the CPU 103 sets the pointer of the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S011), and sequentially stores the contents of the initialization setting table in the initial value of the work area. (Step S012).
By the processing of steps S011 and S012, for example, initial values are set for a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in the game control flag setting unit 152 according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 or the like. You. Also, initial values are set for various timers set in the game control timer setting section 153 and used to control the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. In addition, an initial value is set for a counter that is set in the game control counter setting unit 154 and that counts a count value used to control the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. Further, initial values are set for various buffers which are set in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

After executing the processing in step S012, the CPU 103 sets the address of the command transmission table during initialization to a pointer (step S013), and sequentially sets the contents of the command transmission table during initialization in the work area (area in the RAM 102). Then, the command stored in the command transmission table at the time of initialization can be transmitted.
After executing the process of step S013, the CPU 103 initializes a sub-board such as the effect control board 12 (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 11 is mounted) (a game control microcomputer). The sub-board 100 notifies the sub-board that the initialization processing has been performed, and transmits a command (designating that the sub-board performs the initialization processing) to the sub-board (step S014). The CPU 103 may specify a target to execute the initialization process in the EXT data of the initialization designation command. For example, the CPU 103 may specify an effect control pattern for selecting an initial operation of the effect device in the EXT data. Further, the CPU 103 may directly specify the initial operation of the effect device such as the image display device 5 or the movable character 173 in the EXT data. The effect control CPU 120, upon receiving the initialization designation command, executes an initial operation of the effect device based on the initialization designation command.

  After executing the process of step S014 or the process of step S44, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S015). The CPU 103 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 104 to update a random value within a predetermined random number value range by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program, for example.

  Further, in step S015, the CPU 103 sets the register of the game control timer so that the timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 2 ms. The game control microcomputer 100 has a built-in CTC (counter / timer circuit). As the game control timer, a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 can be used.

When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S010 to S016) is completed, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the random number update process for the initial value (Step S018) and the random number update process for the display (Step S019) in the main process. When the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process are executed, an interrupt prohibition process is executed (step S017), and a state is set in which the interrupt process by the game control timer is prohibited. When the display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are completed, an interrupt permission process is executed (step S020), and the interrupt disabled state is released.
In the present embodiment, the display random number for which the update process is executed in step S019 is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when a big hit is not made, or determining whether to reach when a big hit is not made. It is a random number to perform. In the display random number updating process, the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated.
The initial value random number for which the updating process is executed in step S018 is a count of a counter (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is a hit. This is a random number for determining the initial value. In the initial value random number updating process, the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
This is the end of the description of the main processing with reference to FIG.

Next, a game control timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control timer interrupt process.
Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of a detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure 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 device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby variably displaying the ordinary symbol and moving the ordinary symbol prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of wing piece tilting operation.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control included in the I / O 105 corresponds 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 control data in an output port for transmitting an effect control command to the board 12, predetermined control data is set in an output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By turning off from the state, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.
This is the end of the description of the game control timer interrupt process with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of the starting winning process (steps S208 and S211) illustrated in FIG.

  In the start winning prize determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; YES), the first special figure reserved storage number (the reserved number of the first special figure game) becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit stored number). Is determined as “4”) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is in the off state in step S201 (step S201; NO), when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202, or (step S202; YES). After the processing of step S209 is performed, the second starting port switch is set based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not 22B is on (step S203). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (step S203; YES), the second special figure reserved storage number (the reserved number of the second special figure game) becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit stored number). Is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the processing in step S207, the processing for starting winning (FIG. 15) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the starting opening buffer is set to "0 (initialized)" (step S209), and the processing in step S203 is performed. Proceed to. After executing the processing of step S210, the start winning prize processing (FIG. 15) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the starting opening buffer is set to "0 (initialized)" (step S212), and the starting prize determination processing is performed. To end. Thus, even when the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect the start winning of the game ball, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  The CPU 103 updates, as the start winning prize processing shown in FIG. 14 (steps S208 and S211), to add one to the special figure reserved storage number corresponding to the starting port buffer value which is the stored value of the starting port buffer (step S208). S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this way, the first reserved storage number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning port and the second start condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the processing in step S215, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the count value of the total reserved storage number, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Data representing the random number value MR2 for determining the variation category and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S218, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning award designating command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, and the like, The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The start port winning designation command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Subsequent to the process of step S219, a winning random number value determination process is executed (step S220). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the storage storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (step S221). For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command for the reserved storage number notification set in this way is executed by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  The CPU 103 checks the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, as the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. The game state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 specifies the probable change state when the probable change flag is on by checking the state of the probable change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether the game state is in the high-precision state when the probability change flag is on, for example, depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or off. If it is determined that there is, and the probability change flag is in the off state, it is determined that the state is in the low-probability state. That is, the CPU 103 specifies which state the current game state is based on the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, the starting port buffer value is “1”. In some cases, the first special figure display result determination table may be used, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning processing shown in FIG. 15 is within a predetermined big hit determination range (step S217). S403). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each It is sufficient that the presence / absence of a determined value matching the random number value MR1 can be determined by comparing the determined values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. By comparison, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the big hit determination range. At this time, when the random number value MR1 is determined to be within the jackpot determination range, the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit" (big hit start determination). can do.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a variation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special diagram” corresponding to “2”) specified according to the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected big hit type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; NO), or after executing any of the processes in step S410, the fluctuation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined to one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variable category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variable category determination, in which the types of the variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other). Table), one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or the like) or the number of reserved storages (for example, the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). One of the change category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected based on a certain first reserved storage number count value. Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the fluctuation category determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation category determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on this, one of the plurality of types of fluctuation categories is determined.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a fluctuation category determination table. The configuration example of the fluctuation category determination table is four types of fluctuation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of the fluctuation category. FIG. 18A is a configuration example of a fluctuation category determination table based on a certain fluctuation category determination table among the above four types (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure). FIG. 18B is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 18C is a configuration example of a fluctuation category determination table based on yet another fluctuation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 18D is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure) of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table. Note that, for the sake of simplicity, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 18A is set may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. 18 (B) to 18 (D) and other determination tables such as the variation pattern determination table. FIG. 17 shows a selection example of selecting one of the four types (settings “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL4”) of FIGS. 18A to 18D, that is, the above-described example. It is a selection example of selecting any one of the variable category determination tables from the four types of variable category determination tables.

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A (the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C), and FIG. In the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D)), numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category are assigned to a plurality of types of fluctuation categories.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, of the 100 determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”), 0 are the variation categories. 70 pieces (values in the range of "0" to "69") are assigned to the fluctuation category "PA2", and 27 pieces (values in the range of "70" to "96") are assigned to the fluctuation category. “PA3” is assigned, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. I have. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, the fluctuation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is determined at a rate of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, four (“0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) ”To“ 3 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, and 85 (values in the range“ 4 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and eight (“ 89 ”) are assigned. ”To“ 96 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA3 ”, and two (values in the range“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA4 ”and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation category “PA1” is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 85% (85 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8、100), the variation category “PA4” is determined at a rate of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, 64 (“0” to “99”) out of 100 determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”). ”To“ 63 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, and 25 (values in the range“ 64 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and eight (“ 89 ”). ”To“ 96 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA3 ”, and two (values in the range“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA4 ”and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, the fluctuation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8、100), the variation category “PA4” is determined at a rate of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, out of 100 determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”), 20 (“0” ”To“ 19 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PB3 ”, and 40 (values in the range“ 20 ”to“ 59 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PB4 ”, and 40 (“ 60 ”) are assigned. ) To “99” are assigned to the fluctuation category “PB5”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, the fluctuation category “PB3” is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PB4” is 40% (40 ÷ 100), The fluctuation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved storages is large, the shortening / non-reach ( (Loss) The determination ratio of the fluctuation category (the fluctuation category “PA1”) is increased. More specifically, the determination ratio “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of retained storages is “4”. > The determination ratio “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special map display result is “losing” and the number of retained storages is “3” or “2”. > The determination ratio of the variable category "PA1" in the variable category determination table "C-TBL1" selected when the special figure display result is "losing" and the number of retained storages is "1" is "0%".

  Also, in the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the fluctuation category of the super reach (losing) (regardless of whether the number of stored memories is large or small) The determination ratio of the fluctuation category “PA4” or the fluctuation category “PA5”) is kept constant. Specifically, in any of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category “PA5” is “ 1% "and the determined ratio" 2% "of the fluctuation category" PA4 ".

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, any of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” is used. Even if there is, the determined value of the random number value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) fluctuation category (the same fluctuation category is determined) exists. That is, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value, any one of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the same fluctuation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is “99”, any one of the variable category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variable category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined. When the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined in any of the variation category determination tables.

  When the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the variation category determination tables. Thus, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above-described ranges), the reach, the super reach, and the super reach α and the super reach β are determined in advance. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the starting prize, so that the interest in the game can be improved. In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In any of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the fluctuation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. This makes it possible to easily determine at least whether or not reach is reached in advance.

  After that, in accordance with the determination result (determination result) of the process of step S412, setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 16B to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S412). S413), the winning random number determination processing ends.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects any of the processing in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” is determined (prior determination) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command For example, a transmission setting process for transmitting the information is included. When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, the variation category is determined using the random number value MR3 for determination of the variation category stored in step S218 of the start winning process, similarly to step S412 of the winning random value determination process. Subsequently, one of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored as the determination result, based on the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the newly extracted variation pattern determination random value MR5. The variation pattern may be determined. In the start winning processing, the random pattern value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category and the like. The variation pattern may be determined using the variation pattern determination random number value MR5 stored in the time processing.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented by one or added by one. It is the first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) by the 1 special symbol display apparatus 4A or the second special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Regardless of whether the game is a game, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of step S112 may be a process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the first special figure game or the second special figure game by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (derived). This includes a process for making a setting for making the setting. In addition, when the game state is other than the low-probability low-base state (normal mode), that is, when the game state is one or both of the probable change state (high-precision state) and the time-saving state (high-base state), Processing for adding or resetting the counter value of the variation counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, the number of times the special figure game is executed in the probable state (high accuracy state), and the special figure in the time saving state (high base state) A process for determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the game has reached a predetermined number of times, a probable change control for controlling one or both of a probable change state (high accuracy state) and a time saving state (high base state), and a low accuracy A changing game state transition process such as a process for setting one or both of the state and the low base state is also included.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “4”. Will be updated to When the big hit flag is in the off state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and opening a big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “16R certain big hit” or “8R certain big hit”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type “16R probable jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times the round is executed, is set. By setting the number of times to “16 times”, the setting of the normal open big hit state may be performed. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type of “8R probable big hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is kept open is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed. May be set to “8 times” to set the normal open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big-hit opening processing includes determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening has been opened has reached the maximum winning opening-maximum value, or having reached the maximum winning opening-maximum number. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of times of execution of the round has not reached the maximum winning opening opening number, 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 in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, an ending effect as a staging operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable role 173, and the movable role 175. Processing to wait until the waiting time corresponding to the period of time to be passed, and the game state transition processing after the big hit, which will be described later, for performing the setting for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. It is included. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is suspended. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, so that the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151B. (Step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is suspended. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Just fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the game and the game are suspended, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. The second special figure game is not limited to the mode executed prior to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes) the start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). ), And the special figure game (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start prize (first start prize, second start prize) is generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning prize has occurred, and determine whether to execute the first special figure game or the second special figure game from the stored data.

  When the number of first special figure reservation storage is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, and the like, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151A. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, a special table display result, which is a variable display result of a special symbol, is used as a use table for determining whether to be "big hit" or "losing". As in the process of step S402 of the random number value determination process at the time of winning (step S220) shown in FIG. 16 (A), the data of the display result determination table is set (step S239). When different display result determination tables (a first special figure display result determination table and a second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the process of step S402, the starting port buffer is used. Although the value ("1" or "2") has been referred to, the process of step S239 may refer to the variable special figure designation buffer value ("1" or "2").

  Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is "big hit" or "losing" (step S240).

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). If it is determined that the hit is a "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as the use table for determining the big hit type to any of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is converted into the numerical data of “16R probable big hit” and “8R probable big hit”. According to which of the determined values assigned to the jackpot type matches, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (step S244).

  In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “16R probable big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be “1”, and if it is “8R probable big hit”, it may be set to “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing one of the processes in step S245, the result of the determination in advance as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the big hit type when the big hit game state is set (step S248).

  After the fixed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether the data has been transmitted to the substrate 12. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 subsequent to the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as in the winning random number determination process (step S220). However, when the winning random number determination process (step S220) is executed and the variation pattern setting is performed. Even if the number of storages to be retained is significantly different from the time when the process (step S111) is executed, in the specific example of the variation category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. If the random number value MR3 is, for example, “99”, the fluctuation category “PA5” is determined in both the winning random number value determination processing and the fluctuation pattern setting processing, regardless of the number of retained memories. Further, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, “97” to “98”, the fluctuation category “PA4” is obtained regardless of the number of retained memories in both the random number value determining process at the time of winning and the changing pattern setting process. Is determined.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories. FIG. 20A is a setting example of the change ratio of the change pattern by the change pattern determination table selected when the change category is “PA1 (shortened / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 20B is a setting example of a variation pattern determination ratio by a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 20C is a setting example of the change ratio of the change pattern by the change pattern determination table selected when the change category is “PA3 (normal reach (losing))” among the above eight types. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 20 (D) to 20 (H).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). If the big hit flag is on (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start effect waiting time (step S292). For example, in the processing of step S292, a timer initial value that is predetermined in correspondence with the jackpot start effect production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It may be stored in the area. After that, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “4” corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  If the big hit flag is in the off state in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs a change-time game state transition process (step S296). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the transitional game state transition process executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the fluctuation game state transition process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current game state is the low-probability low-base state (step S451). When both the probable change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are off, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the low-probability low base state. If it is determined in step S451 that the current game state is the low-probability low-base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the change-time game state transition process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that the current state is not the low-probability low-base state (step S451; YES), the value of the variation counter is incremented by 1 (step S452). The variation number counter is the number of times the special figure game has been executed after being controlled to the low-probability low-base state, and is the number of times that is compared with the number of times of ST (the number of times of positive variation) and the number of times of saving. The number of times of ST (the number of times of the probability change) is the number of times the special figure game that executes the probability change control is executed. The number of times saved is the number of times the special figure game that executes the time saving control is executed. The number of times of ST (the number of times of change) and the number of times of saving are set in the hit end processing (FIGS. 13 and 23).

  Subsequent to the process of step S452, the CPU 103 reads the number of times of ST (the number of times of change) (step S453) and reads the number of times of saving (step S454). Subsequent to the process of step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability state (probable change state) (step S455). When the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high-precision state. When it is determined in step S455 that the current gaming state is the high-accuracy state (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 sets the value of the variation counter to the value indicated by the ST number (the number of positive changes) read in step S453. It is determined whether the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the variation number counter is greater than the value indicated by the number of STs (the number of probable changes) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probable change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. The game state is set to a low-probability state, for example, by turning it off (step S457), and the probable change control ends.

  After executing the processing of step S457, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high-accuracy state (step S455; NO), the value of the fluctuation number counter is a value larger than the value indicated by the ST number (the probability number). If not (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458). When the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high base state (time reduction state). If it is determined in step S458 that the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 sets the value of the variation counter to the value indicated by the number of time savings read out in step S454. It is determined whether the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S459). If it is determined that the value of the change number counter is greater than the value indicated by the number of time savings (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and enters the off state. By doing so, the game state is set to the low base state (step S460), and the time saving control ends.

  After the processing in step S460, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; NO), the value of the variation counter is not a value greater than the value indicated by the number of time savings. Is determined (step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state has become the low-probability low-base state (step S461). When both the probable change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are in the off state, the CPU 103 determines that the game state has become the low-probability low-base state.

  If it is determined in step S461 that the low-probability low-base state has been reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the number of STs (the number of positive changes) to “0” (step S462), and sets the number of time savings. The value is cleared to “0” (step S463), the value of the change number counter is cleared to “0” (step S464), and the change-in-motion state transition process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S461 that the game is not in the low-probability low-base state (step S461; NO), the change-time game state transition process ends without executing steps S462, S463, and S464.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the big hit end processing shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-big hit opening process (step S116) shown in FIG. The value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates the game control process timer value by, for example, subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value, and determines whether the updated game control process timer value matches the predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. It may be determined whether or not the jackpot end effect production waiting time has elapsed, depending on whether or not it is determined whether or not the time has elapsed.

  If the jackpot end effect rendering waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the jackpot end processing as it is. On the other hand, when the jackpot end effect rendering waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high-probability state (probable-variation state) by turning on the probable change flag provided in the game control flag setting section 152 (step S314). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high base state by, for example, turning on a time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S315). That is, by the processing of steps S314 and S315, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is set to the high-accuracy high base state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the number of STs (the number of times of change) to 70 (step S316), and sets the number of time savings to 70 (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the variation counter to “0” (step S318), and ends the big hit end processing.

  In the present embodiment, the set value of the number of times of ST (the number of times of probability change) and the set value of the number of times of time saved 70 times are the same (both 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of times of ST (probable number of changes) in the case of 8R probability of change and the set value of the number of times of ST (probability of change) in the case of 16R probability of change are the same value (both 70 times). However, the set value of the number of times of ST (probable change number) in the case of the 8R probability of change and the set value of the number of times of ST (probability of change) in the case of the 16R probability of change may be different from each other. Also, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of times saved in the case of the 8R probability variable hit and the set value of the number of times reduced in the case of the 16R probability variable hit are set to the same value (both 70 times). May be different from the set value of the number of time savings in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit. When the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the big hit type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability change jackpot.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination processing of step S <b> 101, the transmission setting for transmitting the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 is performed ( In step S219), transmission setting for transmitting a symbol designating command according to the special figure display result determined in step S403 and the like is performed (step S410), and a fluctuation category command corresponding to the fluctuation category determined in step S412. Is set (step S413), and the transmission setting for sending the pending storage number notification command is set (step S221). After these processes have been executed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is executed to set the start winning prize port (the first start prize port, the second start prize port). When the game ball passes (enters) and the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, Four commands, ie, a fluctuation category command and a reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command or second reserved storage number notification command), are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

  Further, in the main board 11, in the special symbol normal process of step S110, a fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the like. Is determined, and in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the determined special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like are provided. Transmission setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing these processes, by executing the command control process of the command interrupt process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A fluctuation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.
Note that the command is not limited to being transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt, and commands may be transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  That is, at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is controlled to the "big hit" in the special symbol normal process (step S110), and the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is determined, and a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decoration symbol is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), and the content determined by each effect control command is determined. It is transmitted to effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), the winning random number determination process (step S220) sets “big hit”. Judgment as to whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, judgment of a roughly variable display mode (variable category) of the decoration symbol, and the like are performed, and the content determined by each of the effect control commands is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is done.

  If a big hit (8R probability change big hit, 16R probability change big hit) is reached, in the big hit end processing of step S117, the number of times of ST (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time savings are both 70 times. Set to state. In addition, the variation counter is counted up for each variation when the gaming state is the high-probability and high-base state (step S452), and when the variation counter exceeds the ST count (the number of positive variations), the gaming state is in the low-probability state. (Step S457), and when the variation number counter exceeds the number of time savings, the gaming state is set to the low base (step S460).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71). At the initialization station, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the reception of the initialization designation command from the main board 11 described with reference to FIG. 11, and initializes the effect device based on the initialization designation command. As the initial operation of the effect device, for example, the image display device 5 performs an initial screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, an initialization notification.

  After executing the processing in step S71, the effect control CPU 120 clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the off state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from a timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, a control that becomes a production control command or the like is performed from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. For example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and a command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued effect control commands are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speaker 8, a light emitting operation of the lamp 9, a driving of the movable auditors 173 and 175. With respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, such as the operation, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the step S72.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 25, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer, and the like. It is determined whether or not there is (Step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis processing ends.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting port winning designation command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step S502). When the command is the first start-up opening prize designation command (step S502; YES), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first hold number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Just fine.

  If the received command is not the first starting opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If the command is the second start-up opening prize designation command (step S504; YES), the second waiting storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value that is set in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage count notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  When the received command is not the second starting opening winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S508). If the command is the first reserved storage number notification command (step S508; YES), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timekeeping operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved storage number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second reserved storage number notification command (step S510). If the command is the second reserved storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the clocking operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511 After executing any of the processes in step S503, if the first hold storage count notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the free area in the 1st start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S512), the process returns to step S501.

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, and S509 , After executing any of the processes of S511, if the second hold storage count notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, Is stored at the head of the free area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  Note that, when the first variable storage number notification command is received together with the first change start command, the first storage number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the head of the empty area in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  In addition, when the second storage start number notification command is received together with the second change start command, the hold start number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize can be sequentially stored from the head of the empty area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a fluctuation pattern designation command. (Step S513). If it is determined that the command is a variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S514). . After performing the processing of step S514, the CPU 120 for effect control returns to step S501 and executes the processing.

  If it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not a variation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is an initialization designation command (step S515). . If it is determined that the command is an initialization designation command (step S515; YES), the effect control CPU 120 stores the initialization designation command in an initialization designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S516). After executing the processing of step S516, the CPU 120 for effect control returns to step S501 and executes the processing.

  If it is determined in step S515 that the received command is not the initialization designation command (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings and the like according to each of the other received commands (step S517). For example, when the received command is a game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the game state designation command and specify the current game state. Further, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the hit end designation command and specify whether or not it is time saving. If the received command is a power failure recovery designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may store the power failure recovery designation command in a power failure recovery designation command storage area formed in the RAM. After executing the processing of step S517, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S501 and executes the processing.

  Starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command, second reserved storage number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning has occurred, such as a notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of the start winning. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command, the second reserved storage number notification command, the first start opening winning designation command, and the second startup opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  When the received commands are sequentially stored from the head of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A, whether the received command is a symbol designating command, a variable category command, or a first reserved storage number notification command is determined. The received command may be stored without being distinguished, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of a free area in the corresponding storage area.

When sequentially storing received commands from the head of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a second reserved storage number notification command is determined. The received command may be stored without being distinguished, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of a free area in the corresponding storage area.
This is the end of the description of the command analysis processing using FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process performed in step S75 of the effect control main process illustrated in FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect effect determination process (step S150). In the winning effect determination processing, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer (first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second start winning reception command buffer 194B). Processing for determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command has been received as a reception command, and determination of a display mode of a hold display (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) for additionally displaying in the startup winning storage display area 5H. Is performed.

  After executing the prize-winning effect determination process in step S150, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable auditors initial operation process (step S151). Details of the movable auditors initial operation process of step S151 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After performing the movable auditors initial operation process of step S151, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are received. The process includes a process of determining whether to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the display device 5 and a process of displaying a process for performing a demonstration effect (a customer waiting demonstration display). When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other staging operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, etc., and shifting a first hold display or a second hold display to activate The display area AHA includes a process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display, a process of determining various effects (for example, a main announcement effect), and the like. I have. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing in accordance with the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of decorative symbols during variable display of decorative symbols) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 controls the video signal (effect image) to be output to the image display device 5 to be displayed on the screen based on the read control data (process data), and the effect sound signal to be sound-controlled. Control to output to the board 13 to output a production sound from the speaker 8, control to output an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the lamp 9, and drive the movable auditors 173 and 175 Various effect controls such as control are executed.

  After performing such an effect control, for example, when the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or when the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, Then, the fixed decoration symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command has elapsed. Also, without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11, the effect control board 12 can autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol and determine the variable display result. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of times of ST (probable change) and a number of reductions in time, a process of updating the value of the effect number counter, and a process of changing the game state according to the value of the effect number counter. Can be included. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to "4" when the stop symbol is the big hit symbol, and the stopped symbol is not the big hit symbol. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit start process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The big hit start process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, and a process of executing a fanfare effect or an effect executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (for example, This includes processing for setting an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, and the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round processing of step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The processing during the round is executed when the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the open state, and the effect when the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, the effect corresponding to the normal music or the special music) And the effect to be executed when the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, etc.) are set. Processing. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round processing in step S176 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. The post-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state. When the special winning opening opening notification command is received from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal music or an effect corresponding to a special music) Is performed, and the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, an ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

  The post-big hit end processing in step S177 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-big hit processing is executed before the special variable winning prize ball device 7 enters the closed state, and performs processing for executing an ending effect, processing for setting a gaming state, and setting the number of times of ST (probable number of changes) and the number of time reductions. And the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the movable auditors initial operation process of step S151 in the effect control process process (step S75) of FIG. 26 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the movable auditors initial operation process.

  In the movable accessory initial operation process of FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command is stored in the initialization designation command storage area or the power failure restoration command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It is determined whether or not it is (step S1511). The initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command is the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command stored in the initialization designation command storage area or the power failure restoration command storage area in step S516 or step S517 described in FIG. When it is determined that it has not been performed (step S1511: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the movable auditors initialization process of step S151.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure restoration designation command is stored (step S1511; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not origin sensor 171A is on (step S1512). ). The origin sensor 171A is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the rotation direction.

  If it is determined that origin sensor 171A is on (step S1512; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether origin sensor 171B is on (step S1513). The origin sensor 171B is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the opening and closing direction.

  When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is on (step S1513; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation A (step S1514). That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are on. The initial operation A is set by, for example, an effect control pattern, and the effect control CPU 120 may perform a process for executing the initial operation A by selecting an effect control pattern in which the initial operation A is set. . The initial operation B to the initial operation D, which will be described later, may be set to the effect control pattern selected by the effect control CPU 120, similarly to the initial operation A.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the ON state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation B (step S1515). That is, the initial operation B is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is on and the origin sensor 171B is off.

  In the process of step S1512, when determining that the origin sensor 171A is not on (step S1512; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin sensor 171B is on (step S1516).

  When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is on (step S1516; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation C (step S1517). That is, the initial operation C is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is off and the origin sensor 171B is on.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the ON state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation D (step S1518). That is, the initial operation D is an initial operation performed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are off.

  After performing the processing of step S1514, step S1515, step S1517, or step S1518, the effect control CPU 120 ends the movable auditors initial operation processing of step S151.

It is assumed that the initial operation of the movable role 173 and the like described in the present embodiment includes a long initial operation and a short initial operation. The long initial operation refers to an initial operation for operating the movable role 173 and the like in the same manner as a normal effect operation. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to check whether or not a malfunction occurs in the movable auditors 173 or the like in a normal effect operation. On the other hand, the short initial operation refers to an initial operation in which the movable role 173 or the like is operated by omitting a part of the normal effect operation. By performing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the movable auditors 173 and the like in a shorter time than when performing the long initial operation. In the present embodiment, the initial operation A to the initial operation D are described as performing the initial operation in the short initial operation. However, the initial operation A to the initial operation D may perform a long initial operation. Further, the initial operation A to the initial operation D may perform an initial operation combining a short initial operation and a long initial operation. The details of the initial operation A to the initial operation D will be described later with reference to FIGS.
This is the end of the description of the movable auditors initial operation process using FIG.

  Next, the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. 26 will be described using FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first change start command (or a second change start command) has been received (step S1000).

  If it is determined in step S1000 that the first change start command (or the second change start command) has not been received (step S1000; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. A determination is made (step S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration effect flag is on (for example, value “1”), it indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration effect flag is off (for example, value “0”). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration is not displayed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1002; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004). When it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start waiting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to the ON state (step S1006), and the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is performed. The selected process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and the effect control process timer is started (step S1010). Thus, a demonstration effect (display of a customer waiting demonstration) is started based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command.
Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process ends.
In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which, in the variable display start waiting process in step S170, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received as a condition for starting the demonstration effect. However, the demonstration effect is started. Conditions are not limited to this. For example, the demonstration effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was stopped. Alternatively, a demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in a gaming state by a sensor or the like.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, the stick controller 31A). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation (eg, a predetermined operation using the push button 31B) (step S1012). If it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), effect control CPU 120 executes an initial operation execution process during the demonstration (step S1014). Details of the during-demo initial operation execution process in step S1014 will be described later with reference to FIG. After performing the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014, effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170. That is, if a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A or the like is not performed during the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is continued.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), effect control CPU 120 executes a menu process (step S1013). The menu processing in step S1013 displays a menu on the image display device 5, and enables a player to perform an operation according to the menu content.
After executing the process of step S1013, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170.

  If it is determined in step S1000 that the first change start command (or the second change start command) has been received (step S1000; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. A determination is made (step S1022). If it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026).

  After performing the process of step S1026, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial operation execution completed flag to an off state (step S1027). The initial operation execution completed flag is a flag that is turned on when the initial operation is executed in the process of step S1014, and is turned off when the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is completed. When the demonstration effect is executed, the initial operation of the movable character 173 and the like can be executed again. After executing the process of step S1027, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not in the ON state (step S1022; NO), the process of step S1024 is omitted (skipped), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process. After updating the value to "1" (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process ends.
This concludes the description of the variable display start waiting process in step S170 with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the initial operation during demonstration in step S1014 in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) in FIG. 28 will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the initial operation execution process during the demonstration. The movable accessory initial operation process of step S151 described with reference to FIG. 27 is executed when an initialization designation command or a power outage restoration designation command is received from the main board 11, whereas a step described with reference to FIG. The in-demo initial operation execution process of S1014 is executed while the gaming machine 1 is in the demonstration. That is, the present embodiment exemplifies a case where the initial operation is performed at the timing when the power is turned on and at another timing. Therefore, when the power is not turned on, it is possible to check for a malfunction of the movable auditors 173 and the like, and to return the movable auditors 173 and the like to the original position even when the movable auditors 173 and the like are not at the original position.

  In the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014 shown in FIG. 29, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial operation execution flag is on (step S10141). The initial operation is performed only once during the demonstration. The initial operation execution completed flag is a flag indicating that the initial operation has been performed in the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014 when the gaming machine 1 starts the demonstration effect. Therefore, if it is determined that the initial operation execution completed flag is in the ON state (step S10141; YES), effect control CPU 120 ends the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014. As described above, the initial operation execution completed flag is turned off in the process of step S1027 in the variable display start waiting process (step S170) of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the initial operation execution completed flag is not in the ON state (step S10141; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial operation execution completed flag to the ON state (step S10143). The initial operation execution completed flag may be recorded in the effect control data holding area 190 described with reference to FIG. After executing the processing of step S10142, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not origin sensor A is on (step S10143). When it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is on (step S10143; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin sensor 171B is on (step S10144).

  When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is on (step S10144; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation A (step S10145). On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the ON state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation B (step S1515).

  In the process of step S10143, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is not on (step S10143; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin sensor 171B is on (step S10147). When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is on (step S10147; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation C (step S10148). On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the ON state (step S10147; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a process for executing the initial operation D (step S10149). That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are on. The initial operation B is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is on and the origin sensor 171B is off. The initial operation C is an initial operation executed when the origin sensor 171A is off and the origin sensor 171B is on. Further, the initial operation D is an initial operation executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the OFF state.

  After performing the processing of step S10145, step S10146, step S10148, or step S10149, effect control CPU 120 ends the demonstration initial operation execution processing of step S1014.

Note that, in the present embodiment, a case where the initial operations A to D in FIG. 29 are the same operations as the initial operations A to D in FIG. 27 is illustrated. However, the initial operation performed in FIG. 29 may be different from the initial operations A to D in FIG.
This is the end of the description of the during-demo initial operation execution processing using FIG.

  Next, a first effect operation using the movable auditory product 173 in a normal effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first effect operation using the movable role object 173. FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (E) illustrate, in chronological order, an effect operation of operating movable movable object 173 using actuator 172A and actuator 172B.

  In FIG. 30 (A), a decorative symbol being variably displayed is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. It is assumed that the movable role 173 is stopped at the origin position at the lower left of the image display device 5 in FIG. Note that, as described with reference to FIG. 1, it is assumed that a part of movable movable object 173 can be visually recognized by the player at the origin position. The movable role 173 has a fragment 173B1, a fragment 173B2, and a fragment 173B3, and forms a predetermined figure (in a closed state) by combining the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3. It is assumed that It is assumed that the movable role 175 is located at the origin position above the image display device 5 in FIG.

  Next, in FIG. 30 (B), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 to indicate that it is in the reach state. The movable character 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 with the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 in the closed state, and the decorative symbol display area 5C during variable display. Hide the decorative pattern.

  Next, in FIG. 30C, the movable piece 173 has the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 opened at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172B. In order to open the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3, a predetermined space necessary when the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 are opened is required. is there. When movable movable object 173 is at the origin position shown in FIG. 30A, there is no predetermined space, so that split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 cannot be opened. That is, the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 cannot be opened unless the movable role 173 is at the position shown in FIG. 30B. By setting the split pieces 173B2 and 173B3 to the open state, the decorative symbol display area 5C during variable display becomes visible to the player. FIG. 30C illustrates a case where a predetermined effect symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 5C during variable display.

  Next, in FIG. 30 (D), the movable piece 173 has the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 closed at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172B. When the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 are closed, the symbol display area 5C during the variable display is hidden again, and the player cannot see the symbol.

Next, in FIG. 30 (E), the movable piece 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A and returned to the origin position while the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3 are in the closed state. When the movable accessory 173 is returned to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the image display device 5. Although FIG. 30E illustrates a case where the final stop symbol is a big hit, the final stop symbol may be a big hit or a loss.
This is the end of the description of the first effect operation using movable movable object 173 in the normal effect, using FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a description will be given of the second and third rendering operations using the movable role 173 in the normal rendering. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second and third effect operations using the movable role object 173. FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (E) illustrate, in chronological order, an effect operation of operating the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. In FIG. 31, FIG. 31 (C1) shows a second effect operation using the movable character 173, and FIG. 31 (C2) shows a third effect operation using the movable character 173. Things. Note that the second and third effect operations using the movable role 173 described with reference to FIG. 31 are described with reference to FIG. 30 in FIGS. 31 (A), 31 (B), and 31 (D). 30 (A), 30 (B), and 30 (D) of the first effect operation described above, respectively, and therefore, the following description will be partially omitted in the following description.

  In FIG. 31 (A), a decorative symbol being variably displayed is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. At the lower left of the image display device 5 in FIG. 31A, the movable role 173 is stopped at the origin position. The fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 of the movable role 173 are in the closed state.

  Next, in FIG. 31B, the decorative symbols in the reach state are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5. The movable accessory 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 with the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 being closed, and the decorative symbol display area during variable display. Hide the decorative pattern of 5C.

  Next, in FIG. 31 (C1), the movable accessory 173 is moved laterally from the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the left side in the figure by the actuator 172C. The movable accessory 173 that has moved in the horizontal direction hides the decorative symbol display area 5L and displays the decorative symbol display area 5C so that the player can visually recognize it. In other words, in the second effect operation using movable movable object 173, an effect operation involving lateral movement of movable movable object 173 to the left is performed.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 31 (C2), the movable role 173 is moved laterally from the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 to the right side in the figure by the actuator 172C. The movable accessory 173 that has moved in the horizontal direction hides the decorative symbol display area 5R and displays the decorative symbol display area 5C so that the player can visually recognize it. In other words, in the third effect operation using movable movable object 173, an effect operation involving lateral movement of movable movable object 173 in the right direction is performed.

  Note that the second effect operation and the third effect operation using the movable auditory component 173 are performed by selecting one of the effect operations, and the second effect operation and the third effect operation are performed. They are not executed at the same time. Also, in FIG. 31 (C1) and FIG. 31 (C2), the case where the decorative symbol display area 5C during variable display is simply displayed along with the lateral movement of the movable auditorium 173 is illustrated. A specific effect image may be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 along with the horizontal movement of 173.

  Next, in FIG. 31 (D), the movable accessory 173 is returned to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 from the position shown in FIG. 31 (C1) or FIG. 31 (C2) by the actuator 172C. When the movable accessory 173 is returned to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, the symbol display area 5C during variable display is hidden again.

Next, in FIG. 31E, the movable role 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A and returned to the origin position. When the movable accessory 173 is returned to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the image display device 5.
This is the end of the description of the second effect operation and the third effect operation using movable movable object 173 in the normal effect using FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, a fourth effect operation using the movable role 175 in a normal effect will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of the fourth effect operation using the movable role 175. FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (C) illustrate, in chronological order, an effect operation of operating movable movable object 175 using actuator 172C.

  In FIG. 32 (A), a decorative symbol being variably displayed is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. At the lower left of the image display device 5 in FIG. 32A, the movable role 173 is stopped at the origin position. It is assumed that the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position above the image display device 5 in FIG.

  Next, in FIG. 32 (B), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 to indicate that it is in the reach state. The movable accessory 175 is lowered from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172C. The lowered movable role 175 hides the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C during the variable display.

Next, in FIG. 32C, the movable role 175 is raised by the actuator 172C and returned to the origin position. When the movable character 175 is returned to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the image display device 5.
This is the end of the description of the fourth effect operation using the movable auditory product 175 in the normal effect using FIG.

Next, the details of the actuator A and the actuator C that operate the movable accessory 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator A and an actuator C that operate a movable accessory.
In FIG. 33, the movable accessory 173 has a movable mechanism of a rotation mechanism 173A and a slide mechanism 173C.

  First, the turning operation of the movable accessory 173 by the turning mechanism 173A will be described. The rotation mechanism 173A is rotated by the actuator 172A. The position shown in FIG. 33A is the origin position of the rotating mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A. The origin position (a) of the rotating mechanism 173A is detected by the origin sensor 171A. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotating mechanism 173A has returned to the origin position, for example, by detecting a part of the rotating mechanism 173A.

  The movable accessory 173 at the origin position (a) is moved clockwise to a position shown in FIG. 33B (shown by a broken line) by a rotating mechanism 173A rotated by an actuator 172A. The rotating mechanism 173A rotated to the position shown in FIG. 33B is locked by a mechanical locking member (not shown) so as not to rotate any more.

  The origin position in FIG. 33 (a) is the position of the movable accessory 173 shown in FIG. 30 (A). That is, the origin position in FIG. 33A is the lower left position of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. The position shown in FIG. 33 (b) is the position of the movable accessory 173 shown in FIG. 30 (B). That is, the position shown in FIG. 33B is the position of the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG.

  The actuator 172A turns the turning mechanism 173A between the position shown in FIG. 33 (a) and the position shown in FIG. 33 (b). The effect control CPU 120 can control the actuator 172A to perform an effect operation of simply reciprocating the rotation mechanism 173A between the origin position in FIG. 33A and the position in FIG. 33B, for example. . Further, the effect control CPU 120 may control the actuator 172A to perform an effect operation of reciprocating the rotating mechanism 173A a plurality of times between the origin position in FIG. 33 (a) and the position in FIG. 33 (b). Good. The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number of times and speed at which the rotating mechanism 173A is rotated. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of rotating the rotating mechanism 173A several times quickly and a weak operation of rotating the rotating mechanism 173A slowly once.

  Here, a description will be given of an origin return method for returning the rotation mechanism 173A using the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A to the origin position. The origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A is a position where the rotation mechanism 173A rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 33 and the origin sensor 171A is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171A is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the actuator 172A clockwise in FIG. 33 until the origin sensor 171A is turned off, and then reverses the actuator 172A. By rotating clockwise and stopping the actuator 172A when the origin sensor 171A is turned on, the rotating mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position. Further, when the origin sensor 171A is in the off state before the home position return, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the actuator 172A counterclockwise to stop the actuator 172A when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state. The rotation mechanism 173A is returned to the home position. In the present embodiment, even if the rotation mechanism 173A is further rotated counterclockwise from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rotation is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state. Shall be maintained.

  Next, the sliding operation of the movable accessory 173 by the slide mechanism 173C will be described. The slide mechanism 173C is slid in the lateral direction by the actuator 172C. The position shown in FIG. 33 (b) is the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C that is slid by the actuator 172C. That is, the actuator 172C can slide in the horizontal direction when the actuator 172A is rotated clockwise and is at the position (b). The origin position (b) of the slide mechanism 173C is detected by the origin sensor 171C. The origin sensor 171C may detect the position of the slide mechanism 173C in the lateral direction, for example, by detecting a detection plate provided on the slide mechanism 173C.

The movable accessory 173 at the position shown in FIG. 33A is moved by a slide mechanism 173C that is slid by an actuator 172C to the position shown in broken lines in FIG. 33 (c1) or (c2). Moved to The slide mechanism 173C that has been slid to the position (c1) or (c2) shown in FIG. 33 is locked so as not to slide further by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown).
The position (c1) shown in FIG. 33 is the position on the left side of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 31 (C1). The position (c2) shown in FIG. 33 is the position on the right side of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 31 (C2).

  The actuator 172C slides the slide mechanism 173C between the position shown in FIG. 33 (b) and the position shown in FIG. 33 (c1) or (c2). The effect control CPU 120 controls the actuator 172C to perform an effect operation of simply reciprocating the slide mechanism 173C from the position shown in FIG. 33 (b) to the position shown in FIG. 33 (c1) or (c2). Can be. The effect control CPU 120 controls the actuator 172C to perform an effect operation of reciprocating the slide mechanism 173C a plurality of times from the position shown in FIG. 33 (b) to the position shown in FIG. 33 (c1) or (c2). May be. The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number and speed of sliding the slide mechanism 173C. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of sliding the slide mechanism 173C several times quickly and a weak operation of slowly sliding the slide mechanism 173C once.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the slide mechanism 173C using the actuator 172C and the origin sensor 171C to the origin position will be described. It is assumed that the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C is a position where the slide mechanism 173C slides rightward in FIG. 33 and the origin sensor 171C is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171C is on before the return to origin, the effect control CPU 120 slides the actuator 172C leftward in FIG. 33 until the origin sensor 171C turns off, and then moves the actuator 172C rightward. To return the slide mechanism 173C to the home position by stopping the actuator 172C when the home sensor 171C is turned on. Further, when the origin sensor 171C is in the off state before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 slides the actuator 172C in the right direction to stop the actuator 172C when the origin sensor 171C is in the on state. The mechanism 173C is returned to the home position. However, if the slide mechanism 173C is on the right side of the origin sensor 171C before returning to the origin, even if the actuator 172C is slid rightward, the origin sensor 171C is not turned on. If the origin sensor 171C is not turned on within a predetermined time, the actuator 172C is slid to the left to confirm that the origin sensor 171C is turned on, and then the origin sensor 171C is turned on before the above-mentioned return to origin. The slide mechanism 173C may be returned to the origin position by the operation in the state.

Note that the rotating mechanism 173A may be arranged on the back side of the image display device 5, and may move the movable role 173 from the back side of the image display device 5 while holding it with a magnet or the like. By disposing the rotation mechanism 173A on the back side of the image display device 5, it is possible to prevent the display screen of the image display device 5 from being disturbed by the rotation mechanism 173A. The opening / closing mechanism 173B described with reference to FIG. 34 and the elevating mechanism 173D described with reference to FIG. Alternatively, it may be held and moved.
This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C for operating the movable accessory 173 using FIG.

Next, the details of the actuator 172B that operates the movable accessory 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator 172B that operates the movable accessory 173.
In FIG. 34, the movable role 173 has a movable mechanism of the opening and closing mechanism 173B. The opening and closing mechanism 173B is opened and closed by an actuator 172B. FIG. 34A shows that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in a closed state, and FIG. 34B shows that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in an open state. The opening / closing mechanism 173B has three split pieces: a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3.

  In the upper diagram of FIG. 34A, the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 are combined in a closed state to form a predetermined shape. In the lower diagram of FIG. 34 (A), the actuator 172B has a rotating circular gear (pinion), and is a toothed flat plate (rack) connected to the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3, respectively. Are engaged with the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13. The position in FIG. 34A is the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B that is opened / closed by the actuator 172B. The origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is detected by the origin sensor 171B. By detecting a part of the rack 173B11, the origin sensor 171B can detect that the opening / closing mechanism 173B that opens / closes is at the origin position in the closed state.

  In the lower diagram of FIG. 34A, when the actuator 172B is driven and the pinion rotates counterclockwise in the figure, the racks 173B11, 173B12, and 173B13 meshing with the pinion are linearly moved in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. Moving. The rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 move linearly in the direction of the arrow shown in the drawing, so that the opening / closing mechanism 173B enters the open state shown in FIG.

  The lower diagram of FIG. 34B shows a state where the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 have moved in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. At this time, the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 connected to the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 are in an open state where they are separated from each other as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. Become. When the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 are in the open state, the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 can be visually recognized as shown in FIG. When the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state, the origin sensor 171B is in the off state.

Here, an origin return method for returning the opening / closing mechanism 173B using the actuator 172B and the origin sensor 171B to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is a position where the rack 173B11 of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is turned upward in the lower view of FIG. 34B and the origin sensor 171B is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171B is on before the return to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 drives the actuator 172B until the origin sensor 171B is turned off to rotate the pinion clockwise as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. Then, the actuator 172B is driven to rotate the pinion counterclockwise to stop the actuator 172B when the origin sensor 171B is turned on, thereby returning the opening / closing mechanism 173B to the origin position. Further, when the origin sensor 171B is in the off state before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 drives the actuator 172B to rotate the pinion clockwise so that the actuator 172B is turned on when the origin sensor 171B is turned on. Is stopped, the opening / closing mechanism 173B is returned to the origin position. In the present embodiment, even when the opening / closing mechanism 173B is further closed than the origin position before returning to the origin, the fragment 173B1, the fragment 173B2, and the fragment 173B3 are respectively contacted and locked. Therefore, the origin sensor 171B keeps the ON state.
This concludes the description of the details of the actuator 172B that operates the movable accessory 173 with reference to FIG.

Next, details of the actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175.
In FIG. 35, a movable role 175 has a movable mechanism of a lifting mechanism 173D. The lifting mechanism 173D is raised and lowered by an actuator 172D. The movable accessory 175 at the position shown in FIG. 35A is moved in the vertical direction in the drawing to the position shown by the broken line in FIG. 35B by the lifting mechanism 173D that is moved up and down by the actuator 172D. The elevating mechanism 173D that has been lowered to the position shown in FIG. 35 (b) is locked by a mechanical locking member (not shown) or the like so as not to be further lowered. The position shown in FIG. 35 (b) is the position at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 32 (B).

  The actuator 172D raises and lowers the lifting mechanism 173D between the position shown in FIG. 35 (a) and the position shown in FIG. 35 (b). The effect control CPU 120 can control the actuator 172D so as to perform an effect operation of simply reciprocating the elevating mechanism 173D from the position shown in FIG. 35 (a) to the position shown in FIG. 35 (b), for example. The effect control CPU 120 may control the actuator 172D to perform an effect operation of reciprocating the lifting mechanism 173D a plurality of times between the position shown in FIG. 35A and the position shown in FIG. 35B. The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number and speed of elevating and lowering the elevating mechanism 173D. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of raising and lowering the lifting mechanism 173D a plurality of times quickly and a weak operation of raising and lowering the lifting mechanism 173D slowly once.

Here, a description will be given of an origin return method for returning the lifting mechanism 173D using the actuator 172D and the origin sensor 171D to the origin position. It is assumed that the origin position of the lifting mechanism 173D is a position where the lifting mechanism 173D moves upward in FIG. 35 and the origin sensor 171D is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171D is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the actuator 172D in the downward direction in FIG. 35 until the origin sensor 171D is turned off, and then raises the actuator 172D. The actuator 172D is stopped when the origin sensor 171D is turned on by moving the actuator 172D upward, thereby returning the lifting mechanism 173D to the origin position. Further, when the origin sensor 171D is in the off state before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 raises and lowers the actuator 172D by stopping the actuator 172D when the origin sensor 171D is in the on state. The mechanism 173D is returned to the home position. In the present embodiment, even if the elevating mechanism 173D is further elevated from the origin position before returning to the origin, the elevation is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171D is kept on.
This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175 with reference to FIG.

  Next, a long initial operation that is one of the initial operations of the movable auditors 173 and 175 using the actuators 172A, 172B, 172C, and 172D will be described with reference to FIGS. . As described above, the long initial operation refers to an initial operation in which the movable auditors 173 and the like operate in the same manner as a normal effect operation. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to check whether or not a malfunction occurs in the movable auditors 173 or the like in a normal effect operation. The initial operation is performed subsequently to the operation of returning the home position of each actuator. In the present embodiment, when performing the long initial operation as the initial operation, the initial operation always performs a constant operation regardless of the home return operation of the actuator.

  36 to 44 are simplified by showing the operation of the movable role 173 or the movable role 175 by arrows. The arrows illustrated in FIGS. 36 to 44 indicate the operation ranges of the respective actuators. The solid arrows illustrate the case where each actuator moves from the origin to the operating end in the initial operation. The numbers in parentheses starting from (1) shown in each figure indicate the order of the initial operation.

  First, the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B described in FIG. 36 performs the same operation as the first effect operation described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 36 (1), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, which is the rotation end, by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
In FIG. 36 (2), the movable accessory 173 is changed from a closed state to an open state by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B. In order to open the opening / closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to rotate the movable accessory 173 to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, which is the rotating end, by the rotating mechanism 173A as described above. Therefore, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is performed at the rotation end also in the initial operation.
In FIG. 36 (3), the movable accessory 173 is changed from the open state to the closed state by the opening / closing mechanism 173B.
In FIG. 36 (4), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the long initial operation ends.

In the present embodiment, the case where each actuator is simply reciprocated as described above is exemplified as the long initial operation described with reference to FIGS. However, in the long initial operation, for example, the movable auditors 173 or the movable auditors 175 may be operated a plurality of times in the same manner as the normal effect operation. Further, a predetermined sound effect may be output from the speaker 8 or the lamp 9 may be turned on in accordance with the operation of the movable role 173 or the movable role 175.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B with reference to FIG.

  Next, a long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C described in FIG. 37 performs the same operation as the second effect operation described using FIG.

In FIG. 37 (1), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, which is the rotation end, by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
In FIG. 37 (2), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to the slide end in the left direction in the figure by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
In FIG. 37 (3), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the leftward slide end to the origin position by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
In FIG. 37 (4), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, and the long initial operation ends.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C with reference to FIG.

  Next, a long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating another example of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C described with reference to FIG. 38 performs the same operation as the third effect operation described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 38 (1), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, which is the rotation end, by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A.
In FIG. 38 (2), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to a slide end in the right direction in the figure by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
In FIG. 38 (3), the movable accessory 173 is slid from a rightward slide end to an origin position by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
In FIG. 38 (4), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, and the long initial operation ends.

In the present embodiment, the long initial operation is intended to check whether or not a malfunction occurs in the movable auditorium due to the same operation as the normal staging operation. The initial operation described with reference to FIG. 38 is performed separately.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C with reference to FIG.

  Next, the long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating another example of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D. The long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D described with reference to FIG. 39 performs the same operation as the fourth effect operation described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 39 (1), the movable accessory 175 is lowered from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, which is the lower end, by the lifting mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
In FIG. 39 (2), the movable accessory 175 is lifted from the lower end to the origin position by the lifting mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D, and the long initial operation ends.
This is the end of the description of the long initial operation of the movable accessory 175 using the actuator 172D with reference to FIG.

  The initial operations described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39 may be sequentially executed. The order of the initial operations executed at that time is arbitrary. For example, after the initial operation shown in FIG. 36 is executed, the initial operation shown in FIG. 37, the initial operation shown in FIG. 37, and the initial operation shown in FIG. 39 may be executed in this order.

  Next, the details of the initial operation A to the initial operation D described in FIGS. 27 and 29 will be described with reference to FIGS. The initial operation A to the initial operation D are short initial operations of the movable auditors 173 and 175 using the actuators 172A, 172B, 172C, and 172D. As described above, the short initial operation refers to an initial operation in which the movable auditors 173 and the like are operated by omitting a part of the normal effect operation. By performing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the movable auditors 173 and the like in a shorter time than when performing the long initial operation. In the present embodiment, when the short initial operation is performed as the initial operation, the initial operation is performed in an initial operation A to an initial operation D according to the mode of the home position return operation of the actuator.

In FIGS. 40 to 44, the arrows when each movable mechanism moves from the origin position to the operating end are indicated by solid lines. Also, an arrow when each movable mechanism moves from the ON state to an OFF state of the origin sensor for detecting each movable mechanism, and an arrow when the origin sensor moves from the OFF state to the ON state. Is represented by a broken line. An operation in which each movable mechanism moves until the origin sensor detecting each movable mechanism changes from the on state to the off state and then moves again until the origin sensor turns on is referred to as a short initial operation. By performing the short initial operation, the moving distance of the movable mechanism is shortened, and the time for checking the operation can be shortened. In addition, the return-to-origin operation when each movable mechanism moves by the return-to-origin operation is indicated by a dotted line with an arrow.
In addition, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 8 or the lamp 9 is turned on in accordance with the initial operation A to the initial operation D of the movable role 173 and the movable role 175 described with reference to FIGS. May be.

First, the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation A is an initial operation performed when the operation mode of the home return operation is such that the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not perform the home return operation. Before executing the initial operation, if the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A is on and the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is on, the rotating mechanism The 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not need to perform the home return operation. However, there are cases where the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are not exactly at the origin positions even if the origin sensors 171A and 171B are on. Therefore, in the initial operation A, even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are moved to the exact origin positions by performing the predetermined initial operation. Can be.
In FIGS. 40 to 43, the origin sensor 171D for detecting the origin of the lifting mechanism 173D is in an ON state before performing the initial operation, and the movable role 175 performs the initial operation by the short initial operation. I do.

In FIGS. 40 (1) and (2), the movable role 175 performs a short initial operation by a lifting mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D, as shown by a broken line in the figure.
In FIG. 40 (3), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is a rotation end, as shown by a solid line in the drawing, by a rotation mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A. It is turned. In order to open and close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the rotating end. Therefore, the rotating mechanism 173A does not perform the short initial operation and rotates to the rotating end.
In FIGS. 40 (4) and (5), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B.
In FIG. 40 (6), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation A ends.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation B is an initial operation performed when the operation mode of the home return operation is such that the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the home return operation and the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the home return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A is in an ON state before performing the initial operation, the rotating mechanism 173A does not need to perform the origin returning operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in an off state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B needs to perform an origin return operation. The rotation mechanism 173A may not be accurately located at the home position even if the home sensor 171A is on. Therefore, in the initial operation B, even when the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, by performing a predetermined initial operation, the rotating mechanism 173A can be moved to an accurate origin position. Further, since the opening / closing mechanism 173B that performs the home return operation can move to the accurate home position by the home return operation, it is possible to omit the execution of the initial operation and check the operation of the open / close mechanism 173B.

In FIG. 41 (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B as shown by a dotted line in the figure.
In FIGS. 41 (2) and (3), the movable role 175 performs a short initial operation by a lifting mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D as shown by a broken line in the figure.
In FIGS. 41 (4) and (5), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation by a rotating mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A as shown by a broken line in the figure. In the initial operation B, since the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the opening operation, it is not necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the rotating end. Therefore, the operation check time of the rotating mechanism 173A can be reduced by the short initial operation.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation B of the movable auditorium using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation C is an initial operation performed when the operation mode of the home position return operation is such that the rotating mechanism 173A performs the home position return operation and the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the home position return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A is in an off state before performing the initial operation, the rotating mechanism 173A needs to perform an origin return operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not need to perform the origin return operation. The opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately located at the origin even if the origin sensor 171B is on. Therefore, in the initial operation C, even if the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, by performing a predetermined initial operation, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved to an accurate origin position. Further, the rotating mechanism 173A that performs the home return operation can move to the accurate home position by the home return operation, but performs an initial operation of rotating from the home position to the rotary end in order to open and close the opening and closing mechanism 173B.

In FIG. 42 (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation by a rotating mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A as shown by a dotted line in the figure.
In FIGS. 42 (2) and (3), the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation by a lifting mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D as shown by a broken line in the figure.
In FIG. 42 (4), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is the rotation end, as shown by the solid line in the drawing, by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. It is turned. In order to open and close the opening and closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotating mechanism 173A to the rotating end. Therefore, the rotating mechanism 173A rotates to the rotating end even when returning to the origin.
In FIGS. 42 (5) and (6), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B.
In FIG. 42 (7), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation C ends.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation D of a movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation D is an initial operation executed when the operation mode of the home return operation is an embodiment in which the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B perform the home return operation. Before executing the initial operation, if the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotating mechanism 173A and the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B are off, the rotating mechanism 173A performs the home return operation. Need to do. Therefore, in the initial operation D, the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are caused to return to the original point, and the initial operations of the rotating mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are omitted.

In FIG. 43 (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B as shown by a dotted line in the figure.
In FIG. 43 (2), the movable accessory 173 performs a return-to-origin operation as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 43 by a rotating mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A.
In FIGS. 43 (3) and (4), the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation by a lifting mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D as shown by a broken line in the figure.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG. 43.

Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the coupling of the initial operations of the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the movable role using the actuator will be described. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of the combination of the initial operations of the movable members using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator. The connection of the initial operations is to execute a preferable initial operation by connecting a plurality of initial operations of the movable accessory and suppressing a time required for confirming the plurality of operations.
This embodiment exemplifies a case where the sliding operation of the slide mechanism 173C in the long initial operation described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38 is combined to suppress the time of the initial operation of the slide mechanism 173C.

In FIG. 44 (1), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 which is a rotation end, as shown by a solid line in the drawing, by a rotation mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A. It is turned.
In FIGS. 44 (2) and (3), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B.

In FIG. 44 (4), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to a slide end in the right direction in the figure by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
In FIG. 44 (5), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the right sliding end to the left sliding end by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
In FIG. 44 (6), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the slide end in the left direction in the figure to the origin position by a slide mechanism 173C operated by an actuator 172C.
The slide operations shown in FIGS. 44 (4) and (5) are a combination of the slide operations shown in FIGS. 37 (2) and (3) and the slide operations shown in FIGS. 38 (2) and (3). By combining the slide operations, the time required for the initial operation can be reduced as compared with the case where the rightward slide operation and the leftward slide operation are performed in separate initial operations.

In FIG. 44 (7), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A.
In FIGS. 44 (8) and (9), the movable role 175 performs a short initial operation by an elevating mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D, as indicated by a broken line, and ends the initial operation.
This is the end of the description of the coupling of the initial operations of the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the movable character using the actuator with reference to FIG.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are described. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (1) For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1), and a movable accessory (eg, FIG. 33, etc.) performing an operation. , The operation of which is controlled by the effect control CPU 120, and the return mechanism for returning the rotating mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B or the sliding mechanism 173C of the movable accessory 173, the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175, etc.) to the origin position. An operation (for example, an operation of returning to the origin position whose operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIGS. 40 to 43) is performed, and the mode of the return operation (for example, the rotating mechanism in FIG. 40 or FIG. 41) is performed. 173A does not perform the home return operation, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home return operation in Fig. 42 or Fig. 43, and the opening and closing mechanism in Fig. 40 or Fig. 42. 73B does not perform the home return operation, and the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the home return operation in FIG. 41 or FIG. 43 (for example, in FIGS. 40 to 43, the rotating mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism). In the case where the initial operation is not performed when the 173B performs the home return operation, or in the case where the initial operation is performed when the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the home return operation, or the like. A gaming machine that can perform a suitable initial operation by performing an operation (for example, a short initial operation shown in FIGS. 40 to 43) (for example, including a mode in which the initial operation is not performed shown in FIG. 43) is illustrated. The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, in the present embodiment, a case where the initial operation is not performed when performing the home position return operation for returning the movable accessory to the home position (Pattern A below), and a case where the short initial is performed when the home position return operation is not performed ( Although the following pattern F) has been illustrated, the pattern of the combination of the mode of the origin returning operation of the movable accessory and the mode of the initial operation in the initial operation may be the following patterns A to H.
Pattern A Origin return operation + No initial operation Pattern B Origin return operation + Short initial operation Pattern C Origin return operation + Short initial operation + Long initial operation Pattern D Origin return operation + Long initial operation Pattern E No origin return operation + No initial operation Pattern F No origin return operation + Short initial operation Pattern G No origin return operation + Short initial operation + Long initial operation Pattern H No origin return operation + Long initial operation

  Note that, as shown in the patterns A and E, the operation mode of the initial operation may include a case where the initial operation is not performed. In the above-described pattern, the combination of the origin return operation, the short initial operation, and the long initial operation has been described separately, but, for example, a short initial operation is included in the origin return operation. Is also good. That is, the operation mode of the long initial operation may be executed according to the operation mode of the home position return operation including the short initial operation.

  The patterns A to H may be used in the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. For example, different patterns may be used for the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. Further, the same pattern may be used in the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. In addition, the patterns used in the initial operation at power-on and the initial operation during the demonstration may each be a predetermined one pattern, or one pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns according to predetermined conditions. It may be something.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the short initial operation performs one operation is illustrated, but the short initial operation may be performed by selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. For example, a predetermined operation mode may be selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the mode of the home position return operation. In the predetermined operation mode of the short initial, for example, the effect mode such as the moving distance, the moving speed, the number of times of movement, the operation time, the sound effect output from the speaker 8, the lighting pattern of the lamp 9, and the like of the movable accessory is different. There may be.
Similarly, in the present embodiment, the case where one long initial operation is performed is illustrated, but the long initial operation may be performed by selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. For example, a predetermined operation mode may be selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the mode of the home position return operation or the mode of the short initial operation.
Further, in the pattern of the initial operation in which the short initial operation and the long initial operation are executed in combination, the short initial operation and the long initial operation are performed by selecting a combination of operation modes from a combination of a plurality of operation modes. Is also good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the initial operation is performed at the time of turning on the power and during the demonstration is illustrated, but the initial operation may be performed at another timing. For example, the initial operation may be timing when the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined condition. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition is, for example, a timing that is not limited to during the demonstration, and may be a time that a predetermined time has elapsed after the fluctuation stop. The predetermined time after the fluctuation stop may be, for example, one hour after the fluctuation stop. Further, the predetermined time after the fluctuation stop may be immediately after the fluctuation stop. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition may be after the start of the fluctuation. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition may be, for example, the timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation. Also, after the start of the fluctuation, it may be immediately before the super reach effect or the like is performed.
Further, the initial operation may be executed at an arbitrary timing when a player or a hall clerk performs a predetermined operation.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), when the movable accessory is at the origin position before the return operation (for example, the origin sensor 171A shown in FIG. 33 or the origin sensor 171B shown in FIG. In the case of the initial operation of the movable accessory in the case of the ON state, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, the rotation mechanism 173A operates in (3) and (6), and the opening / closing mechanism 173B operates in (4). ) And (5), the initial operation may be performed, etc.). According to such a gaming machine, even in the case of a movable role that is at the origin position from the beginning, the operation is confirmed in the initial operation. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the movable role that has performed the return operation does not perform the initial operation (for example, the operation of (2) illustrated in FIG. 43 is performed). The rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B performing the operation of (1) may not perform the initial operation, and the like. According to such a gaming machine, the time required for the operation check can be reduced. Although a case where a suitable initial operation can be performed has been illustrated, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the movable role that has performed the return operation (for example, in FIG. 42, a rotating mechanism that has performed the return operation of (1) in FIG. 42) 173A) (for example, the operations (4) and (7) of the rotating mechanism 173A in FIG. 42) and the initial operation of another movable role (for example, the opening and closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. 42). (5) and (6), etc.). According to such a gaming machine, a case in which a suitable initial operation according to a situation can be executed has been exemplified. Is not limited to this.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), after performing the initial operation, an operation of confirming a movable accessory corresponding to a staging operation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 36 to 39). Or a long initial operation of the rotating mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B or the sliding mechanism 173C of the movable auditors 173, and the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable auditors 175). For example, by checking the operation of the movable auditorium by the short initial operation before confirming the directing operation by the long initial operation, the case where the directing operation can be suitably performed is exemplified. The gaming machine is not limited to this.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the return operation is performed when power is turned on (for example, the movable operation in step S151 performed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 27). Performed at a timing other than the timing when the accessory initial operation process is executed (for example, the timing at which the demonstration initial operation execution process of step S1014 is executed by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 29). According to such a gaming machine, a case has been exemplified where opportunities for confirming a malfunction of a movable accessory can be increased and a malfunction of a staging operation can be suppressed. Is not limited to this.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the initial operation is a mixture of a plurality of operations (for example, a slide mechanism 173C controlled by the effect control CPU 120). 44 is a mixture of the leftward sliding operation of (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 37 and the rightward sliding operation shown in FIG. 44, and the like ((4) to (6) left and right sliding operations). According to such a gaming machine, a case in which a suitable initial operation can be performed by suppressing the time required for confirming a plurality of operations of the movable accessory has been exemplified, but the gaming machine according to the present invention It is not limited to this.

  Further, the program and data for realizing the present embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. The distribution may be adopted by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  In addition, the game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation time, the type of the reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-run, the change is started when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the microcomputer for game control uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before (2 stop) is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after the stop may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the microcomputer for effect control. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, 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 appropriately changed. As described above, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In each of the above embodiments, the “ratio” has a relationship such as, for example, A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, the case where one is allocated 100% and the other is allocated 0%).

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 do not depart from the gist of the present invention. , And can be arbitrarily changed and modified.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out to a player as a prize, and the player fires the paid out game ball in a game area to play a game. The game score used for the game is given by using the frequency which is the game value of the size specified from the recording information of the game recording medium such as a membership card or the like, and the given game score or the game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a gaming score given by a prize.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been described as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, The present invention can also be applied to a sealed-type gaming machine in which a game medium such as a ball is enclosed and a point is awarded when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine controlled to be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game based on the determination of the probable change big hit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable prize ball device in which a predetermined variable sphere is provided therein (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration shown in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine controlled to be in the probable change state after the end.

  A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable based on the passage of the game medium provided in the start area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying a display result; The gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is performed by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area into the game area, subtracting the game score according to the shot of the game ball, and the game score according to the game ball winning in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the size of a game value that can be used for adding a game score is recorded, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading recorded information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols each of which can be identified and derives and displays a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result has been described. Not limited. For example, the changing special symbol may be different from the fixed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, the fixed special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the plurality of types of special symbols that fluctuate.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine which variably displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols each of which can be identified, and derives and displays a fixed decorative symbol which is a variable display result, is described in such a gaming machine. Not limited. For example, a fancy decoration design that fluctuates and a fixed decoration design that is derived and displayed as a variable display result may be different. In other words, it is not necessary that a fixed decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is included in a plurality of types of decorative symbols that fluctuate.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to an operation of an operation lever by a player. If a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, a slot in which a predetermined number of medals can be paid out to the player (game). The present invention is also applicable to machines (for example, slot machines equipped with one or more of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.)).

  For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and is a movable role that performs an operation (for example, a movable role included in the slot machine. It is stored in the vicinity of the liquid crystal screen of the machine, and at a specific time (for example, at the time of production, etc.), the movable role that moves to the front of the liquid crystal screen is moved to the origin position (for example, stored in the vicinity of the liquid crystal screen in the normal case described above). A slot machine that performs a return operation to return to the storage position or the like for a movable role that moves to the front of the liquid crystal screen at a specific time, and performs an initial operation of the movable role in a mode according to the mode of the return operation. It may be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... First start winning storage memory display area 5HR ... Second start winning memory display area 5H ... Start winning Memory display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20… Normal symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A… First starting port switch 22B… Second starting port switch 23… Count switch 31A… Stick controller 31B… Push button 100… Game control microcomputer 101, 121… ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124: random number circuit 105, 125: I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 Display control unit 173A Rotating mechanism 173B Opening / closing mechanism 173C Slide mechanism 173D Elevating mechanism

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable character,
Detecting means capable of detecting that the movable auditorium is at the origin position,
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable role according to the progress of the game,
The control means,
A first operation of moving from the origin position to a state in which it is not detected by the detection means, and then returning to a state in which the detection means specifies the position at the origin position;
A second operation of returning from a position different from the origin position to a state specified by the detection unit to be at the origin position;
And a third operation of moving from the origin position larger than the first operation so as not to be detected by the detection unit, and then returning to a state where the detection unit specifies the home position. And
When the movable accessory is specified to be at the home position by the detection state of the detection unit when power is turned on, the first operation is performed without performing the third operation,
When the movable role is determined not to be at the origin position by the detection state of the detection means at power-on, the second operation is performed and the first operation is not performed,
In the third operation, the gaming machine executes the rotation of the movable accessory.