JP6636966B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  There is a gaming machine having a movable member as a gaming machine. For example, a gaming machine having a movable member driven by a driving unit.

  In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine in which a movable member is provided so that an external force of a different magnitude is applied according to the position of the movable member (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-106828 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the movable member is driven without considering the position of the movable member even though external forces of different magnitudes are applied according to the position of the movable member. There is a possibility that the means is abnormal and the movable member does not operate normally.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of operating a movable member normally regardless of the position of the movable member.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine for playing a game, comprising: a movable member driven by a driving unit; a control unit for controlling the driving unit; Effect display means for displaying, the movable member is provided so that an external force of a different magnitude is applied according to the position of the movable member, the control means, according to the position of the movable member By controlling the driving speed of the driving unit so that the force applied to operate the movable member is different and controlling the driving unit, it is possible to execute a specific effect of operating the movable member from a predetermined position to a specific position. When the movable member is at the predetermined position, the specific effect is executed, and a display effect of displaying an effect image imitating the movable member on the effect display means can be executed, If serial movable member is not in the predetermined position, without performing the specific effect, Ri executable der the display effect, wherein said control means controls said driving means, said movable member A first specific effect that operates from a predetermined position to a first specific position and a second specific effect that causes the movable member to operate from the predetermined position to a second specific position can be executed, and the first specific effect or the first specific effect can be performed. When the movable member is returned to the predetermined position after the end of the second specific effect, even if the distance of the movable member to the predetermined position is the same, whether after the end of the first specific effect or the second specification The driving means can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member is different depending on whether the effect is completed or not, and the distance of the movable member to the predetermined position is equal to or less than a predetermined distance. The driving means can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member is the same even after the end of the first specific effect or after the end of the second specific effect. , Characterized in that .
(1) In order to achieve the above object , the other gaming machine is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and is a movable member (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like) driven by a driving unit (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like). (Movement member 32 for effect) and control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the driving means, so that the movable member receives an external force of a different magnitude depending on the position of the movable member. (For example, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P2, a larger urging force is applied to the effect movable member 32 than when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P1). The driving means is controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member varies depending on the position of the movable member (for example, the embodiment shown in FIG. 31 or FIGS. 37 to 39). As in the modification shown, such that the force applied to operate the presentation movable member 32 in accordance with the position of the effect for the movable member 32 controls the stepping motor 33 as different), characterized in.

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated normally regardless of the position of the movable member.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the control unit can control a driving speed of the driving unit so that a force applied to operate the movable member is gradually reduced. The driving speed of the driving unit is controlled such that the force applied to operate the movable member according to the position at the start of control is different only at the start of control (for example, as shown in a modification shown in FIG. The drive speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the member 32 is gradually reduced, and the effect movable member 32 is operated in accordance with the position of the effect movable member 32 at the start of control. For example, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the applied force is different only at the start of the control.

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1), the control unit can control a driving speed of the driving unit so that a force applied to operate the movable member is gradually reduced. The driving speed of the driving unit is controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member varies depending on the position, and the driving speed of the driving unit is controlled so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control. (For example, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 31, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced. The production movable member 32 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 varies depending on the position at the start of the control, and at the end of the control, the predetermined size is obtained. It for controlling the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 such that a force is applied) may be.

  According to such a configuration, the final operation of the movable member can be a common mode.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the control means controls the drive speed of the drive means so that a force corresponding to a position at the start of the control of the movable member is always applied to operate the movable member. 38. For example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 38, the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that a force corresponding to the position at the time of starting the retreat control of the production movable member 32 is always applied to operate the production movable member 32. Controlling the driving speed).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the control means may be configured such that a force applied to operate the movable member varies according to each position of the movable member from the start of control to the end of control. The driving speed of the driving means is controlled (for example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 39, regardless of which advance notice effect is executed, the movement of the movement movable member 32 from the start to the end of the evacuation control). The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 varies depending on the position.

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can operate normally.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), when the position of the movable member cannot be specified, the control unit applies a maximum force to operate the movable member. The drive speed of the drive means is controlled as described above (for example, as in the process of step S285 in the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. 33, the unit drive time required for the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step is set to By making the length as long as possible, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 becomes the maximum force).

  According to such a configuration, even if the position of the movable member cannot be specified, the movable member can operate normally.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a production movable member in a retreat position. It is a rear view showing an example of a production movable member in a retreat position. It is a front view showing an example of a production movable member in a specific position. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. 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 fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern type. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a change pattern decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of an effect control pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing 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 a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random number value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol determination process. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a general-purpose display result decision table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution presence / absence and execution content of a specific effect. It is a figure showing an example of a specific production control pattern. It is a figure showing an example of operation of a production movable member driven by a stepping motor. It is a figure showing an example of a retreat control pattern of a production movable member. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect operation control processing. It is a figure showing the example of operation of the movable member for effects driven at the time of the notice effect of the 1st mode. It is a figure showing the example of operation of the movable member for effects driven at the time of the notice effect of the 2nd mode. It is a figure showing the example of operation of the movable member for effects driven at the time of the notice effect of the 2nd mode. It is a figure showing a modification of a retreat control pattern of a production movable member. It is a figure showing a modification of a retreat control pattern of a production movable member. It is a figure showing a modification of a retreat control pattern of a production movable member.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are front views of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine 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.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and is a plurality of types each of which can be identified in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the identification information of, is displayed variably. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the 7-segment LEDs are different are preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same or different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers indicating “00” to “99”.

  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, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right," the variation of the decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the display of identification information such as a decorative symbol and terminating the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols. In addition to these eight kinds of decorative designs, a blank design may be included. Each of the decorative symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8", respectively. Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, before the determined decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In, for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from top to bottom from small to large, and when the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number is displayed, subsequently, the symbol number is the smallest. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning prize. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the control to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when a start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, the first If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of one start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure reserved storage number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special map game is suspended. Further, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball passes through the second start winning opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure reserved storage number is incremented by one, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special map game is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. The second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by one.

  The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but particularly refers to a part of them. It may be.

  In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, for example, by changing between a non-display state and a predetermined color display in a plurality of display parts, the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number can be distinguished and specified. As long as it can be displayed. Note that only the total number of reserved storages may be displayed so as to be specified. Also, a number indicating the number of special figure reservation storages may be displayed. A display for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages may be provided together with the start prize storage display area 5H or instead of the start prize storage display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning winning storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. Each of the first reservation display 25A and the second reservation display 25B is configured to include, for example, an LED of an upper limit value in each of the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number.

  On the periphery of the image display device 5, such as the upper and lower portions of the image display device 5, there is provided an effect movable member 32 configured to enable effect operations such as reciprocation. The production movable member 32 is used for production by driving a predetermined operation by a stepping motor 33 shown in FIG. The stepping motor 33 is a motor that can control accurate positioning of the effect movable member 32.

  The production movable member 32 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 so as to be movable between a retracted position P1 as a predetermined position shown in FIG. 1 and a specific position P2 as a specific position shown in FIG. . The retreat position P1 is the initial position of the effect movable member 32, that is, the position when the effect movable member 32 is not operating. In this embodiment, a position which is hidden above a structure 61 provided on the front side of the game board 2 and cannot be visually recognized by a player is set as the retreat position P1 above the image display device 5. ing. The specific position P2 is a position movable by the operation of the effect movable member 32, that is, a position on the direction side in which the effect movable member 32 operates. The specific position P2 may or may not be a limit position at which the effect movable member 32 can move. In this embodiment, the effect movable member 32 descends. As the specific position P2, the image display device 5 is moved below the retreat position P1, which is movable when the effect movable member 32 descends. Are set to cover at least a part of the display area of the display area.

  In this embodiment, the specific position P2 as the specific position is located immediately below the evacuation position P1 as the predetermined position. However, the specific position P2 only needs to be a position below the retreat position P1 as a starting point, and does not have to be located directly below.

  The effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 6 transmits to the stepping motor 33 a drive command signal for driving the effect movable member 32 and instructing execution of a predetermined effect operation. Driven by the stepping motor 33 that operates in response to such a drive command signal, the production movable member 32 moves down from the retracted position P1 side to the specific position P2 side as a first operation and a descending operation. The vehicle descends from the retreat position P1 to the specific position P2 while repeating the ascending operation as the second operation of being driven with a smaller drive amount and rising from the specific position P2 to the retreat position P1.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 repeats the lowering operation of lowering the effect movable member 32 from the retreat position P1 side to the specific position P2 side and the raising operation of raising the effector movable member 32 from the specific position P2 side to the retreat position P1 side. While moving from the retreat position P1 side to the specific position P2 side, a notice effect as a specific effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable member 32 has a shape imitating lightning, and the structure 61 has a shape imitating a cloud. Then, while the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation, gradually descends from the retreat position P1 to the specific position P2, a notice effect such as a lightning strike is executed.

  Depending on the content of such a notice effect, a predetermined decoration may be applied to the front of the effect movable member 32. In this embodiment, as a decoration such that the stage movable member 32 looks like lightning, for example, decoration by painting such as yellow or blue, or a plurality of LEDs are arranged and these LEDs are lit in yellow or blue or the like. What is necessary is just to give decorations, such as making it do.

  3 to 5 are views showing an example of the movable member for effect 32. FIG. 3 is a front view at the retreat position P1, FIG. 4 is a rear view at the retreat position P1, and FIG. 5 is a view at the specific position P2. The front view is shown respectively.

  Above the image display device 5, a guide rod 51 is provided extending in the vertical direction. A slider 52 slidably provided along the direction in which the guide rod 51 extends is fixed to the rear surface of the effect movable member 32.

  A stepping motor 33 is provided on the side of the guide rod 51. One end of an arm 53 is supported on the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33. On the other end side of the arm 53, a guide hole 53A is formed along the longitudinal direction of the arm 53. A guide pin 52A provided above the slider 52 is movably engaged with the guide hole 53A of the arm 53 along the guide hole 53A.

  When the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 rotates forward, the arm 53 supported by the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 also rotates, for example, clockwise. Since the guide pin 52A is engaged with the guide hole 53A of the arm 53, a clockwise force acts on the guide pin 52A. Here, since the moving direction of the slider 52 provided with the guide pin 52A is regulated in the vertical direction by the guide rod 51, the slider 52 slides downward. As described above, when the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates forward, the slider 52 slides downward, so that the effect-making movable member 32 fixed to the slider 52 is controlled so as to move downward. Become.

  Here, the vertical movement range of the slider 52 is regulated by the length of the guide hole 53A with which the guide pin 52A is engaged. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the length of the guide hole 53A so that the movement range of the effect movable member 32 is from the retreat position P1 to the specific position P2.

  On the other hand, when the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates in the reverse direction, the arm 53 pivotally supported by the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 also rotates, for example, counterclockwise. Since the guide pin 52A is engaged with the guide hole 53A of the arm 53, a counterclockwise force acts on the guide pin 52A. Here, since the moving direction of the slider 52 provided with the guide pin 52A is regulated in the vertical direction by the guide rod 51, the slider 52 slides upward. As described above, when the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates in the reverse direction, the slider 52 slides upward, so that the effect-making movable member 32 fixed to the slider 52 is controlled so as to move upward. Become.

  4, one end of a spring 54 is fixed to the upper end of the guide rod 51. The other end of the spring 54 is fixed to the lower end of the slider 52. As described above, by urging the slider 52 and the effect movable member 32 toward the retreat position P1 by the spring 54, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates forward to raise the slider 52 and the effect movable member 32. In this case, the load on the stepping motor 33 can be reduced. In addition, as described above, the load applied to the stepping motor 33 can be further reduced by driving with a smaller driving amount in the ascending operation than in the descending operation.

  In this embodiment, for example, during a short period of time such as several seconds until the variable display state of the decorative symbol reaches a predetermined reach state, the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation. It is assumed that the movable member 32 is driven little by little. Therefore, during such a short period, the stepping motor 33 repeats the forward rotation and the reverse rotation, so that if no countermeasure is taken, heat is easily generated in the stepping motor 33, and the stepping motor 33 is applied to the stepping motor 33. The load increases. Therefore, as a countermeasure against such a problem, it is conceivable to provide an interval period for stopping the drive between the lowering operation and the raising operation of the effect movable member 32. However, when such a measure is adopted, the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation during a short period of time such as several seconds until the variable display state of the decorative symbol reaches the predetermined reach state. The number of times is limited, and a desired effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, without providing an interval period or the like between the descending operation and the ascending operation of the effect movable member 32, the effect movable member 32 is biased toward the retreat position by the spring 54, The load on the stepping motor 33 is reduced without sacrificing execution of a desired effect during a short period.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the effect movable member 32 is at the retreat position P1, the position of the arm 53 corresponding to the position of the end of the arm 53 where the guide hole 53A is formed is set. A movable member detection sensor 55 that optically detects the end is provided. In this way, by driving the stepping motor 33 until the end of the arm 53 is detected by the movable member detection sensor 55, the effect movable member 32 can be returned to the retreat position P1.

  Returning to FIG. 1, below the image display device 5, a normal winning prize ball device 6A and a normal variable winning prize ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed 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 is provided to form a second starting winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes open. 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 on. It is easy to enlarge and open. 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, it is more likely that the gaming ball enters 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 such that the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting prize hole.

  A game ball that has passed through a first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through a second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start is started. The condition holds. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 22B, and if the second special figure hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start is performed. The condition holds. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 6, and the large winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening. A game ball that has passed through the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More award balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing a game ball through the special winning opening, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary game. The normal symbol display 20 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols including, for example, numbers indicating “0” to “9” and symbols indicating “−”. A plurality of types of ordinary symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding to each of them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In addition, the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to those that variably display numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols may be variably displayed by alternately lighting the indicated decorative lamps, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  On the surface 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. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports. Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle 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 amount of operation by 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. 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 lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a hit ball launching device. A dish is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display device 20 executes variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started. In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, a fixed ordinary symbol as a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time which is an ordinary symbol variation time elapses. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol, such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “common symbol hit”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the variable display result of the ordinary symbol being "per-figure", the enlarged opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilting position, and for a predetermined time. When the time has elapsed, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. By performing the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is at the tilt position, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, which is in an advantageous state for the player. The control of the call is also referred to as the power chute opening control. In a state where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is expanded and opened, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening than in the first starting winning opening. Further, in a state where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is not expanded and opened, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening. Therefore, when the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in the non-open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening than in the second starting winning opening. In addition, when the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in the non-open state, the winning may be difficult, but the winning may be possible.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball passing through the first starting winning port formed on the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the figure game, the big hit game state, and the like. Further, after the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. The special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived and displayed the determined special symbol as a result. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, a "big hit" is displayed as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "losing" is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. Note that the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is "big hit" is also referred to as "the result of the game becomes a special figure big hit". In addition, the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “losing” is also referred to as “the result of the game is a special figure loss”.

  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 or a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed for a predetermined period or During the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the special winning opening is kept open. As a result, a round in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is placed in a first state advantageous to the player is executed. The special winning opening door, which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round, receives game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of times of the round is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers of "3", "5", and "7", which are the big hit symbols, are all 15R big hit symbols, and when they are derived and displayed as the fixed special symbols in the special figure game, It is controlled to the 15R big hit state.

  After the 15R big hit state ends based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the big hit symbols has been stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal state is set as one of the special game states. In comparison, the special symbol game is controlled to the time reduction state in which the time reduction control for reducing the variable display time of the special symbol is performed. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from the specific game state such as the big hit game state and the like, and the probability change state and the time saving state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. . The time-saving state may be terminated when any of the predetermined number of times the special figure game is executed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is satisfied. Like the special symbol indicating the number of "3", the big hit symbol controlled to the time saving state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is a non-probable variable big hit symbol. It is called. In addition, when the non-probable variable jackpot symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is referred to as “non-probable variable big hit”.

  After the 15R big hit state ends based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number of “5” or “7” among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special figure game, a special game state different from the time saving state As one of them, for example, the control is performed to a probable change state in which the probability fluctuation control is continuously performed together with the time reduction control in which the special figure fluctuation time is reduced compared to the normal state. In this probable change state, in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative symbol, the variable display result is improved to be "big hit" so that the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is higher than the normal state or the time saving state. I do. Such a probable change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit", regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed. The time saving control in the probable change state may be ended when a predetermined number of special figure games have been executed, as in the case of the time saving state. Alternatively, the time saving control in the probable change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit" regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed.

  As an example, after the big hit game state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number of “5” or “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is ended, the state becomes the probable change state and the probable change control and the time saving When the control is started and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being "big hit", the time saving control is ended. On the other hand, the probability change control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  As another example, after the big hit game state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number of “5” is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is ended, the state becomes the probable change state and the probable change control and the time saving control are performed. When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being "big hit", the time saving control is ended. On the other hand, the probability change control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, after the big hit game state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is ended, the state becomes the probable change state, and both the probable change control and the time saving control are started. Regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed, both the positive change control and the time saving control are continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit".

  The probable change state in which the time saving control is performed together with the probable change control is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. Further, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control is not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. Further, a time-saving state in which only the time-saving control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low-probability-high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. As described above, the probability-change state includes a high-precision low-base state in which only the probability-change control is performed and time-saving control is not performed, in addition to the high-precision high-base state in which the time-saving control is performed together with the probability-change control. You may.

  The special symbol indicating the number “5” is referred to as a first probability variable jackpot symbol. In addition, the fact that the first probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as "first probability variable big hit". The special symbol indicating the number “7” is referred to as a second probability variable jackpot symbol. In addition, when the second probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit symbol and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is referred to as “second probability variable big hit”. The non-probable variable jackpot symbol "3", the first probable variable jackpot symbol "5", and the second probable variable jackpot symbol "7" are merely examples, and the respective jackpot symbols are not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the big hit symbol or the big hit type, the big hit symbol may be a predetermined symbol instead of a number.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the variable display result being “big hit”, the round is executed while being controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the game ball is won in the large winning opening in the open state, and the player A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is provided. Further, in the probable change state or the time saving state, a game value advantageous to the player is provided, which is more likely to be the big hit game state than the normal state. In addition, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the first round number that is larger than the second round number, and the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the time saving state is the second number. That the first probability is greater than the first probability, that the jackpot probability in the probable change state is the first probability that is higher than the second probability, and that the number of consecutive chan is the number of times that the game is controlled to the big hit game state without being controlled to the normal state Is different from the second consecutive number of times, and various game values may be provided. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is provided may be determined in accordance with the display result of the predetermined symbol, for example, a determined big hit symbol which is a variable display result in the special figure game.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period 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 in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that have not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form a part of the big hit combination continue to fluctuate. Display state, 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. More specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still stopped and displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fluctuating display state, or in all or part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, a character image different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. By performing the display, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Such an effect operation such as display of a character image, change of a 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 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 speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are performed before the reach state. An operation mode different from that described above may be included. As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach A, normal reach B, super reach A, and super reach B are set in advance. Then, when a reach mode of super reach such as super reach A or super reach B appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than when a reach mode of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be "big hit". In addition, a variable display effect for notifying a player of a decorative symbol in a variable display mode or the like may be executed. As an example, a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” is given. The variable display effect of “slip” is performed by changing the decorative design in all of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and then displaying the decorative design in a plurality of decorative design display areas. This is a variable display effect of “sliding” in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and then stopped and displayed after the decorative symbols are again changed in a predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas in the temporarily stopped decorative symbol display areas. . On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, in response to either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied, the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Until the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed a predetermined number of times. It is determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” in response to, for example, a variation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. The variable display effect of “slip” may be determined on the side of the effect control board 12 irrespective of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  Further, in this embodiment, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”, the variable display of the special symbol in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is performed. When the condition is satisfied, so-called “look-ahead” is performed to determine whether the display result of the variable display is “big hit”. Then, based on the result of the look-ahead, after deriving the display result of the variable display of the look-ahead, a look-ahead effect indicating a possibility that the display result of the variable display of the target is a big hit is executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination. It is supposed to be.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, or the variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or voice output as a message, The player may be given a possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" by an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, such as a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or a predetermined operation of the effect model. A notice effect for a notice may be performed. In the notice effect, at the predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol to the derivation of the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result, the possibility of a big hit game state is announced. Anything that can be done is acceptable. In addition, as a notice effect, in addition to notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit, performing a notice that the decorative design will be in a reach state, a predetermined reach effect such as a super reach effect, etc. will be executed. You may.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. May be stopped and displayed as a non-reach combination. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it corresponds to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. In addition, the fixed decoration design which becomes a non-reach combination and the fixed decoration design which becomes a reach combination are also collectively called the fixed decoration design of a loss combination.

  When the special symbol indicating the number of "3", which is a non-probable variable jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. In response to the above, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc., a fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined non-probable variable jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The determined decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. One of the decorative symbols having an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” among the decorative symbols of “−8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Are displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and may be any type of a fixed decorative design that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol having such even-numbered symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute such a non-probable variable jackpot combination is referred to as a non-deterministic variable symbol.

  When the special symbol indicating the number "7" of the jackpot symbol, which is the variable symbol of the jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is in the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect has been executed, etc., the fixed decoration symbol which is a predetermined probability-change big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is called a variable display mode of “probable change big hit”, and is also referred to as a big hit type of “probable change”.

  In the probable change state or the time saving state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probable change state or the time reduction state such as “probably changing” or “medium time saving” is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5. By setting the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern in the display area to be different from the directing mode in the normal directing mode, the directing mode is set so that the player can recognize that the player is in the probable change state or the time saving state. Is also good. Alternatively, in the probable change state, for example, by setting the same effect mode as the normal state, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize the probable change state.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a predetermined game by hitting a game ball into the game area using the hit ball launching device. For example, when a game ball passes through the first or second starting winning opening, a special map game is executed, and a variable display result is derived as a game result. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game is executed, and the determined ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the game result. Then, a game value such as executing control advantageous to the player according to the game result can be given. For example, when the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player thereafter. When the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is “per-figure”, it is advantageous to the player that the movable wing of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable prize ball device 6B is controlled to be expanded and opened at the tilt position. Control is executed. Further, it is possible to give a game value such as giving an effect point that does not affect the progress of the game but changes the effect according to the game result, or a point that can be used in a game different from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, as an example, an effect point for changing an effect screen at a predetermined ratio when a general game is lost is given.

  In this embodiment, as described later, the presence or absence and type of a notice effect are determined and the notice effect is executed when the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is triggered.

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 6 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and the like. 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 the back surface of the game 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 used for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like provided 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, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the turning on / off of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20 or the like. ing. 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 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling an effect operation by an effect device which is an electric component for effect such as a game effect lamp 9 and an effect movable member 32 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or a part of the display operation on the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> R, all or a part of the lighting / turning off operation of the game effect lamp 9, etc. And a function for determining the control content for causing the effect device as an electrical component for the vehicle to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and turns on and off the game effect lamp 9 based on a command and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for performing such operations are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, 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 that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. 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 drawing reservation display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the above is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. For example, the main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in a direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and blocks input of a signal from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 or the relay board 15 to the main board 11.

  The relay board 15 may be provided with a transmission direction regulating circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulating circuit has a diode in which the anode is connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and the cathode is connected to the effect control board connector corresponding to the effect control board 12, and one end is connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor whose other end is connected to the ground. With this configuration, each transmission direction restriction circuit can block the input of a signal from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and allow the signal to pass only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal on the relay board 15, and an output buffer is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing the circuit, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  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. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is used for the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. A first change start command for designating a start of change in a special figure game, a second change start command for designating a start of change in a special figure game using a second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, a special change in a special figure game A change designating a change pattern of a decorative symbol or the like variably displayed in each of the “left”, “medium”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the symbol. A pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result of a special symbol, a decorative symbol, or the like is transmitted. As a variable display result notification command, a result of determining whether the variable display result is "losing" or "big hit", and whether the type of big hit when the variable display result is "big hit" is one of a plurality of types. Information indicating the determination result is included.

  The control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 further include the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a symbol confirmation designating command for designating the stop of variable display of decorative symbols, a game state designating command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a random number value for determining a variation pattern type as a prize determination result. A variable category command or the like indicating the determination result as to which of the determined values MR3 falls within is included.

  The control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 further include a jackpot start designation command for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state, and a round in the 15R jackpot state. , A game ball that has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A including the information indicating the number of times the game has been executed, is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and a starting winning occurs. Based on this, a first starting opening winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been established, a normal variable winning The game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and based on the occurrence of the starting winning, the second special is established. The second starting port winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the pattern display device 4B is established, and the special figure is displayed in the starting winning storage storage display area 5H or the like. In order to display the number of reserved storages in a identifiable manner, a reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number of the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is included. The hold storage number notification command is, for example, when one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is satisfied, and either of the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted. Then, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted when one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, in response to, for example, starting execution of the special figure game. .

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a work area for the game control. The CPU 103 performs a control operation by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101. 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 and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to include at least the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be externally or internally provided. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be provided externally.

  On the main board 11, for example, numerical data indicating various random numbers used to control the progress of the game can be updated by a random number circuit 104 or the like built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. Is counted. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result 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 numbers 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 a game control counter setting unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, thereby obtaining a random number value. Numerical data indicating a part of MR1 to MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 104 independently of the CPU 103, and the other numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 are updated by the CPU 103 using a random counter. What is necessary is just to update by software using. Further, by executing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process using all or a part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or a part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, numerical data obtained by performing a predetermined operation using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a storage area such as the ROM 101 is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. . By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game to the "big hit" and to control the big hit game state. Take a value in the range from "0" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is any one of “non-probable”, “first probable”, and “second probable” for the type of the jackpot which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the crab, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. Take a value in the range of ~ 250. The random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0” to “ 996 ". The random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “loss”. It is a random value.

  FIG. 8 shows a fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable design mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is "big hit". The variable pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern. The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in a loss variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “loss”. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 8 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of an effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with a normal reach. And a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach. Other variation patterns may be classified into different variation pattern types according to whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative symbol or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 9, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the content of the variable display. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 can be specified by setting the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 13, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, the variation patterns to which the determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling 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. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of command data used to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 to the CPU 103, and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. The table data and the like constituting a variable pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is used when the first start condition allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or when the second special symbol display device 4B is used. When the second start condition allowing the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the variable display result is displayed as “variable display result of the special symbol before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed. It is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state as "big hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal state or the probable change state. It is assigned to one of the special map display results of “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, respectively. Correspondingly, a determination table in which the assignment of the determined value to the special figure display result is different may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the determined value to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to "big hit" differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probable change state. . More specifically, when the gaming state is the probable change state, more determined values are assigned to the determined result that sets the special figure display result to "big hit" than when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result from the table data configuring the special figure display result determination table 130 according to whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probable change state. May be selected as table data for determining a special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determined value is assigned to each determined result, and the CPU 103 compares the random number value MR1 with the determined value one by one to match the random number value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 determines the special value corresponding to the determination value range including the random number value MR1. You may enable it to be determined as a figure display result. Various decision tables other than the special figure display result decision table 130 may be the same as those set in the same manner.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “non-probable” based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled. It is a table that is referred to to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “probable change”.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination is assigned to a big hit type such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the big hit type is determined with reference to the table data in the common big hit type determination table 131. On the other hand, in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, respectively. Correspondingly, a determination table in which the assignment of the determination value to the big hit type is different may be prepared.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determined values assigned to the plurality of big hit types becomes determination data corresponding to the result of determining whether or not to control to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of not controlling to the probable change state, while the decision value assigned to the “probable” jackpot type Indicates the result of the decision to control to the probable change state. The big hit type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the value of the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer to a value corresponding to the determined big hit type. In the big hit type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to the plurality of big hit types are, for example, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit game state, and the special figure game that can be executed in the time saving state. Decision data corresponding to the result of deciding whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", such as the upper limit number of times, may be included.

  One or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit game state and whether or not to control to the probability change state are determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Is also good. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is set, the determined value is assigned to the determination result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable variable big hit”. It may be. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of "big hit" is determined, the determined value is assigned to a plurality of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random number value MR1. The determination may be made.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A and a loss variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B are prepared in advance as the variation pattern type determination tables. I have. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A or the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. On the other hand, a determination table may be prepared in which the assignment of the determined value to the variation pattern type is different for each of the normal state and the time saving state.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. In this embodiment, the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is the same regardless of whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”. On the other hand, according to the result of determining whether the jackpot type is one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type is set to “non-probable” or “probable” in order to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type. Correspondingly, a different determined value may be assigned to each variation pattern type.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table 132B indicates that when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the variation pattern type is changed to one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random number value MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the fluctuation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 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. 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. 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.

  In the RAM 102, an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like is set.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 6, 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 fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O 125 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. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be built in the effect control microcomputer, and at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the effect control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may also be one that is built in or externally attached to the effect control microcomputer. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the effect control board 12 transmits a drive command signal for driving the effect movable member 32 and instructing execution of a predetermined effect operation to the stepping motor 33 provided corresponding to the effect movable member 32. Wiring is also connected.

  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. As an example, the effect control board 12 is controlled to be able to count a random number value for determining a notice execution and numerical data indicating a random number value for selecting various notice effects. In the present embodiment, furthermore, a random number for determining the first to third final stop symbols, a temporary stop symbol random number at the time of pseudo continuous change, a random number for announcement effect determination, a random number for special symbol display result notification determination, a random number for prefetch effect determination, and the like. Is used. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the effect.

  With such a physical configuration, the effect control board 12 executes various effects such as a pre-reading effect, a notice effect, a reach effect, a roulette effect, etc., based on various commands transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15.

  The pre-reading effect is executed from the time when the game ball passes through the first or second start winning opening and the start condition of the variable display is satisfied until the start condition is satisfied. During the variable display corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the reach, this is a production operation in which the variable display result of the variable display to be pre-read becomes a jackpot game state. In this embodiment, as a pre-reading effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is executed.

  The notice effect can be a big hit game state based on the variable display result from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol to the time when the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol which is the variable display result is derived This is a production operation that gives notice of gender. For example, as a notice effect, a variable display of a special symbol or a decoration symbol is started, and at a timing before the reach state is reached, an image indicating a character is displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 so as to be variably displayed to the player. An effect for notifying whether or not the result is a “big hit” may be executed. In this embodiment, a notice effect that displays a plurality of effect modes is executed at different rates depending on whether or not a “big hit” is achieved. With such a configuration, the player's expectations can be fueled by a notice effect before the player reaches the reach state.

  The specific contents of the production operation of the announcement production are not limited to those described above, and the player can obtain a big hit reliability by emitting a different sound effect according to each production mode, emitting a game effect lamp in a different mode, or the like. Any effect operation can be used as long as the effect operation can be recognized.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 6 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data forming a determination table, and pattern data configuring various effect control patterns. It is remembered.

  As an example, the effect control CPU 120 stores an effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations performed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special figure change effect control pattern is a period corresponding to a plurality of kinds of change patterns, during a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , And data showing control contents of various effecting operations, such as a variable display operation of a decorative symbol and an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of a decorative symbol. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data and the like indicating control contents of the effect operation for each of a single or a plurality of announcement effects performed in accordance with the result of the announcement pattern determination. The notice effect control pattern is configured from data indicating the control content of the effect operation for the notice effect performed during the period from the start of the variable display of the special symbol until the variable display result is derived. In the present embodiment, the announcement effects include a plurality of announcement effects with different effect periods and effect contents, as described later. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the effect contents corresponding to each of the plurality of notice effects. For this reason, it is possible to execute an appropriate announcement effect according to the game state by using the announcement effect control pattern. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 14A, the effect control pattern is obtained from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and corresponds to the execution period of each effect operation. The judgment value 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 a display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the operation of displaying the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. I have. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  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, among a plurality of types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different depending on the content of the effect operation performed at each timing. That is, there may be process data including all of the display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, and process data including a part of them. Furthermore, other various control data such as production movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the production movable member 32 may be included.

  FIG. 14B shows various effect operations performed according to 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 pattern 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 speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp control data. In addition, dummy data may be set to 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. 14 (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 the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during variable display of a decorative symbol may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on a variation pattern or the like indicated by a variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of a decorative symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the corresponding effect control pattern in response to the result of the determination of the notice pattern, for example, when starting the variable display of the decorative symbol. Further, at the start of the change of the special symbol, the effect pattern of the notice effect is determined, and the effect control pattern of the notice effect is set according to the result of the determination. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, 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 the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data 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 match, and if they match, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, voice control The data # 1 to the voice control 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 staging operation in the staging device. Effect execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n designating the execution of.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the stepping motor 33, and the like. In the display control unit 123 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. On the voice control board 13 or the like that receives a command from the performance control CPU 120, the voice synthesis 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. Let it.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 15, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 15 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.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types that can be updated in accordance with 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. The effect control timer setting unit 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 unit 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 the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. 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.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 6 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 210. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining timing for switching effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing more generally called a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a nonvolatile memory such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Whatever is done is good.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving various signals such as effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. And an output port. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, Is output.

  The audio control board 13 includes, for example, an input / output driver, an IC for audio synthesis, an audio data ROM, an amplifier circuit, and a volume. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated by the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs the generated voice or sound effect to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8L and 8R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesizing IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate a sound or a sound effect. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  On the lamp control board 14, for example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the illumination signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the illumination signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, an operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initialization after setting the interruption to be prohibited. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. Accordingly, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals thereafter, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be performed, and then the loop process may be started. Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 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, which are 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 section 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 ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby enabling the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable prize ball device 6B. I do. 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 the sub-side control boards such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board is set in accordance with the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the device 12, setting the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and turning on the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time, By setting it to the off state, etc., 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.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 16 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination processing executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first starting port based on a detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is increased to a predetermined upper limit value. Is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify 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, for example. . When the first special figure reserved 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 is set to “1” (step S202). S203).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (step S204; YES), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify 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, for example. If the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “2” (step S205). S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the count value of the number of pending storages is updated to be incremented by 1 in accordance with the startup port buffer value stored in the startup port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is added by one, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is added by one. In this way, the first reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the first winning port and the first starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Further, the second reserved storage number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the second start winning port and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to At this time, for example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 selects a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result or a 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. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers extracted in this way is stored as the pending data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit according to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage. Set in the section.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting port 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, etc. The setting for transmitting the first starting port winning designation command to the player 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. Subsequent to the process of step S211, a winning random number value determination process described later is executed (step S212). Then, 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 transmission of the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. Settings are made (step S213). The starting port winning designation command and the retained storage number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 16 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the processing of step S213, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The start winning determination process ends.

  In this embodiment, when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start winning, the processing executed within 2 milliseconds causes both switches to be valid. The processing based on the detection of the start winning of the appropriate game ball is executed. That is, when the first startup port switch 22A is ON in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S213 is performed. In response to "1", the process of step S215 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. When the second starting port switch 22B is ON in step S204, the processing in steps S205 to S213 is executed, and in step S214, the processing proceeds in response to the starting port buffer value being "2". After executing the processing of S216, the start winning determination processing ends. Thus, even when both the first start-up opening switch 22A and the second start-up opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning start of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be surely completed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 18 as a winning random number value determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal process described later determines whether or not to control the special symbol display result to the "big hit" to the big hit gaming state. Is In a variation pattern setting process to be described later, determination of a variation pattern type that classifies the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in an abstract manner, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the random number value determination process at the time of winning in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening, thereby deriving and displaying the big hit symbol as a special figure display result. Then, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is determined, or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thereby, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting winning opening, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the variable display mode of the decoration symbol Is predicted to be a predetermined display mode, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 can determine whether or not to execute a look-ahead effect or a notice effect. .

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first specifies the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, checking the state of a probable change flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like. (Step S401).

  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 S209 of FIG. 18 is within a predetermined big hit range (step S402). 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 130 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number value MR1 with each determined value one by one. It suffices if it is possible to determine the presence or absence of a determined value that matches the random number value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined values included in the big hit determination range may be set, and the CPU 103 may determine whether the random number value MR1 is within the big hit determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit".

  If it is determined in step S402 that the variable display result is not within the big hit determination range (step S402; NO), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings to perform the setting (step S403). Then, in accordance with the determination result that the variable display result is “losing”, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B is determined as a table used for a variation category determination described later (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S402 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S402; YES), it is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 which of the plurality of types is determined. (Step S405). The setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the determination result by the process of step S405 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S406). Then, according to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is determined as a table used for a variation category determination described later (step S407).

  After performing either of steps S404 and S407, the random number value MR3 is included using the variation pattern type determination table determined in each process and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. The variation category according to the range of the determined value to be determined is determined (step S408). After that, the setting for transmitting the variable category command according to the determination result of the processing of step S408 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S409), and the winning random number value determination processing ends.

  After executing the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 18 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 19, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 16, the first startup winning opening and the second startup winning process are executed. When the game ball passes through the mouth and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a set of four commands, a start mouth winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a retained memory number notification command, Sent in one timer interrupt. The command is not limited to the one transmitted in one timer interrupt, and the commands may be transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 performs the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit". Determined before derivation and display. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set in accordance with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . 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 variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern type to be one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not a variable display result is a "big hit" or a variation pattern type determination result. Correspondingly, a process for determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  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 after the special symbol starts to change. , Etc. are included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is performed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented by one or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. 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 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled 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 the special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to stop the change of the special symbol and stop and display the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol. The setting processing is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. You. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit 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 the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state and opening the 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 in accordance with whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable”. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is kept open to “29 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed, to 15 times, What is necessary is just to set the 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 or not 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 processing for 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-bonus opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In such a case, a process for setting for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special 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, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling the state to the probability change state or the time saving state according to the type of big hit, and the like. Then, when a setting for controlling to the probable change state or the time saving state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  If the second special figure reserved storage number is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reserved data stored in the second special figure reserved storage unit corresponding to the reserved number "1" In step S232, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and may be temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updated. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry (step S233). In the process of step S233, the total reserved storage count counter value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be updated so as to be decremented by one. At this time, for example, the variable special figure designating buffer value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 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). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved storage number counter value stored in the first reserved storage number counter is read from a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”. . As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. What is necessary is just to be able to determine.

  When the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), special data is stored as reserved data corresponding to the reserved number “1” in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern 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 one from the first reserved figure count value and updated, for example, and the first 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” is shifted upward by one entry (step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 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 designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, a special table as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "losing" is set as a special table. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). At this time, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result in accordance with the current game state. 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 of the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "losing" according to which special figure display result matches the determined value assigned (step S240).

  In step S239, since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state is selected, in the process of step S240, the game state when variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is changed in a certain state. Depending on whether or not there is, it is determined whether or not the special map display result is to be a "big hit" using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state, the table data corresponding to the normal state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is selected as the normal determination data. With reference to this, the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special determination data. , And the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). Then, when it is determined that it is a "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one 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 jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to the jackpot type of “non-probable” or “probable”. In comparison with the determined value, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probable” or “probable” (step S244). According to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of a jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step S245), the determined jackpot type is determined. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probable”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “0”, and if “probable”, it may be “1”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing the process of step S245, the result of the pre-determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, A determined special symbol is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special figure display result becomes a “losing” symbol in response to a predetermined result indicating “losing”. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the fixed special symbol. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbols "3" and "7" are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” as the non-probable variable jackpot symbol is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “7” which is a probable variable jackpot symbol is set as the fixed special symbol.

  After setting the fixed special symbol in step S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and the special symbol normal process ends. . When the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and the special symbol normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, an effect control command designating a demonstration display by, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  In such special symbol normal processing, for example, by determining the special figure display result to be either "big hit" or "losing" in step S240, etc., whether or not to control to the big hit game state is changed in the special figure game. It can be determined before the special figure display result as the display result is derived.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the big hit change pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the change pattern type to any of a plurality of types (step S262). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S263).

  After the processing of step S262 or S263 is performed, the variation pattern type determination set in the use table is performed based on, for example, numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number value MR3 stored in the variation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S264). Here, in the process of step S264, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game executed by using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first starting condition is set. Whether the determination is made or the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game executed by using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition is determined. Instead, it is possible to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. it can.

  When the big hit flag is off, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S263. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is any of “non-reach”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. That is, in the process of step S264, when the variable display result is “losing”, it is determined whether the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, and when the variable state is in the reach state, “normal reach effect” or “super” Of the “reach effect” is executed.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S264, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S265). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S265 (step S266). . Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining a fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, a random counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, or the like when the process of step S266 is performed, or may be performed at the first start-up. A game ball that has passed through the winning opening or the second starting winning opening is extracted at the time of the starting winning, where the game ball is held together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 in the first special figure holding storage unit or the second special figure holding storage unit. It may be stored as information.

  In the process of step S266, whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game executed using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the first starting condition being satisfied is determined, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game executed using the second special figure is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random number is determined. Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR4 used for determining the variation pattern updated by the counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined to any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module. Further, in the process of step S266, regardless of the result of the determination of the variation pattern type in step S264, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by the common processing module using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Can be determined.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S266, a special figure variation time that is a variable display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S267). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result. After executing the process of step S267, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special game on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the figures (step S268). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S268, a setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S269). For example, when the fluctuation special figure specification buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state specification command, the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the fluctuation display result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address of the first variation start command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. In the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in area. When the setting in step S269 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 16 is performed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 The game state designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after transmitting the variable display result notification command first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command , A game state designation command, a suspended storage number notification command, and the like. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (step S270), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S16 of FIG. 16 as a normal symbol process process. In the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process of step S130, it is determined whether or not the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, the general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the general-purpose reserved storage count, which is the storage number of the reserved data in the general-purpose reserved storage unit set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is: It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value as the ordinary drawing upper limit value. At this time, if the upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passage gate is invalidated, and the gate passage determination processing ends. On the other hand, if the upper limit value has not been reached, the random number circuit 104 or the random data of the game control counter setting unit set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 updates the random data from the numerical data updated by the random counter. Numerical data indicating a random number value MR5 for determining a display result is extracted. The random number value MR5 is stored by setting the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 extracted at this time as the hold data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose hold storage unit. In this case, the count value of the number of stored ordinary drawings is updated so as to be incremented by 1, and then the gate passage determination processing ends.

  After executing the gate passage determination processing in step S130, the CPU 103 selects any one of the processing in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. Run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the general symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal processing, the normal symbol display 20 determines whether or not to start the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit. At this time, for example, when there is the hold data stored in the normal figure holding storage unit, the general figure display result, which is the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in the general figure game, is set to “normal figure hit” or “normal figure loss”. , And then updates the value of the ordinary figure process flag to “1”.

  The ordinary symbol variation process of step S141 is executed when the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is “1”. In the ordinary symbol variation process, settings for varying the ordinary symbol are made on the ordinary symbol display 20, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined general-purpose variation time.

  The ordinary symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the ordinary symbol process flag is “2”. In the ordinary symbol stop processing, the ordinary symbol display unit 20 stops the variation of the ordinary symbol based on the elapse of the ordinary symbol fluctuation time, and stops and displays the fixed ordinary symbol which is the variable display result of the ordinary symbol. Perform settings, etc. The ordinary electric accessory actuation process of step S143 is executed when the value of the general-purpose process flag is “3”. In the normal electric accessory actuation process, the movable wing of the electric tulip type accessory provided in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is vertically The setting or the like for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the ordinary symbol determination process executed in step S140 of FIG. In the ordinary symbol determination processing, the CPU 103 firstly sets, as the reserved data stored in correspondence with the reserved number “1” in the reserved figure storage unit, numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the designated figure display result. Is read (step S351). At this time, for example, the count value of the general-purpose reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 to update the general-purpose reserved storage number by one, and the reserved number “1” is stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 156. The pending data indicating the random number value MR5 stored in the lower entry is shifted upward by one entry (step S352).

  Subsequent to the process of step S352, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is on (step S353). At this time, if the time reduction flag is off (step S353; NO), a low base time base shown in FIG. 24A is used as a table for determining the general figure display result as a variable display result in the general figure game. The figure display result determination table 201A is set (step S354). If the time reduction flag is ON (step S354; YES), a high base time general figure display shown in FIG. 24B is used as a table for determining the general figure display result as a variable display result in the general figure game. The result determination table 201B is set (Step S355).

  The general-purpose display result determination tables 201A and 201B are stored in the ROM 101. The general-figure display result determination tables 201A and 201B are tables that are referred to to determine whether the variable display result in the general-figure game is “per-figure hit” or “figure-loss”. For example, each of the ordinary figure display result determination tables 201A and 201B includes setting data for associating the random number value MR5 for ordinary figure display result determination with the display result, the opening time of the second starting winning opening, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol, and the like. Have been. When the gaming state is the low base state, the low base general-purpose display result determination table 201A shown in FIG. 24A is referred to, and when the gaming state is the high base state, the high base state shown in FIG. The base time general view display result determination table 201B is referred to.

  According to the setting of the general figure display result determination tables 201A and 201B, the ratio of the per-figure is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. In addition, since the normal figure fluctuation time is set shorter in the high base state than in the low base state, the average time until the display result is derived and displayed is shorter, and as a result, The rate at which the second start winning port is opened increases.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S354 and S355, the general-graphics display result is set to “per-generic-drawing” or to “general-purpose-loss” by referring to the general-purpose-display-result determination table set in each process. Is determined (step S356). At this time, when it is determined that the result of displaying the general symbol is “per-common symbol”, a normal symbol indicating “7” may be determined as the fixed normal symbol in the general symbol game. . In addition, when it is determined that the result of displaying the ordinary figure is “losing the ordinary figure”, the ordinary symbol indicating “−” may be determined as the fixed ordinary symbol in the ordinary game.

  After the determination of the general figure display result is performed in step S356, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the general figure display result is “permanent figure hit” (step S357). If it is determined in step S357 that "perpetual figure contact" has been determined (step S357; YES), a perpetual figure flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set (step S358).

  After setting the flag in step S358, or when it is determined in step S357 that “figure is lost” (step S357; NO), the time for the fluctuating time corresponding to the result of displaying the figure is determined. The setting is performed (step S359). As an example, in the process of step S359, the CPU 103 specifies the general-purpose variation time by referring to the general-purpose display result determination tables 201A and 201B, and sets the timer initial value corresponding to the specified general-purpose variation time. , Is set to a general-purpose variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit. In this case, each time the ordinary symbol variation process of step S141 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, for example, the value of the ordinary symbol variation timer is updated so as to be decremented by one, and when the value becomes “0”, Alternatively, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol fluctuation has reached the normal symbol fluctuation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S359, “0” may be set as the timer initial value by clearing the general-purpose change timer, and the general-purpose change end determination value corresponding to the general-purpose change time may be set. . In this case, every time the ordinary symbol variation process of step S141 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, the value of the ordinary symbol variation timer is updated to be added by 1, for example, and the value reaches the ordinary symbol variation end determination value. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol fluctuation has reached the normal symbol fluctuation time.

  After setting the general figure fluctuation time in step S359, setting for transmitting a general figure fluctuation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S360). Here, the general figure change start command may be an effect control command indicating the general figure display result determined in the processing of step S356, the general figure change time set in the processing of step S359, and the like. For example, in the process of step S360, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the table data constituting the general-purpose change start command table stored in the ROM 101 to a transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like. When the setting in step S360 is performed in this way, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 16 is performed after the normal symbol determination process is completed, so that the main board 11 A normal change start command is transmitted. The effect control board 12 determines whether or not an effect is to be executed in accordance with the normal figure change start command. When an effect is to be executed, the effect result and effect contents of the effect are determined according to the general-purpose display result and the general-purpose change time indicated by the general-purpose change start command of the effect control board 12. In this way, the effect triggered by the start of the normal symbol change can be executed according to the normal symbol change result.

  An effect control command indicating the result of displaying a general figure may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 separately from the general figure change start command. However, since the general figure display result is indicated by the general figure change start command, it is not necessary to separately transmit an effect control command indicating the general figure display result, so that the main board 11 transmits the effect control command to the effect control board 12. Thus, the number of effect control commands to be performed can be reduced, and the control load on the main board 11 and the storage data capacity can be reduced.

  After setting the transmission of the ordinary figure variation start command in step S360, the value of the ordinary figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the ordinary symbol variation process (step S361), and then the ordinary symbol is changed. The determination processing ends.

  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. 25 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the like, and is set to an ON state every time a predetermined time elapses based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the 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 is generated 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 order. 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, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption 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 process 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. The setting and control corresponding to the issued effect control command 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 of step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and an effect The determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation of the movable member 32, according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in step S75 of FIG. 25 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26, effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes of steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in effect control flag setting unit 191. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. And the like to determine whether or not it is. Then, when the first change start command or the second change start command is received, 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 on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols and other various effecting operations, the processing includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of special symbols, a type of display result, and the like. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, 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 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative symbol. Various effect controls are performed during variable display. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the design confirmation designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11, etc., the final decoration design as the final stop design which results in the variable display of the decoration design is completely stopped. The processing to be displayed is included. Note that the fixed decorative symbol may be completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure changing effect control pattern. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 side autonomously operates without the effect control command from the main board 11. The derived decorative symbol is derived and displayed, and the variable display result can be determined. After performing such effect control or the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The variable display stop processing starts the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the result of determining whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not to be performed. When the big hit game state is started in response to the variable display result corresponding to "big hit", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the variable display result corresponds to "losing". If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

  The big hit display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, when the execution of the jackpot notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit production process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “5”. In this big hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern corresponding to the production content in the big hit game state, and displays a production image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command to the voice control board 13 to output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R; Various effect controls in the big hit game state are executed. In addition, in the big hit production process, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end rendering process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the rendering process flag is “6”. In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Output of a command to the voice control board 13 to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, and output of a command to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state is executed. After that, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that is a final decorative symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S431). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start time of the fluctuation, such as the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. , To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, the non-reach (losing), “reach (losing)”, “non-probable change (big hit)”, “probable change ( Big hit).

  In step S431, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol as the stop symbol when the change start decision content according to the combination of the change pattern and the variable display result is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”. A combination of three decorative symbols is determined. However, if the determination content at the start of the change is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a combination of decorative symbols with even-numbered symbols is determined as stop symbols. On the other hand, in the case of “probable change (big hit)”, a combination of decorative symbols having odd-numbered symbols is determined as a stop symbol.

  More specifically, if “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)” is determined, a random number for effect for determining a predetermined stop symbol is extracted and the stop symbol stored in the ROM 121 is extracted. The left, middle, and right stop symbols are determined by comparing with a determination value defined in the determination table. When it is determined to be "non-probable change (big hit)", if the determined symbol is an odd symbol, for example, a symbol shifted by one is set as a stop symbol. Further, when it is determined to be “probable change (big hit)”, if the determined symbol is an even symbol, for example, a symbol shifted by one is set as a stop symbol.

  In the case of a loss, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of two decorative symbols on the left and right is determined.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is defined in the stop symbol determination table, for example, when it is not determined to make a lost symbol and when it is not determined to reach. The left, middle, and right stop symbols are determined in comparison with the determined determination value. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. If it is decided to reach, and the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, for example, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S431, a preview effect selection process is executed (step S432). In the announcement effect selection process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the announcement effect is to be executed and the effect mode in the case of executing the effect as shown in FIG. 28, for example. Specifically, the determination is made with reference to the announcement effect determination table stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. The notice effect decision table is based on whether the variable display result is “losing”, “non-probable variable hit”, or “probable variable hit”, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value of the production variable Any table may be used as long as it is assigned to any of the presence / absence and the effect mode when executed. In the example of FIG. 28, two notice modes are set, namely, a first mode and a second mode having a higher reliability than the first mode. Here, the ratio of the jackpot when the notice effect of the second mode is executed is higher than the specific ratio.

  Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S433). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure effect-time effect control patterns prepared corresponding to, for example, the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, and sets it as a use pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets any of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns as a use pattern based on the effect mode or the like selected by the advance effect selection process of step S432.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect control pattern. When the effect control pattern of the first embodiment is set as a use pattern, as shown in FIG. 29A, effect control CPU 120 first outputs 20 positive pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and the effect movable member 32 moves downward. Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 moves upward. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sequentially outputs 20 positive pulses, 10 negative pulses, and 20 positive pulses. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, rotated backward by 10 steps, and rotated forward by 20 steps, and the movable member for effect 32 is lowered. Operation, ascending operation, descending operation.

  On the other hand, when the effect control pattern of the second mode (high expectation degree) is set as the use pattern, as shown in FIG. 29B, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the stepping motor 33 to a positive polarity. Outputs 20 pulses. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and the effect movable member 32 moves downward. Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 moves upward. After that, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive pulses, 10 negative pulses, 20 positive pulses, 10 negative pulses, and 20 positive pulses. , 10 negative pulses, and 20 positive pulses. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward for 20 steps, rotated backward for 10 steps, rotated forward for 20 steps, rotated backward for 10 steps, rotated for 20 steps. After the normal rotation, the reverse rotation for 10 steps, and the normal rotation for 20 steps, the effect movable member 32 performs the lowering operation, the raising operation, the lowering operation, the raising operation, the lowering operation, the raising operation, and the lowering operation.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the effect movable member driven by the stepping motor. When the effect control pattern of the first mode as shown in FIG. 29A is set as the use pattern, the movable member for effect 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33 to perform a downward operation for 20 steps and an operation for 10 steps. Is controlled so that the ascending operation, the descending operation for 20 steps, the ascending operation for 10 steps, and the descending operation for 20 steps are sequentially performed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control pattern of the second mode (high expectation degree) as shown in FIG. 29B is set as the use pattern, the effect movable member 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33 for 20 steps. Lowering operation, 10 step raising operation, 20 step lowering operation, 10 step raising operation, 20 step lowering operation, 10 step raising operation, 20 step lowering operation, 10 step lowering operation Control is performed so that the ascending operation and the descending operation for 20 steps are performed in order.

  As described above, the notice effect control pattern of the first mode and the notice effect control pattern of the second mode (high reliability) are different in the number of times the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation. In this embodiment, the notice effect control pattern of the second aspect (high reliability) has a larger number of times the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation than the notice effect control pattern of the first aspect. By employing such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the player can recognize the jackpot reliability based on the number of times the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a plurality of evacuation control patterns are prepared as control patterns for returning the effect movable member 32 to the evacuation position P1, based on the effect mode or the like selected by the announcement effect selection process of step S433. One of them is set as a use pattern.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a retreat control pattern of the effect movable member 32. When the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step as shown in FIG. And outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33 at a frequency at which the unit drive time of 13 ms is required. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is rotated in reverse by 10 steps during the period from the start of the evacuation control to the elapse of 130 ms. Then, the effect movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 10 ms, the negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 7 ms, and the unit drive time is 4 ms Negative pulses of 10 pulses are sequentially output at a given frequency. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 rotates at an increased rotation speed every 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 increases in a stepwise manner. To ascend.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect has been executed according to the effect control pattern of the second aspect, as shown in FIG. 31B, the effect control CPU 120 first performs stepping at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 9 ms. 10 pulses of negative polarity are output to the motor 33. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps during a period of 90 ms from the start of the evacuation control. Then, the effect movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 8 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 7 ms, and a unit drive time of 6 ms A negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency of 10 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency of 5 ms unit drive time, and a 10 pulses of negative pulse at a frequency of 4 ms unit drive time are sequentially output. I do. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 rotates at an increased rotation speed every 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 increases in a stepwise manner. To ascend.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the notice effect is executed by the unit drive time t1 at the start of the evacuation control after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode, and the effect control pattern of the second mode. The unit drive time t2 at the start of the evacuation control after the execution is different. Specifically, the unit drive time t2 is shorter than the unit drive time t1.

  The stop position TP1 of the effect movable member 32 after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode, and the effect movable member after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second mode. This is due to the fact that the stop position TP2 is different from the stop position TP2. Specifically, the stop position TP1 is a position lowered by 40 steps from the retreat position P1, whereas the stop position TP2 is a position lowered by 60 steps from the retreat position P1, and the retreat position TP2 is the retreat position. It is located 20 steps below P1.

  Further, as described above, the effect movable member 32 is urged toward the retreat position P1 by the spring 54. Accordingly, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P2, a larger urging force acts on the effect movable member 32 than when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P1. Therefore, in this embodiment, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled such that the torque at the start of the retreat control is smaller when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P2 than when it is at the stop position P1. . Here, in the stepping motor 33, the torque decreases as the pulse frequency increases. In the stepping motor 33, the rotation speed increases as the pulse frequency increases. That is, in the stepping motor 33, the torque decreases as the rotation speed increases.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP2 after the notice effect is performed by the effect control pattern of the second mode, the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode. The rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated by one step so that the rotation speed of the stepping motor 33 at the start of the evacuation control is reduced and the torque is reduced as compared with when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position TP1. The unit driving time required for the operation is shortened.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP1 after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode, the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second mode. The rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is increased by one step so that the rotation speed of the stepping motor 33 at the start of the evacuation control is increased and the torque is increased as compared with when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP2 after the operation is performed. The unit drive time required to rotate by a minute is increased.

  Without performing such retreat control, for example, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP1, if the stepping motor 33 is to be rotated at the same initial speed as at the stop position TP2, the stop position TP2 Since the urging force of the spring 54 is weaker than at a certain time and the load is high, the synchronization between the input pulse signal and the rotation of the motor is lost, and the stepping motor 33 loses synchronism, so that the moving member 32 for production operates normally. It may not be possible to do so.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as described above, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 varies depending on the position of the production movable member 32. Therefore, step-out of the stepping motor 33 can be prevented, and the effect movable member 32 can be operated normally regardless of the position of the effect movable member 32 after the notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced. The production movable member 32 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 varies depending on the position at the start of the control, and the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control. Is controlled, the final operation of the effect movable member 32 can be in a common mode.

  After executing the process of step S433, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command (step S434). . Then, a setting for starting a change of a decorative symbol or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S435). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S433 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, in response to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the setting for updating the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H is performed (step S436). For example, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” may be deleted in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the entire display portion may be moved leftward one by one. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S437), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, based on, for example, an effect control process timer value or the like (step S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, the effect control process timer value is updated, and when the end code is read from the special figure change effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the value is changed. It may be determined that the display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; NO), it is determined whether or not it is the notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect next (step S462). The announcement effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, based on the special figure change effect control pattern determined as the use pattern corresponding to the change pattern. If it is the notice effect execution period in step S462 (step S462; YES), the notice effect selected in the notice effect selection process of step S432 is changed to the notice effect control pattern determined in step S433 according to the selection result. An effect operation control for executing based on this is performed (step S463).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the announcement effect operation control process executed in step S463 of FIG. In the announcement effect operation control process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the announcement effect execution flag is on (step S271). The notice effect executing flag is set to ON in response to the start of the notice effect in the process of step S276 described later. In other words, when the notice effect executing flag is on, it indicates that the notice effect is being executed.

  At step S271, when the notice effect execution flag is off (step S271; NO), that is, when the notice effect is not executed, it is determined whether the image notice effect execution flag is on (step S271). S272). The image announcement effect execution flag is set to an ON state in response to the start of the image announcement effect using an image simulating the effect movable member 32 in the process of step S282 described later. That is, when the image preview effect execution flag is on, it indicates that the image preview effect is being executed.

  In step S272, when the image announcement effect execution flag is OFF (step S272; NO), that is, when the image announcement effect is not executed, it is determined whether or not the effect movable member 32 is at the retreat position P1. (Step S273). For example, in the process of step S273, it is determined based on the detection signal from the movable member detection sensor 55 whether or not the effect movable member 32 is at the retreat position P1.

  When the notice effect executing flag is ON in step S271 (step S271; YES), that is, when the notice effect is being executed, or when the effect movable member 32 is at the evacuation position P1 in step S273 ( (Step S273; YES) to execute the preview effect selected in the preview effect selection process of step S432 in FIG. 27 based on the preview effect control pattern determined in step S433 in FIG. 27 according to the selection result. An effect operation control is performed (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, a command corresponding to the notice effect control pattern may be created based on the effect control process timer value and transmitted to the stepping motor 33. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, a positive-polarity pulse or a negative-polarity pulse is transmitted in accordance with the number of pulses to be transmitted to the stepping motor 33 after starting transmission of the pulse. What is necessary is just to create and transmit it to the stepping motor 33. In this manner, when the positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates forward and the effect movable member 32 moves downward. On the other hand, when a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates in the reverse direction, and the effect movable member 32 moves up.

  After executing the processing of step S274, it is determined whether or not the notice effect executing flag is on (step S275). When the notice effect execution flag is OFF in step S275 (step S275; NO), the notice effect execution flag is set to ON (step S276).

  At step S275, when the notice effect executing flag is ON (step S275; YES), or after executing the process of step S276, it is determined whether or not the effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern has been completed. (Step S277). As an example, in the process of step S277, as shown in FIG. 29, when the effect operation control based on the announcement effect control pattern of the first mode is performed, the effect operation control ends if 80 pulses are transmitted. If the effect operation control based on the announcement effect control pattern of the second mode (high reliability) is performed, it is determined that the effect operation control is completed if 140 pulses are transmitted. Good.

  If the effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern has not ended in step S277 (step S277; NO), the notice effect operation control process ends. In this manner, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the notice effect execution flag is turned on in the process of step S271, and accordingly, at step S274, the notice effect control pattern based on the effect control process timer value is handled. The announced announcement effect is continuously executed.

  If the effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern has been completed in step S277 (step S277; YES), the notice effect in progress flag is cleared (step S278), and the effect movable member 32 is moved to the retracted position. Control is performed to return to P1 (step S279), and the notice effect operation control process ends. As an example, in the process of step S279, a command corresponding to the evacuation control pattern may be created based on the effect control process timer value, and transmitted to the stepping motor 33. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, a pulse to be transmitted to the stepping motor 33 generates a pulse of negative polarity at a different frequency depending on the number of the pulse after starting transmission of the pulse. , May be transmitted to the stepping motor 33. In this way, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates with the rotation speed increasing stepwise, and the effect movable member 32 moves upward so as to increase the rotation speed stepwise.

  When the image announcement effect execution flag is ON in step S272 (step S272; YES), that is, when the image announcement effect is being executed, or in step S273, the effect movable member 32 is not at the retreat position P1. At times (step S273; NO), an image announcement effect with an image simulating the effect movable member 32 is executed on the screen of the image display device 5 without driving the effect movable member 32 (step S280). As an example, in the process of step S280, the preview effect selected in the preview effect selection process of step S432 of FIG. 27 is based on the preview effect control pattern determined in step S433 of FIG. 27 according to the selection result. An image simulating the effect movable member 32 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as if it were executed. For example, when it is time to lower the effect movable member 32, an image simulating the effect movable member 32 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the effect movable member 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33. Is displayed so as to be lowered by the same moving amount as when moving down by 20 steps. Similarly, when it is time to move up the effect movable member 32, an image simulating the effect movable member 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33 on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, it is displayed so as to be lowered by the same moving amount as when moving up by 10 steps. At that time, on the screen of the image display device 5, the position at which the image simulating the effect movable member 32 is displayed is when the effect movable member 32 is driven according to the notice effect control pattern with the retreat position P1 as the start position. The position may be the same as the position. In this way, even when the effect movable member 32 is not at the retreat position P <b> 1 and the notice effect is not performed by the effect movable member 32, the effect movable member 32 displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not displayed. By executing the image announcement effect using the image imitating the above, it is possible to announce that there is a possibility of a big hit as in the announcement effect by the effect movable member 32.

  After executing the processing of step S280, it is determined whether or not the image preview effect executing flag is on (step S281). When the image announcement effect execution flag is OFF in step S275 (step S281; NO), the image announcement effect execution flag is set to ON (step S282).

  When the image preview effect execution flag is ON in step S281 (step S281; YES), or after executing the process of step S282, it is determined whether the image preview effect has been completed (step S283).

  If the image announcement effect has not ended in step S283 (step S283; NO), the announcement effect operation control process ends. In this manner, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the flag for executing the announcement effect is OFF in the process of step S271, and the flag for executing the image effect is ON in the process of step S272. At S280, an image announcement effect with an image simulating the effect movable member 32 is continuously executed.

  If the image notice effect has been completed in step S283 (step S283; YES), the image notice effect execution flag is cleared (step S284), and the effect movable member 32 is returned to the retreat position P1. The control is performed (step S285), and the notice effect operation control process ends. In the process of step S285, it is determined that the movable member for effect 32 is not at the retreat position P1 in the process of step S273, so that the position of the movable member for effect 32 cannot be specified. Further, as described above, if a force that does not match the position of the production movable member 32 is applied to the production movable member 32 without considering the position of the production movable member 32, the stepping motor 33 loses synchronism. As a result, there is a possibility that the effect movable member 32 cannot be operated normally. Therefore, in the process of step S285, for example, by increasing the unit drive time required for the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step as much as possible, the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is increased. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so as to have the maximum force. According to such control, even if the position of the effect movable member 32 cannot be specified, the stepping motor 33 can be prevented from stepping out, and the effect movable member 32 can operate normally.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when it is not the announcement effect execution period in step S462 (step S462; NO), or after executing the processing of step S463, for example, the setting in the special figure change effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, etc. After performing other rendering operation control based on the (Step S464), the variable display rendering process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S465). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received (step S465; NO), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation designation command. It may be executed.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S465 (step S465; YES), a variable display of the decorative symbol, such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S466, control is performed to derive a final stop symbol as a display result. In addition, a predetermined fixed time is set as the jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S467). Then, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S468), the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 34 shows an operation example of the effect movable member driven at the time of the announcement effect of the first mode. In response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the process proceeds to step S432 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. Then, when it is determined that the production mode performs the first mode announcement mode, in the process of step S433 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the announcement mode control corresponding to the first mode production mode. As a pattern, a notice effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 29A is set as a use pattern.

  A notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode is set as a use pattern, and “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When the variation of the decorative symbol is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the process of step S463 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. On the basis of this, a notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed.

  For example, when the execution of the notice effect based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode shown in FIG. 29A is started, the effect control CPU 120 first outputs 20 positive pulses to the stepping motor 33. I do. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to move down from the retreat position P1 by a movement amount for 20 steps.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to rise from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to descend from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to rise from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to be lowered from the position shown in FIG.

  As described above, the notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first aspect, and the effect movable member 32 is driven as shown in FIGS. 34 (B) to (F). Then, the production movable member 32 imitating lightning emerges from behind the structure 61 imitating a cloud, and gradually descends from the retreat position P1 to the specific position P2 side while repeating the descending operation and the ascending operation. By doing so, a notice effect such as a lightning strike is executed.

  Then, when the control based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode is completed, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect movable member 32 to the retracted position in the process of step S279 in the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. Control is performed to return to P1. After the effect movable member 32 is returned to the retreat position P1 in this way, in the process of step S466 in the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 32, as shown in FIG. In, the final stop symbol as a display result is derived.

  FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 show an operation example of an effect movable member driven at the time of the advance effect in the second mode (high reliability). In response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the process proceeds to step S432 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. Then, when it is determined that the effect mode performs the second mode (high reliability) notice effect, in the process of step S433 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the second mode (high reliability) is performed. As an announcement effect control pattern corresponding to the effect mode of ()), an announcement effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 29B is set as a use pattern.

  A notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability) is set as a use pattern, and “left” and “middle” provided on the screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When the decoration symbol starts to change in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “right”, the second mode (high reliability) is performed in the process of step S463 in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. The notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to (degree).

  For example, when the execution of the notice effect based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability) shown in FIG. 29A is started, the effect control CPU 120 firstly applies the positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. Outputs 20 pulses. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to move down from the retreat position P1 by a movement amount for 20 steps.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to rise from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to descend from the position shown in FIG. 35 (C) by a movement amount for 20 steps.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to rise from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to descend from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to move up from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to descend from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs ten negative-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to rise from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 positive-polarity pulses to stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is positively rotated by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. The drive is performed so as to be lowered from the position shown in FIG.

  As described above, the notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second aspect (high reliability), and the effect movable member 32 is moved to the state shown in FIGS. Driven as shown in J), the production movable member 32 imitating lightning appears from behind the structure 61 imitating a cloud, and repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation while identifying from the retreat position P1. By gradually descending to the position P2, a notice effect such as a lightning strike is executed.

  Then, when the control based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability) is completed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect movement is possible in the process of step S279 in the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. Control is performed to return the member 32 to the retracted position P1. After the effect movable member 32 is returned to the retreat position P1 in this manner, in the process of step S466 in the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 32, as shown in FIG. In, the final stop symbol as a display result is derived.

  Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the notice effect in the second mode (high reliability) is more "non-probable variable hit" or "probable variable hit" than when the variable display result is "losing". "Is easier to be executed, and is more easily executed when the variable display result is" probable variable hit "than when it is" non-probable variable hit ". Therefore, the execution of the notice effect of the second mode (high reliability) can excite the player's expectation that the variable display result will be “probable variable hit” or “non-probable variable hit”.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. May be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 gradually decreases, and the driving speed of the production movable member 32 is controlled according to the position at the start of control. The control unit controls the production movable member 32 so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 is different, and controls the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control. Control was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the retreat control of the effect movable member 32 is performed by controlling the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 varies depending on the position of the effect movable member 32. As long as the control is performed, control different from the above embodiment may be performed.

  FIG. 37 is a view illustrating a modification of the retreat control pattern of the effect movable member 32. In this modification, after the notice effect has been executed according to the effect control pattern of the first aspect, as shown in FIG. 37A, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the frequency at which the unit drive time becomes 13 ms. Then, ten pulses of negative polarity are output to the stepping motor 33. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is rotated in reverse by 10 steps during the period from the start of the evacuation control to the elapse of 130 ms. Then, the effect movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 8 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 6 ms, and a unit drive time of 4 ms Negative pulses of 10 pulses are sequentially output at a given frequency. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 rotates at an increased rotation speed every 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 increases in a stepwise manner. To ascend.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect has been executed according to the effect control pattern of the second aspect, as shown in FIG. 37B, the effect control CPU 120 first performs stepping at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 9 ms. 30 pulses of negative polarity are output to the motor 33. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 30 steps during the period from the start of the evacuation control until the time of 270 ms elapses. Then, the effect movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 8 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 6 ms, and a unit drive time of 4 ms Negative pulses of 10 pulses are sequentially output at a given frequency. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 rotates at an increasing speed every 10 steps from the start of the control for the 31st step and thereafter, and the staging movable member 32. Performs a rising operation such that the rising speed increases stepwise.

  As described above, in this modification, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 gradually decreases, and the control of the production movable member 32 at the start of the control can be performed. Since the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 in accordance with the position is different only at the start of the control, the stepping motor 33 is controlled while adopting a simple control method. The step-out can be prevented, and the effect movable member 32 can be operated normally.

  FIG. 38 is a view showing another modification of the retreat control pattern of the effect movable member 32. In this modification, after the notice effect has been executed according to the effect control pattern of the first mode, the effect control CPU 120 sets the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 for one step as shown in FIG. At a frequency at which the unit drive time required for rotation is 13 ms, 40 negative pulses are output to the stepping motor 33. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated in reverse by 40 steps from the start of the evacuation control to the elapse of 520 ms. Then, the effect movable member 32 moves up to the retreat position P1 at a constant speed v1.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect has been executed by the effect control pattern of the second mode, as shown in FIG. 38B, the effect control CPU 120 first performs stepping at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 9 ms. A negative pulse of 60 pulses is output to the motor 33. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is reversely rotated by 60 steps from the start of the evacuation control until the time of 540 ms elapses. The effect movable member 32 moves up to the retreat position P1 at a constant speed v2 higher than the speed v1.

  As described above, in this modification, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled such that a force corresponding to the position at the start of the retreat control of the effect movable member 32 is always applied to operate the effect movable member 32. Therefore, the stepping motor 33 can be prevented from stepping out, and the effect movable member 32 can be operated normally while adopting a simple control method.

  FIG. 39 is a view showing still another modified example of the retreat control pattern of the effect movable member 32. In this modified example, regardless of which mode of the notice effect is executed, the effect movable member 32 is operated in accordance with each position of the effect movable member 32 from the start to the end of the evacuation control. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to the stepping motor 33 differs. For example, if the distance to the retreat position P1 is at a position corresponding to 60 to 50 steps, a negative pulse is output to the stepping motor 33 at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 11 ms. In addition, the setting is such that the unit drive time gradually increases as the distance to the retreat position P1 decreases. By adopting a control method such as this modified example, a common table can be used to determine the evacuation control pattern regardless of which mode of the announcement effect has been performed, and the evacuation control can be performed. It is possible to prevent the stepping motor 33 from stepping out while reducing the amount of data necessary for performing the operation, and to operate the effect movable member 32 normally.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the retreat control of the effect movable member 32 is performed by driving the stepping motor 33 so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 varies depending on the position of the effect movable member 32. In order to control the speed, the unit drive time is varied according to the position of the effect movable member 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the current flowing through the stepping motor 33 is changed according to the position of the effect movable member 32, so that it is added to operate the effect movable member 32 according to the position of the effect movable member 32. The forces may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment and modifications, the effect movable member 32 is urged toward the retreat position P1 by the spring 54, so that different urging forces are generated according to the position of the effect movable member 32. Act on However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production movable member 32 only needs to be provided so that an external force of a different magnitude is applied depending on the position. For example, a slope of a structure having a slope having a different slope depending on the position The effect movable member may move on the upper side, and the magnitude of the component in the horizontal direction may be different from that of the slope when the gravity is decomposed depending on the position on the slope.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the movable member for effect 32 is not at the retreat position P1 at the start of the operation control of the notice effect, for example, the unit drive required for the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step is used. By setting the time as long as possible, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled such that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 becomes the maximum force. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same control may be performed, for example, in a case where the position of the effect movable member 32 cannot be specified after returning from power-off.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect movable member 32 is at the retreat position P1 in the process of step S273 in the announcement effect operation control process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a specific condition is satisfied, it may be checked whether or not the effect movable member 32 is at the retreat position P1. Specific conditions include, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed, when a predetermined number of variable displays have been performed, when a predetermined effect has been completed, when a game state such as a normal state or a probable change state has transitioned, or when the effect mode changes. And the like. If the stage movable member 32 is not at the retreat position P1, for example, the unit drive time required for the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step is made as long as possible as in the above-described embodiment. Accordingly, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 becomes the maximum force. Thereby, even when the movable member for effect 32 is not at the retreat position P1, the movable member for effect 32 can be retracted to the retract position P1 without waiting for the execution of the notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the effect movable member 32 moves in the up-down direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect movable member 32 may be configured to move in the left-right direction, or may be configured to move in an oblique direction. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by the effect using the effect movable member 32.

  In the above embodiment, the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 is gradually increased so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 gradually decreases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 is gradually increased so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 gradually decreases, the effect movable member 32 approaches the retreat position P1. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be gradually reduced so that the force applied to operate the motor 32 gradually increases. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the impact applied when the movable member for effect 32 stops at the retreat position P1.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit, As a specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side, a notice effect of notifying a possibility of a big hit game state at the start of the reserved digestion was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific effects are, for example, a preliminary look-ahead at-hold effect, a pseudo-continuous-attribute effect, an effect at the time of determining a jackpot, an effect during a big-hit, an effect at the time of the demonstration display, an effect that always moves with liveliness, and the like. The production of may be. As described above, by making the specific effect applicable to various effects, it is possible to improve the effect of the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit, As a specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side, a special effect for executing a notice effect for notifying a possibility of a big hit game state at the start of the reserved digestion is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be used to execute a type of specific effect. As described above, by using the movable member to execute a plurality of types of specific effects, the effect of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the moving speed of the movable member has not been particularly mentioned. However, the movable member may be moved at any one of a plurality of stages of moving speed. In this way, by making the moving speed of the movable member selectable, for example, by selecting the moving speed of the movable member according to the variable display time, it is possible to execute the specific effect within the variable display time. .

  In the above embodiment, the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit moves the movable member from the predetermined position side to the specific position side; The degree of expectation differs depending on the number of times the second operation for moving to the predetermined position is repeated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times the movable member repeats the first operation and the second operation may be the same, and the degree of expectation may be different depending on other presentation modes such as the moving speed of the movable member. . As described above, even if the degree of expectation is different depending on other presentation modes such as the moving speed of the movable member, it can be more noticed that the first operation and the second operation of the movable member are repeated.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit, When performing a specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side, it is determined whether the movable member is at the predetermined position, and if the movable member is not at the predetermined position, the movable member is Returned to position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a command instructing display of a demonstration screen on the image display device is received, it is determined whether the movable member is at a predetermined position. At another timing, such as returning the movable member to the predetermined position, it is determined whether the movable member is at the predetermined position. If the movable member is not at the predetermined position, the movable member may be returned to the predetermined position. Good. As described above, it is determined whether or not the movable member is at the predetermined position at various timings, and when the movable member is not at the predetermined position, the movable member is returned to the predetermined position. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the specific effect will not be executed due to being out of the predetermined position.

  In the above-described embodiment, the position of the movable member when a part of the components constituting the drive mechanism of the movable member is detected by the movable member detection sensor is set to the predetermined position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After the movable member detection sensor detects a part of the components constituting the drive mechanism of the movable member, the movable member is further moved from the specific position side to the predetermined position side to detect the movable member. The position of the movable member when a part of the component constituting the drive mechanism of the movable member is no longer detected by the sensor may be the predetermined position. As described above, by allowing the predetermined position to be appropriately set, the degree of freedom in the position of the movable member detection sensor and the structure and arrangement of the drive mechanism of the movable member can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, a control pattern that repeats the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, and the first operation is set as the notice effect control pattern of the first mode, and the notice effect of the second mode is set. As the control pattern, a control pattern in which the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, and the first operation were repeated was set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a preview effect control pattern including one first operation and one second operation is set, and the number of times such a notice effect control pattern is repeated in each effect mode is set. You may make it. In this way, by setting a notice effect control pattern including one first operation and one time second operation, and by setting the number of times such an notice effect control pattern is repeated in each effect mode, It is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the notice effect control pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit moves the movable member from the predetermined position side to the specific position side; Depending on the number of times the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side is repeated, the degree of expectation of the big hit gaming state differs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the number of times the movable member repeats the first operation and the second operation, the degree of expectation that another effect such as a pseudo continuous announcement effect is performed, and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a predetermined value. Other expectations, such as the expectation of the reach state, may be different. As described above, by making the various degrees of expectation different depending on the number of times the movable member repeats the first operation and the second operation, the first operation and the second operation of the movable member are repeated, and It can be noticed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect of the second aspect (high reliability) is more easily executed when the variable display result is “non-probable variable hit” or “probable variable hit” than when the variable display result is “loss”. Therefore, the execution is more easily performed when the variable display result is “probable variable hit” than when it is “non-probable variable hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the specific effect of the second mode (high reliability), the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state, and the fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. The ratio at which the specific effect of each aspect is executed can be set according to various other factors, such as that the execution is easier when the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the predetermined reach state than when it is performed. is there. In this way, by allowing the ratio at which the specific effect of each mode is executed to be set according to various other factors, it is possible to pay more attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the driving amount in the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit is always constant. Thus, the driving amount in the second operation for moving from the specific position side to the predetermined position side was always constant. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the drive amount in the first operation and the drive amount in the second operation may change respectively. Also in that case, in the second operation after the first operation, the movable member is driven with a smaller drive amount than in the first operation. As described above, the driving amount in the first operation and the driving amount in the second operation change, so that the operation pattern of the movable member can be prevented from being monotonous.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit, When the specific effect is executed by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side, the effect operation by another electric component for effect is not particularly mentioned. However, for example, when a movable member imitating lightning appears from behind a structure having a shape imitating a cloud, and gradually descends from a predetermined position to a specific position side while repeating a descending operation and an ascending operation, a lightning strike occurs. Is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and a sound like a thunderstorm is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, an effect linked to the specific effect, such as turning on an LED provided in front of the movable member, may be executed by another effect electric component. As described above, the effect linked to the specific effect is executed by another electric component for effect, whereby the effect of the specific effect can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device and the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit are specified from the predetermined position side. The relationship between the first operation of moving to the position side and the second effect of moving from the specific position side to the predetermined position side and the specific effect performed by repeating the operation is not particularly mentioned. However, for example, a specific effect may be executed in conjunction with a display operation of an effect image such as a reach effect, a notice effect, or a big hit effect on the screen of the image display device. As described above, by executing the specific effect in conjunction with the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect of the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit, When trying to execute a specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side, if there is no movable member at the predetermined position, the movable member is not driven and the image is displayed on the screen of the image display device. The effect by the image which imitated the movable member was performed. However, for example, when an attempt is made to execute a specific effect, even when the movable member is at a predetermined position and the movable member is actually driven, the effect based on the image simulating the movable member is executed on the screen of the image display device. You may make it. In this way, even when the movable member is actually driven, by performing an effect using an image simulating the movable member on the screen of the image display device, for example, while the movable member is being driven, troubles may occur. Therefore, even if the movable member cannot be driven due to the occurrence of the effect, the same effect as the specific effect can be continued.

  In the above embodiment, the movable member can move between the predetermined position and the specific position immediately below the predetermined position. However, the movable member may be movable between a predetermined position and a specific position in a direction directly above the predetermined position, in the left-right direction, or in an oblique direction. As described above, by allowing the movable member to move in various directions starting from the predetermined value and the predetermined position, the movement of the movable member can be prevented from being monotonous.

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving means is urged toward the predetermined position by the spring as the urging means. However, the urging means for urging the movable member may be an elastic body such as rubber. As described above, by making various elastic members available as the urging means, the force for urging the movable member can be appropriately adjusted according to the weight of the movable member.

  In the above embodiment, the first operation of moving the movable member movable between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving unit, The specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side is executed during the period in which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. However, the specific effect may be executed in a period in which the fixed decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in any decorative symbol display area. As described above, by executing the specific effect in a period in which the fixed decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in any of the decorative symbol display areas, the variation of the decorative symbol can be further noticed.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, an image display operation in the image display device for executing the processing shown in the flowchart, an audio output operation in the speaker, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but is not limited to a payout type gaming machine, and is provided with a score based on the occurrence of a prize. Can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. Alternatively, the distribution may be performed by pre-installing the storage device in a computer device or the like in advance. Furthermore, a program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by being provided with a communication processing unit and being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  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. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach effect, the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, and the like, one variation is started when the variation is started. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern designation command has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate a fluctuating time and a fluctuating mode before reaching, such as presence / absence of a pseudo-run, presence / absence of a sliding effect, and the like. A command may be transmitted, and in the second command, a command indicating a variation time and a variation mode after the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 100 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the CPU 120 for effect control. Is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, the second command is sent after a predetermined period has elapsed. You may do so. 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 designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying a special symbol and a decorative symbol and a function of displaying various effect images has been described. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In the above embodiment, the “proportion” and “probability” may be set such as 70:30 so that the possibility of each determination result is not 0% or 100%, or at least one of them. May be set to be 0% or 100%. For example, when making various decisions, the ratio of one decision result is higher than the ratio of one decision result among the plurality of decision results, 100% may be included, or the ratio of another determination result may be 0%. When the ratio of one determination result is 100%, the ratio of another determination result is 0%. When the ratio of another decision result is 0%, if the ratio of one decision result is a predetermined ratio other than 100% or 0%, the ratio of one decision result is changed to another decision result. It will be higher than the resulting ratio.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot type includes “probable change”, and the probability change control condition is established based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probable change”. The description has been given assuming that the state is controlled to be in the probable change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the probability change control condition is established based on that the game ball winning the big winning opening is detected by the probability change detection switch in the probability change attacker provided at a predetermined position in the game area, The game state after the end of the big hit game state may be controlled to the certain change state. The big winning opening of the probability change attacker can be changed from the closed state to the open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit game state is a predetermined number of times, and closed when the number of round game executions is other than the predetermined number of times. The state may not be changed to the open state as it is. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the certainty control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the attacker which is an example of the special variable prize ball device provided in the game area. It may be configured to be possible.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbol, only the plurality of LEDs repeatedly turn on and off, and the other LEDs do not. Keep the light off. Then, when the variable display result is “losing”, a special symbol is maintained by maintaining a state in which the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light of a predetermined emission color, or by maintaining a state in which the LED is turned off. To stop display. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the plurality of LEDs are turned on. As described above, during the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, a specific symbol may be switched between display and non-display, while the other symbols may be kept in a non-display state. Then, any one of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed as a final stop symbol which is a variable display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using 7-segment LEDs, and during the variable display of the special symbol, the display and non-display of the symbol indicating “-” are performed. May be repeated so that other numbers and symbols are not displayed. As a result of the variable display of the special symbol, the symbol indicating "-" is not stopped and displayed, and a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating "1" to "9" and other symbols is used. By doing so, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, during the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, the symbol that is not stopped and displayed as the variable display result is switched between the display and the non-display, while the other symbols are kept in the non-display state. You may.

  Further, the random numbers may be updated at different timings or the update ranges of the random numbers may be changed so that the random numbers are not synchronized.

  In the above-described embodiment, the random number determination table is stored in the main board 11, and the random number determination table is stored in the main board 11 based on the random number value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of the start winning. With reference to the example shown above, the random number value determination process is performed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main substrate 11 and executes the prefetch notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the prefetch notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random number determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random number. The random number value determination processing may be performed with reference to the random number value determination table, and the prefetch notice effect may be performed based on the determination result of the determination processing. That is, the random number value determination processing may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination process of the random number value may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number value, execute the process of determining the random number value, and also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. More specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value, determines whether or not a big hit is to be made, and if it is a big hit, determines the type of the big hit. The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the prefetch notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main substrate 11.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated on the side of the effect control board 12 when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. It was explained as. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command may be generated by an interrupt request due to the first bit of serial communication.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and is a movable member (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like) driven by a driving unit (for example, the stepping motor 33 or the like). And a control means for controlling the driving speed of the driving means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control), wherein the movable member has an external force of different magnitude depending on the position of the movable member. (For example, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P2, a larger biasing force is applied to the effect movable member 32 than when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P1). The control means controls the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member varies depending on the position of the movable member (for example, as shown in FIG. 31). The stepping motor 33 is controlled such that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 differs depending on the position of the production movable member 32 as in the embodiment and the modified examples shown in FIGS. 37 to 39. And the like).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated normally regardless of the position of the movable member.

  The control means is capable of controlling the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member gradually decreases, and controls the movable member in accordance with a position at the start of the control of the movable member. The driving speed of the driving means is controlled so that the force applied for operating the drive unit is different only at the start of the control (for example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 37, the force applied for operating the effect movable member 32 gradually increases). The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so as to be small, and the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 according to the position of the production movable member 32 at the time of starting the control is different only at the start of the control. Controlling the driving speed of the stepping motor 33).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  The control means is capable of controlling the driving speed of the driving means so that the force applied to operate the movable member gradually decreases, and in order to operate the movable member according to the position of the movable member. The drive speed of the drive unit is controlled so that the applied force is different, and the drive speed of the drive unit is controlled so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control (for example, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 31). The drive speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the production movable member 32 gradually decreases, and the production movable member 32 is controlled in accordance with the position of the production movable member 32 at the start of control. In addition to controlling the movable member 32 for effect so that the force applied to operate the step 32 is different, the stepping mode is so controlled that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control. Etc. to control a driving speed of 33), it may be.

  According to such a configuration, the final operation of the movable member can be a common mode.

  The control means controls the driving speed of the driving means so that a force corresponding to the position of the movable member at the start of the control is always applied to operate the movable member (for example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 38). Alternatively, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled such that a force corresponding to the position at the start of the retreat control of the effect movable member 32 is always applied to operate the effect movable member 32). .

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  The control unit controls the drive speed of the drive unit such that the force applied to operate the movable member varies according to each position of the movable member from the start of control to the end of control (for example, FIG. 39). As in the modification shown in FIG. 7, regardless of which mode of the notice effect is executed, depending on each position of the effect movable member 32 from the start to the end of the evacuation control, the effect movable member 32 is For example, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied for the operation is different).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can operate normally.

  When the position of the movable member cannot be specified, the control unit controls the drive speed of the drive unit so that the force applied to operate the movable member becomes the maximum force (for example, a notice effect shown in FIG. 33). Like the processing of step S285 in the operation control processing, the unit driving time required for the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step is increased as much as possible, so that the effect movable member 32 is operated. For example, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force becomes the maximum force).

  According to such a configuration, even if the position of the movable member cannot be specified, the movable member can operate normally.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Starting winning storage memory display area 6A Ordinary winning ball device 6B Ordinary 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 start switch 22B Second start switch 23 Count switch 100 Microcomputer for game control 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 Effect control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 display control unit 124 random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A movable member driven by driving means,
Control means for controlling the driving means;
Effect display means for displaying effect images,
With
The movable member is provided so that an external force of a different magnitude is applied according to the position of the movable member,
The control means includes:
Controlling the driving speed of the driving unit so that the force applied to operate the movable member according to the position of the movable member is different,
By controlling the driving means, it is possible to execute a specific effect of operating the movable member from a predetermined position to a specific position,
When the movable member is at the predetermined position, while performing the specific effect, it is possible to execute a display effect to display an effect image imitating the movable member on the effect display means,
When the movable member is not in the predetermined position, without performing the specific effect, Ri executable der the display effect,
The control means includes:
A first specific effect of operating the movable member from the predetermined position to the first specific position by controlling the driving unit; and a second specific effect of operating the movable member from the predetermined position to the second specific position. , And
When returning the movable member to the predetermined position after the end of the first specific effect or the second specific effect, even if the distance of the movable member to the predetermined position is the same, after the end of the first specific effect. Or after the end of the second specific effect, the driving means can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member is different, and the movable member can be controlled up to the predetermined position. When the distance is equal to or less than a predetermined distance, the driving is performed so that the force applied to operate the movable member becomes the same even after the end of the first specific effect or after the end of the second specific effect. Controllable means,
A gaming machine characterized by that: