JP6777798B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, there is one that moves a movable body for production (effect for production) to perform production (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-50618

Here, if interference occurs when the movable body for production is operated, there is a problem that the effect of the production is deteriorated in the production accompanied by the movement of the movable body for production .

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and it is possible to avoid interference of a plurality of movable objects for effect while preventing a decrease in the effect of effect due to the operation of the movable object for effect. The purpose is to provide a game machine.

(Means A) In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a game machine that can play games
Multiple production movable bodies with at least a part of the movable area overlapping,
A driving means for operating the plurality of movable bodies for production, and
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effectable movable bodies by the drive means, and
An operating state monitoring means capable of monitoring at least one of the plurality of moving objects for production,
With
The operation state monitoring means is described when at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body included in the plurality of effect movable bodies extends to overlapping movable areas due to the operation. The operating state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body is monitored.
The first production movable body has a display unit and has a display unit.
The motion control means
Based on the monitoring contents of the operation state monitoring means, the plurality of effect movable bodies are controlled so that the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body do not interfere with each other in the overlapping movable areas.
A suggestion effect for displaying a suggestion display suggesting the execution timing of the notification effect for notifying whether or not the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player can be started together with the operation of the first effect movable body. And
The second effect movable body can be operated after the start of the suggestion effect and before the timing suggested by the suggestion effect .
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to avoid interference of a plurality of moving objects for effect while preventing a decrease in the effect of effect due to the operation of the movable object for effect.
(Means 1) A gaming machine according to another aspect (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) is
With a plurality of electric components (for example, the first lamp relay board 500, the second lamp relay board 510),
A flexible cable for connecting the plurality of electric components (for example, a first flexible cable 521) and
With
Marking means (for example, marks 521x, 521y) are provided at predetermined positions (for example, positions of lengths L1 and L2 from one end) in the flexible cable.
The flexible cable is characterized in that a bent portion (for example, bent portions 521v, 521w) is formed so that at least a part thereof overlaps with the marking means in the thickness direction.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the expansion of the variation in the position of the bent portion between the individual flexible cables, and it is possible to homogenize the quality.

(Means 2) Further, the gaming machine of the means 2 is a gaming machine of the means 1.
A plurality of movable effects for effect in which at least a part of the movable area (for example, between the upper position and the lower position in the effect movable body 302 and between the countdown display position and the countdown non-display position in the sub effect display device 403) overlaps. The body (for example, the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403),
Drive means for operating the plurality of movable bodies for effect (for example, motors for raising and lowering the movable body for effect 306 and motors 401 and 402 for raising and lowering the sub-effect display device).
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effect movable bodies by the drive means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect movable body drop effect process and the sub effect display device move process).
An operation state monitoring means capable of monitoring at least one of the plurality of effect movable bodies (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect movable body operation process flag stored in the effect flag setting unit 191. The value of the set (updated) effect movable body operation process flag is set (updated) in S365, S370, S373, S383, S386, S390 of the effect movable body drop effect process, and the value of the set effect movable body operation process flag is produced in S345 of the sub effect display device movement process. A portion that repeatedly determines whether or not the movable body 302 is in a state of being arranged at a lower position and is "11" indicating that the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 move from the closed position to the open position).
With
The operation state monitoring means is at least a combination of a first effect movable body (for example, an effect movable body 302) and a second effect movable body (for example, a sub effect display device 403) included in the plurality of effect movable bodies. When one of the movements (for example, the falling of the effect movable body 302) reaches the overlapping movable areas, the operating state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body is monitored. (For example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly executes S345 of the sub-effect display device movement process).
The motion control means controls the motions of the plurality of effect movable bodies so as not to interfere with each other in overlapping movable areas based on the monitoring contents of the operation state monitoring means (for example, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag). (For example, when the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is "11", the effect control CPU 120 moves the sub effect display device 403 from the countdown display position to the retracted position).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to avoid interference of a plurality of moving objects for effect while preventing a decrease in the effect of effect due to the operation of the movable object for effect.

(Means 3) Further, the gaming machine of the means 3 is a gaming machine of the means 2.
Operation state flag data storage means capable of storing operation state flag data (for example, effect movable body operation process flag) corresponding to at least one of the operation states of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body. (For example, effect control flag setting unit 191) and
The operation state flag data update that updates the operation state flag data corresponding to the operation according to the operation of either one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body (for example, the effect movable body 302). Means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes S365, S370, S373, S383, S386, S390 in the effect movable body drop effect process).
With
The operation state monitoring means monitors the operation state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body by using the operation state flag data (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a sub). By repeatedly executing S345 of the effect display device movement process, the value set in the effect movable body operation process flag is the state in which the effect movable body 302 is arranged at the lower position, and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are set. A part that repeatedly determines whether or not it is "11" indicating that it moves from the closed position to the open position)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the operating state can be monitored by a simple configuration.

(Means 4) Further, the gaming machine of the means 4 is a gaming machine of the means 2 or the means 3.
A detection means for detecting the operating state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body (for example, a rotary encoder provided in the effect movable body position detection gear 391 shown in the first modification). The rotary encoder provided on the effect motor 389, the eaves piece 341B and the position detection sensor 390 shown in the modified example 2, and the rotary encoder provided on the effect motor 389) are provided.
The operation state monitoring means monitors the operation state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body by using the detection result by the detection means (for example, the sub in the first modification). In the effect display device movement process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes S401 to S405 and S408, and in the sub-effect display device move process in the second modification, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes S421 to S424 and S426).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the first effect movable body or the second effect movable body is in an unintended operating state due to a defect or the like, interference can be avoided.

(Means 5) Further, the gaming machine of the means 5 is any of the gaming machines of the means 2 to the means 4.
A display unit (for example, a display area composed of an organic EL) is provided on at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body (for example, the sub effect display device 403). ,
When the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body are operated together, a display effect execution means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a display effect (for example, a countdown effect) on the display unit. It is characterized in that the CPU 120 includes a portion for executing the advance notice effect processing).
According to this feature, it is possible to combine the operation of a plurality of movable bodies for effect and the display effect, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 6) Further, the gaming machine of the means 6 is any of the gaming machines of the means 2 to the means 5.
A specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 produces) that executes a specific effect (for example, deriving and displaying an effect symbol in a combination of jackpots) when an execution condition is satisfied (for example, the variable display result becomes a big hit). The part that executes S309b of the process during symbol change) is provided.
The display effect executing means suggests the timing at which the specific effect is executed as the display effect from a predetermined period before the specific effect is executed (for example, when the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is timered out). It is characterized in that a suggestion effect (for example, a countdown effect) for displaying a suggestion display (for example, a countdown display) to be displayed on the display unit is executed.
According to this feature, since the suggestion effect suggesting the timing at which the specific effect is executed is executed, the expectation that the specific effect is executed can be increased, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(Means 7) Further, the gaming machine of the means 7 is any of the gaming machines of the means 2 to the means 6.
At least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body is movable and can be changed into an expanded state and a contracted state (for example, the effect movable body 302 is in an upper position and a lower position). It can be opened and closed by moving the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 between the open position and the closed position).
The operation state monitoring means can monitor the change and movement state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a sub effect display device. The part that executes S345 of the move process),
The motion control means prevents the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body from interfering with each other based on the monitoring content of the operation state monitoring means (for example, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag). (For example, when the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is "11", the effect control CPU 120 moves the sub effect display device 403 from the countdown display position to the countdown non-display position). 1 The effect movable body and the second effect movable body are controlled to be close to each other (for example, the effect movable body 302 is arranged at a lower position, and the sub effect display device 403 is arranged at a countdown display position. When is set, the lower end of the effect movable body 302 and the upper end of the sub-effect display device 403 are close to each other)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body come close to each other while avoiding the interference between the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body. , The effect of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body can be enhanced.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a perspective view which shows the 1st effect unit and the 2nd effect unit. It is a front view which shows the 1st effect unit and the 2nd effect unit. (A) is a front view showing the right side portion of the first effect unit, and (B) is a rear view showing the right side portion of the first effect unit. (A) is a front view showing the left side portion of the first effect unit, and (B) is a rear view showing the left side portion of the first effect unit. (A) is a front view when the opening / closing part of the effect movable body is in the closed position, (B) is a right side view, (C) is a front view when the opening / closing part of the effect movable body is in the open position, (D). ) Is a sectional view taken along the line CC of (A). (A) is a front view showing the right side portion of the second effect unit, and (B) is a rear view showing the right side portion of the second effect unit. (A) is a front view showing the left side of the second effect unit, and (B) is a rear view showing the left side of the second effect unit. It is the schematic which shows the state which the effect movable body is held in the upper position. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which the effect movable body falls by its own weight, and the state which the sub-effect display device moves to a countdown display position. It is the schematic which shows the state which the effect movable body fell and reached the lower position, and the state which the sub-effect display device reached the countdown display position. It is the schematic which shows the state which the effect movable body is open, and the state which the sub-effect display device has moved to a retracting position. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A and probability variation B), and (B) is a diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation). (A) to (D) are diagrams showing fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for effect control, (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a command buffer received at the time of starting winning, and (C) is an effect movable body operation process. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of a flag. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the random value value determination processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the advance notice production type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect moving body fall effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect moving body fall effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the sub-effect display device movement processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect processing. It is a figure which shows the operation state of the effect movable body and the sub-effect display device while the effect symbol is changing. It is a figure which shows the operation state of the effect movable body and the sub-effect display device while the effect symbol is changing. (A) is a schematic view showing a state in which the effect movable body is held in the upper position in the modified example 1, and (B) is a state in which the effect movable body falls and reaches the lower position in the modified example 1. It is a schematic diagram which shows. This is a part of the flowchart of the sub-effect display device movement process in the first modification. FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a state in which the effect movable body falls due to its own weight and a state in which the sub effect display device moves to the countdown display position in the second modification. This is a part of the flowchart of the sub-effect display device movement process in the second modification. It is the schematic which shows the effect movable body in the modification 3. It is the schematic which shows the substrate of FIG. 46 and a flexible cable. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flexible cable in the modification 4.

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

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface facing the player playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. The pachinko game machine (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. It is composed of 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area.

The game board 2 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin, and has a board surface plate (not shown) in which obstacle nails (not shown) and the like are planted on the front surface of the game board. It is mainly composed of a spacer member (not shown) that is integrally attached to the back surface side of the board. The thickness of the board is about 1 cm, and the whole is colorless and transparent. In this embodiment, the game board 2 is composed of a translucent member, but may be composed of a non-translucent member such as a veneer plate.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, a lower right position of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are identified in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variablely display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. 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" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

A symbol number corresponding to each of the plurality of types of special symbols is assigned. As an example, each of the numbers indicating "0" to "9" is assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number of "10". Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, a square shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), and the types may be the same. It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variablely display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99", respectively. ..

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, the effect symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variablely displayed. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, fluctuations in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) are started. After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. , The final stop symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the effect symbol, is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “deriving”). It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and an effect symbol means to display the identification information such as the effect symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the final effect symbol that is the variable display result, the variable speed of the effect symbol becomes "0", and the effect is produced. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the effect symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

There are eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The effect symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a losing combination can be configured.

After the variable display of the effect symbol is started, until the final effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, for example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower in order from the smaller one to the larger one, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding 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 ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Will be done. In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening (entering). The hold memory display generated based on the start winning by entering) is similarly made into a round white display.

In the following description, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be referred to as hold display areas, and the number of hold storages is the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display. It can be recognized by the number of hold storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, the display in which the hold storage displays are collected may be referred to as a hold display.

The hold display in the hold memory display areas 5D and 5U is generated based on the start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be different depending on whether or not it is generated based on the start winning by (entering). In this embodiment, "execution" and "execution" are synonymous.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold display for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages is displayed above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the hold storage display area. A device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved storages in the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved storages in the first special figure and the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is particularly referred to as the total number of reserved storages. The term "special figure holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including all of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, for example). It may also refer to the concept of including the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding storage number, but excluding the total holding storage number).

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, the effect symbol In recent years, the production modes have been diversified, such as the production in which the production content including the variable display disappears from the screen for a moment, and the production in which a movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. Therefore, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, for the purpose of solving the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the state is currently in the variable display, the effect display device 5 displays the fourth symbol next to the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. 4 A symbol display area may be provided. These 4th symbols are displayed in a variable manner for the 1st special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the 1st special symbol, and are displayed in a variable manner for the 2nd special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the 2nd special symbol. The variable display of the fourth symbol of the above may be performed. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning 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 will be in an expanded open state where it is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at a position below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided above the second hold display 25B. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol (also called "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device, or a touch ring (touch sensor). The gaming ball in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is launched by the hitting ball launching device arranged below the gaming area, so that the gaming ball rises to the left of the gaming area from below the gaming machine frame 3. It is designed to enter the game area from the upper left of the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation stick.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensor pair) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, such that a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 20 is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous normal symbol game is finished after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The game of pachinko is started.

In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening 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 previous special figure game or the jackpot game state. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, 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, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display of the special symbol is performed. The final confirmed special symbol (special symbol display result) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "missing". A predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of these predetermined display results is stopped and displayed. , It suffices to control the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened during the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, so that the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "16"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the rounds may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening). ..

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also called a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "7" is the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot A described later, and the "5" The special symbol indicating the number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B described later. In the jackpot game state (normally open jackpot state), which is controlled after the jackpot symbol of "3" or "7" is derived as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the jackpot door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. , Special variable winning by opening the large winning opening in the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. The first round (for example, 16 times) of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is repeatedly executed. The normally open jackpot state is also referred to as the first specific game state.

Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "3" is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, which will be described later, and is specially variable. The large winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 opens the large winning opening during the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is repeatedly executed the first time (for example, 16 times) as in the probability change jackpot A. ..

As a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled after the special symbol indicating the number "5" is derived from the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" which are the jackpot symbols. In the jackpot game state (short-term open jackpot state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period during which the jackpot is opened by the jackpot door). The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open jackpot state, but the round that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is the first number of times in the normal open jackpot state (upper limit). For example, it is repeatedly executed a second time (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times). The short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as the second specific game state. In these short-term open jackpot states, the number of rounds is set to 5 which is the second number, but the number of rounds is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open jackpot state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state which is advantageous for the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the period during which the large winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door). By setting the upper limit) to a second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normal open jackpot state, the actual number of rounds may be made smaller than in the normal open jackpot state.

In such a short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state, so that the jackpot state in which the expected value of the balls (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state is sufficient. In these short-term open jackpot states, by setting the opening period of the big winning opening to the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.) for all rounds, it is practically impossible to obtain a ball (prize ball). It may be a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period for changing the big prize opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. The number of rounds executed is at least one of the short second period and the number of second rounds, which is less than the number of first rounds in the normal open round specific game state. It suffices if there are fewer balls (prize balls) that can be obtained than in the jackpot state.

When the small hit symbols (for example, the number "2") are stopped and displayed, if these small hit symbols are derived as fixed special symbols and then controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the short-term open big hit state in which the ball is not substantially obtained (prize ball). It suffices to execute a variable winning operation that changes to the first state (open state).

In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the effect symbol is started corresponding to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the final effect symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variable display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

Here, the reach state is an effect symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are preliminarily used. When the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating alphanumeric characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "medium" effect) that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the effect symbol is fluctuating, or the effect symbol is a big hit in all or part of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or part of the combination.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the effect symbol, or changing the variation mode of the effect symbol, a different effect operation than before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a character image display, a change in the display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the effect symbol is called a reach effect display (or simply a reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are brought into the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the previous operation mode.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, in each reach mode, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be different 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, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” as compared with the case where the reach mode of normal reach appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher. Further, in this embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when super reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

In this embodiment, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set to be super reach β> super reach α> normal reach, and the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of big hit. ..

During the variable display of the effect symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variation display mode of the effect symbol, a variation display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo-ream" for notifying the player may be executed. It suffices to decide whether or not to execute the variation display effect of the “slip” and the “pseudo-ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the variation display effect of "slip" is executed on the effect control board 12 side regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

During the variable display of the staging pattern, unlike the reach staging or the fluctuating display staging such as "sliding" or "pseudo-ream", for example, displaying a predetermined staging image, displaying an image as a message, audio output, or a lamp There is a possibility that the variable display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state or the reach effect by super reach may be executed by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the effect symbol such as lighting. In some cases, a notice effect is executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a "big hit". The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display state of the effect symbol after the variable display of the effect symbol is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the effect symbol reaches the reach state (before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variation display result may be a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

The advance notice effect may include a look-ahead advance notice effect. The look-ahead notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special figure game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is announced. is there. In particular, the pre-reading advance notice effect that continuously announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous advance notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is being executed once, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo-continuous variation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times to simulate. In a game machine that executes a "pseudo-ream" variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variable displays are being executed, the variable display result is a "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. The continuous notice production (continuous production) also includes the advance notice production that continuously announces the possibility.

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

When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, the final effect symbol that is a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "missing".

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the definite effect symbol which is the predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probability variation jackpot combination”) among the plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. In addition, the non-probability change jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol without executing the reach effect.

The definite effect symbols that are usually the jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) are variablely displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example. Among the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are "1" to "8", any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", "" It suffices that the production symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "middle" and "right" are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed. The effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are referred to as ordinary symbols (also referred to as "non-probability variation symbols").

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

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the effect symbol is the reach state. In response to this, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is executed, the final effect symbol becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. May be displayed as stopped. It should be noted that the probabilistic jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. The definite effect symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variablely displayed in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the "8" effect symbols, the effect symbol whose symbol number is "7" is a predetermined valid line in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It suffices as long as it is aligned on the top and stopped and displayed. The effect symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is "7" is called a probability variation symbol. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the effect symbol.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the short-term open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the effect symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is executed, a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is obtained among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. The finalized effect symbol may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probabilistic jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. As for the finalized effect symbol that is the probability variation jackpot combination, for example, the symbol number that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the production symbols of "8", any one of the production symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", and "5" other than "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". It suffices that the display is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are "1", "3", and "5" are referred to as probability variation symbols as in the above-mentioned effect symbol of "7". In addition, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol which is usually a jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol. Good.

Regardless of whether the finalized production symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game has a variable display result of "big hit". It is also referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "probability change" in the case. In this embodiment, among the jackpot types of "probability variation", the normal open jackpot state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result of "7" is "big hit" as the confirmed special symbol, and the end thereof. Later, probability fluctuation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the jackpot types of "probability change", based on the fact that the variable display result of "5" is "big hit" as a definite special symbol, it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state, and after that, the time reduction control At the same time, probability fluctuation control (probability variation control) is performed.

By performing these probability variation controls, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probabilistic change control may be terminated when the condition that the variation display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the control is performed again in the big hit game state is satisfied. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is terminated when a predetermined number of special figure games (for example, 100 times, which is the same as the time reduction number, or 90 times, which is different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the jackpot game state. You may. In addition, even if the probability change control is terminated when the "probability change fall" decision to end the probability change control is made in the probability change fall lottery that is executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state ends. Good.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal" compared to the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per normal" The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to be longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with probability change control is also called a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but the probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is sometimes referred to as a "probability change state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state. On the other hand, the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed may be a probability variation state without time reduction in order to distinguish it from the high accuracy high base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also called the low probability high base state. The normal state in which the probability change control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are not performed is also called a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variation display result in each special figure game becomes a "big hit". Is increased, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after the small hit game state is controlled as described above, and the game state is changed to the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit". You can control it continuously.

A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol in which the final effect symbol is a non-probability change jackpot combination or a probability change jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbols that are usually a big hit combination in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example, "left". , "Middle", and "Right" in each of the production symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same production symbol is changed again in the same state, and the production symbol (probability variation symbol) that becomes a probability variation jackpot combination and the normal jackpot One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed as a stop display (final stop display) as a final effect symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the final effect symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed is re-variated. It suffices to perform a re-lottery defeat effect that derives and displays. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, a definite effect that becomes a probability change jackpot combination after re-variating the effect symbol displayed temporarily stopped. The re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the symbol may be executed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

After the definite effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, one of the rounds ends at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state, and in the jackpot game state. Probability change of whether to control to the probability change state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next variable display game in the jackpot game state from the end of the last round to the start of the next variation display game. A jackpot promotion effect that serves as a notification effect may be executed. It should be noted that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, the jackpot middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is completed is sometimes called the "ending promotion effect" in particular.

The jackpot medium promotion production includes a jackpot medium promotion success production that notifies that there is a promotion in which the game state is in a probable change state even though the final production symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that is in a probable change state. There is a promotion failure production during the big hit to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol is variablely displayed. By displaying different production images, etc., it is sufficient to notify the player of the presence or absence of promotion in a probable change state so that the player can recognize it.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a motor control board 16 as shown in FIG. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling 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. It also has a control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 produces effects such as the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It is equipped with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on the electric component for use.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives it. The motor control board 16 is a control board for controlling the motor output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and holds the effect movable body elevating motor 306 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A motor driver circuit for driving the motor 320, the effect motor 389, the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401, 402, and the like are mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. ing. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium, for example, a sensor. Any structure may be used as long as it can be used. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the effect display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It includes lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 14A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 14 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "miss" or "big hit" and the variable display result are "big hit". ”, Different EXT data are set according to the decision result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used.

In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variation display result designation command indicating the predetermined result that the variation display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit" and the big hit type determination result. When generating a small hit, a variable display result specification command corresponding to the small hit (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3)) is set, and the variable display result is "small hit". It suffices to notify the result of the preliminary decision to the effect.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the gaming state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXXH is a jackpot end designation command that specifies the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the fluctuation display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data correspond to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state, for example. Is set.

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

Command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (variation number), and by setting EXT data according to the remaining number of time reductions (variation number), the remaining number of time reductions (variation number) is set. (Number of fluctuations) is notified.

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

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

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for game control. A provided RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the general drawing. Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 21, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

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 such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation" when the variation display result is "big hit". It is a random value, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to " It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 16 shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and the case where the variable display mode is "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 16, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β which are the super reach fluctuation patterns. .. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 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, etc. prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data and the like that make up the fluctuation pattern table are stored.

FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a small hit. In the case of generating a small hit, if the winning probability of the small hit is different between the first special figure and the second special figure, an individual display result judgment table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do so.

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

In the display result determination table of this embodiment, the special figure display result is displayed according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determination is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss".

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

FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table of this embodiment sets the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". It is a table referenced to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variation is displayed (variable) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). Depending on whether it is a special figure game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", and "probability variation jackpot B". It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as ".

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18 (B). In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high accuracy control and time saving control are executed after the end of the jackpot game state. Probability change jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B that shift to the probability high base state, and non-probability change jackpot that shifts to the low probability variation base state by executing only the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state are set.

In the big hit game state by "probability change big hit A" and the big hit game state by "non-probability change big hit", as described above, 16 rounds (so-called) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are performed. 16 rounds), a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 16-round (16R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before it is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 18, for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B", depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values is different. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability variation big hit B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot B" and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which a small number of winning balls are obtained. Can be prevented.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 18, the allocation of the judgment value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is determined regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probability jackpot and the probability of a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot B" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the "probability change jackpot A" is used. The assignment of the judgment value to "" also differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability variable jackpot A" with many rounds, the variable special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that the case of is easier to determine than the case of the first special figure.

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". You may. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than when the variable special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". Alternatively, regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the variation pattern determination table for jackpots used when it is predetermined to set the special figure display result to “big hit”. , A variation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is "loss", is prepared in advance.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the jackpot variation pattern determination table is used when the jackpot types are "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B". A judgment table (for probability variation A and probability variation B) and a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) used when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" are prepared in advance, and these jackpot variation patterns are prepared. Judgment table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) and jackpot fluctuation pattern Judgment table (for non-probability variation) includes normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), and super For each fluctuation pattern of the reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value.

In this embodiment, when the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for probability variation A / probability variation B) is used, the super reach β is easily determined, and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) is used. In this case, judgment values are assigned to the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (for probability variation A and probability variation B) and the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (for non-probability variation) so that the super reach α can be easily determined. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that the “probability variation jackpot A” or the “probability variation jackpot B” will be obtained.

Further, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less and the loss fluctuation pattern determination table A is used, and when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. The variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is implemented. The fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the super reach A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss. Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to a total of 2 to 4 stored storage numbers. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 5 to 8 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing. Further, in the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach α loss corresponding to the time reduction control (PA1-4). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of PA2-2) and super reach β loss.

As shown in FIG. 20, the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter than that of). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally, by winning a start, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed because the variable display time becomes long.

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

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 21, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 21 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. It includes a control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not been started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as 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 fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as 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 fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

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

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

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

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

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

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

The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is configured to include an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of 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 effect 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, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

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

On the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set.

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

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern table may store an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol which is the special symbol display result. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without the variation display of the effect symbol. Has been done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variation time effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 22A, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 22A 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. There is.

The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 22B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is stored in the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. Corresponding area) is provided. Further, in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A, a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage is stored. When there is a start prize in the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or 2nd starting opening winning) is provided. The designated command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 194A are , A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately in association with the start opening winning designation command is secured.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable manner while being shifted upward one by one. It is designed to be cleared in the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing executed when the process is finished.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 194A. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the free entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 194A. I will go. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. Will be stored.

The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 22 (B) is an entry (buffer number "1-"" corresponding to the hold storage of the started variation display each time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. The entry (entry of "1" or "2-1") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-2" or "2-2" corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started next is deleted. The stored contents of the entries after the hold storage of the variable display that starts next are shifted from those stored in the entry corresponding to). For example, when the variable display of the effect symbol of the first special figure hold storage is started in the stored state shown in FIG. 22 (B), the command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted and the buffer number “2” is deleted. The commands stored in "" are shifted to the buffer number "1", and the commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "3" are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "2", and the buffer is buffered. The command stored in the area corresponding to the number "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "3".

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the data constituting the effect movable body operation process flag, which is a flag for indicating the operation state of the effect movable body 302, is the effect control flag setting unit 191. It is stored in a predetermined area. The effect movable body operation process flag is composed of a variable X indicating the vertical operation state of the effect movable body 302 and a variable Y indicating the opening / closing operation state of the effect movable body 302. Of these variables, X is set to any of "0", "1", and "2", and Y is set to "0" or "1". The values set for both X and Y are hexadecimal numbers.

“0” in X indicates a state in which the effect movable body 302 is held in the upper position (see FIG. 10), and “1” indicates a state in which the effect movable body 302 is moving (falling) toward the lower position. (See FIG. 11) and a state of being arranged at a lower position (see FIG. 12), and “2” indicates a state in which the effect movable body 302 is moving (raising) toward the upper position (see FIG. 13). .. Further, "0" in Y indicates a state in which the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are arranged in the closed position (a state in which the effect movable body 302 is closed) and a state in which the opening / closing part 302 is moving from the open position to the closed position. (See FIGS. 10 to 12), "1" is a state in which the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are arranged in the open position (a state in which the effect movable body 302 is open) and moves from the closed position to the open position. The developing state is shown (see FIG. 13).

Next, the details of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 13. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the first effect unit. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the first effect unit and the second effect unit. 5A and 5B are a front view showing the right side portion of the first effect unit, and FIG. 5B is a rear view showing the right side portion of the first effect unit. 6A and 6B are a front view showing a left side portion of the first effect unit, and FIG. 6B is a rear view showing a left side portion of the first effect unit. 7A and 7B are a front view when the opening / closing part of the effect movable body is in the closed position, FIG. 7B is a right side view, and FIG. 7C is a front view when the opening / closing part of the effect movable body is in the open position. FIG. 3D is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 8A and 8B are a front view showing the right side portion of the second effect unit, and FIG. 8B is a rear view showing the right side portion of the second effect unit. 9A and 9B are a front view showing the left side of the second effect unit, and FIG. 9B is a rear view showing the left side of the second effect unit.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the first effect unit 300 is a plate-shaped base member 301 formed of a synthetic resin material or the like, and a moving body provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base member 301. The first effect movable body 302 for holding the effect movable body 302, the moving means 303 for moving the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction, and the effect movable body 302 moved to the upper position shown in FIG. 4 at the upper position. It is mainly composed of a holding means 304 and a second holding means 305.

The base member 301 is formed in a substantially downward U-shape in front view by the upper side portions 301H extending in the left-right direction and the side side portions 301L and 301R extending downward from the left and right ends of the upper side portion 301H. The upper side portion 301H is formed so as to bulge toward the back surface side so as to cover the upper surface and the back surface of the effect movable body 302 held at the upper position.

The effect movable body 302 has an upper position (see the solid line position in FIG. 4) arranged along the upper side portion 301H with respect to the base member 301, and above and below the side side portions 301L and 301R below the upper position. It is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between the lower position (see the two-dot chain line position in FIG. 4) arranged at a substantially central position in the direction. The upper position in this embodiment is also above the effect display device 5, and the lower position is also the front position of the effect display device 5.

On the back surface of the right side side portion 301R, an effect movable body elevating motor 306 (see FIG. 2) for driving the effect movable body 302 is fixed so as to project the drive shaft 306a toward the front side. As shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B), on the front side of the side side portion 301R, a drive shaft 306a of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 projecting to the front side of the side side portion 301R A second gear 308 rotatably provided around a fixed first gear 307 and a rotation shaft 308a that is meshed with the first gear 307 and projects from the front surface of the side side portion 301R and faces the front-rear direction. And a third gear 309 that is meshed with the second gear 308 and is rotatably provided around a rotation shaft 309a that faces the front-rear direction and is projected from the front surface of the side side portion 301R. There is. Further, a first holding means 304, which will be described later, is arranged at an upper position of the third gear 309.

Guide rails 310L and 310R that guide the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction are attached to the front inner sides of the left and right side sides 301L and 301R in the vertical direction. The guide rails 310L and 310R are formed in a U-shape facing forward in a plan view, and support the rack 341 and the guide member 342, which will be described later, so as not to deviate forward and slidably in the vertical direction. It extends from a position slightly below the upper end to a position slightly below the center.

There is no guide rail between the upper ends of the guide rails 310L and 310R and the upper ends of the side side portions 301L and 301R, and between the lower ends of the guide rails 310L and 310R and the lower ends of the side side portions 301L and 301R. However, the rack 341 and the guide member 342 are always partially supported by the guide rails 310L and 310R within the movement range between the upper position and the lower position of the effect movable body 302. As described above, the guide rails 310L and 310R are formed so as not to always support the rack 341 and the guide member 342 over the entire length within the movement range between the upper position and the lower position of the effect movable body 302, so that a molding error or the like is formed. As a result, the frictional resistance between the rack 341 and the guide member 342 and the guide rails 310L and 310R becomes large, and it is prevented that the fall due to its own weight is not smoothly performed.

Further, a drop restricting portion 312 is formed at a position corresponding to the lower end of the guide rails 310L and 310R on the back surface of the side side portions 301L and 301R. The fall control unit 312 is formed in a box shape that opens upward, and as will be described later, a fall due to the weight of the effect movable body 302 is placed in the drop control unit 312, and the effect movable body 302 is placed at a lower position. It is regulated by abutting with the stop protrusions 347 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) formed at the lower end positions of both end faces of the main body 340, which will be described later, and is a cubic buffer that cushions the impact when the abutment occurs. The member 313 is housed.

Further, drop control portions 314L and 314R are formed at positions vertically below the guide rails 310L and 310R at the lower front surface of the side side portions 301L and 301R. The drop control portions 314L and 314R are formed of projecting pieces that project forward from the lower side of the side side portions 301L and 301R, and the lower end surface 341'of the rack 341 is formed on the upper surface of the fall regulation portions 314L and 314R. And by contacting the lower end surface 342'of the guide member 342, the effect movable body 302 is provided with cushioning members 315L and 315R that regulate the fall due to its own weight and cushion the impact at the time of contact.

These buffer members 315L and 315R have a gap between the lower end surface 341'of the rack 341 and the lower end surface 342' of the guide member 342 when the effect movable body 302 falls by its own weight in normal operation. It is provided so that it does not touch. That is, when the effect movable body 302 falls by its own weight and moves to the lower position, the stop protrusions 347L and 347R come into contact with the cushioning member 313 of the fall restricting portion 312, so that the lower end surface 341'of the rack 341 and the guide member It is stopped so that a gap S is formed between it and the lower end surface 342'of 342.

However, if the effect movable body 302 is not stopped by the drop restricting portions 312L and 312R due to some trouble, for example, the cushioning members 313L and 313R are worn out and the cushioning members 313L and 313R are dropped off, the lower rack 341 is used. At a position lower than the normal stop position by the gap S, the end surface 341'and the lower end surface 342' of the guide member 342 come into contact with the cushioning members 315L and 315R of the drop restricting portions 314L and 314R to restrict the fall. It is supposed to be stopped.

The buffer members 313, 315L, and 315R are made of an elastically deformable rubber material or the like, and cushion the impact and suppress the generation of the impact sound. The cushioning members 313, 315L, and 315R are not limited to rubber materials, and other members such as compression springs may be substituted as long as they can cushion the impact.

On the back surface of the side side portion 301L, a holding motor 320 (see FIG. 2) for holding the effect movable body 302 at an upper position is fixed so as to project the drive shaft 320a toward the front side. As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), the front side of the side side portion 301L is fixed to the drive shaft 320a of the holding motor 320 protruding from the front side of the side side portion 301L. A first gear 321 and a second gear 322 rotatably provided about a rotation shaft 322a that is meshed with the first gear 321 and projects from the front surface of the side side portion 301L and faces the front-rear direction. A third gear 323, which is meshed with the second gear 322 and is rotatably provided around a rotation shaft 323a facing the front-rear direction, which is projected from the front surface of the side side portion 301L, is arranged.

Further, on the front side of the third gear 323, the left end portion of the second holding piece 324 extending in the left-right direction swings on the swing shaft 324a protruding in the front surface of the side side portion 301L and facing the front-rear direction. It is supported as possible. A holding portion 325 having a substantially L-shape in front view is formed at the right end portion of the second holding piece 324, and when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, the lower end of the guide member 342 described later is supported from below. You can do it. Further, an elongated hole 326 is formed in the second holding piece 324, and a connecting shaft 323b projecting from the front peripheral edge of the third gear 323 is slidably inserted into the elongated hole 326.

In this way, the second holding piece 324 is held substantially horizontally when the connecting shaft 323b is located directly above the rotating shaft 323a, and when the effect movable body 302 is located at the upper position, the second lower end of the guide member 342 is held. 2 The second holding position (see FIG. 7A) that can come into contact with the held portion 342a and the connecting shaft 323b are positioned directly below the rotating shaft 323a, so that they are held in a tilted posture that tilts downward to the right. , The guide member 342 is pivotally supported between the second retracted position (see FIG. 11) retracted to a position where it does not contact the second held portion 342a at the lower end, and is supported by the holding motor 320. By rotating the 1st gear 321 and the 2nd gear 322 and the 3rd gear 323, the gears move between the second holding position and the second retracting position. Further, a position detection sensor 328 is provided above the second holding piece 324, and the detection piece 327 formed on the second holding piece 324 when the second holding piece 324 is located at the second holding position. Is designed to be detected.

As described above, the second holding means 305 is composed of the holding motor 320, the first gear 321 and the second gear 322, the third gear 323, the connecting shaft 323b, and the elongated hole 326. In the second holding means 305, since the connecting shaft 323b is located directly above the rotating shaft 323a at the second holding position, the third gear 323 rotates even if the load of the effect movable body 302 is applied to the holding portion 325. Since it is difficult to do so, a part of the load of the effect movable body 302 is supported not only by the load of the holding motor 320 but also by the connecting shaft 323b of the third gear 323.

As shown in FIG. 5, a holding solenoid 330 for holding the effect movable body 302 in the upper position is fixed to the upper part of the right side side portion 301R so as to project the plunger downward. A working piece 331 is attached to the tip of the plunger. The operating piece 331 is formed in a substantially L shape so as to extend upward from the tip of the plunger and then bend upward, and is supported by the guide piece 332 at the front position of the main body of the holding solenoid 330 so as to be vertically movable. A connecting shaft 333 is projected toward the back side at the upper end.

Further, a first holding piece 334 is provided on the front surface of the holding solenoid 330 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The first holding piece 334 is composed of a plate-shaped member having a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and a sliding contact side 334b inclined downward to the right is formed on the left side on the rack 341 side. Further, at the central position, a long groove 335 inclined to the left from the lower side of the first holding piece 334 is formed, and the connecting shaft 333 is slidably inserted into the long groove 335 from the front side.

The first holding piece 334 has a first holding position (see FIGS. 5 (A) and 10) in which the left end portion projects toward the rack 341 so that the first holding piece 334 can come into contact with the first held portion 346 provided on the rack 341. And the first retracted position (see FIG. 11) in which the left end portion is retracted to a position where the left end portion does not come into contact with the first held portion 346 provided on the rack 341, the left end portion can be slidably moved in the left-right direction.

Normally, the excitation of the holding solenoid 330 is released, and the plunger 330a is urged so as to protrude downward by the compression spring 330b ringed on the plunger 330a, so that the connecting shaft 333 of the operating piece 331 is urged. Since it is located at the lower end of the long groove 335, the first holding piece 334 is held at the first holding position. Then, the holding solenoid 330 is excited and the plunger 330a moves upward against the urging force of the compression spring 330b, so that the connecting shaft 333 of the working piece 331 moves upward in the elongated groove 335. The holding piece 334 is pushed to the right side, moves to the first retracted position, and is held. As described above, the first holding means 304 is composed of the holding solenoid 330, the operating piece 331, and the first holding piece 334.

In this embodiment, the embodiment in which the first holding piece 334 is moved horizontally is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first holding piece 334 is set at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal. It may be moved from the first holding position to the first retracting position in the diagonal direction of holding.

Further, in order to reduce friction in the movement of the first holding piece 334, for example, a plurality of rotatable rollers are provided below the first holding piece 334, or a resin plate having low friction is provided. , The holding may be released more quickly by moving the first holding piece 334 quickly.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the effect movable body 302 is composed of a main body portion 340, and a rack 341 forming a part of the moving means 303 is attached to the right side portion thereof, and is attached to the left side portion of the main body portion 340. Is equipped with a guide member 342. The rack 341 and the guide member 342 are formed in substantially the same shape by a square columnar member extending downward from the left and right side portions of the main body portion 340, and are positioned slightly below the upper end on the right side surface of the rack 341. A plurality of tooth portions 341A are formed toward the lower end, and no tooth portion is formed on the guide member 342.

An eaves piece 345 extends from the upper end of the rack 341 toward the right side. The upper portion of the eaves piece 345 functions as a piece to be detected that is detected by the position detection sensor 348 provided at the upper position of the first holding means 304 when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position. Further, at a substantially central position in the vertical direction at the upper end of the rack 341, a first held portion 346 having a vertically long rectangular parallelepiped shape is projected forward. The first held portion 346 is provided at a position where it can come into contact with the first holding piece 334.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the third gear 309 has a front disk portion and a rear disk portion formed behind the front disk portion with a diameter smaller than that of the front disk portion. ing. A tooth portion 350 that meshes with the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the front disk portion, and a tooth portion 352 that meshes with the tooth portion of the second gear 308 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rear disk portion. It is formed. That is, in the third gear 309, the gear that meshes with the rack 341 and the gear that meshes with the second gear 308 are integrated in the front-rear direction.

On the outer peripheral surface of the front disk portion of the third gear 309, a missing portion 351 in which the tooth portion 350 is partially missing in the rotational direction is formed over an angle range of about 120 degrees in this embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a semicircular step portion in front view is formed in the lower part of the front surface of the guide member 342 so as to vertically partition the longitudinal direction of the guide member 342. It is a second held portion 342a that can come into contact with the holding portion 325 from above. In this embodiment, the holding portion 325 can receive the second held portion 342a from below, but the lower end of the guide member 342 may be able to receive the support.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main body portion 340 of the effect movable body 302 has a base portion 370 formed in a box shape having a substantially rectangular shape in the front view and arranged in the left-right direction, and a box shape having a substantially rectangular shape in the front view. It is mainly composed of an opening / closing portion 371, 372 formed in the base portion 370 and arranged so as to be openable / closable at the front vertical position of the base portion 370, and a drive unit 373 for opening / closing the opening / closing portion 371, 372. The front surface of the main body 340 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and an effect LED (light emitting diode) 380a is provided inside so that light can be emitted toward the front.

The upper opening / closing portion 371 is a closing position (closed position) arranged so as to be superimposed on the front upper portion of the base portion 370, centering on the shaft member 374a provided at the left and right ends of the front upper side of the base portion 370 and facing the left-right direction. It is rotatably provided between (see FIG. 7 (A)) and the open position (see FIG. 7 (B)) which is inverted upward from the closed position and arranged above the base portion 370. The lower opening / closing portion 372 is a closing position arranged so as to be superimposed on the lower front surface of the base portion 370, centering on a shaft member 374b provided at the left and right ends of the front lower side of the base portion 370 and facing the left-right direction. It is rotatably provided between (see FIG. 7 (A)) and an open position (see FIG. 7 (B)) that is inverted downward from the closed position and arranged below the base portion 370. ..

The front and rear surfaces of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the effect LEDs (light emitting diodes) 382a and 382b are provided inside so that light can be emitted forward in the open position. , The effect LEDs (light emitting diodes) 383a and 383b are provided so as to be able to emit light toward the front at the closed position.

On the front surface of the main body 340, a protrusion 381a forming a central portion in the vertical direction of the characters "extreme heat !!" is formed and is colored with a predetermined color. Further, on the back surface of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372, protrusions 381b and 381c forming the upper part or the lower part of the characters "extreme heat !!" are formed and colored with a predetermined color. As a result, when the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 move to the open position, the front surface of the main body portion 340 and the back surface of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are continuously flush with each other, which is wider than the front surface of the main body portion 340. The effect surface is formed, and the protrusions 381a, 381b, and 381c are adjacent to the effect surface to form a large character "extreme heat !!". Further, a predetermined decoration (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372.

In this embodiment, the characters "super heat !!" are formed by the protrusions 381a, 381b, and 381c, but other characters and patterns, patterns, decorations, and the like other than the characters are formed. You may do so.

The drive unit 373 is fixed to the effect motor 389 (see FIG. 2), which is arranged on the right side of the main body 340 and whose drive shaft is arranged toward the main body 340, and the drive shaft of the effect motor 389. The drive gear 384 to be operated, the first driven gear 385 meshed with the drive gear 384, the second driven gear 386 meshed with the first driven gear 385, and the shaft member 374b on the right side of the opening / closing portion 372 are fixed to each other. It is composed of a third driven gear 387 that is meshed with the first driven gear 385 and a fourth driven gear 388 that is fixed to the shaft member 374a on the right side of the opening / closing portion 371 and meshed with the second driven gear 386. The driving force of the motor 389 is transmitted to both the upper and lower opening / closing portions 371 and 372 via the drive gear 384, the first driven gear 385, the second driven gear 386, the third driven gear 387, and the fourth driven gear 388. That is, the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are interlocked by one effect motor 389. The opening / closing portions 371 and 372 may be driven by separate motors.

In the effect movable body 302 configured in this way, the effect LEDs 382a, 382b, 383a, 383b are provided inside the main body portion 340 and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372, and the effect for driving the opening / closing portions 371 and 372. By including the drive unit 373 including the motor 389, it has a predetermined weight.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 8 and 9, the second effect unit 400 is arranged between the side sides 301L and 301R at the lower end of the first effect unit 300, and is made of a synthetic resin material or the like. It is mainly composed of a plate-shaped base member 410 formed and a sub-effect display device 403 provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base member 410.

The sub-effect display device 403 has a display area composed of organic EL (electroluminescence). In the present embodiment, the display area of the sub-effect display device 403 is configured by the organic EL, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display area of the sub-effect display device 403 is, for example, As with the effect display device 5, a display device composed of an LCD (liquid crystal display) or electronic paper may be used.

Further, the sub-effect display device 403 displays the countdown display position (see the two-dot chain line position in FIG. 4) arranged to execute the display of the countdown notice effect described later on the base member 410, and the countdown notice effect. Is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between the countdown non-display position (see the solid line position in FIG. 4), which is arranged so as not to execute. As shown in FIG. 1, the countdown non-display position is below the effect display device 5 and most of the sub-effect display device 403 is hidden behind the game board 2, making it difficult for the player to see. The countdown display position is a position where the sub-effect display device 403 is moved upward from the countdown non-display position so as to be arranged in front of the effect display device 5 and visible to the player.

On the back surface of the right side of the base member 410, a sub-effect display device elevating motor 401 (see FIG. 2) for driving the sub-effect display device 403 is fixed so as to project the drive shaft 401a toward the front side. There is. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a sub-effect display device elevating motor 401 projecting from the front side of the right side of the base member 410 to the front side of the right side of the base member 410. The first gear 411 fixed to the drive shaft 401a of the above and the rotation shaft 412a which is meshed with the first gear 411 and protrudes from the front surface of the right side of the base member 410 and faces the front-rear direction are rotatably provided. The second gear 412 and the like are arranged. Further, on the inside of the front surface of the base member 410, guide rails 430L and 430R for vertically moving and guiding the sub-effect display device 403 are formed in the vertical direction.

On the back surface of the left portion of the base member 410, a sub-effect display device elevating motor 402 (see FIG. 2) for driving the sub-effect display device 403 is fixed so as to project the drive shaft 402a toward the front side. There is. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, a sub-effect display device elevating motor 402 projecting from the front side of the left portion of the base member 410 to the front side of the right portion of the base member 410. Rotatably provided around a first gear 421 fixed to the drive shaft 402a of the above and a rotation shaft 422a that is meshed with the first gear 421 and protrudes from the front surface of the left portion of the base member 410 and faces the front-rear direction. The second gear 422 and the third gear 423 rotatably provided about a rotating shaft 423a that is engaged with the second gear 422 and protrudes from the front surface of the left side of the base member 410 and faces the front-rear direction. A fourth gear 424 meshed with the third gear 423 and rotatably provided about a rotating shaft 424a facing the front-rear direction, which is projected from the front surface of the left portion of the base member 410, is arranged. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a rack 413 is attached to the right side of the sub-effect display device 403, and a rack 425 is attached to the left side of the sub-effect display device 403. Of these racks 413 and 425, tooth portions 413a are formed from the upper end portion to the lower end portion on the right side surface of the rack 413, and the tooth portions 413a mesh with the second gear 412. Further, on the left side surface of the rack 425, a tooth portion 425a is formed from the upper end portion to the lower end portion, and the tooth portion 425a meshes with the fourth gear 424. The rear part of the rack 413 is arranged in the guide rail 430R, and the rear part of the rack 425 is arranged in the guide rail 430L. Therefore, in the sub-effect display device 403, the racks 413 and 425 move up and down in the guide rails 430R and 430L by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402, so that the countdown display position and the countdown non-display position are set. It is possible to move between.

The eaves piece 428 extends from the lower part of the rack 425 toward the left side. The eaves piece 428 functions as a piece to be detected detected by the position detection sensor 440 when the sub-effect display device 403 is in the countdown non-display position.

Next, an example of the operation mode of the first effect unit 300 and the second effect unit 400 configured in this way will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a state in which the effect movable body is held in the upper position and a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged in the countdown non-display position. FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a state in which the effect movable body falls due to its own weight and a state in which the sub-effect display device moves from the countdown non-display position to the countdown display position. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a state in which the effect movable body has fallen and reached the lower position, and a state in which the sub effect display device is arranged in the countdown display position. FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a state in which the effect movable body is open and a state in which the sub effect display device is moved to the retracted position.

The first effect unit 300 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 so that the upper side portion 301H and the left and right side sides of the base member 301 are along the outer sides of the upper side and the left and right side sides of the effect display device 5. (See FIG. 1). Therefore, the effect movable body 302 is located above the effect display device 5 at the upper position, and is located substantially at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 in the vertical direction at the lower position. The present invention is not limited to this, and the lower position may be the lower part or the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 5, and the upper position or the lower position may be before or after the display screen of the effect display device 5. It may be arranged at a position where it does not overlap with.

As shown in FIG. 10, since the effect movable body 302 of this embodiment is usually located at an upper position, the upper position is set as the initial drive position. In this state, since the lowermost tooth portion of the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 are meshed with each other, the weight of the effect movable body 302 is transferred to the third gear 309 via the rack 341. It works. Therefore, a rotational force counterclockwise when viewed from the front acts on the third gear 309, and the rotational force is transmitted to the effect movable body elevating motor 306 via the second gear 308 and the first gear 307 to elevate the effect movable body. The load of the motor 306 suppresses the rotation of the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309, so that the meshing state of the tooth portion 341a of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350a of the third gear 309 is changed. Be maintained.

That is, in this embodiment, the load of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 is set to be larger than the downward force applied by the own weight of the effect movable body 302, so that the load of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 causes. Since the effect movable body 302 can be held in the upper position, the effect movable body elevating motor 306 can be turned off. Further, when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, the rack 341 is held in the upper position by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305.

Specifically, in the first holding means 304, the excitation of the holding solenoid 330 is released, so that the first holding piece 334 is located at the first holding position. At this time, the first held portion 346 is above the first holding piece 334, more specifically, the lower end of the first held portion 346 is at a position abutting or close to the upper side 334a of the first holding piece 334, and the rack. The downward movement (fall) of 341 is restricted.

Further, in the second holding means 305, the second holding piece 324 is located at the second holding position. At this time, the second held portion 342a is above the holding portion 325, specifically, the lower end of the second held portion 342a is at a position where it is in contact with or close to the upper side of the holding portion 325, and is below the guide member 342. Movement (fall) is restricted.

In this embodiment, in the second holding means 305, the upper surface of the holding portion 325 and the second held portion 342a are in contact with each other to hold the effect movable body 302. Therefore, when the holding is released, the effect movable body 302 is held. Since the upper surface of the holding portion 325 and the second held portion 342a slide, if the release of the holding is delayed due to friction, the fall of the effect movable body 302 due to its own weight may be delayed. In order to reduce the friction between the upper surface of the holding portion 325 and the second held portion 342a, the holding portion 325 may be provided with a plurality of rotatable rollers or a resin plate having low friction. good.

As described above, when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, the effect movable body 302 is not only held in the upper position by the load of the effect movable body elevating motor 306, but also is held below the rack 341 by the first holding means 304. The movement (fall) to the guide member 342 is restricted, and the guide member 342 is also held in the upper position by being restricted from moving (falling) downward by the second holding means 305.

That is, in this embodiment, the load of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 is larger than the load of the effect movable body 302. Therefore, if the rack 341 and the third gear 309 are in the meshed state, the effect movable body elevating is performed. The effect movable body 302 can be held in the upper position by the motor 306, but the effect movable body elevating motor 306, the first gear 307, and the second gear constituting the moving means 303 for moving the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction. The effect movable body 302 can also be held in the upper position by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305 provided separately from the gear 308, the third gear 309, and the rack 341. Therefore, for example, due to factors such as vibration generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a downward force exceeding the load of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 is applied to the effect movable body 302, or the weight of the effect movable body 302 is used for elevating the effect movable body. The rack 341 and the third gear 309 are set to exceed the load of the motor 306, or the effect movable body 302 is lifted at an upper position due to factors such as vibration generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described later. Even when the meshed state is released and the body can be dropped due to its own weight, the effect movable body 302 can be held in the upper position by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body 302 is usually located at the upper position shown in FIG. 10, that is, the lower end of the first held portion 346 comes into contact with or approaches the upper side 334a of the first holding piece 334, and the first 2 The lower end of the held portion 342a is held at a position where it abuts or is close to the upper side of the holding portion 325, and is provided so as to be movable further upward from this position. That is, in the upper position, the lower end of the first held portion 346 abuts or approaches the upper side 334a of the first holding piece 334, and the lower end of the second held portion 342a abuts or approaches the upper side of the holding portion 325. It is an upper position to do. The effect movable body 302 can be moved upward by a predetermined distance (for example, about 1 cm) from the upper position depending on the meshing state of the rack 341 and the third gear 309, and the position is the rack 341 and the third gear 309. It is the position where the meshing state of is released.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the operation of the effect movable body 302 is controlled without distinguishing between the upper position of the effect movable body 302 and the position where the effect movable body 302 moves (rises) a predetermined distance from the upper position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the upper position of the effect movable body 302 is the first upper position, and the position moved (raised) by a predetermined distance from the first upper position is the second upper position. The operation of the effect movable body 302 may be controlled so as to distinguish between the first upper position and the second upper position. As an example of controlling the operation of the effect movable body 302 so as to distinguish between the first upper position and the second upper position, for example, the effect movable body 302 sets the value of X of the effect movable body operation process flag to the first upper position. If it is held at the position, it may be set to "0", and if the effect movable body 302 is held at the second upper position, it may be set to "4".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body 302 is provided so as to be movable within the movement range between the lower position shown in FIG. 12 and the upper position shown in FIG. 10 by a predetermined distance with respect to the base member 301. However, the initial drive position is set to an upper position, and is held by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305 at the upper position.

Next, a case where the effect movable body 302 is moved (falls) from the upper position to the lower position will be described. When the effect movable body 302 is moved (falls) from the upper position to the lower position, the effect movable body elevating motor 306 is driven to slightly raise the effect movable body 302 so that the rack 341 and the third gear 309 are engaged with each other. By releasing it, it will be dropped by its own weight. That is, when the effect movable body 302 falls, no load is applied to the effect movable body elevating motor 306.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the second gear 308 is rotated counterclockwise in the front view by rotating the first gear 307 in the front view clockwise by the effect movable body elevating motor 306. It moves and the third gear 309 rotates clockwise in the front view. At this time, since the rack 341 and the third gear 309 are in the meshed state, the effect movable body 302 moves (rises) upward by a predetermined distance from the upper position.

Further, almost at the same time as moving (raising) the rack 341 upward by a predetermined distance from the upward position after driving the effect movable body evacuation motor 306, the holding solenoid 330 is excited to move the first holding piece 334 to the first position. While moving from the holding position to the first retracting position, the holding motor 320 is driven to move the second holding piece 324 from the second holding position to the second retracting position. In this way, after driving the effect movable body elevating motor 306, the first holding piece 334 is moved from the first holding position to the first retracting position, and the second holding piece 324 is moved from the second holding position to the second retracting position. Move to. Therefore, by retracting the first holding piece 334 and the second holding piece 324 while the weight of the effect movable body 302 is acting on the first holding piece 334 and the second holding piece 324, the holding solenoid 330 and the holding piece 324 are used. No load is applied to the motor 320.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the meshing state of the rack 341 and the third gear 309 is released before the effect movable body 302 is dropped as described above, the effect movable body 302 is raised by a predetermined distance from the upper position. In the upper position, a cover member is provided in front of the effect movable body 302 to make the effect movable body 302 invisible or difficult for the player to see, so that the upper position is a preliminary operation before the effect movable body 302 falls. Since the movement of the moving body upward by a predetermined distance from the position cannot be visually recognized or is difficult to be visually recognized by the player, it is difficult to predict whether or not the effect movable body 302 will fall due to the preparatory movement before the player falls.

Next, when the ascent of the effect movable body 302 from the upper position by a predetermined distance is completed, the meshed state between the rack 341 and the third gear 309 is released, and the missing portion 351 of the third gear 309 becomes the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341. Since they face each other, the effect movable body 302 starts to fall due to its own weight. It should be noted that the effect LEDs 383a and 383b may be made to emit light when the product is dropped to decorate the mode when the product is dropped. Since the first holding piece 334 and the second holding piece 324 are also retracted from the first holding position and the second holding position, the effect movable body 302 is directed from the upper position to the lower position as shown in FIG. It falls due to its own weight.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the effect movable body 302 reaches the lower position, the lower end predetermined positions on the left and right sides of the main body portion 340 of the effect movable body 302 are formed by the cushioning members 313L and 313R of the drop control portions 312L and 312R. In addition to being supported, the lower ends of the rack 341 and the guide member 342 are supported by the cushioning members 315L and 315R of the drop regulating portions 314L and 314R, so that the impact due to the fall is buffered and the downward movement is performed. It is regulated by the cushioning members 313L, 313R, 315L, 315R and maintained in the lower position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the effect movable body 302 moves to the lower position, the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 of the effect movable body 302 are reversed from the closed position in opposite directions and move to the open position. As a result, the characters "super heat !!" are formed, and the effect LEDs 380a, 382a, and 382b are decorated by emitting light.

Next, a case where the effect movable body 302 is returned from the lower position to the upper position will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, when the effect movable body 302 is in the lower position, the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are returned from the open position to the closed position, or while returning to the closed position, by the effect movable body elevating motor 306. By rotating the 1st gear 307 clockwise in the front view, the 2nd gear 308 rotates counterclockwise in the front view, and the 3rd gear 309 rotates clockwise in the front view. At this time, since the missing portion 343 of the rack 341 and the missing portion 351 of the third gear 309 face each other and the meshing state of the rack 341 and the third gear 309 is released, the third gear 309 rotates. However, the ascent of rack 341 does not start.

Then, when the engaging protrusion 355 located at the lower portion of the peripheral edge of the third gear 309 moves clockwise and the engaging protrusion 355 approaches the tooth portion 341A at the lower end, the tooth portions 341A and the third gear of the rack 341 The engaging protrusion 355 engages (contacts) with the tooth portion 341A at the lower end portion before the tooth portion 350 of 309 is engaged with the tooth portion 350. In this way, the rack 341 is lifted upward by moving the engaging protrusion 355 by rotating the third gear 309 while the engaging protrusion 355 is engaged with the tooth portion 341A at the lower end.

At this time, the contact position between the engaging protrusion 355 and the tooth portion 341A at the lower end is displaced between the respective tooth tips and the tooth bottom as the rack 341 rises, but the engaging protrusion 355 is an involute gear. Since it is formed to have almost the same shape as the tooth shape of the above, rattling does not easily occur at the start of ascending of the effect movable body 302, so that the engaging protrusion 355 and the tooth portion 341A at the lower end are smoothly brought into contact with each other. ..

Next, after the engaging protrusion 355 comes into contact with the tooth portion 341A at the lower end and the rack 341 starts to rise, the rack 341 starts to rise in response to the rotation of the third gear 309, and then the teeth of the rack 341 The portion 341A and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 are in a meshed state. That is, since the relative positions of the engaging protrusion 355 and the tooth portion 350 do not change, the engaging protrusion 355 and the tooth portion 341A at the lower end are brought into contact (engagement) with each other, so that the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 Since positioning is performed when the teeth 350 of the third gear 309 mesh with each other, the teeth 341A of the rack 341 and the teeth 350 of the third gear 309 can always be meshed at a desired position. .. Therefore, for example, the effect movable body 302 is placed on the cushioning members 313L, 313R, 315L, 315R that can be elastically deformed when it is in the lower position, so that it is minute in a position where it is maintained in the lower position. Due to an error or an error in the rotation angle of the third gear 309 when lowering from the upper position, the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 are used when raising the rack. Even if the meshing position is displaced, the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 can always be meshed at a desired position.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10, the third gear 309 is rotated by the effect movable body elevating motor 306 to raise the rack 341, so that the first held portion 346 is in the first holding position. When the piece 334 is reached, the upper end of the first held portion 346 comes into contact with the sliding contact side 334b. Then, as the rack 341 continues to rise, the first holding piece 334 is pressed by the first held portion 346 toward the first retracted position side on the right side against the urging force of the compression spring 330b. When the first held portion 346 passes by the side of the first holding piece 334 and moves upward, the first holding piece 334 pressed toward the first retracted position side is again first by the urging force of the compression spring 330b. Moved to the holding position.

Then, when the effect movable body 302 moves to the upper position, the drive of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 is stopped (off), and the load of the effect movable body elevating motor 306 causes the first gear 307 and the second gear 308 to move. By suppressing the rotation of the third gear 309, the meshing state of the tooth portions 341A of the rack 341 and the tooth portions 350a of the third gear 309 is maintained, and the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305 are maintained. As a result, the effect movable body 302 is held in the upper position by restricting the fall of the effect movable body 302 from the upper position.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, since the sub-effect display device 403 of this embodiment is normally located at the countdown non-display position, the countdown non-display position is set as the Kudo initial position. In this state, since the tooth portions 413a of the rack 413 and the second gear 412 are meshed with each other, the weight of the sub-effect display device 403 acts on the second gear 412 via the rack 413. Further, since the tooth portions 425a of the rack 425 and the fourth gear 424 are meshed with each other, the weight of the sub-effect display device 403 acts on the fourth gear 424 via the rack 425.

Therefore, a rotational force counterclockwise when viewed from the front acts on the second gear 412, and the rotational force is transmitted to the sub-effect display device elevating motor 401 via the second gear 412 and the first gear 411 to display the sub-effect. The rotation of the first gear 411 and the second gear 412 is suppressed by the load of the device elevating motor 401, so that the meshed state of the tooth portions 413a of the rack 413 and the second gear 412 is maintained. Further, a front-view clockwise rotational force acts on the fourth gear 424, and the rotational force is used for raising and lowering the sub-effect display device via the fourth gear 424, the third gear 423, the second gear 422, and the first gear 421. The teeth of the rack 425 are transmitted to the motor 402, and the rotation of the first gear 421, the second gear 422, the third gear 423, and the fourth gear 424 is suppressed by the load of the sub-effect display device elevating motor 402. The meshed state of the portion 425a and the fourth gear 424 is maintained.

That is, in this embodiment, the load of the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 is set to be larger than the downward power applied by the weight of the sub-effect display device 403, so that the sub-effect display device elevating Since the sub-effect display device 403 can be held in the countdown non-display position by the load of the motors 401 and 402, the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 can be turned off.

Next, a case where the sub-effect display device 403 is moved from the countdown non-display position to the countdown display position will be described. When the sub-effect display device 403 is moved from the countdown non-display position to the countdown display position, the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 are driven as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the second gear 412 is rotated clockwise in the front view by rotating the first gear 411 counterclockwise in the front view by the motor 401 for raising and lowering the sub-effect display device. To do. Further, by rotating the first gear 421 clockwise in the front view by the sub-effect display device elevating motor 402, the second gear 422 rotates counterclockwise in the front view, and the third gear 423 rotates in the front view clock. It rotates clockwise, and the fourth gear 424 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. At this time, since the rack 413 and the second gear 412 are in the meshed state and the rack 425 and the fourth gear 424 are in the meshed state, the sub-effect display device 403 moves from the countdown non-display position to the countdown display position ( Rise.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) to the open position as described above while the sub effect display device 403 is arranged at the countdown display position, the sub effect display is displayed. The upper end of the device 403 and the lower end of the main body 340 of the effect movable body 302 are close to each other.

Further, when the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 start moving from the closed position to the open position in a state where the upper end portion of the sub-effect display device 403 shown in FIG. 12 and the lower end portion of the main body portion 340 of the effect movable body 302 are close to each other. As shown in FIG. 13, in the sub-effect display device 403, the countdown display position and the countdown non-display position are displayed from the countdown display position in conjunction with the movement of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 from the closed position to the open position. Move towards the retracted position between. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the second gear 412 is rotated counterclockwise in the front view by rotating the first gear 411 clockwise in the front view by the motor 401 for raising and lowering the sub-effect display device. To do. Further, by rotating the first gear 421 counterclockwise in front view by the sub-effect display device elevating motor 402, the second gear 422 is rotated clockwise in front view, and the third gear 423 is counterclockwise in front view. It rotates clockwise, and the fourth gear 424 rotates clockwise in front view. At this time, since the rack 413 and the second gear 412 are in the meshed state and the rack 425 and the fourth gear 424 are in the meshed state, the sub-effect display device 403 moves (descends) from the countdown non-display position to the retracted position. ).

By moving the sub-effect display device 403 from the countdown display position to the retracted position in this way, it is possible to prevent the opening / closing unit 372 arranged at the open position and the sub-effect display device 403 from interfering with each other. The retracted position in this embodiment is the countdown display position in which the sub-effect display device 403 moves from the countdown display position so that the sub-effect display device 403 and the opening / closing unit 372 arranged in the open position do not interfere with each other. Although it is a position between the countdown non-display position, in the retracted position, the upper side of the sub-effect display device 403 is arranged in front of the lower part of the effect display device 5 so as to be visible to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the sub-effect display device 403 moves to the retracted position, the display on the sub-effect display device 403 (countdown display in the countdown effect) can be visually recognized by the player.

After the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 start moving from the open position to the closed position, the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 are driven again (the sub-effect display device elevating motor 401 is counterclockwise when viewed from the front. The sub-effect display device 403 may be moved (raised) from the retracted position to the count-down display position by rotating and driving the sub-effect display device elevating motor 402 clockwise in front view). Further, when moving (lowering) the sub-effect display device 403 from the countdown display position to the countdown non-display position, the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 are driven (the sub-effect display device elevating motor 401 is moved from the front. The motor 402 for raising and lowering the sub-effect display device may be driven clockwise and counterclockwise when viewed from the front.

In this embodiment, the sub-effect display device 403 and the effect movable body 302 are driven by motors (sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 and movable effect body elevating motor 306) which are the same driving means. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-effect display device 403 and the effect movable body 302 may be driven by the same drive means as in the present embodiment. In addition to this, it may be driven by a different driving means.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing 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 executed, and then the loop process may be started.

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

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

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process processing, and is movable in the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of the wing piece.

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

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 23 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the number of reserved special figures reserved for the special figure game using the first special figure is set to a predetermined upper limit value (S101; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of reserved first special figures is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103). ..

When the first start port switch 22A is off in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure hold storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), a normally variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the number of reserved special figures reserved for the special figure game using the second special figure is set to a predetermined upper limit value (S104; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (S105). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (S106). ..

After executing any of the processes of S103 and S106, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (S107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (S108). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of S108, the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (S109). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the start port buffer value is "2". Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is "big hit", and further, the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of big hit when it is called "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol. By executing the process of S109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random value values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol and the variable display time.

Following the process of S110, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. The setting for transmitting the first start opening prize designation command to 12 is made. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is used. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of S111, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (S115), and then the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (N in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and then the start winning determination process is performed. To finish. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. The display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special figure game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variation display result determines whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol or the big hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B corresponds to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Any of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are performed using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the fluctuation display result is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine the data. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol and the effect symbol. Includes processing to determine the variation display mode of.

The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation processing of S24 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is elapsed by a common timer. The time is measured. In addition, 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 variation processing of S24 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the processing is such that the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the above is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the confirmed special symbol that is the result of the variation display of the special symbol. It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Will be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period for keeping the big winning opening open is set according to whether the big hit type is "non-probable big hit", "probable change big hit A", or "probable change big hit B". You may. As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period for opening the jackpot is set to "29 seconds", and the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the maximum number of rounds to be executed, is set to "non-probability variable jackpot". "Or" Probability change jackpot A ", it may be set to" 16 times "to set the normal open jackpot state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the short-term open jackpot state is set by setting the number of opening of the jackpot, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, to "5". You just have to be. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is measured based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. ..

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, and the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening have been reached. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a wait corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It includes processing to wait until the time elapses, and processing to make various settings (set of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. .. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read out, and the jackpot type is any of "non-probability change jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", and "probability variation jackpot B". Identify what was there. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability variation jackpot", a setting (set of probability variation flag) for starting probability variation control is performed.

In addition, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the setting for starting the time reduction control (the set of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control are supported in advance. The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 24 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (S141). 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 S141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in S141 (S141; N), it is set as the reserved data stored in the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B corresponding to the hold number "1". , The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of S142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as the above. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S143).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (S144), the process proceeds to S149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (S145). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold 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 S145, if the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". Good. As described above, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one that is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, 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. I just need to be able to decide.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in S145 (S145; N), the data is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number "1". , The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of S146, the first special figure reserved storage number and the total reserved storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the 1st special figure reserved storage number count value and the total reserved storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as the above. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S147).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (S148), the process proceeds to S149.

In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 17 is selected as the table used for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "loss". set. Next, 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 determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss" (S150). In this S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability change flag is set, and if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1000 to 12180, then a "big hit". , And if not applicable, it is judged as "missing". In addition, in the low probability state in which the probability change flag is not set, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as "big hit", and if not, it is "missed". Is determined.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time, and therefore S150. In the process of, the special figure display result is "big hit" using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the game state at the time of starting the variable display such as the special figure game is a high probability state. When the game state is in the high probability state, it is determined to be a "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

After determining the special figure display result in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" (S151). Then, when it is determined to be a "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the ON state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 18A is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and "non-probability change" and "probability variation A" in the jackpot type determination table. , It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be selected according to which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "probability variation B" is matched (S154).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be changed to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type can be set. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation" corresponding to non-probability jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variation A" corresponding to probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1", and probability variation jackpot B If it is "probability variation B" corresponding to, it may be set to "2".

On the other hand, if it is determined in S151 that it is not a "big hit" (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

In S156, it is determined in advance of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is a lost symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "missing". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in S151, the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" are set according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154. One of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the finalized special symbol. That is, a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "non-probability variation". In addition, a special symbol showing the number "7" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probability variation A". A special symbol showing the number "5" is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probability variation B".

After the finalized special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in S145 (S145; Y), after the predetermined demo display setting is made (S158), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 24 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (S161). Then, if the jackpot flag is on (S161; Y), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the fluctuation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S162).

When the jackpot flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (whether or not it is set), the game is played. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed when the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (S163). Then, if the time saving flag is on (S163; Y), the loss variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S164).

On the other hand, when the time saving control is not in progress, that is, when the time saving flag is off (when it is not set) (S163; N), for example, the total number of reserved memory counters provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. The total number of reserved storages is specified by reading the stored value or the like, and it is determined whether or not the specified total number of reserved storages is 2 or more (S165).

When the specified total number of reserved storages is not 2 or more (S165; N), the loss variation pattern determination table A is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types (S165; N). S166).

Further, when the specified total number of reserved storages is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (S167).

When the total number of reserved storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the loss pattern determination table B is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S168). ..

When the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the loss pattern determination table C is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. (S169).

After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data was selected based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation. By referring to either the jackpot variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination table A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S170).

When the jackpot flag is off, the variation pattern is determined in the process of S170 to determine whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach". That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “missing”.

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. (2) A setting is made to start the fluctuation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special symbol games using the special symbol (S171). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting is made for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B.

Following the process of S171, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (S172). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with the setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the command buffer area.

After executing the process of S172, the special symbol fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (S173). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol, which is the variation display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (S174), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 23 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation display result notification command, the first hold storage number notification command, or the second hold storage number notification command will be transmitted in sequence. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, and the variation pattern specification command are transmitted. , The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, and the like may be transmitted in this order.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 24 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S181). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S183), and if the jackpot flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (S184) if the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, and the effect control board 12 is set. , Make settings to send the jackpot start 1 designated command (probability change A), jackpot start 2 designated command (probability change B), and jackpot start 3 designated command (non-probability change) according to the stored jackpot type (S185). ).

Further, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the effect display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in the case of non-probability change jackpot or probability variation jackpot A, and 5 times in the case of probability variation jackpot B) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (S26) (S189).

On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is set to -1 (S191). .. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (S193), and if it is not "0" (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is "0". In the case of (S193; Y), after clearing the time saving flag (S194) in order to end the time saving control, a gaming state (specifically, low probability) corresponding to the setting state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is set. After setting the transmission of the game state specification command corresponding to (low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 24 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating (S201; N), a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the jackpot end on the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer. Set (S204) and end the process.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B (S207).

When the jackpot type is probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B (S207; Y), the probability variation flag is set (S208), the time reduction flag is set (S209), and "0" is set in the time reduction counter. (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is not the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction counter is set to "100", and then S213. Proceed to.

In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is set (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time saving flag (S215), the value of the special figure process flag is processed in the special symbol normal process. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to (S216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control (S51). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 14) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

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

Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56). After that, it shifts to S52.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 14) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 as the stored contents of the start winning command buffer 194A. The hold display update process for updating the display according to the above is executed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

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

Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

Processing during effect symbol change (S75): Controls the switching timing of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

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

Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S78).

Process during big hit game (S78): Control during big hit game. For example, when a designated command during opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

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

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 31. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-1" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "1-2" and stored. 1 The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start is started. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the command buffer 194A received at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. Shift to (S274). The contents of the buffer number "2-1" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-2" and stored. 2 The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” of the special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

After executing S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specification command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. To do.

In this embodiment, when the received variation display result specification command is the second variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols "7" as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the production symbols (big hit symbol) aligned with. Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the third variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of production symbols such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the fourth variation display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, have an even number of three symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result specification command corresponding to the loss, the combination of the effect symbols (the missed symbols) in which the three symbols are not uniform is determined as the stop symbol.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining the stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 33 to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect determination process, only the character advance notice effect and the countdown effect in which the character appears are determined as described later, but the present invention is not limited to these. As the advance notice effect of, other forms of advance notice effect other than the character advance notice effect and the countdown effect, for example, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area, and the like are executed. In the case of determining the advance notice effect of these different modes, the timing for starting the notice effect differs depending on the mode of the advance notice effect. A different period may be set according to the mode of.

In the advance notice effect determination process of this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variation display result and the variation pattern (S291). The variation display result is a variation for storing the variation display result specification command for specifying the variation display result (missing, probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, non-probability variation jackpot) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation. Display result specification command This can be specified by the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the advance notice effect is a big hit (probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, non-probability change big hit), super reach, and normal reach. Therefore, specifically, the variable display result is a big hit (probability change big hit A). , Probability change jackpot B, Non-probability change jackpot) is specified by the fluctuation display result specification command, and whether or not the fluctuation pattern is super reach, normal reach, or non-reach is determined. It can be specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Then, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is extracted, and the presence or absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the type of the advance notice effect when the advance notice effect is executed are determined using the table for determining the type of advance notice effect shown in FIG. 34 (S292).

In this embodiment, the random number for determining the advance notice effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of determination values of the random number for determining the advance notice effect is 100, which is in the range of 1 to 100. You just have to decide. Further, a random number counter for determining the advance notice effect for generating these random numbers for determining the advance notice effect is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for determining the advance notice effect is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process.

As shown in FIG. 34, the notice effect type determination table of this embodiment is composed of a notice effect type determination table corresponding to the advance notice effect. In this embodiment, as the notice effect, the notice effect in which the character A appears, the notice effect B in which the character B appears, and the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed on the sub effect display device 403 are displayed. It is said that a countdown effect can be performed.

In the table for determining the type of advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 28, the variable display result is a big hit for each of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", "countdown effect", and "no advance notice effect". When the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, different judgment values are the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 34. , Assigned.

Specifically, when the variable display result is a big hit, 0 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect" and 10 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A". Twenty determination values are assigned to the "notice effect B", and 70 determination values are assigned to the "countdown effect". In addition, when the variable display result is out of the super reach, 30 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 20 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and " Forty determination values are assigned to the "notice effect B", and ten determination values are assigned to the "countdown effect". In addition, when the variable display result is out of the normal reach, 60 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 30 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and "notice". Ten determination values are assigned to "effect B", and zero determination values are assigned to "countdown effect". In addition, when the variable display result is out of reach, 90 judgment values are assigned to "no notice effect", 10 judgment values are assigned to "notice effect A", and " 0 determination values are assigned to the "notice effect B", and 0 determination values are assigned to the "countdown effect".

By assigning the judgment values in this way, when a big hit occurs in the fluctuation display, the advance notice effect is more easily executed than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost, and the "countdown effect" is executed. It is easy to do. Further, in the case where the super reach is out of order, the "notice effect B" is easily executed. When the normal reach is off, "No notice effect" is easier to determine than when it is a big hit or when the super reach is off, and when the notice effect is executed, "Notice effect A" is executed. It is easy to be done. In addition, in the case of non-reach off, "no notice effect" is most easily determined in the case of a big hit or out of super reach, as compared with the case of normal reach.

As shown in FIG. 34, when the notice effect type determination table is set, when a big hit occurs in the fluctuation display, the "countdown effect" is compared with the case where the super reach is lost and the normal reach is lost. It is set so that it can be easily determined, and in the case where the super reach is out of order, the "notice effect B" is set to be more easily determined than in the case where the other normal reach is out of order. On the other hand, when the normal reach is lost in the fluctuation display, it is set so that the "notice effect A" is more easily determined than in the case where the fluctuation display is a big hit or the super reach is missed. It is set so that it is easier to determine "no notice effect" when the display is out of reach, when the variable display is a big hit, when the display is out of super reach, or when the display is normal reach.

With this setting, the expectation of a big hit is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice effect, the jackpot expectation is higher when the notice effect B is executed than when the notice effect A is executed, and the jackpot expectation is highest when the countdown effect is executed. The degree is high.

In addition, the jackpot expectation (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a big hit, and each notice effect is executed and is lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities.

Returning to FIG. 33, in S293, in S292, whether or not one of the advance notice effects was decided to be executed, that is, whether or not one of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "countdown effect" was decided. Determine if not. Here, when none of the "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "countdown effect" has been determined, that is, when "no advance notice effect" is determined, the advance notice effect determination process is performed. To finish. On the other hand, when any one of "notice effect A", "notice effect B", and "countdown effect" is determined, the process proceeds to S294 and the determined type of advance notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to S295, the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, and then the advance notice effect determination process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 32, after the advance notice effect determination process of S277, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has set the advance notice effect execution decision flag in S278, that is, "notice effect A" in the advance notice effect determination process of S277. It is determined whether or not the advance notice effect of either the "notice effect B" or the "countdown effect" has been decided.

If the advance notice effect execution decision flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, and the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set as the period until the start of the advance notice effect, which corresponds to the character advance notice effect which is the advance notice effect of this embodiment. Then (S279), clear the advance notice production execution decision flag (S280), and proceed to S281. On the other hand, if the advance notice effect execution decision flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

As the period until the start of these advance notice effects, in the present embodiment, an effect indicating a sign that the character appears or that the countdown starts before the timing when the character appears or before the timing when the countdown starts. (Not shown) is carried out, and the timing of starting the precursor is set as the start timing of the advance notice effect. Therefore, a period shorter than the period until the advance notice effect is started is set, and the start timing of these advance notice effects is set. Although the advance notice effect is specified based on the process table of the advance notice effect executed from the start of the advance notice effect, the present invention is not limited to this, and the advance notice of these precursory effects is announced. If it is not performed in the production, the start timing of the advance notice effect is the start timing of the advance notice effect. Therefore, the period until the start timing of the advance notice effect may be set in the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect.

In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are arranged in order in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (effect display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the variation display of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one is performed, but the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. The effect symbol changes are realized by outputting the signal corresponding to the image data to the effect display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal by the effect display device 5. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (S301, S302, S303). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect movable body drop effect process (S303a) shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 for dropping the effect movable body 302 from the upper position to the lower position, and the operation of the effect movable body 302. The sub-effect display device movement process (S303b) shown in FIG. 38 is executed to move the sub-effect display device 403 in the vertical direction according to the above. Further, the effect control CPU 120 has a timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect set (determined to perform the advance notice effect) or a flag for executing the advance notice effect (during execution of the advance notice effect). If there is (S304; Y), the advance notice effect processing shown in FIG. 39 is executed (S305). If neither the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect nor the flag for executing the advance notice effect is set, the process proceeds to S306 without executing the advance notice effect process of S305.

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

Further, when the process timer is not timer-out and after the execution of S309, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and displays (derives and displays) the effect symbols in a combination of big hits or misses. It is determined whether or not it is inside, that is, whether or not it is during the display period of the stop symbol determined in S276 (S309a). During the period in which the effect symbol is derived and displayed by a combination of jackpot or miss, the effect display device 5 executes the display of the stop symbol determined in S276 (S309b), shifts to S310, and jackpots or misses the effect symbol. It shifts to S310 without executing S309b unless it is during the period of derivation and display with the combination of outliers.

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

Further, when the process timer is not timer-out (S306; N), the fluctuation control timer is not timer-out (S310; N), after the execution of S312, the effect control CPU 120 timers out the fluctuation time timer. Check if it is done (S313). If the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is used. Even if it is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

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

36 and 37 are flowcharts showing an example of the effect movable body drop effect processing. In the effect movable body drop effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern being executed is a jackpot variation pattern based on the variation pattern designation command read in S275 of the effect symbol variation start process. Judgment (S361). If the fluctuation pattern being executed is not a jackpot fluctuation pattern (S361; N), the effect movable body drop effect processing is ended, and if the fluctuation pattern being executed is a jackpot fluctuation pattern (S361; Y), the effect is produced. It is determined whether or not the effect moving body fall effect executing flag indicating that the movable body fall effect is being executed is set (S362). The effect movable body drop effect in this embodiment is a jackpot confirmation effect that notifies the jackpot by moving (falling) the effect movable body 302 from the upper position to the lower position when the variation display result is a jackpot. ..

When the effect moving body drop effect execution flag is not set (S362; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether or not it is the start timing of the effect movable body drop effect. Judgment (S363). If it is not the start timing of the effect movable body fall effect (S363; N), the effect movable body drop effect process is finished, and if it is the start timing of the effect movable body fall effect (S363; Y), the effect movable body fall. While setting the effect executing flag (S364), the value of the effect movable body operation process flag indicates that the effect movable body 302 is held in the upper position and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are arranged in the closed position. It is set to "00" (S365), and the effect movable body fall effect process is completed.

Further, when the effect moving body drop effect execution flag is set (S362; Y), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and ascends a predetermined distance from the upper position of the effect movable body 302. It is determined whether or not it is (S366). When the ascending timing is a predetermined distance from the upper position of the effect movable body 302 (S366; Y), the effect control CPU 120 drives the effect movable body 302 with respect to the motor control board 16 by the effect movable body elevating motor 306. A setting is made to move (raise) a predetermined distance from the upper position (S367), and the effect movable body fall effect process is completed. The motor control board 16 drives the effect movable body elevating motor 306 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120, and executes control to move (raise) the effect movable body 302 from the upper position by a predetermined distance.

Further, when it is not the ascending timing of a predetermined distance from the upper position (S366; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether or not it is the fall timing of the effect movable body 302 (S368). ). When it is the fall timing of the effect movable body 302 (S368; Y), the effect control CPU 120 drives the holding solenoid 330, and the holding motor 320 and the effect movable body elevating motor 306 with respect to the motor control board 16. The holding release setting for moving (falling) the effect movable body 302 to the lower position is set (S369), and the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set so that the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) toward the lower position. It is set to "10" (S370) indicating that the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are arranged in the closed position, and the effect movable body drop effect process is completed. The motor control board 16 releases the meshing state between the rack 341 and the third gear 309 by driving the effect movable body evacuation motor 306 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120, and drives the holding motor 320. By doing so, the control of moving the first holding piece 334 from the first holding position to the first retracted position is executed.

Further, when it is not the fall timing of the effect movable body 302 (S368; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed, and whether or not it is the opening start timing of the effect movable body 302, that is, the opening / closing unit. It is determined whether or not it is the timing to start moving the 371 and 372 from the closed position to the open position (S371). When it is the opening start timing of the effect movable body 302 (S371; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect movable body 302 to open by driving the effect motor 389 with respect to the motor control board 16, that is, the opening / closing portion 371. , 372 are set to move from the closed position to the open position (S372), and the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set so that the effect movable body 302 is arranged at the lower position, and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are set. It is set to "11" indicating that it moves from the closed position to the open position (S373), and the effect movable body fall effect process is completed. The motor control board 16 drives the effect motor 389 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120 to execute control for moving the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 from the closed position to the open position.

Further, when it is not the opening start timing of the effect movable body 302 (S371; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed, and whether or not it is the closing timing of the effect movable body 302, that is, the opening / closing unit. It is determined whether or not it is the timing to start moving the 371 and 372 from the open position to the closed position (S381). When it is the closing timing of the effect movable body 302 (S381; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect movable body 302 to be closed by driving the effect motor 389 with respect to the motor control board 16, that is, the opening / closing unit 371. The setting is made to move the 372 from the open position to the closed position (S382), and the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set so that the effect movable body 302 is arranged at the lower position and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are open. It is set to "10" indicating that it moves from the position to the closed position (S383), and the effect movable body fall effect process is completed. The motor control board 16 drives the effect motor 389 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120 to execute control for moving the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 from the open position to the closed position.

Further, when it is not the closing start timing of the effect movable body 302 (S381; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed, and is it the ascending timing from the lower position to the upper position of the effect movable body 302? Whether or not it is determined (S384). When the timing of ascending from the lower position to the upper position of the effect movable body 302 is set (S384; Y), the effect control CPU 120 drives the effect movable body elevating motor 306 with respect to the motor control board 16 to drive the effect movable body. The ascending setting from the lower position to the upper position, that is, the setting to move the effect movable body 302 from the lower position to the upper position is made (S385), and the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set to the upper position of the effect movable body 302. It is set to "20" (S386) indicating that the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are arranged in the closed position while being in a state of moving (raising) toward the direction, and the effect movable body drop effect process is completed. The motor control board 16 drives the effect movable body elevating motor 306 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120 to execute control for moving the effect movable body 302 from the lower position to the upper position.

Further, when it is not the ascending timing of the effect movable body 302 (S384; N), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether or not it is the ascending completion timing of the effect movable body 302 (S387). ). When the ascending completion timing of the effect movable body 302 is reached (S387; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect movable body 302 to be held by driving the holding motor 320 with respect to the motor control board 16, that is, the second holding. A setting is made to move the piece 324 from the second retracted position to the second holding position (S388). Then, while clearing the effect moving body drop effect executing flag (S389), the effect movable body 302 is held in the upper position and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are closed. It is set to "00" indicating that it is arranged at the position (S390), and the effect movable body drop effect process is completed. The motor control board 16 drives the holding motor 320 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120 to execute control for moving the second holding piece 324 from the second retracted position to the second holding position. .. If it is not the timing for completing the ascending of the effect movable body 302 (S387), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect movable body drop effect process without executing S388 to S390.

In this embodiment, in the effect movable body drop effect process, the effect movable body operation process flag is arranged at an upper position in accordance with the start timing of the effect movable body drop effect. "0" indicating that the effect movable body 302 is set, and "1" indicating that the effect movable body operation process flag is set to the lower position is set according to the fall timing of the effect movable body 302. Then, in response to the ascending timing of the effect movable body 302, an example is exemplified in which "2" indicating that the effect movable body operation process flag is being increased toward the upper position is set to the value of X of the effect movable body operation process flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, depending on the timing of ascending a predetermined distance from the upper position of the effect movable body 302, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is determined from the upper position. A value indicating that the distance is increasing (for example, "3") may be set.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the sub-effect display device movement process. In the sub-effect display device movement process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice effect is started (S341a). .. If the advance notice effect executing flag is not set (S341a; N), the sub-effect display device movement process is terminated, and if the advance notice effect executing flag is set (341a; Y), it is stored. It is determined whether or not the advance notice effect type is a countdown effect (S341b). If the stored advance notice effect type is not a countdown effect (S341b; N), the sub-effect display device movement process is terminated, and if the memorized advance notice effect type is a countdown effect (S341b; Y), the countdown is performed. It is determined whether or not the post-end movement flag indicating that the sub-effect display device 403 is moved toward the countdown non-display position after the end of the effect is set (S341c).

When the move flag is not set after the end (S341c; N), the effect control CPU 120 is set with the initial move flag indicating that the sub-effect display device 403 is moved toward the countdown display position at the start of the countdown effect. Whether or not it is determined (S342). When the initial movement flag is not set (S342; N), the effect control CPU 120 hides the countdown of the sub effect display device 403 driven by the sub effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement from the position to the countdown display position is set (S343), and the initial movement flag is set (S344a). Further, a display position flag indicating that the sub-effect display device 403 is arranged at the countdown display position is set (S344b), and the process shifts to S350. The motor control board 16 moves the sub-effect display device 403 from the countdown non-display position to the countdown display position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120. Perform control to make it.

When the initial movement flag is set (S342; Y), the effect control CPU 120 has a value of the effect movable body operation process flag of "11", that is, a state in which the effect movable body 302 is arranged at a lower position. It is determined whether or not the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are in the process of moving from the closed position to the open position (S345). When the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is not "11" (S345; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display position flag is set (S346).

When the display position flag is not set (S346; N), the effect control CPU 120 moves from the retracted position of the sub effect display device 403 driven by the sub effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement to the countdown display position is set (S347a), the save position flag described later is cleared and the display position flag is set (S347b), and the process proceeds to S350. The motor control board 16 controls the sub-effect display device 403 to move from the retracted position to the countdown display position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120. To execute. When the display position flag is set (S346; Y), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S350 without executing S347a and S347b.

When the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is "11" (S345; Y), the effect control CPU 120 has a save position flag indicating that the sub effect display device 403 has been arranged at the countdown save position. It is determined whether or not it is set (S348). When the retract position flag is not set (S348; N), the effect control CPU 120 displays the countdown of the sub effect display device 403 driven by the sub effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement from the position to the evacuation position is set (S349a), the display position flag is cleared, the evacuation position flag is set (S349b), and the process proceeds to S350. The motor control board 16 controls the sub-effect display device 403 to move from the countdown display position to the evacuation position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120. To execute. When the save position flag is set (S348; Y), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to S350 without executing S349a and S349b.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the advance notice effect process data being executed, which will be described later, and determines whether or not it is the end timing of the countdown effect (S350). When it is the end timing of the countdown effect (S350; Y), the effect control CPU 120 clears the initial movement flag (S351) and also clears the flag on which the display position flag and the save position flag are set. (S352), and after the end, the movement flag is set (S353) to end the sub-effect display device movement process. If it is not the countdown effect end timing (S350; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the sub-effect display device movement process without executing S351 to S353.

When the post-end movement flag is set in S341c (S341c; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is a sub effect display device driven by the sub effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement to the countdown non-display position of 403 is set (S353), the movement flag is cleared after the end (S354), and the sub-effect display device movement process is completed. The motor control board 16 executes control to move the sub-effect display device 403 toward the countdown non-display position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 based on the setting of the effect control CPU 120. To do.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect processing. In the advance notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the advance notice effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice effect is started (S321).

When the advance notice effect execution flag is not set (S321; N), in S322, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer to -1. The timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the advance notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is not out of the timer (S323; N), the process ends. When the timer for waiting for the start of the advance notice effect is out, that is, when it is the start timing of the advance notice effect (S323; Y), the process proceeds to S324.

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

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

Then, the effect control CPU 120 produces the effect according to the contents of the first process data 1 of the set advance notice effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Start of control of devices (effect display device 5 as a production part, sub-effect display device 403, game effect lamp 9 as a production part, speakers 8L, 8R as a production part, stick controller 31A, push button 31B). (S328).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the stored advance notice effect type is a countdown effect (S328a). When the stored advance notice effect type is a countdown effect (S328a; Y), the effect control CPU 120 takes time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed based on the variation time of the variation pattern during execution of the variation display. (S328b), and based on the specified time, the sub-effect display device 403 starts the countdown display (S328c) and ends the advance notice effect process. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the countdown display is started in the sub-effect display device 403 before the movement of the sub-effect display device 403 to the countdown display position is completed is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the countdown display may be started after the sub-effect display device 403 has been moved to the countdown display position. If the stored advance notice effect type is not a countdown effect (S328a; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect process without executing S328b and S328c.

Further, when the advance notice effect execution flag is set in S321, the process proceeds to S329, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the advance notice effect process timer for changing the process of the advance notice effect to -1. Then, the value of the advance notice effect period timer for timing the end of the advance notice effect period is set to -1 (S330). When the advance notice effect period timer is out of the timer (the value becomes 0) (S331; Y), the advance notice effect execution flag is cleared and the advance notice effect process ends (S336).

When the advance notice effect period timer is not timer-out (S331; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the advance notice effect process timer has timed out (S332). If the advance notice effect process timer is out, the advance notice effect process data of the advance notice effect is switched (S333). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set value of the advance notice effect process timer in the advance notice effect process table in the process timer (S334). In addition, the effect device (for effect) is based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, the input control execution data, etc. included in the advance notice effect process data set next. The control state for the component) is changed (S335), and it is determined whether or not the stored advance notice effect type is a countdown effect (335a).

If the stored advance notice effect type is not a countdown effect (S335a; N), the advance notice effect process is terminated, and if the memorized advance notice effect type is a countdown effect (S335a; Y), the advance notice effect being executed. With reference to the process data, it is determined whether or not it is the update timing of the countdown display executed by the sub-effect display device 403 (S335b). If it is not the update timing of the countdown display (S335b; N), the advance notice effect processing is terminated, and if it is the update timing of the countdown display (SS35b; Y), the countdown display executed by the sub-effect display device 403 is updated. (Subtraction update) (S335c), and the advance notice production process ends.

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

Next, the operation modes of the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 when the countdown effect is executed will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (B), when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5, the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 By driving, the sub-effect display device 403 moves from the countdown non-display position to the countdown display position, and starts displaying the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of big hits or misses as a countdown effect.

As shown in FIG. 40 (C), when a predetermined time elapses after the countdown effect is started, the effect symbols are stopped in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and are in the reach state. .. Then, in the reach state, as shown in FIGS. 40 (D) and 40 (E), in the effect display device 5, for example, a reach effect in which a ally character and an enemy character confront each other and fight is started. Further, during the execution of this reach effect, when the ascending timing of a predetermined distance from the upper position of the effect movable body 302 comes, as shown in FIG. 40 (F), the effect movable body 302 is driven by the drive of the effect movable body elevating motor 306. An ascent of a predetermined distance is performed from the upper position.

Then, when the variation display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the effect movable body 302 falls from the upper position toward the lower position from the position where the effect movable body 302 rises by a predetermined distance during the reach effect, and the player It is notified that the variable display result is a big hit. At this time, the lower end portion of the effect movable body 302 is close to the upper end portion of the sub effect display device 403 arranged at the countdown display position.

After the effect movable body 302 is dropped, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are moved from the closed position to the open position by the drive of the effect motor 389, so that the main body unit is directed to the player. The words "Intense heat !!" are displayed on the front of the 340. The opening / closing unit 372 moves from the closed position to the open position below the main body 340 by driving the effect motor 389. At this time, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set to "11". As a result, the sub-effect display device 403 moves to the retracted position between the countdown display position and the countdown non-display position. By moving the sub-effect display device 403 to the retracted position, it is possible to prevent the opening / closing unit 372 and the sub-effect display device 403 from interfering with each other. The sub-effect display device 403 continues the countdown display even after moving to the retracted position.

After the opening period of the effect movable body 302 is completed, the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 move from the opening position to the opening / closing position by driving the effect motor 389, and the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set to ". By resetting from "11" to "10", the sub-effect display device 403 is repositioned from the retracted position to the countdown display position.

After the closing of the effect movable body 302 (movement of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 to the closed position) is completed, the effect movable body is driven by the effect movable body elevating motor 306 as shown in FIG. 41 (D). The 302 rises toward the upper position, and as a result of the reach effect, the effect display device 5 displays, for example, that the ally character has won the enemy character. Finally, as shown in FIG. 41 (E), at the same time that the combination in which the effect symbol indicates a big hit is derived and displayed, the countdown display displayed on the sub-effect display device 403 is 0 seconds (0:00 in the embodiment). ), And the countdown display ends. After the countdown display on the sub-effect display device 403 is completed, the sub-effect display device 403 moves from the countdown display position to the countdown non-display position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402. Then, after the movement of the sub-effect display device 403 is completed, the big hit game is started.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, interference between the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 is prevented while preventing the effect effect from being lowered due to the operation of the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403. It can be avoided.

Further, by using the effect movable body operation process flag, the operation state of the effect movable body 302 can be monitored by a simple configuration.

Further, when the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are operated together, the sub effect display device 403 executes the countdown effect, so that the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are combined. Since it is possible to combine the operation and the countdown effect, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In addition, since the timing at which the effect symbols are derived and displayed in the jackpot combination can be suggested by the countdown effect, the expectation that the effect symbols will be derived and displayed in the jackpot combination by executing the countdown effect can be expected. Since it can be enhanced, the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, while avoiding interference between the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403, the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 come close to each other, so that the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are brought close to each other. It is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above embodiment, the sub-effect display device 403 is moved in the vertical direction according to the value of the effect movable body operation process flag to prevent the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 from interfering with each other. Although the embodiment has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a modification 1, the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the open effect movable body 302 can be specified, and the position of the effect movable body 302 can be specified. By moving the sub-effect display device 403 in the vertical direction according to the coordinates, the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 may be prevented from interfering with each other.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B), the base member 301 can be rotated around a rotation axis projecting from the front surface of the side side portion 301L and facing the front-rear direction. The effect movable body position detection gear 391 is provided, and a rotary encoder (not shown) capable of measuring the rotation amount of the effect movable body position detection gear 391 is attached to the effect movable body position detection gear 391. Further, a tooth portion 342A that meshes with the effect movable body position detection gear 391 is formed over substantially the entire length of the left end portion of the guide member 342 in the front-rear direction. As described above, in the present modification 1, the effect movable body position detection gear 391 is rotated by the effect movable body 302 moving in the vertical direction, and the effect movable body position detection gear 391 The position coordinates of the effect movable body 302 can be specified by measuring the amount of rotation of the rotary encoder.

For example, in the present modification 1, first, the right direction in the horizontal direction shown in FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B) is in the positive (plus) direction of X in the XY coordinates, and the left direction is in the XY coordinates. It is defined as the negative (minus) direction of X, the upward direction in the vertical direction shown in FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B) is the positive (plus) direction of Y in the XY coordinates, and the downward direction is in the XY coordinates. It is defined as the negative (minus) direction of Y. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), any one point of the lower end portion of the main body portion 340 of the effect movable body 302 raised by a predetermined distance from the upper position (for example, the lower end portion at the substantially center in the left-right width direction of the main body portion 340). ) Is set to (X, Y), the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from a position raised by a predetermined distance from the upper position to a lower position, so that the lower end portion of the main body portion 340 of the effect movable body 302 The position coordinates of any one of the above points can be specified as (X, Y-a) (a is the falling distance of the effect movable body 302). Further, by storing the vertical width dimension of the opening / closing portion 372 in a predetermined area such as the RAM 122 in advance, the position coordinates of any one of the above points of the lower end portion of the effect movable body 302 opened at the lower position can be stored (X, Y). -A-b) (b is the vertical width dimension of the opening / closing portion 372).

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured in the present modification 1 in this way, as shown in FIG. 43, it is determined that the initial movement flag is set in the sub-effect display device movement process shown in FIG. 42 of the embodiment. After that (S342; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines the position coordinates of the lower end of the released effect movable body 302 based on the output signal of the rotary encoder provided in the effect movable body position detection gear 391. Identify (S401). Specifically, in the examples of FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B), when the effect movable body 302 is arranged at a lower position, the coordinates of the lower end portion of the opened effect movable body 302 are set to (). When the effect movable body 302 is specified as X, Y-ab) and is arranged at a position raised by a predetermined distance from the upper position, the coordinates of the lower end portion of the opened effect movable body 302 are set to (X-). It may be specified in b).

Then, the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the specified opened effect movable body 302 and the position coordinates of the upper end portion at the countdown display position of the sub-effect display device 403 stored in advance in the RAM 122 or the like are compared (S402). , It is determined whether or not the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the opened effect movable body 302 are lower than the position coordinates of the upper end portion at the countdown display position of the sub-effect display device 403 (S403).

If the position coordinates of the lower end of the released effect movable body 302 are not lower than the position coordinates of the upper end of the countdown display position of the sub effect display device 403, the process proceeds to (S403; N) S350, and the released effect is movable. When the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the body 302 are lower than the position coordinates of the upper end portion at the countdown display position of the sub-effect display device 403 (S403; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is provided in the effect motor 389. The drive direction of the effect motor 389 is checked from the output signal of the rotary encoder (S404), and whether or not the effect motor 389 is driven in the direction of closing the effect movable body 302, that is, the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are opened. It is determined whether or not the vehicle has been moved from the position to the closed position (S405).

When the effect motor 389 is driven in the direction of closing the effect movable body 302 (S405; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display position flag is set (S406). When the display position flag is not set (S406; N), the sub-effect display device 403 is driven from the retracted position to the count-down display position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement is set (S407a), the evacuation position flag is cleared, the display position flag is set (S407b), and the process proceeds to S350. If the display position flag is not set (S406; Y), the process proceeds to S350 without executing S407a and S407b.

On the other hand, when the effect motor 389 is not driven in the direction of closing the effect movable body 302 (S405; N), is the effect control CPU 120 driven in the direction of opening the effect movable body 302 by the effect motor 389? Whether or not, that is, whether or not the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 have been moved from the closed position to the open position is determined (S408). If the effect motor 389 is not driven in the direction of opening the effect movable body 302 (S408; N), the process shifts to S350, and if the effect motor 389 is driven in the direction of opening the effect movable body 302 (S408; N). S408; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the save position flag is set (S409). When the retract position flag is not set (S409: N), the effect control CPU 120 has a countdown display position of the sub effect display device 403 driven by the sub effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. Set the movement from to the evacuation position (S410a), clear the display position flag, set the evacuation position flag (S410b), and move to S350. If the save position flag is set (S409: Y), the process proceeds to S350 without executing S410a and S410b.

As described above, in the present modification 1, the operating state of the effect movable body 302 is monitored by the output signals from the rotary encoder provided in the effect movable body position detection gear 391 and the rotary encoder provided in the effect motor 389. By doing so, even if the effect movable body 302 or the sub effect display device 403 is in an unintended operating state due to a defect or the like, interference can be avoided.

In the present modification 1, the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the released effect movable body 302 are specified based on the output signal of the rotary encoder provided in the effect movable body position detection gear 391, and the specified is specified. An example is shown in which the sub-effect display device 403 is moved from the countdown display position to the retracted position based on the position coordinates. For example, the position of the effect movable body is detected on either one of the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402. By providing a rotary encoder similar to the rotary encoder provided in the effect gear 391, the position coordinates of the upper end portion of the sub-effect display device 403 can always be specified, so that the effect movable body position detection gear 391 is provided. The sub-effect display specified based on the position coordinates of the lower end of the open effect movable body 302 specified based on the output signal of the rotary encoder and the output signal of the rotary encoder provided on the sub-effect display device elevating motor. The position coordinates of the upper end of the device 403 are constantly monitored, and the positional relationship between the position coordinates of the lower end of the opened effect movable body 302 and the position coordinates of the upper end of the sub-effect display device 403 is maintained (always open). Both the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are moved in the vertical direction so that the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the effect movable body 302 are above the position coordinates of the upper end portion of the sub effect display device 403). You may do so.

Further, in the first modification, the position coordinates of the lower end portion of the effect movable body 302 released by the output signal of the rotary encoder provided on the effect movable body position detection gear 391 can be specified, and the position of the effect movable body 302 can be specified. Although the embodiment in which the sub-effect display device 403 is moved in the vertical direction according to the coordinates has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIG. 44 as a modification 2, the base member 301 By providing the position detection sensor 390 on the front surface of the side side portion 301R and providing the rack 341 with the eaves piece 341B so that the position detection sensor 390 can detect when the effect movable body 302 is arranged at the lower position. By detecting the eaves piece 341B by the position detection sensor 390, it is possible to identify that the effect movable body 302 is arranged in the lower position, and the sub effect is made according to the effect movable body 302 arranged in the lower position. By moving the display device 403 in the vertical direction, it is possible to prevent the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 from interfering with each other.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured in the present modification 2 in this way, as shown in FIG. 45, it is determined that the initial movement flag is set in the sub-effect display device movement process shown in FIG. 42 of the embodiment. After that (S342; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect movable body 302 is detected by the position detection sensor 390, that is, whether or not the eaves piece 341B is detected by the position detection sensor 390 (S). S421). If the effect movable body 302 is not detected by the position detection sensor 390 (S421; N), the process proceeds to S350, and if the effect movable body 302 is detected by the position detection sensor 390 (S421; Y), the effect control The CPU 120 checks the drive direction of the effect motor 389 from the output signal of the rotary encoder provided in the effect motor 389 (S422), and whether or not the effect motor 389 drives the effect movable body 302 in the closing direction. That is, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 have been moved from the open position to the closed position (S423).

When the effect motor 389 is driven in the direction of closing the effect movable body 302 (S423; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display position flag is set (S424). When the display position flag is not set (S424; N), the sub-effect display device 403 is driven from the retracted position to the count-down display position by driving the sub-effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement is set (S425a), the evacuation position flag is cleared, the display position flag is set (S425b), and the process proceeds to S350. If the display position flag is not set (S424; Y), the process proceeds to S350 without executing S425a and S425b.

On the other hand, when the effect motor 389 is not driven in the direction of closing the effect movable body 302 (S423; N), is the effect control CPU 120 driven in the direction of opening the effect movable body 302 by the effect motor 389? Whether or not, that is, whether or not the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 have been moved from the closed position to the open position is determined (S426). If the effect motor 389 is not driven in the direction of opening the effect movable body 302 (S426; N), the process shifts to S350, and if the effect motor 389 is driven in the direction of opening the effect movable body 302 (S426; N). S426; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the save position flag is set (S427). When the retract position flag is not set (S427: N), the effect control CPU 120 displays the countdown of the sub effect display device 403 driven by the sub effect display device elevating motors 401 and 402 with respect to the motor control board 16. The movement from the position to the evacuation position is set (S428a), the display position flag is cleared, the evacuation position flag is set (S428b), and the process proceeds to S350. If the save position flag is set (S427: Y), the process proceeds to S350 without executing S428a and S428b.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 move from the closed position to the open position in the effect movable body 302 arranged at the lower position, that is, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is "11". When set to, the sub-effect display device 403 located at the countdown display position is between the countdown display position and the countdown non-display position, and the player displays the countdown display displayed on the sub-effect display device 403. An example is illustrated in which the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 are prevented from interfering with each other by moving to a visible retracted position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-effect display device 403 is moved to a lower position. When the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 move from the closed position to the open position in the arranged effect movable body 302, the player can move the sub effect display device 403 from the countdown display position to the countdown non-display position. The countdown display displayed on the sub-effect display device 403 may be made invisible.

Further, in the above embodiment, as an effect to be displayed by the sub-effect display device 403, a countdown effect for displaying the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed has been described as an example, but the present invention is limited to this. In the sub-effect display device 403, in addition to the count effect, the advance notice A and the advance notice B in the above embodiment, the step-up notice in which the notice image changes stepwise, and a group of predetermined characters are displayed. A notice effect such as a group notice that crosses the display area may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode in which the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position only when the variation display result is a big hit is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, even if the variation display result is out of alignment, a case may be provided in which the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position. When the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position in both the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit and the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern and the super reach are lost. It is sufficient to determine whether or not the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position at different ratios in the fluctuation pattern of the above, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach deviation, and the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach deviation. Further, when the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position in both the case where the variable display result is a big hit and the case where the variable display result is a big hit, for example, when the variable display result is a big hit. Is to execute the movement (fall) from the upper position to the lower position of the effect movable body 302 regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach, and if the fluctuation display result is out of alignment, a specific fluctuation is performed. It may be possible to determine whether or not the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position only by the pattern (for example, super reach β).

Further, in the above embodiment, if the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is normal reach or super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is a big hit, the effect movable body 302 is moved from the upper position only in a specific variation pattern (for example, super reach β). You may move (fall) to the lower position.

When the effect movable body 302 is moved (dropped) from the upper position to the lower position when these fluctuation display results are out of alignment, the effect movable body 302 is dropped (the effect movable body is dropped) as illustrated in the above embodiment. Since the effect) is not a big hit confirmation effect, the movement (fall) of the effect movable body 302 from the upper position to the lower position is executed at a timing earlier than the timing shown in the above embodiment such as the start of the reach effect. Just do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 move from the closed position to the open position in the effect movable body 302 arranged at the lower position, that is, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is "11". When set to, the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are moved by moving the sub-effect display device 403 located at the countdown display position to the retracted position between the countdown display position and the countdown non-display position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are directed from the closed position to the open position in the effect movable body 302 arranged at the lower position. When moving the effect movable body 302, the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 may be prevented from interfering with each other by moving the effect movable body 302 between the lower position and the upper position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub-effect display device 403 executes a countdown effect to display the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed (countdown display). The countdown effect to be executed by the sub-effect display device 403 is not limited, and for example, a specific effect such as the remaining time until the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position is executed. You may want to display the remaining time until In this way, when displaying the remaining time until the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position in the countdown effect, the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position. At the same time, the countdown display displayed on the sub-effect display device 403 is updated to 0 seconds (0:00 in the embodiment), so that the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set to "11". Accordingly, the sub-effect display device 403 may be moved to the countdown non-display position instead of the retracted position, and the countdown effect may be ended as it is. Further, if there is an effect or opportunity other than the effect movable body drop effect such as reach effect or pseudo continuous effect after the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) to the lower position, the sub again after the effect movable body 302 is closed. The effect display device 403 may be moved from the countdown non-display position to the sounddown display position, and the countdown effect may be executed for these effects and triggers.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub-effect display device 403 executes a countdown effect to display the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed (countdown display). The countdown effect executed by the sub-effect display device 403 is not limited to, for example, in the reach effect in which the ally character and the enemy character shown in FIGS. 40 (D) and 40 (E) face each other and fight. , The remaining time until the timing at which the battle result (reach effect result) shown in FIG. 41 (D) is displayed may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the effect movable body operation process flag is set to X indicating the vertical operation of the effect movable body 302 and Y indicating the opening / closing operation of the effect movable body 302. By configuring with two variables, the value of the effect movable body operation process flag is set to "11", that is, the effect movable body 302 is arranged at the lower position and the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 are from the closed position. An example is illustrated in which the sub-effect display device 403 is moved from the countdown display position to the retracted position in response to the movement toward the open position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect movable body operation process flag Is composed only of X indicating the vertical movement of the effect movable body 302, and only whether the effect movable body 302 is held in the upper position or falls in the lower position, that is, the effect movable body operation process flag. The sub-effect display device 403 may be moved from the countdown display position to the retracted position only depending on whether the value of is "0" or "1".

Further, in the above embodiment, when the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position, the effect movable body 302 is opened by always moving the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 from the closed position to the open position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case is provided in which the effect movable body 302 is not released even if the effect movable body 302 moves (falls) from the upper position to the lower position. You can do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which two production movable bodies 302 and a sub-effect display device 403 are provided as effect movable bodies in which a part of the movable areas overlaps is illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. As the effect movable body in which a part of the movable area overlaps, a different effect movable body may be provided in addition to the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403. In particular, by linking the movable body for production according to the fall of the movable body 302, the movement of the sub-effect display device 403 to the countdown display position, the execution of the countdown effect, etc., the game effect in each production can be achieved. It can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the above embodiment, a mode in which the countdown effect is executed by the sub-effect display device 403 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the countdown effect is executed by the effect display device 5. You can do it. When the countdown effect is executed on the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, the sub-effect display device 403 may execute the display related to the countdown effect at the countdown display position.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of movable objects for effect (effect movable body 302 and sub-effect display device 403) are placed in a standby position (for example, in the case of effect movable body 302, an upper position, sub-effect) when the effect is not executed. If it is the display device 403, it is placed in the countdown non-display position), and when the effect is executed, each is placed in the effect execution position (for example, the effect movable body 302 is in the lower position, and the sub effect display device 403 is the countdown display). The present invention exemplifies a mode in which one of the movable objects for production is retracted to a retracted position so as not to interfere with each other according to the movement to the position) and each of them is arranged at the effect execution position, but the present invention is limited to this. However, for example, according to the fact that one movable body for production is arranged in advance at the production execution position regardless of whether the production is executed or not, and the other movable body is arranged at the production position, the above-mentioned One of the movable bodies for production may be moved to the retracted position. Specifically, the sub-effect display device 403 is arranged at the countdown display position regardless of whether the countdown effect is executed or not, and the sub-effect display device is released only when the effect movable body 302 that has moved (falls) to the lower position is released. In order to avoid interference between the 403 and the effect movable body 302, the sub effect display device 403 may be moved to the retracted position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the countdown effect executed by the sub-effect display device 403, a mode in which the countdown display for displaying the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed is displayed numerically has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and as a countdown display, the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed by displaying a gauge or the like having a length corresponding to the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed. May not be explicitly suggested.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a countdown effect executed by the sub-effect display device 403, a mode in which the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, as the countdown effect, a case may be provided in which a time different from the remaining time until the effect symbol is derived and displayed is displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the operating state of the effect movable body 302 is monitored and the sub-effect display device 403 is moved from the countdown display position to the retracted position according to the operating state of the effect movable body 302 has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, the operating state of the sub-effect display device 403 is monitored, and the effect movable body 302 is moved in the vertical direction according to the operating state of the sub-effect display device 403. You may.

Specifically, for example, when the sub-effect display device 403 is arranged at the countdown display position, the movement (fall) of the effect movable body 302 from the upper position to the lower position is stopped or stopped on the way. The effect movable body 302 may be moved (raised) from the position to the upper position, or the effect movable body 302 may not be released at the lower position.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect movable body 302 is arranged above the effect display device 5, and the sub effect display device is arranged below the effect display device 5, both of the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect movable body 302 is arranged on the left side of the effect display device 5 and the sub effect display device 403 is arranged. It may be arranged on the right side of the effect display device 5 so that both the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 can be moved in the left-right direction. When the sub-effect display device 403 and the effect movable body 302 are arranged so as to be movable in the left-right direction on the left and right sides of the effect display device 5, for example, the sub-effect display device 403 is set to the effect display device at the start of the countdown effect. The effect movable body 302 is arranged from the right side of the effect display device 5 on the front right side of the effect display device 5 and from the left side of the effect display device 5 to the front left side of the effect display device 5. Therefore, the sub-effect display device 403 may be retracted from the front right side of the effect display device 5 to the right side of the effect display device 5. Similarly, the effect movable body 302 is arranged on the upper left side of the effect display device 5, and the sub effect display device 403 is arranged on the lower right side of the effect display device 5, to produce both the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403. The display device 5 may be movable in an oblique direction between the upper left and the lower right. In this way, when the sub-effect display device 403 and the effect movable body 302 are movably arranged in the diagonal direction of the effect display device 5, for example, the sub-effect display device 403 is set to the effect display device 5 at the start of the countdown effect. The effect display device 302 is arranged in front of the effect display device 5 from the lower right, and the effect movable body 302 is arranged from the upper left side of the effect display device 5 at a position not colliding with the sub effect display device 403 in front of the effect display device 5. When the opening timing of the movable body 302 is reached, the sub-effect display device 403 may be retracted from the front of the effect display device 5 to the lower right of the effect display device 5.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operating state of the effect movable body 302 is monitored by the value of the effect movable body operation process flag, and the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are monitored according to the value of the effect movable body operation process flag. Although the embodiment in which the sub-effect display device 403 is retracted so as not to interfere with each other is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating state of the sub-effect display device 403 is changed to the operation of the sub-effect display device 403. It is monitored by the value of the sub-effect display device operation process flag shown, and the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 do not interfere with each other according to the value of the sub-effect display device operation process flag. May be evacuated.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operating state of the effect movable body 302 is monitored by the value of the effect movable body operation process flag, and the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 are monitored according to the value of the effect movable body operation process flag. Although the embodiment in which the sub-effect display device 403 is retracted so as not to interfere with each other is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operating states of both the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 are monitored. By doing so, the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 may be moved (retracted) so that the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 do not interfere with each other.

Specifically, the operating state of the sub-effect display device 403 is monitored by the value of the sub-effect display device operation process flag indicating the operation of the sub-effect display device 403, and as in the first modification, the lower end of the effect movable body 302 is monitored. The coordinates of the unit are stored in advance for each value of the effect movable body operation process flag, and the coordinates of the upper end portion of the sub effect display device 403 are stored in advance for each value of the sub effect display device operation process flag. Then, each time the effect movable body drop effect process or the sub effect display device move process is executed, the coordinates of the lower end of the effect movable body 302 corresponding to the effect movable body operation process flag and the sub effect display device operation process flag corresponding to the sub effect display device operation process flag. The coordinates of the upper end of the effect display device 403 are compared, and the coordinates of the lower end of the effect movable body 302 and the coordinates of the upper end of the sub effect display device 403 do not overlap with the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display. The device 403 and the device 403 are moved in the vertical direction.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the effect movable body 302 is moved (falls) from the upper position to the lower position, the effect movable body 302 is once raised by a predetermined distance from the upper position and then moved (falls) to the open position. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the effect movable body 302 is moved (falls) from the upper position to the lower position, the effect movable body 302 is raised from the upper position. You may move (drop) to the lower position without. In this case, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 36, the processes of S366 and S367 may not be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the sub-effect display device 403 is retracted so that the effect movable body 302 and the sub-effect display device 403 do not interfere with each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. The sub-effect display device 403 may not be retracted and only the effect movable body 302 may be retracted, or both the sub-effect display device 403 and the effect movable body 302 may be retracted. That is, at least one of the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 may be retracted. By retracting both the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403, the amount of movement of the effect movable body 302 and the sub effect display device 403 can be shortened as compared with the case where either one is retracted. Therefore, the interference between the sub-effect display device 403 and the movable effect body 302 can be quickly avoided, and the area of the sub-effect display device 403 hidden by the game board 2 can be reduced by retracting. , It is possible to prevent the visibility of the sub-effect display device 403 from being significantly impaired.

(Modification 3)
Next, a modification 3 with respect to the above embodiment will be described.
In the third modification, a configuration for supplying electric power to the effect LED 380a of the main body 340 of the effect movable body 302 in the first effect unit 300 and the effect LEDs 382a and 382b of the opening / closing portions 371 and 372 will be described.

FIG. 46 is a schematic view showing the effect movable body in the modified example 3. In FIG. 46, the base member 301 is provided with the first lamp relay board 500. The first lamp relay board 500 is provided with connectors 501 and 502. Each pin of the connectors 501 and 502 is electrically connected to the lamp driver of the lamp control board 14 via a wiring member, a wiring pattern on the board, and the like (not shown). A second lamp relay board 510 is provided on the main body 340 of the guide member 342.

The second lamp relay board 510 is provided with connectors 511 and 512. Each pin of the connectors 511 and 512 is electrically connected to the effect LEDs 380a, 382a, and 382b via a wiring member, a wiring pattern, and the like (not shown). Here, the structures (number of pins and shape) of the connectors 501, 502, 511 and 512 are all the same.

Each pin of the connector 501 of the first lamp relay board 500 and each pin of the connector 511 of the second lamp relay board 510 are electrically connected via a flexible first flexible cable 521. That is, one end of the first flexible cable 521 is inserted into the connector 501 of the first lamp relay board 500, and the other end of the first flexible cable 521 is inserted into the connector 511 of the second lamp relay board 510. ..

Further, each pin of the connector 502 of the first lamp relay board 500 and each pin of the connector 512 of the second lamp relay board 510 are electrically connected via a second flexible cable 522 having flexibility. That is, one end of the second flexible cable 522 is inserted into the connector 502 of the first lamp relay board 500, and the other end of the second flexible cable 522 is inserted into the connector 512 of the second lamp relay board 510. ing.

The first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 are flexible flat cables (FFC: Flexible Flat Cable) as flexible (flat plate) wiring members. Further, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 have the same color (for example, white) and the same number of wirings as each other. Further, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Further, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 are arranged so as to overlap each other in the thickness direction. Further, the intermediate portion of the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 can be bent and deformed in response to the vertical displacement of the effect movable body 302 (creases for bending and deforming are provided in advance). There is). That is, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 follow the vertical displacement of the effect movable body 302 and maintain the electrical connection relationship between the first lamp relay board 500 and the second lamp relay board 510. To do.

Therefore, the effect LEDs 380a, 382a, 382b include at least the second lamp relay board 510, the connectors 511 and 512, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522, the connectors 501 and 502, and the first lamp relay board. It is electrically connected to the lamp driver of the lamp control board 14 via the 500, and the lamp driver of the lamp control board 14 drives the light emission of the effect LEDs 380a, 382a, 382b.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47, a mark 522A as an identification means is provided at one end of the second flexible cable 522, and a mark 522B as an identification means is provided at the other end of the second flexible cable 522. It is provided. No marks are provided on one end and the other end of the first flexible cable 521. The marks 522A and 522B are formed of a colored material such as red ink.

Further, as shown in FIG. 47, the portion near the connector 501 on the first lamp relay board 500 and the portion near the connector 511 on the second lamp relay board 510 are marked with "A" for identifying the connection relationship, respectively. Is formed, for example, by silk screen printing of colored materials. Further, the "B" mark for identifying the connection relationship is marked on the vicinity of the connector 502 on the first lamp relay board 500 and the vicinity of the connector 512 on the second lamp relay board 510, for example, silk of a colored material. It is formed by screen printing. The other configurations are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, modified example 1 or modified example 2.

According to the above modification 3, mark 522A and mark 522B for identifying the flexible cable are provided at both ends of the second flexible cable 522 of the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522, respectively. There is. In particular, since the end shapes of the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 have the same shape and the same number of wires, and the connectors 501 and 502 and the connectors 511, 512 have the same shape and the same number of pins, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 have the same shape and the same number of wires. Where miswiring is likely to occur due to an insertion error of the cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522, the second flexible cable 522 can be identified by the marks 522A and 522B, so that the first flexible cable 521 in the manufacturing stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be identified. And the occurrence of erroneous wiring of the second flexible cable 522 can be suppressed, and the manufacturing efficiency of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

In the above modified example 3, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 are arranged parallel to each other and adjacent to each other, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of flexible cables are provided. The present invention can be applied even if they are arranged apart from each other or only a part of a plurality of flexible cables is arranged next to each other.

Further, in the above-described third modification, the entire first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 are arranged so as to be visible from the outside of the first effect unit 300, but the present invention is not limited thereto. .. For example, a structure in which intermediate portions of a plurality of flexible cables in the longitudinal direction are arranged, for example, through the inside of a movable body for production (a structure surrounded by parts constituting the movable body for production), and a plurality of overlapping flexible cables. The present invention may be applied to a structure in which a portion of the flexible cable other than both ends is arranged so as to be difficult to see from the outside of the movable body for production. That is, in such a structure in which the portions of the plurality of flexible cables excluding both ends are arranged so as to be difficult to see from the outside of the movable body for production, erroneous wiring is particularly likely to occur, and at least a part of the plurality of flexible cables. It is particularly effective to suppress erroneous wiring by providing identification means for identifying the flexible cable at both ends of the flexible cable.

Further, in the above-mentioned modification 3, only the second flexible cable 522 of the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 is provided with the mark 522A and the mark 522B as identification means, but the present invention is limited thereto. However, identification means may be provided on both the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522. In this case, the mode of the identification means may be any mode as long as the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 can be distinguished from each other, and the color, size, form, and the like can be appropriately determined.

Further, in the above modification 3, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 have the same end shape and the same number of wirings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The end shapes of the plurality of flexible cables may be different, or the number of wires of the plurality of flexible cables may be different. Along with this, the shapes of the plurality of connectors may be different from each other.

(Modification example 4)
Next, a modification 4 with respect to the above embodiment will be described.
In the fourth modification, the features of the flexible cable different from the features of the flexible cable in the third modification will be described.

FIG. 48 is a schematic view showing the first flexible cable 521 in the modified example 4. As shown in FIG. 48, at a position (first predetermined position) at a distance of a length L1 from one end (upper end of FIG. 48) in the longitudinal direction of the first flexible cable 521, a pair of marking means (markers) is used. Mark 521x is provided. Further, a pair of marks 521y as marking means are provided at positions (second predetermined positions) of the first flexible cable 521 at intervals of a length L2 from one end in the longitudinal direction. The marks 521x and 521y are formed of a colored material such as black ink. Further, the first flexible cable 521 is formed with bent portions (creases) 521v and 521w so as to overlap the marks 521x and 521y in the thickness direction. The other configurations and the like are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, modified example 1, modified example 2, or modified example 3.

Next, the manufacturing process of the game machine including the processing process of the first flexible cable 521 will be described. First, a flexible cable having a specified length mass-produced as an off-the-shelf product is prepared in advance, and in one step of the manufacturing process of the game machine, a first flexible cable is used by using a ruled tool having preset lengths L1 and L2. The 521 is ruled and the marks 521x and 521y are provided. Then, in the next step, bending is performed with reference to the marks 521x and 521y of the first flexible cable 521, respectively, to form bent portions 521v and 521w in the first flexible cable 521. That is, the marks 521x and 521y serve as reference marks for bending the bent portion of the first flexible cable 521. Here, the second flexible cable 522 is also provided with a mark and a bent portion is formed in the same manner as the first flexible cable 521. However, the position of the mark on the second flexible cable 522 may be provided at a position different from the position of the marks 521x and 521y on the first flexible cable 521.

Then, in a later step, the effect movable body 302 is assembled to the game board 2, and in that step, as shown in FIG. 47, one end and the other end of the first flexible cable 521 are each a first lamp. It is inserted into the connector 501 of the relay board 500 and the connector 511 of the second lamp relay board 510. Similarly, one end and the other end of the second flexible cable 522 are inserted into the connector 502 of the first lamp relay board 500 and the connector 512 of the second lamp relay board 510, respectively. As a result, the effect LEDs 380a, 382a, 382b of the main body 340 of the effect movable body 302 are electrically connected to the lamp driver of the lamp control board 14.

According to the above modification 4, marks 521x and 521y are provided at positions of the first flexible cable 521 at intervals of lengths L1 and L2 from one end in the longitudinal direction, and marks 521x and 521y are provided in the thickness direction. The bent portions 521v and 521w are formed so as to overlap with each other. As a result, it is possible to suppress the expansion of variations in the positions of the bent portions 521v and 521w between individuals in the first flexible cable 521, and it is possible to achieve homogenization of quality. As a result, the expansion of the variation in the deformation mode of the first flexible cable 521 accompanying the operation of the effect movable body 302 is suppressed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 malfunctions due to the deformation of the first flexible cable 521 into an unintended shape. It can be suppressed and quality stability can be improved.

Further, by forming the bending portions 521v and 521w for length adjustment on the first flexible cable 521, the flexible cables having a specified length mass-produced as ready-made products can be commonly used in different pachinko gaming machine 1 models. This makes it possible to reduce the unit price of parts and reduce the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above modified example 4, marks 521x, 521y and bent portions 521v, 521w were provided at two locations of the first flexible cable 521. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and marks and bent portions may be provided at one location or three or more locations on the flexible cable, if necessary.

Further, in the above-described modification 4, a pair of marks 521x and 521y are provided on both sides of the first flexible cable 521 in the lateral direction at intervals. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the form of the mark may be any aspect as long as it can serve as a reference mark for bending of the bent portion of the flexible cable, such as a solid line or a dot connecting both sides in the lateral direction. It may be. Further, the aspect of the mark may be such that the allowable range of the position where the bent portion of the flexible cable is formed is shown. Further, a mark and a bent portion may be provided along an oblique direction with respect to the lateral direction of the flexible cable.

Further, in the above-mentioned modified examples 3 and 4, the first flexible cable 521 and the second flexible cable 522 were flexible flat cables (FFC: Flexible Flat Cable) as wiring members having flexibility. The present invention can also be applied to a flexible printed circuit board (FPC: Flexible printed circuit boards) as a flexible wiring member.

Further, in the above-described Examples and Modified Examples 1 to 4, the embodiment in which the game ball is launched from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the hitting ball launching By providing the device at a position above the game area in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball may be launched from the position above the game area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified examples 1 to 4, the pachinko game machine is applied as an example of the game machine, but for example, by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. When the game can be started and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, one game is completed and the display result derived to the variable display device is derived. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the above.

Further, in the above Examples and Modified Examples 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of balls is used. The game balls are circulated inside the game machine, and the loan balls lent out in response to the player's request for lending and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while being used for the game. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine in which the number of gaming balls is subtracted and stored.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started. As shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to, for example, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (if not reaching, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second stop). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands.

The CPU 103 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a jackpot that can acquire many game balls is generated by opening the jackpot in the jackpot game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly caused by the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly shortening the opening time of the jackpot in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the jackpot has been opened. It may be a sudden jackpot that makes it look like it is in a probable state. When these probabilistic jackpots B are used as sudden jackpots, a small hit that opens the jackpot with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the jackpot in the jackpot game of the probabilistic jackpot B is provided. It is also possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is the high probability state or the low probability state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment in which the starting winning opening is set to two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is not limited thereto. May be only one, or the starting winning opening may be three or more.

1 Pachinko game machine 120 CPU for production control
191 Production control flag setting unit 302 Production movable body 306 Production movable body lifting motor 341B Eaves piece 389 Production motor 390 Position detection sensor 391 Production movable body position detection gear 401, 402 Sub production display device Lifting motor 403 Sub production display Device 500 1st lamp relay board 510 2nd lamp relay board 521 1st flexible cable 522 2nd flexible cable 521x, 521y mark (marking means)
521v, 521w Bent part

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
Multiple production movable bodies with at least a part of the movable area overlapping,
A driving means for operating the plurality of movable bodies for production, and
An operation control means for controlling the operation of the plurality of effectable movable bodies by the drive means, and
An operating state monitoring means capable of monitoring at least one of the plurality of moving objects for production,
With
The operation state monitoring means is described when at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body included in the plurality of effect movable bodies extends to overlapping movable areas due to the operation. The operating state of at least one of the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body is monitored.
The first production movable body has a display unit and has a display unit.
The motion control means
Based on the monitoring contents of the operation state monitoring means, the plurality of effect movable bodies are controlled so that the first effect movable body and the second effect movable body do not interfere with each other in the overlapping movable areas.
A suggestion effect for displaying a suggestion display suggesting the execution timing of the notification effect for notifying whether or not the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player can be started together with the operation of the first effect movable body. And
The second effect movable body can be operated after the start of the suggestion effect and before the timing suggested by the suggestion effect .
A game machine characterized by that.