JP6783525B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing a game.

Conventionally, there has been a game machine capable of freely dropping a movable effect body (movable object). In such a game machine, the fall of the movable effect body can be stopped at an intermediate drop position (second position) between the ascending position (first position) and the falling position (third position), which are standby positions. There was one (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-14602

However, in such a game machine, when the movable effect body (movable object) is returned to the ascending position (first position), if the current position of the movable effect body cannot be specified, the movable effect body is returned to the ascending position. There was a problem that the operation could not be performed properly.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing an operation of returning a movable object to a first position.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine).
A game control means for controlling the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the effect based on the control information output from the game control means.
Movable objects (eg, accessory 501) that can move between a first position (eg, first position), a second position (eg, second position), and a third position (eg, third position). Prepare,
The effect control means
During the game, the second position after falling from the first position to the second position, or from the first position to the third position via the second position (for example, from the first position to the second position). It falls from the position to the third position. It may fall from the first position to the third position at once), and the in-game control means for moving the movable object (see, for example, FIGS. 27 and 28, FIG. 30). Step S338, step S339, step S341) and
A start-up control means (for example, step S421 and step S426 in FIG. 31) that executes a predetermined control for moving the movable object from the first position when the game machine is started is included.
The start-up control means
When the position of the movable object at the time of starting the game machine is the second position (for example, when YES in step S414 of FIG. 31), the movable object is moved to the first position (for example, FIG. 31). Step S415), the predetermined control is executed, and
When the position of the movable object at the time of starting the game machine is a position farther from the first position than the second position (for example, a third position, a position between the second position and the third position). (For example, in the case of NO in step S411 of FIG. 31), after the movable object is once moved to the second position and then stopped at the second position (for example, step S412 of FIG. 31), the first step. It is moved from the second position to the first position (for example, step S415 in FIG. 31. If it is a position between the second position and the third position, it is moved to the third position before executing the predetermined control. After that, it may be moved to the first position via the second position, or it may be moved to the second position and then to the first position), and the predetermined control is executed.
When an abnormality occurs while the movable object is controlled by the activation control means, the abnormality notification means (for example, an abnormality notification means for notifying the abnormality in a mode different from the mode of notifying the abnormality of a predetermined movable object different from the movable object). , abnormality notification in step S424 of FIG. 31, the case of providing the other movable character object, further comprising a may.) that be different aspects and abnormality notification of the character object,
The abnormality notification means notifies an abnormality when the movable object cannot be moved from the first position by the activation control means.

According to such a configuration, the position of the movable object can be once set to the second position, then returned to the first position, and a predetermined control for moving from the first position can be executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of appropriately returning the movable object to the first position before the predetermined control.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
An abnormality notification means (for example, step S424 in FIG. 31) for notifying an abnormality when the movable object cannot be moved from the first position by the start-up control means is further provided.
The abnormality notification means does not notify an abnormality when the movable object is moved from the first position even a little (for example, when it is not determined in step S423 of FIG. 31 that the first position remains, the abnormality notification means is executed. The process cannot proceed to step S424.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the abnormality from being notified when the movable object is moved from the first position even a little. Since it is a movable object, it is abnormal if it cannot be moved at all, but it is highly possible that it is not abnormal if it can be moved even a little. As a result, it is possible to suppress unnecessary notification of an abnormality.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
When the position of the movable object at the time of starting the game machine is neither the first position, the second position, or the third position (for example, NO in step S411 of FIG. 31). (Case), the movable object is placed in the second position in the direction opposite to the first position, whichever is closer between the second position and the third position (for example, between the first position and the second position). After moving to the third position (in the case of between the second position and the third position) (for example, step S412 in FIG. 31), it is moved to the first position (for example, step S415 in FIG. 31). ..

According to such a configuration, the position of the movable object can be once set to the second position or the third position, then returned to the first position, and a predetermined control for moving from the first position can be executed. As a result, the operation of returning the movable object to the first position can be performed more appropriately before the predetermined control.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above
Further provided with a driving means (for example, a first effect motor 510, a take-up pulley 507, a wire 508) for power-driving the movable object.
The first position is an upper position.
The third position is the lower position.
The mode of movement different from the movement under the predetermined control is a mode in which the power is driven by the driving means.
The mode of movement under the predetermined control is a mode of dropping.

According to such a configuration, the movable object can be driven by power except for the predetermined control. As a result, it is possible to prevent the moving object from being unnecessarily impacted.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above
The trajectory of the movable object is provided so as not to intersect with the trajectory of a movable object different from the movable object (for example, when a movable accessory is provided in addition to the accessory 501, it serves as the trajectory of the accessory. Make sure that the trajectories of objects 501 do not intersect.)

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a movable object from colliding with another object in the process of moving. As a result, damage to moving objects can be prevented.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The start-up control means executes the predetermined control regardless of the control of moving a movable object different from the movable object (for example, step S421, step S415, step S421, step S426, step S432 of FIG. 31). It is said that other processing can be executed even when the accessory 501 is moved or dropped in the above. As another process, control is performed to move the other movable accessory. You may.).

According to such a configuration, a predetermined control of a movable object and a control of moving another object can be executed independently. As a result, control can be simplified.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
When an abnormality occurs while the movable object is controlled by the start-up control means, the abnormality notification means for notifying the abnormality in a mode different from the mode for notifying the abnormality of the movable object different from the movable object ( For example, the abnormality notification in step S424 of FIG. 31 may be different from the abnormality notification of the accessory when another movable accessory is provided).

According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in a movable object, the abnormality is notified in a manner different from that of other objects. As a result, the abnormality of the moving object can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). (A) is a front view showing the outline of the accessory unit, and (B) is a side view showing the outline of the accessory unit. It is a rear view which shows the outline of the accessory unit. (A) is a front view of the accessory unit showing a state in which the accessory has fallen from the first position to the second position, and (B) is a state in which the punctuation mark moves from the second position to the first position. It is a front view of the accessory unit shown. It is a front view of the accessory unit which shows the state which the accessory has fallen to the third 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. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. 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 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 character drop effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio of the character drop effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio of the accessory re-fall. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a waiting time determination ratio until pulling by the second effect motor, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a waiting time determination ratio until pulling by the first effect motor. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern in the character fall production. (A) is a time chart from the fall of the character of the effect pattern 1 in the effect of dropping the character to the re-fall of the character, and (B) is the re-fall of the character of the effect pattern 2 in the fall effect of the character. It is a time chart until the fall, and (C) is a time chart from the fall of the character to the re-fall of the character of the effect pattern 3 in the effect of falling the character. (A) is a time chart from the fall of the character to the re-fall of the character in the effect pattern 4 in the fall effect of the character, and (B) is the re-fall of the character of the effect pattern 5 in the fall effect of the character. It is a time chart until the fall, and (C) is a time chart from the fall of the character to the re-fall of the character of the effect pattern 6 in the effect of falling the character. 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 character drop effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the accessory initialization process. It is a figure which shows the operation of the accessory by the accessory initialization process. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the holding piece in the modified example is arranged at the holding position, and (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the holding piece in the modified example is arranged in the retracted position. It is a figure which shows the meshing between the tooth part of the rack and the tooth part of a 3rd gear in the modification. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the accessory is arranged in the first position in the modified example, and (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the accessory is arranged in the second position. It is a figure which shows the movement from the 2nd position to the 1st position of the accessory in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st modification of the mechanism for free-falling an accessory. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification of the mechanism which freely drops an accessory. It is 1st figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of the mechanism for free-falling an accessory. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of the mechanism which makes an accessory fall freely. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of the mechanism which makes a free fall of an accessory. It is a 4th figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of the mechanism for free-falling an accessory.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below.
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 1 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 referred to as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side will be referred to as the back (rear) side, and the left and right sides of FIG. 1 will be referred to as the left and right sides of the pachinko gaming machine 1. To do. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in the present embodiment, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of 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.

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, on the right side 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, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), 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 opening 400 that penetrates the game board 2 in the front-rear direction is formed near the center of the game area in the game board 2, and an effect display device 5 is provided behind the opening 400. The effect display device 5 is visible to the player through the opening 400.

Further, an accessory 501 is arranged between the opening 400 and the effect display device 5. The accessory 501 constitutes a part of the accessory unit 500, which will be described later, and can be moved up and down in front of the effect display device 5 by driving the accessory unit 500. The accessory 501 is normally arranged above the effect display device 5 so as not to interfere with the display of the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 1). Further, in the state where the accessory 501 is arranged above the effect display device 5, only the lower side of the accessory 501 is visible to the player through the opening 400, and the accessory 501 can be seen. The upper side is arranged behind the game board 2 so that it cannot be seen by the player. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the position above the effect display device 5 in which the accessory 501 is normally arranged will be described as the first position.

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 variation 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”). In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to end the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the effect symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop 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 the present embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. Similarly, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning by (entering) is changed to 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.

Whether the hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening, or the second The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be different depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the starting winning opening. In this embodiment, "execution" and "implementation" are synonymous.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the hold storage display area, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 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 number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

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 is executed. In recent years, the production modes have been diversified, such as the production that the content of the production including the variable display of is disappeared from the screen for a moment, and the production that the movable object shields all or part of the screen. I'm doing it. 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, "" If it is less than 4 "), 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, "" If it is less than 4 "), 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.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). 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 normal pattern (also called "normal figure" or "normal figure") 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 game 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).

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.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (A), 3 (B) and 4, the accessory unit 500 includes bases 600L and 600R. Of these bases 600L and 600R, the base 600L is arranged between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 to the left of the left edge of the opening 400, and the base 600R is arranged between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. It is arranged to the right of the right edge of the opening with the display device 5. That is, these bases 600L and 600R are arranged between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 so as not to be visible to the player.

Further, the accessory 501 is arranged at the center between the two bases 600L and 600R. From the right side of the accessory 501, a connecting arm 502R extends toward the base 600R on the right side, and the end portion 503R of the connecting arm 502R is provided on the front surface of the base 600R along the vertical direction. It is supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction by the guide rail 505R. Further, from the left side of the accessory 501, a connecting arm 502L extends toward the base 600L on the left side, and the end portion 503L of the connecting arm 502L extends vertically along the front surface of the base 600L. It is supported so as to be movable in the vertical direction by the guide rail 505L provided. That is, the accessory 501 of the present embodiment can move in the vertical direction along the guide rails 505L and R provided on the bases 600L and 600R, respectively. Further, the end portion 503L of the connecting arm 502L is provided with an extension portion 504 extending further to the left than the end portion 503L.

One end of the wire 508 is connected to the end portion 503R of the connecting arm 502R. The wire 508 wraps around the upper end of the base 600R and is pulled out to the rear (rear side) of the base 600R, and the other end is fixed to the take-up pulley 507 provided behind the base 600R. Guide rollers 509a and 509b for guiding the wire 508 are attached to the upper end of the base 600R.

A first effect motor 510 and an electromagnetic clutch 520 are further arranged behind the base 600R, and the take-up pulley 507 and the first effect motor 510 can be connected via the electromagnetic clutch 520. .. In the connected state in which the take-up pulley 507 and the first effect motor 510 are connected via the electromagnetic clutch 520, the take-up pulley is driven via the electromagnetic clutch 520 by driving the first effect motor 510. By rotating the 507, the wire 508 can be wound by the take-up pulley 507.

The first effect universal motor 510 of the present embodiment is connected to the take-up pulley 507 by an electromagnetic clutch in a state where the accessory 501 is moved to the first position by winding the wire 508 with the take-up pulley 507. By maintaining it by 520, the right side of the accessory 510 is supported at the first position by the rotational resistance generated in the first effect motor 510.

A stopper 513 and a rotating body 512 are provided on the front surface of the base 600L. Of these, the stopper 513 is arranged on the left side of the upper end portion of the guide rail 505L on the front surface of the base 600L. The stopper 513 is provided with a support piece 513a, and by switching between an on state and an off state, the support piece 513a can move forward and backward with and from the guide rail 505L. In particular, the stopper 513 makes it possible to arrange the support piece 513a below the extension portion 504 by projecting the support piece 513a toward the guide rail 505L in a state where the accessory 501 is arranged at the first position. It has become.

Therefore, the left side of the accessory 501 is supported from below by the support piece 513a of the stopper 513, and the right side of the accessory 501 is suspended from above by the rotational resistance of the first effect motor 510 described above. The accessory 501 can maintain the state of being arranged at the first position.

On the other hand, the rotating body 512 is arranged on the left side of the substantially central portion of the guide rail 505L in the vertical direction on the front surface of the base 600L. Further, a second effect motor 511 is arranged behind the base 600L (on the back side). The rotating shaft 511a of the second effect motor 511 faces in the front-rear direction and projects forward of the base 600L, and the rotating body 512 is rotatably supported around the rotating shaft 511a.

Further, the rotating body 512 is formed with a protruding portion 512a that protrudes in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 511a. The protruding portion 512a is arranged to the right of the rotation shaft 511a so as to be located below the extending portion 504 in a state where the accessory 501 is arranged at the first position.

Next, the operation of the accessory unit 500 configured in this way will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 3A, the stopper 513 is turned off in a state where the accessory 501 is supported at the first position by the rotation resistance of the support piece 513a of the stopper 513 and the first effect motor 510. At the same time, the connection between the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley 507 by the electromagnetic clutch 520 is released so that the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley 507 are not connected, as shown in FIG. 5 (A). As a result, the support piece 513a and the first effect motor 510 release the support of the accessory 501, so that the accessory 501 falls by its own weight along the guide rails 505L and 505R. The self-weight drop in the present embodiment means that the accessory 501 is dropped only by its own weight (load) without any power acting by a specific driving means or the like.

Then, when the accessory 501 falls by its own weight by a predetermined distance along the guide rails 505L and 505R, the extension portion 504 collides with the protrusion 512a from above. At this time, the rotation resistance of the second effect motor 511 to which the rotating body 512 is connected via the rotating shaft 511a stops the fall of the accessory 501 by its own weight. Therefore, the accessory 501 is supported by the rotational resistance of the second effect motor 511 at a position lower than the first position. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the position below the first position in which the accessory 501 is supported by the rotational resistance of the second effect motor 511 will be described as the second position. The second position is a position where the accessory 501 is placed in front of the effect display device 5 due to the accessory 501 falling from the first position by its own weight, and the player can view the entire image of the accessory 501. It is also a visible position. In the present embodiment, the extension portion 504 collides with the protrusion 512a from above due to the accessory 501 falling by its own weight, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the extension portion 504 or the protrusion 504 or the protrusion By providing a cushioning material or the like for cushioning the impact at the time of collision in the portion 512a, damage to the extension portion 504 and the protrusion 512a may be prevented at the time of collision between the extension portion 504 and the protrusion 512a.

Next, when the rotating body 511 is rotated counterclockwise in the front view by driving the second effect motor 511 at the second position, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the rotation of the rotating body 511 causes the rotating body 511 to rotate. While the protruding portion 512a is in sliding contact with the extending portion 504, the accessory 501 is gradually moved from the second position to the first position. Then, when the rotating body 511 rotates counterclockwise in front view and the protruding portion 512a and the extending portion 504 are separated from each other, the accessory 501 is along the guide rails 505L and 505R as shown in FIG. And fall again by its own weight. The second drop of the accessory 501 by its own weight is stopped by locking the ends 503L and 503R of the connecting arms 502L and 502R to the lower ends of the guide rails 505L and 505R, and the accessory 501 is more than the second position. Placed below. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the position below the second position where the accessory 501 is arranged by the own weight drop again will be described as the third position.

In order to move the accessory 501 arranged at the second position or the third position to the first position again, the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley 507 are connected by the electromagnetic clutch 520. (1) The wire 508 may be wound by the take-up pulley 507 by driving the effect motor 510, and the accessory 501 may be moved toward the first position along the guide rails 505L and 505R. Further, after moving the accessory 501 to the first position, in addition to maintaining the connected state of the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley 507 by the electromagnetic clutch 520, the stopper 513 is turned on. The extension portion 504 may be supported by the support piece 513a.

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 normal 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 according to 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, thereby causing a 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 referred to as 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 number (for example, 16 times) as in the probability variation 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 big hit game state (short-term open big hit state), 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 (the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening 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, 4 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 4 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. However, in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 5), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state which is advantageous for the player (the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door). ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state, so that the actual number of rounds may be less than in the normally 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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, 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 the present embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when the super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when the super reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set to be super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 9), and the longer the fluctuation time, the more. Expectations for big hits are getting higher.

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 "sliding" 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 notice effect may include a hold display advance notice effect. The hold display notice effect is based on changes in the display mode such as the hold display of the special figure game before the start of the change display that is the target of the notice, such as the possibility that the change display result will be a "big hit". It is a suggested notice production. In particular, a continuous advance notice effect (continuously) is an 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. Also called (directing). 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 advance notice effect (continuous effect) also includes the advance notice effect 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 the reach effect is not executed, the final effect symbol which 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".

When the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, 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. It should be noted that the non-probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the finalized 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 as long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 the normal jackpot symbol, the finalized 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 probability variation 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 the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 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 probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. The definite effect symbol that is the probability variation jackpot combination is, 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". In each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the stop display may be aligned on a predetermined effective line. The effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are "1", "3", and "5" are referred to as probabilistic symbols as in the above-mentioned "7" effect symbol. 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 "probability variation" variation display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") in the case. In the present 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. After the end, 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. As with 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. Although not set as the game state to be controlled in the present embodiment, 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. .. In addition, 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.

In addition, in the case of stopping and displaying the small hit symbol, after controlling to the small hit game state described above, the game state is not changed and the game state before the variable display result becomes "small hit" is displayed. 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, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. 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. , Game effect lamp 9, first effect motor 510, second effect motor 511, electromagnetic clutch 520, stopper 513, and other various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9, and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for effect to execute a predetermined effect operation such as the operation of 501.

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.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything that has it will do. 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. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, 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. 7A 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. 7A, 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 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. 7 (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. 7B, 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 "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 game 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 it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating 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, for example, 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. 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.

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 identifiable in the second hold storage display area 5U or the like. The first hold memory 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, for example, when the 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 command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko 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. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8, in the present 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 usual Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the figure 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. 12, 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. 9 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is "missing", the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display 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 the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be 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. 9, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the present embodiment is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β which are the super reach fluctuation patterns. There is. 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 in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is In this case, 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 the present 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. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Then, 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 for determining these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value of the above, 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. 10 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, small In the case of generating a 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 displayed for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may use it.

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 the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming 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 determining the result 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 determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are "big hits". It is assigned to the special figure display result of. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the jackpot game state when it is 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 the present embodiment) (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). 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. 11A shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, any of a plurality of jackpot types can be selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. 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 value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot B". It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as ".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11B. In the present embodiment, high accuracy control and time saving control are executed as the jackpot type after the end of the jackpot game state. The probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B that shift to the high accuracy high base state, and the non-probability variation jackpot that shifts to the low accuracy high 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 four times (so-called four 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 4-round (4R) 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 the present embodiment), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when the game is in a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are set according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot type 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 the short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds is controlled. Therefore, for example, by the high-opening control accompanying the time saving control. 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. 11 (A), the allocation of the judgment value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of the fact, the probability of becoming a non-probable big hit and the probability of becoming a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. ing.

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 fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits used when it is decided in advance that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the special figure display result are "missing". A variation pattern determination table for loss, which is used when it is determined in advance to do so, is prepared in advance.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) are used. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. In the present embodiment, when the type of jackpot is "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B", the super reach β is easily determined, and the type of jackpot is "non-probability variation jackpot". In the case of ", the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, so that when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it may be" probability variation jackpot A "or" probability variation jackpot B ". It is possible to raise the player's expectation that there is no such thing.

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. A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

In the 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 variation pattern of super reach β A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the loss. Further, in the pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4 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 loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). There is. Further, in the pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α 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 loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). There is. Further, in the 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 (PA2) corresponding to the time reduction control. -2) 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 the super reach β loss.

As shown in FIG. 9, 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.

In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, is provided 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. 12 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 of passing through the passing 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 passing 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 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 variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable 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 a 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 advance 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 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

In the effect control flag setting unit, there are a plurality of types that can update 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. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control 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 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 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 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

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

In the present embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to 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. Area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display are provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the 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. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the 1st special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of start winning are these start opening prize designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category designation commands, and hold. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately by associating the storage number notification 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 starting winning to the first starting 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 received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. 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. , The symbol specification command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command receive command buffer is an entry (buffer number "1-0" or "2-" corresponding to the hold storage of the variation display that ended immediately before each time the variation display of the effect symbol is started. What is stored in the entry of "0") is deleted, and is stored in the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" or "2-1"). The stored contents of the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the effect symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed in the stored state, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1", and the buffer number "3". , Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variablely displayed at that time.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 101 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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game 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, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 13 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 gaming 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 of the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process processing, and is movable in the variable display of the normal symbol 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. By turning it off after the state is set, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the settings in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 13 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 prize determination process, first, a starting prize is generated in the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, or a starting winning is generated in the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Judge whether or not. Then, when a start winning prize has occurred, a value that specifies that the variation display result is determined as "big hit" in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the big hit type (probability change A, probability change B, non-probability change) Is set, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control board 12.

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. Derivation Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or 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 variation 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 opening the big winning opening 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 that opens the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending a 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 waiting period 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. A predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 14 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 15, 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), 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 process 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. As well as updating the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. 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 151A 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 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 151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (S147).

After that, after updating the variable special figure 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. 10 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 game 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 a "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 start of 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. 11A 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 fixed 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 sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 14 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, 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 variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the variation 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 use table 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 pattern determination table A is selected and set as the table used for determining the variation pattern to any 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 variation 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 variation 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", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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 setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is set to the game control buffer setting unit 155. 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. 13 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. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 14 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. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 14 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. 19 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. 7) 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 the processes corresponding 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. 7) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process (S71) that determines the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence / absence of the hold display notice effect (S71), and then the effect display device 5. The hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to the display corresponding to the storage contents of the start winning command buffer 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.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern 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 command reception waiting 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 the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or the 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 command reception waiting process (S73).

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 20. 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 is associated with the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer. The various command data stored in the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". 1 Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the special figure hold storage is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1", and the first special figure hold storage is stored. Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-2", and the buffer number "1-" of the first special figure hold storage is shifted. The various command data stored in association with "4" 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 stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the command buffer received at the time of winning are shifted upward by one buffer number ( S274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". 1 Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the special figure hold storage is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", and the first special figure hold storage is stored. Various command data stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the buffer number "2-4" of the first special figure hold storage is shifted. The various command data stored in association with "" is 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. The combination of the production symbols (big hit symbol) prepared in "" is determined. 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 the 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 has, for example, an effect symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even 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 to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the variable display (S277). In the advance notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, a character advance notice effect for displaying a character on the effect display device 5, a step-up notice in which the advance notice image changes stepwise, and a group of predetermined characters are displayed on the effect display device. It suffices to decide the execution of the group notice, etc. that crosses the area. In addition, when determining the advance notice effect of these different modes, the timing of starting the notice effect differs depending on the mode of the notice effect. Should be set.

After the advance notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 120 determines in S278 whether or not the advance notice effect execution is determined (S278).

If it is decided to execute the advance notice effect, the process proceeds to S279, the timer for waiting for the advance notice effect is set to a period corresponding to the advance notice effect as the period until the start of the advance notice effect (S279), and the process proceeds to S280a. If it is not decided to execute the advance notice effect, the process proceeds to S280a without going through S279.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the advance notice effect determination process in S280a to determine whether or not to execute the accessory drop effect that causes the accessory 501 to drop by its own weight in the variation display (S280a). After the character drop effect determination process of S280a, it is determined whether or not the character drop effect execution decision flag indicating that the character drop effect is determined to be executed in the character drop effect determination process is set ( S280b). When the character drop effect execution decision flag is set (S280b; Y), the timer for waiting for the character drop effect is set to a period corresponding to the character fall effect as the period until the character fall effect starts. (S280c), clear the character drop effect execution decision flag (S280d), proceed to S281, and if the character drop effect execution decision flag is not set (S280b; N), do not go through S280c and S280d. Proceed to S281.

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, etc. are sequentially arranged 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). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (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 driver board 35 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 effect control design command so that the effect pattern is displayed in a variation pattern according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified 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 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. 22 is a flowchart showing the accessory drop effect determination process (S280a) in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 21. In the effect drop effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variation pattern from the variation pattern command read in S275 of the effect symbol variation start process (S291). Then, a random number for determining the fall of the accessory is extracted from the random number circuit 124, the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the like, and according to the numerical data of the random number for determining the drop of the accessory and the fluctuation pattern specified in the processing of S291, Using the accessory drop execution determination table, the execution / non-execution of the own weight drop from the first position (see FIG. 3 (A)) to the second position (see FIG. 5 (A)) of the accessory 501 is determined (S293a). ).

In S293a, for example, execution / non-execution of the own weight drop of the accessory 501 is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 23. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23, the execution / non-execution determination ratio of the own weight drop of the accessory 501 is made different according to the fluctuation pattern specified in the process of S291.

Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is a "big hit" fluctuation pattern, the drop of the weight of the accessory 501 is decided to be executed at a rate of 75%, and not executed at a rate of 25%. There is. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is a “loss” fluctuation pattern, the fall of the accessory 501 by its own weight is determined to be non-executed at a rate of 100%. That is, the drop of the weight of the accessory 501 in the present embodiment is a big hit confirmation effect that is executed only when the variation display result is a "big hit".

After the execution of S293a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the own weight drop of the accessory 501 is determined in S293a (S293b). If the execution of the own weight drop of the accessory 501 is not determined in S293a (S293b; N), the process of determining the own weight of the accessory 501 is terminated, and if the execution of the own weight drop of the accessory 501 is determined (S293b). Y), the variation display result specification command received from the main board 11 is specified.

Then, a random number for determining the re-fall of the accessory is extracted from the random number circuit 124, the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the like, and the numerical data of the random number for determining the re-fall of the accessory and the variation display result specified in the processing of S294 are specified. According to the jackpot type indicated by the command, the execution / non-execution of the re-fall to the third position (see FIG. 6) of the accessory 501 is determined using the accessory re-fall execution determination table (S296a).

In S296a, for example, execution / non-execution of the own weight drop of the accessory 501 is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 23. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 24, the determination ratio of execution / non-execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is different depending on the jackpot type indicated by the variation display result designation command specified in the process of S294.

Specifically, when the jackpot type is "probability variation A", the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined to be executed at a rate of 80%, and non-execution is determined at a rate of 20%. When the jackpot type is probability variation B, it is set to determine the re-fall of the accessory 501 as non-execution at a rate of 100%. When the jackpot type is non-probable, it is set that the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined to be executed at a rate of 60% and non-execution is determined at a rate of 40%. That is, the re-fall of the accessory 501 in the present embodiment is a 16-round finalization effect that is executed only when the number of rounds is a big hit of 16 rounds.

After the execution of S296a, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined in S296a (S296b). When it is determined in S296a to re-fall the accessory 501 (S296b; Y), a random number for determining the accessory waiting time is extracted from the random number circuit 124, the random number of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the like, and the random number is extracted. Using the random number data for determining the waiting time for the accessory and the jackpot type indicated by the variable display result specification command specified in the processing of S294, the execution determination table for the waiting time for the accessory (when using the second effect motor) is used. The waiting time from the second position to the start of movement of the accessory 501 by the second effect motor 511 from the second position to the first position is the shortest waiting time, "short" (for example, 1 second) and "short". It is determined from "medium" (for example, 3 seconds), which is a longer waiting time, and "long" (for example, 5 seconds), which is the longest waiting time (S297).

In S297, for example, the waiting time from the second position to the start of movement of the accessory 501 by the second effect motor 511 is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25 (A), the determination ratio of the waiting time is different depending on the jackpot type indicated by the variation display result designation command specified in the process of S294.

Specifically, when the jackpot type is "probability change A", the waiting time is determined to be "short" at a rate of 10%, "medium" at a rate of 20%, and "medium" at a rate of 70%. Decide on "long". If the jackpot type is "non-probability", the waiting time is determined to be "short" at a rate of 70%, "medium" at a rate of 20%, and "long" at a rate of 10%. ..

On the other hand, when the execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is not determined in S296a (S296b; N), the random number for determining the accessory standby time is extracted from the random number circuit 124, the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the like. , The character waiting time execution determination table (for using the first effect motor) is set according to the numerical data of the random number for determining the character waiting time and the jackpot type indicated by the variable display result specification command specified in the processing of S294. The waiting time until the accessory 501 is moved toward the first position by the first effect motor 510 is set to the shortest waiting time, which is "short" (for example, 1 second), which is longer than "short". It is determined from "medium" (for example, 3 seconds) and "long" (for example, 5 seconds), which is the longest waiting time (S298).

In S298, for example, the waiting time until the first effect motor 510 moves toward the first position of the accessory 501 is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25 (B). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25 (B), the determination ratio of the waiting time is different depending on the jackpot type indicated by the variation display result designation command specified in the process of S294.

Specifically, when the jackpot type is "probability change A", the waiting time is determined to be "short" at a rate of 10%, "medium" at a rate of 20%, and "medium" at a rate of 70%. Decide on "long". When the jackpot type is "probability variation B", the waiting time is determined to be "short" at a rate of 20%, "medium" at a rate of 30%, and "long" at a rate of 50%. .. If the jackpot type is "non-probability", the waiting time is determined to be "short" at a rate of 70%, "medium" at a rate of 20%, and "long" at a rate of 10%. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the longer the waiting time from when the accessory 501 falls to the second position until the movement is started toward the first position, the more the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot (probability variation A, probability variation B). ) Is set to be high.

After the execution of S297 or S298, the effect control CPU 120 executes / does not execute the re-fall of the accessory 501 determined in S296a and S297 or S298, and drops its own weight to the second position of the accessory 501. The effect pattern according to the waiting time until the movement is started toward the position is stored (S299). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, the execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined, and when the waiting time is determined to be "short", the effect pattern is stored as the pattern 1. When the execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined and the waiting time is determined to be "medium", the effect pattern is stored as the pattern 2. When the execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined and the waiting time is determined to be "long", the effect pattern is stored as the pattern 3. Further, when it is determined not to re-fall the accessory 501 and the waiting time is determined to be "short", the effect pattern is stored as the pattern 4. When it is determined not to re-fall the accessory 501 and the waiting time is determined to be "medium", the effect pattern is stored as the pattern 5. When it is determined not to re-fall the accessory 501 and the waiting time is determined to be "long", the effect pattern is stored as the pattern 6.

That is, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), pattern 1 of the effect patterns 1 to 6 of the accessory drop effect in the present embodiment waits for 1 second after the accessory 501 falls to the second position by its own weight. After a lapse of time, the protrusion 512a gradually moves from the second position to the first position while sliding contact with the extension portion 504 due to the rotation of the rotating body 512 driven by the second production motor 511. It is a pattern that makes you let. Further, in the pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), after a waiting time of 3 seconds has passed since the accessory 501 dropped to the second position by its own weight, the rotating body 512 driven by the second effect motor 511. This is a pattern in which the projecting portion 512a slides against the extending portion 504 and gradually moves the accessory 501 from the second position to the first position due to the rotation of.

In pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), after a waiting time of 5 seconds has passed since the accessory 501 dropped to the second position by its own weight, the rotating body 512 was rotated by the drive of the second effect motor 511. This is a pattern in which the projecting portion 512a is in sliding contact with the extending portion 504 and gradually moves the accessory 501 from the second position to the first position. In these patterns 1 to 3, when the protruding portion 512a and the extending portion 504 are separated from each other by the rotation of the rotating body 511, the accessory 501 is re-dropped to the third position.

In pattern 4, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), after a waiting time of 1 second has passed since the accessory 501 dropped to the second position by its own weight, the take-up pulley 507 driven by the first production motor 510 This is a pattern in which the accessory 501 is moved from the second position to the first position by winding the wire 508. Further, as shown in FIG. 28B, the pattern 5 is a take-up pulley driven by the first production motor 510 after a waiting time of 3 seconds has passed since the accessory 501 dropped to the second position by its own weight. This is a pattern in which the accessory 501 is moved from the second position to the first position by winding the wire 508 of the 507.

In pattern 6, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), after a waiting time of 5 seconds has passed since the accessory 501 dropped to the second position by its own weight, the take-up pulley 507 driven by the first production motor 510 This is a pattern in which the accessory 501 is moved from the second position to the first position by winding the wire 508. In these patterns 4 to 6, the accessory 501 is moved to the first position by winding the wire 508 of the take-up pulley 507 without falling again.

After the execution of S299, the effect control CPU 120 sets the accessory drop effect execution decision flag (S300), and ends the effect drop effect determination process.

In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of execution / non-execution of the accessory falling effect is different depending on whether the fluctuation pattern to be executed is the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot or the fluctuation pattern of the loss. The invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the character falling effect may be determined only by the fluctuation pattern in which a specific reach is executed and a big hit is obtained. In this way, when the accessory drop effect is executed only in the fluctuation pattern in which a specific reach is executed and becomes a big hit, the accessory drop effect is provided by providing the control data of the accessory drop effect in the process data of the variation pattern. The character drop effect is executed without executing the effect determination process.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the accessory 501 is re-falled in the accessory drop effect, it waits until the accessory 501 starts moving from the second position to the first position according to the jackpot type. Although the time determination ratio is different, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving distance that the accessory 501 moves from the second position to the first position before re-falling depending on the jackpot type. That is, the determination ratio of the height position from the second position of re-falling may be different. When the determination ratio of the moving distance that the accessory 501 moves from the second position to the first position before the accessory 501 is changed depending on the jackpot type is different, for example, the take-up pulley driven by the first effect motor 510. By winding the wire 508 of 507, the accessory 501 is moved from the second position to the first position, and depending on the jackpot type, the first effect motor 510 and the winding pulley 507 by the electromagnetic clutch 520 are used. A mechanism that allows the rotating body 512 to be moved in the front-rear direction while providing a protrusion having a different protrusion length along the front-rear direction on the rotating body 512 to disengage the connection and bring the rotating body 512 into a non-connected state. By providing the rotating body 512 in the front-rear direction according to the jackpot type, it is possible to select a protruding portion for moving the accessory 501 from the second position to the first position, and depending on the selected protruding portion. The moving distance of the accessory 501 from the second position to the first position may be different.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the accessory 501 is re-falled in the accessory fall effect, it waits until the accessory 501 starts moving from the second position to the first position according to the jackpot type. Although the time determination rate is different, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the movement time determination rate at which the accessory 501 moves from the second position to the first position before re-falling is different. You may let it. When the movement time for the accessory 501 to move from the second position to the first position is different depending on the jackpot type, for example, a DC motor whose rotation speed can be easily controlled is used as a second production motor. Used as 511, the rotation speed of the second production motor 511 can be changed according to the jackpot type, or the reduction ratio is changed by being composed of a plurality of gears between the second production motor 511 and the rotating body 512. A possible reduction mechanism may be provided, and the reduction ratio may be changed by the reduction mechanism according to the type of jackpot so that the rotation speed of the rotating body 512 may be different.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined only when the jackpot type is a jackpot of 16 rounds with a probability variation A and a non-probability variation, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the re-fall of the accessory 501 may be determined only by the probability variation A, which is the probability variation jackpot of 16 rounds, and the jackpot type is determined only by the probability variation A and the probability variation B, which are the probability variation jackpot regardless of the number of rounds. May be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the accessory drop effect is determined according to the fluctuation pattern to be executed, which is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot type is a jackpot of 16 rounds, which is a probability variation A or a non-probability variation. The re-fall of the accessory 501 is determined accordingly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot, which is a probability variation A or a non-probability variation. The execution of the object drop effect may be determined, and the re-fall of the accessory 501 may be determined according to the probability variation of the jackpot type, that is, the probability variation A which is the probability variation jackpot of 16 rounds.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the accessory 501 is re-falled in the accessory drop effect, when the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, the jackpot type is from the second position as compared with the case where the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot. The waiting time until the start of the movement of the accessory 501 to the first position is easily determined to be a long waiting time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot. It may be easier to determine the waiting time until the start of the movement of the accessory 501 from the second position to the first position is shorter than in the case.

FIG. 29 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). 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) (S304a; Y), the advance notice effect processing is executed (S304b). If neither the advance notice effect execution determination timer nor the advance notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S305a without executing the advance notice effect processing of S304b.

In S305a, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process timer being executed and determines whether or not the reach effect is being executed (S305a). If the reach effect is not being executed (S305a; N), the process proceeds to S306, and if the reach effect is being executed (S305a; Y), the timer for waiting for the start of the fall effect is set (the character). It is determined (S305b) whether the fall effect is determined to be performed) or the character drop effect executing flag is set (the character fall effect is being executed). The timer for waiting for the start of the character fall effect is set (it is decided to perform the character fall effect), or the flag for executing the character fall effect is set (the character fall effect is being executed). In the case of (S305b; Y), the accessory drop effect processing is executed (S305c). If neither the character drop effect execution determination timer nor the character drop effect execution flag is set (S305b; N), the process proceeds to S306 without executing the character drop effect processing of S305c.

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).

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, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer (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 command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be ended 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.

In the present embodiment, the character drop effect is executed during the reach effect period, but the timing at which the character drop effect is executed is not only during the reach effect period but also at the start of fluctuation. It may be executed before the reach effect is executed, or may be executed as a big hit re-lottery effect or a promotion effect during the big hit game.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the accessory drop effect processing. In the character drop effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character drop effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the character drop effect is started (S321). ).

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

In S324, the effect control CPU 120 sets the character drop effect execution flag indicating that the character drop effect is being executed. In addition, a value corresponding to the effect pattern corresponding to the accessory drop effect is set in the accessory drop effect period timer (S325).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads out and sets the accessory drop effect process table corresponding to the effect pattern of the accessory drop effect to be executed (S326), and then sets the effect drop effect process in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The timer is started (S327). In the present embodiment, the advance notice effect process table corresponding to the effect pattern of each accessory fall effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 has the contents of the first process data 1 of the set accessory drop effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, first. 1 Production motor control execution data 1, second production motor control execution data 2, etc.) According to the production device (effect display device 5 as a production part, game effect lamp 9 as a production part, and speaker as a production part). Control of 8L, 8R, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, accessory 501) is started (S328).

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

When the bonus drop effect period timer is not timered out (S331; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the bonus drop effect process timer has timered out (S332). If the character drop effect process timer is out of the timer, the advance notice effect process data of the character drop effect is switched (S333). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set value of the accessory drop effect process timer in the accessory drop effect process table in the process timer (S334). In addition, 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, and the motor control for the first effect included in the accessory drop effect process data set next to it. The control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the execution data, the second effect motor control execution data, and the like (S335).

After the execution of S328 or S335, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether or not it is the accessory fall timing (S337). When it is the accessory drop timing (S337; Y), the connection between the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley 507 by the electromagnetic clutch 520 is released to the non-connected state (S338), and the stopper 513 is turned off. In the state (S339), the accessory drop effect processing is completed. By executing the processes of S338 and S339, the accessory 501 arranged at the first position is dropped by its own weight toward the second position.

Further, when it is not the accessory drop timing (S337; N), it is determined whether or not the second effect motor 511 is in the driving period by referring to the execution accessory drop effect process data (S340). When the driving period of the second effect motor 511 is in progress (S340; Y), the second effect motor 511 is driven (S341), and the accessory drop effect process is terminated. By executing the process of S341, the movement of the accessory 501 from the second position to the first position by the rotation of the rotating body 512 in the effect patterns 1 to 3 is executed, and further, the second effect motor 511 After a predetermined time of driving, the protruding portion 512a of the rotating body 512 and the extending portion 504 of the accessory 501 are separated from each other, so that the accessory 501 is re-dropped.

If the drive period of the second effect motor 511 is not in progress (S340; N), it is determined whether or not the drive period of the first effect motor 510 is in progress by referring to the running accessory drop effect process data. Judgment (S342). If the drive period of the first effect motor 510 is not in progress (S342; N), the accessory drop effect process is completed, and if the drive period of the first effect motor 510 is in progress (S342; Y), the execution is in progress. It is determined whether or not it is the drive start timing of the first effect motor 510 with reference to the process data of (S343). When it is the drive start timing of the first effect motor 510 (S343; Y), the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley are connected by connecting the first effect motor 510 and the take-up pulley 507 with an electromagnetic clutch 520. The connection with 507 is set (S344), and the process proceeds to S345. If it is not the drive start timing of the first effect motor 510 (S343; N), the process proceeds to S345 without going through S344.

In S345, the effect control CPU 120 drives the first effect motor 345 to wind the wire 508 by the take-up pulley 507 (S345). Then, the process data being executed is referred to, and it is determined whether or not it is the drive timing of the stopper 513 (S346). When the drive timing of the stopper 513 is reached (S346; Y), the support piece 513a is projected toward the guide rail 505L by turning on the stopper 513 (S347), and the accessory drop effect processing is completed. If it is not the drive timing of the stopper 513 (S346; N), the accessory drop effect processing is terminated without going through S347.

In the present embodiment, the accessory 501 is dropped from the first position to the second position on the condition that the accessory drop timing is set with reference to the execution accessory drop effect process data. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is determined whether or not the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc. are in the operation acceptance period by referring to the execution accessory drop effect process data. The accessory 501 may be dropped by its own weight from the first position to the second position on condition that the operation of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like is received during the operation acceptance period. If the operation acceptance period ends without accepting the operations of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc., the accessory 501 drops from the first position to the second position at the end timing of the operation acceptance period. You may let it.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the accessory initialization process. The accessory initialization process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 as a part of the initialization process of S51 of the effect control main process described with reference to FIG.

In the accessory initialization process, if the position of the accessory 501 is not the first position, the accessory 501 is returned to the first position, and if the position of the accessory 501 is the first position, the second position is from the first position. The accessory 501 is dropped to the position, then the accessory 501 is dropped from the second position to the third position, and then the accessory is returned from the third position to the first position.

In this case, the accessory state flag is set to a value indicating "first movement" when the accessory 501 is returned to the first position when the position of the accessory 501 is not the first position, and the first position. A value indicating "first drop" when the accessory 501 is dropped from the second position to the second position, and a value indicating "second drop" when the accessory 501 is dropped from the second position to the third position. When the accessory 501 is returned from the third position to the first position, the value indicates "second movement", and then when the accessory 501 is returned to the first position, "standby". It is said to be "medium".

In the accessory initialization process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the accessory state flag is a value indicating "second movement" (S401). When it is determined that "second movement" is not indicated (NO in S401), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the accessory state flag is a value indicating "second fall" (S402). When it is determined that the "second drop" is not indicated (NO in S402), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the accessory state flag is a value indicating the "first drop" (S403). When it is determined that the "first drop" is not indicated (NO in S403), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the accessory state flag is a value indicating the "first movement" (S404).

When it is determined that the accessory state flag does not indicate "first movement" (NO in S404), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the position of the accessory 501 is the first position (S411). At the first position, a first photo sensor for detecting that the accessory 501 is at the first position is provided. When the effect control CPU 120 receives a signal from the first photo sensor indicating that the accessory 501 is present, it determines that the position of the accessory 501 is the first position and receives the signal. If not, it is determined that the position of the accessory 501 is not the first position.

When it is determined that the position of the accessory 501 is not the first position (NO in S411), the effect control CPU 120 controls the first effect motor 510 to move the accessory 501 to the side opposite to the first position. The control is started (S412), and the accessory state flag is set to a value indicating "first movement" (S413).

When the accessory 501 is supported by the support piece 513a of the stopper 513 at the first position, when it is supported by the protruding portion 512a of the rotating body 512 at the second position, and at the lower ends of the guide rails 505L and R. When it is in a certain third position, except for the three cases, the accessory 501 is wound on the winding pulley 507 in a state where the first effect motor 501 and the winding pulley 507 are connected by the electromagnetic clutch 520. In a state of being suspended by the wire 508, the motor is stopped due to the rotational resistance generated in the first effect motor 510.

As a result, when the accessory 501 is located between the first position and the second position, the first effect motor 510 is controlled so that the accessory 501 moves toward the second position. Further, when the accessory 501 is located between the second position and the third position, the first effect motor 510 is controlled so that the accessory 501 moves toward the third position. Further, when the accessory 501 is in the second position or the third position, the accessory 501 is regarded as the same position.

When it is determined that the accessory status flag indicates "first movement" (YES in S404), and after step S413, has the effect control CPU 120 reached the second position or the third position? It is determined whether or not (S414). At the second and third positions, second and third photosensors are provided to detect that the accessory 501 is at the second and third positions, respectively. When the effect control CPU 120 receives signals from the second and third photosensors indicating that the accessory 501 is present, the positions of the accessory 501 are at the second and third positions, respectively. If it is determined that there is, and the signal is not received, it is determined that the position of the accessory 501 is not the second position and the third position.

When it is determined that the accessory 501 has reached the second position or the third position (YES in S414), the effect control CPU 120 controls the first effect motor 510 to move the accessory 501 to the first position. Control is started (S415). When the second position is reached from between the first position and the second position, the accessory 501 is slightly moved to the first position, the accessory 501 is returned to the second position, and then the second position is reached. Move the accessory 501 to one position. Further, if the accessory status flag indicates "first movement", that is, when the accessory 501 is returned to the first position and the accessory 501 has never been moved downward, the second position is the second position. 2 When the accessory 501 is detected by the photo sensor, the first effect motor 510 is once controlled so as to move the accessory 501 downward, and then the accessory 501 is returned to the first position again. ..

When it is determined that the accessory 501 has not reached the second position or the third position (NO in S414), and after step S415, the effect control CPU 120 has the accessory 501 from the first photosensor. It is determined whether or not the accessory 501 has reached the first position depending on whether or not a signal indicating that this has been detected is received (S416). If it is determined that the result has not been reached (NO in S416), the effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the initialization process, and executes the accessory initialization process again.

When it is determined that the accessory 501 is in the first position from the beginning (YES in S411), and when it is determined that the accessory 501 has reached the first position (YES in S416), the effect control CPU 120 determines. Control to drop the accessory 501 to the second position is started (S421), the accessory status flag is set to a value indicating "first drop" (S422), the process to be executed is returned to the initialization process, and the accessory is again. Execute initialization processing.

When it is determined that the accessory status flag indicates "first fall" (YES in S403), the effect control CPU 120 outputs a signal indicating that the accessory 501 is detected from the first photosensor. It is determined whether or not the accessory 501 remains in the first position depending on whether or not it is received (S423). If it is determined that the position remains in the first position (YES in S423), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality that the accessory 501 cannot be dropped from the first position (for example, by voice to that effect). To that effect or to display the effect on the effect display device 5) (S424).

When it is determined that the accessory 501 does not remain in the first position (NO in S423), and after S424, the effect control CPU 120 detects that the accessory 501 is present from the second photosensor. It is determined whether or not the accessory 501 has reached the second position as a result of the fall, depending on whether or not the signal indicating the above is received (S425). If it is determined that the result has not been reached (NO in S425), the effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the initialization process, and executes the accessory initialization process again.

When it is determined that the accessory 501 has reached the second position as a result of the fall (YES in S425), the effect control CPU 120 starts the control to drop the accessory 501 to the third position (S426), and the accessory is dropped. The state flag is set to a value indicating "second fall" (S427), the process to be executed is returned to the initialization process, and the accessory initialization process is executed again.

When it is determined that the accessory status flag indicates "second fall" (YES in S402), the effect control CPU 120 outputs a signal indicating that the accessory 501 is detected from the third photosensor. Depending on whether or not the signal is received, it is determined whether or not the accessory 501 has reached the third position as a result of the fall (S431). If it is determined that the result has not been reached (NO in S431), the effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the initialization process, and executes the accessory initialization process again.

When it is determined that the accessory 501 has reached the third position as a result of the fall (YES in S431), the effect control CPU 120 starts the control to move the accessory 501 to the first position (S432), and the accessory is The state flag is set to a value indicating "second movement" (S433), the process to be executed is returned to the initialization process, and the accessory initialization process is executed again.

When it is determined that the accessory status flag indicates "second movement" (YES in S401), the effect control CPU 120 outputs a signal indicating that the accessory 501 is detected from the first photosensor. Depending on whether or not the signal is received, it is determined whether or not the accessory 501 has reached the first position as a result of the movement (S434). If it is determined that the result has not been reached (NO in S434), the effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the initialization process, and executes the accessory initialization process again.

When it is determined that the accessory 501 has reached the first position as a result of the movement (YES in S434), the effect control CPU 120 sets the accessory status flag to a value indicating "waiting" (S435), and executes the process. Is returned to the initialization process, and the execution of the accessory initialization process is terminated.

By executing the accessory initialization process in this way, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the accessory 501 operates normally.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the operation of the accessory by the accessory initialization process. With reference to FIG. 32 (A), when the accessory 501 is in the first position when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the position of the accessory 501 is determined in S411 from S401 to S404 in FIG. 31. Is the first position and is determined to be YES, and in the processing of S421 to S435, the drop control from the first position to the second position, the drop control from the second position to the third position, and the process from the third position to the first position Movement control is executed. This process from S421 to S435 is called two-step drop-back control.

With reference to FIG. 32 (B), when the accessory 501 is in the second position when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, it is determined as NO in S401 to S404 and S411 in FIG. 31, and then the first position in S415. After the movement control to is executed, the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed.

With reference to FIG. 32 (C), when the accessory 501 is between the first position and the second position when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, it is determined as NO in S401 to S404 and S411 of FIG. Later, in S412, movement control to the second position is executed, and in S415, movement control to the first position (specifically, move a little to the first position, return to the second position again, and then move to the first position. After the movement control) is executed, the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed.

With reference to FIG. 32 (D), when the accessory 501 is in the third position when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, it is determined to be NO in S401 to S404 and S411 in FIG. 31, and then the first position in S415. The movement control to is executed, the descent movement control is once performed at the second position in the middle, and then the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed.

If the accessory 501 is between the second position and the third position when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, it is determined as NO in S401 to S404 and S411 in FIG. 31, and then moved to the third position in S412. After the movement control of the above is executed and the movement control to the first position is executed in S415, the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the accessory 501 may fall again after falling from the first position to the second position, so that the operation of the accessory 501 becomes monotonous. Can be prevented.

In addition, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the movement of the accessory 501 and effectively improve the player's expectation for the movement of the accessory 501.

Further, since the accessory 501 can be held in the first position by the stopper 513, it is possible to prevent the accessory 501 from falling from the first position at a timing other than the fall timing.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

(1) In the above embodiment, the stopper 513 is arranged on the left side of the upper end of the guide rail 505L on the front surface of the base 600L, and the first production motor 510 and the first production motor 510 are arranged on the base 600R side. The take-up pulley 507 connected to the first position is arranged, and the accessory 501 arranged at the first position is supported by the support piece 513a protruding from the stopper 513 and the rotational resistance generated in the first production motor 510, and at the second position. Alternatively, by winding the wire 508 with the take-up pulley 507 that rotates the accessory 501 that has fallen to the third position by driving the first production motor 510, the accessory 501 that has fallen to the second or third position is first. However, as a mechanism for supporting the accessory 501 in the first position and a mechanism for moving the accessory 501 dropped to the second or third position to the first position, it is used for other machines. May be configured using.

For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A) as a modified example, a first gear 321 fixed to the rotation shaft 320a of the holding motor 320 protruding forward of the base 600L on the front side of the base 600L, and the same. A second gear 322 meshed with the first gear 321 and rotatably provided about a rotating shaft 322a facing the front-rear direction protruding from the front surface of the base 600L, and a base 600L meshed with the second gear 322. A third gear 323 is provided so as to be rotatable around a rotation shaft 322a projecting from the front surface of the gear and facing the front-rear direction.

Among these gears, a holding piece 324 extending in the left-right direction is arranged on the front side of the third gear 323. The holding piece 324 is swingably supported by a swing shaft 324a whose left end portion projects from the front surface of the base 600L and faces the front-rear direction. Further, a holding portion 325 having a substantially L-shape in front view is formed at the right end portion of the holding piece 324, and the extension portion 504 can be supported from below when the accessory 501 is arranged at the first position. It has become like. Further, an elongated hole 326 is formed in the 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 holding piece 324 is held substantially horizontally when the connecting shaft 323b is located directly above the rotating shaft 323a, and can come into contact with the lower end of the extension portion 504 when the accessory 501 is located at the first position. (See FIG. 33 (A)) and the connecting shaft 323b is located directly below the rotating shaft 323a so that it is held in a tilted posture that tilts downward to the right and does not come into contact with the lower end of the extension portion 504. It is oscillatingly supported between the retracted retracted position (see FIG. 33 (B)), and the holding motor 320 rotates the first gear 321 and the second gear 322 and the third gear 323. As a result, it moves between the holding position and the retracting position.

On the other hand, the drive shaft 510a is fixed to the front surface of the base 600R so as to project forward. Then, the first gear 307 fixed to the drive shaft 510a of the first effect motor 510 on the front side of the base 600R and the front-rear direction that is meshed with the first gear 307 and projected from the front surface of the base 600R. Rotates around a second gear 308 that is rotatably provided about a rotating shaft 308a that faces, and a rotating shaft 309a that is meshed with the second gear 308 and protrudes from the front surface of the base 600R and faces the front-rear direction. A third gear 309, which is provided as possible, is arranged.

A tooth portion 350 that meshes with the tooth portion 341a of the rack 341, which will be described later, is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the third gear 309, and a diameter smaller than that of the tooth portion 350 is formed on the back side of the tooth portion 350. A back tooth portion that meshes with the tooth portion of the second gear is formed (not shown in 32). That is, in the third gear 309, a gear that meshes with the rack 341 described later and a gear that meshes with the second gear 308 are integrated in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, on the outer peripheral surface 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 a predetermined angle range.

Further, the end portion 503R of the connecting arm 502R is provided with a rack 341 that can mesh with the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 in the movement range from the first to the third position of the accessory 501. Therefore, the accessory 501 is moved from the second position or the third position to the guide rails 505R and 5L by rotating the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309 by the first effect motor 510. It is possible to move toward the first position along the line. As shown in FIG. 34, in the state where the accessory 501 is arranged at the first position, the third gear 309 is disengaged from the rack 341 by the driving of the first effect motor 510 by the missing portion 351. It is positioned at the position immediately before it is done.

As described above, the left side of the accessory 501 in the present modification is supported from below by the holding portion 325 at the first position, and the first effect via the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309. It is held in the first position by being supported from below by the rotational resistance of the motor 510.

When the accessory 501 is dropped, as shown in FIGS. 33 (B), 35 (A) and 35 (B), the holding piece 324 is moved to the retracted position by driving the holding motor 320, and the holding piece 324 is moved to the retracted position. The third gear 309 is rotated by driving the first effect motor 510, and the missing portion 351 releases the meshing between the tooth portion 341a of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309. The accessory 501 falls from the first position to the second position by moving the holding piece 324 to the retracted position and releasing the meshing between the tooth portion 341a of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309. To do.

Then, the accessory 501 placed at the second position due to the fall is a predetermined distance toward the first position due to the rotation of the rotating body 512 driven by the second effect motor 511 as shown in the embodiment. After moving, it falls again toward the third position.

In order to move the accessory 501 arranged at the second position or the third position to the first position by dropping, the third gear 309 is rotated by driving the first effect motor 510 as shown in FIG. 36. The tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 and the tooth portion 341a of the rack 341 are re-engaged, and then the third gear 309 is further rotated by the drive of the first production motor 510 to guide the accessory 501. It may be moved toward the first position along the rails 505L and 505R.

In this modification, the accessory 501 is re-dropped by the rotation of the rotating body 512 driven by the second effect motor 511, as in the above embodiment. For example, the end portion of the connecting arm 502R is used. The same configurations as the rack 341, the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309 provided on the 503R and the base 600R are provided on the end 503L and the base 600L of the connecting arm 502L, and the connecting arm 502L The rack 341, the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309 provided on the end portion 503L and the base 600L may be used to perform the re-fall of the accessory 501. As described above, the rack 341, the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309 having the same configuration are provided on the end 503R and the base 600R of the connecting arm 502R and the end 503L and the base 600L of the connecting arm 502L. In the case of dropping the accessory 501 from the first position to the second position and re-falling from the second position to the third position, the rotation of the third gear 309 provided on the base 600L side serves as a function. The object 501 is moved from the third position to the second position, and the accessory 501 is moved from the second position to the first position by the rotation of the third gear 309 provided on the base 600R side. As a result, the meshing position between the tooth portion 341a of the rack 341 provided at the end portion 503R of the connecting arm 502R at the first position and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 provided on the base 600R side is displaced. Can be prevented.

(2) Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the accessory 501 is dropped from the first position to the second position and the accessory 501 is dropped again as the accessory drop effect, the accessory 501 Was moved from the second position to the first position by a predetermined distance, and then dropped again to the third position below the second position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory 501 If it falls again, it may fall again to the second position, or may fall again to a position other than the second position or the third position.

(3) Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the accessory 501 is to be dropped again, the accessory 501 is moved from the second position to the second position by the rotation of the rotating body 512 driven by the second effect motor 511. If it is moved by a predetermined distance toward the first position, but a spring urged in the vertical direction is provided at the second position and it is decided that the accessory 501 is dropped again, the second position. After moving the accessory 501 toward the first position by releasing the restoring force of the spring with respect to the accessory 501 arranged in, the accessory 501 moves to the third position due to the weight of the accessory 501. You may try to fall again.

(4) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory falling effect is executed according to the fluctuation pattern to be executed, which is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the character drop effect, the character 501 is dropped during the variable display of the effect symbol, so that the first super reach effect with a high expectation of a big hit is executed, and the character 501 is re-falled. As a result, the second super reach effect, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first super reach effect, may be executed.

(5) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory 501 is dropped by its own weight according to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot to be executed, and the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot, which is a probability variation jackpot A or a non-probability variation jackpot. The accessory 501 is re-dropped depending on whether or not the accessory 501 is dropped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a hold memory that makes a big hit in the hold memory for the own weight drop of the accessory 501. It is executed as a jackpot look-ahead effect in the first hold memory, and the re-fall of the accessory 501 is expected to exist in the hold memory as a jackpot than the jackpot look-ahead effect in the first hold memory. It may be executed as a jackpot look-ahead effect in the high second hold memory.

(6) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the accessory falling effect of dropping the accessory 501 by its own weight, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine is also in the vertical direction. A movable accessory 501 may be provided in the vehicle, and the accessory drop effect of dropping and re-dropping the accessory 501 may be performed. In this way, when executing the self-weight drop and re-fall of the accessory 501 in the slot machine, the self-weight drop of the accessory 501 is executed as the first suggestion effect suggesting the winning of the bonus or ART, and the re-fall of the accessory 501 is executed. May be executed as the second suggestion effect, which has a higher expectation of winning the bonus and ART than the first suggestion effect.

(7) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory 501 is dropped by its own weight according to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot to be executed, and the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot, which is a probability variation jackpot A or a non-probability variation jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory 501 is re-dropped according to the number of times the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot game is completed. You may drop it.

(8) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory 501 is dropped by its own weight according to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot to be executed, and the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot, which is a probability variation jackpot A or a non-probability variation jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state is changed to a probabilistic state after the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened at high speed a predetermined number of times. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a controlled probability variable big hit (so-called sudden probability) and a small hit that maintains the game state after the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened at high speed a predetermined number of times, the weight of the accessory 501 is dropped. It is executed as the first probability change suggestion effect suggesting that the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state according to the fluctuation pattern of the sudden / small hit, and the re-fall of the accessory 501 is performed. It may be executed as the second probabilistic suggestion effect, which has a higher expectation that the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state than the first probabilistic suggestion effect.

(9) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory 501 is dropped by its own weight according to the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot to be executed, and the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot, which is a probability variation jackpot A or a non-probability variation jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning prize is released when the variable display result is a small hit. In the pachinko gaming machine, the first small hit suggestion that the variation display result is a small hit depending on whether or not the fluctuation pattern to be executed is the fluctuation pattern of the small hit when the weight of the accessory 501 is dropped. In addition to being executed as an effect, the re-fall of the accessory 501 may be executed as a second small hit suggestion effect, which is more expected to be a small hit as a variable display result than the first small hit suggestion effect.

(10) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the accessory 501 is dropped by its own weight according to the jackpot as a result of the variation display of the special symbol, and the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot, which is a probabilistic jackpot A or a non-probability jackpot. The accessory 501 is dropped again depending on whether or not the accessory 501 is dropped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is suggested that the weight drop of the accessory 501 is hit by the variation display result of the normal symbol. The second normal symbol hit suggestion effect is executed as the first normal symbol hit suggestion effect, and the re-fall of the accessory 501 is expected to be a hit as the variation display result of the normal symbol is higher than the first normal symbol hit suggestion effect. It may be executed as.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the mechanisms shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 are used as the mechanism for free-falling the accessory 501. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mechanism for freely dropping an accessory as shown in FIG. 37 may be used. The mechanism shown in FIG. 37 will be described below.

The effect unit 300 is arranged between the back surface of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and is arranged along the upper side and the left and right side sides of the effect display device 5 and has a downward substantially U-shaped base member 301 and a base. An upper position (second position) arranged on the front side of the upper side portion of the member 301 and a lower position (second position) arranged below the upper position and substantially at the center position in the vertical direction on the left and right side sides of the base member 301. A moving body 302 provided so as to be able to move (up and down) in the vertical direction between the moving body 302), a moving means 303 for moving the moving body 302 to an upward position, and a regulation for restricting the movement of the moving body 302. A member 304 and a driving means 305 that abuts the restricting member 304 at an upper position and changes the movement from the upper position to the lower position into a regulated state for restricting the movement and a release state for releasing the regulation. , Equipped with.

The moving body 302 has a predetermined weight and has an effect section 310 formed of a rectangular parallelepiped having a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape in front view, and guide portions 311L and 311R provided on the left and right sides of the effect unit 310.

The guide portions 311L and 311R are formed with through holes 309 that penetrate in the vertical direction, and the through holes 309 are fixed in the front surfaces of the left and right side portions of the base member 301 and face in the vertical direction 312L. , 312R is inserted so that the moving body 302 is moved and guided in the vertical direction between the upper position and the lower position by the guide rods 312L and 312R.

It should be noted that the lower ends of the guide rods 312L and 312R abut on the guide portions 311L and 311R of the moving body 302 falling from above to restrict the movement downward from the lower position, and the impact generated at the time of abutting. The buffer members 313L and 313R made of a rubber material for cushioning the above are provided. As a result, damage to the moving body 302 and the internal light emitting body (not shown) due to the impact when restricting the movement downward from the lower position is prevented. Instead of the cushioning members 313L and 313R made of rubber material, an elastic member such as a spring may be applied as the cushioning member.

Further, on the right side surface of the guide portion 311R on the right side, a contact portion 314 with which the regulation member 304 abuts is projected. As shown in FIG. 37, the contacted portion 314 has a substantially triangular shape in front view, the lower surface (contacted surface) is provided substantially horizontally and is formed in a flat surface shape, and the right side surface is downward. It is said to be an inclined surface that inclines to the left from above.

The moving means 303 is provided separately from the moving body 302, and has an auxiliary moving body 315 that moves the moving body 302 from a lower position to an upper position and an elevating motor 316 (driving) that moves the auxiliary moving body 315 in the vertical direction. A motor), a drive gear 317 fixed to the drive shaft 316a of the elevating motor 316, and a rotary shaft 318a projecting from the front surface of the base member 301 and rotatably provided in the front-rear direction. It has a pinion gear 318 that meshes with 317. The elevating motor 316 is fixed to the base member 301 so that the drive shaft 316a faces in the front-rear direction.

The auxiliary moving body 315 includes a contact portion 320 capable of contacting the lower surface 311a of the guide portion 311R on the right side, and a rack gear 321 extending downward from the contact portion 320. Guide shafts 323a and 323b are projected from the back surface of the rack gear 321, and the guide shafts 323a and 323b are inserted into the guide grooves 322 facing in the vertical direction provided on the front surface of the right side portion of the base member 301. As a result, the auxiliary moving body 315 is moved and guided in the vertical direction along the guide groove 322. The auxiliary moving body 315 is provided in front of the guide rod 312R at a position where the contact portion 320 does not come into contact with the guide rod 312R.

Further, as will be described later, the auxiliary moving body 315 is slightly above the position where the upper surface 320a of the contact portion 320 abuts on the lower surface 311a of the guide portion 311R when the moving body 302 is restricted from falling at the upper position. The abutting portion 320 is movably provided between the ascending position of the guide rod and the retracting position located below the lower end of the guide rod 312R. Then, when the pinion gear 318 is meshed with the rack gear 321 and the drive gear 317 is rotated in the second direction (for example, the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front) by the elevating motor 316, the pinion gear 318 moves in the first direction (for example). When the auxiliary moving body 315 rises by rotating in the front view clockwise direction and the drive gear 317 is rotated in the first direction (for example, the front view clockwise direction), the pinion gear 318 moves in the second direction (for example, the front view). The auxiliary moving body 315 is lowered by rotating in the counterclockwise direction.

Further, the auxiliary moving body 315 does not come into contact with the moving body 302 at the lower position at the retracted position. Then, at the contact position slightly above the retracted position, the upper surface 320a abuts on the lower surface 311a of the moving body 302 located below, and further rises to push up the moving body 302. That is, the auxiliary moving body 315 abuts the upper surface 320a on the lower surface 311a of the moving body 302 from the contact position slightly above the retracted position to the ascending position, and pushes up the moving body 302.

The drive means 305 includes a solenoid 330 fixed to the upper part of the front surface of the right side portion of the base member 301. The solenoid 330 includes a main body, a plunger that is provided so as to be retractable from the main body and has a regulating member 304 attached to the tip, and a compression spring that urges the plunger in the protruding direction in an off (non-excited) state. , Have.

Further, although not particularly shown, the effect unit 300 has a detection switch for detecting that the moving body 302 is in the upper position, a detection switch for detecting that the moving body 302 is in the lower position, and a restricting member 304 in the restricting position. A detection switch for detecting and a detection switch for detecting the release position are provided, and each of these detection switches is in contact with the effect control board 12. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 controls the drive of the elevating motor 316 and the solenoid 330 based on the input of the detection signals from the respective detection switches.

Next, the operation mode of each part will be described. In the initial drive state, the moving body 302 is restricted from falling from the upper position by the regulating member 304 at the upper position, and the auxiliary moving body 315 is retracted to the retracted position (initial drive position). In this state, the regulating member 304 is in the regulated position (initial drive position) and restricts the downward movement of the moving body 302, so that the load of the moving body 302 is applied.

The effect control CPU 120 turns on the solenoid 330 (excitation state) when the moving body 302 is dropped. As a result, the regulation member 304 horizontally moves from the regulation position to the release position. At this time, since the regulating member 304 horizontally moves to the right direction substantially orthogonal to the vertical direction which is the moving direction of the moving body 302 and moves to the release position, the moving body 302 is dropped as shown in the conventional example. It moves upward on the opposite side of the direction, that is, it can be instantly dropped by its own weight without floating.

The moving body 302 that has fallen from the upper position moves downward along the guide rods 312L and 312R, and collides with the cushioning members 313L and 313R to restrict the downward movement from the lower position. At this time, since the auxiliary moving body 315 is retracted to the retracted position, the falling moving body 302 does not come into contact with the moving body 302. Further, in the present embodiment, the moving body 302 can be superposed on the front of the effect display device 5 at the lower position, and the internal light emitting body (not shown) can be made to emit light at the lower position.

Next, when the moving body 302 is moved from the lower position to the upper position, the effect control CPU 120 moves the auxiliary moving body 315 from the retracted position to the ascending position by the elevating motor 316. As a result, the upper surface 320a of the contact portion 320 of the auxiliary moving body 315 comes into contact with the lower surface 311a of the guide portion 311R and pushes up the moving body 302 upward.

Here, when the raised contacted portion 314 approaches the regulating member 304, the right side surface of the contacted portion 314 comes into contact with the left end surface of the regulating member 304. Then, the contacted portion 314 continues to rise and the left end surface is in sliding contact with the right side surface, so that the regulating member 304 is pushed from the restricted position to the release position side against the urging force of the compression spring.

Next, when the auxiliary moving body 315 reaches the ascending position, the lower surface of the contacted portion 314 is located slightly above the upper surface of the regulating member 304, so that the regulating member 304 is on the left side from the release position due to the urging force of the compression spring. Moves horizontally to return to the regulated position. After that, when the effect control CPU 120 turns off the elevating motor 316, the load of the moving body 302 exceeds the load of the elevating motor 316, so that the moving body 302 slightly drops due to its own weight and the regulating member 304. The fall is restricted at the upper position.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 moves the auxiliary moving body 315 from the ascending position to the retracting position by the elevating motor 316 to return to the drive initial state and prepare for the next drop. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary moving body 315 is retracted to the retracting position at the initial driving position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving body 302 is at a predetermined timing in the game. When dropping the auxiliary moving body 315, the auxiliary moving body 315 may be retracted to the retracted position at an arbitrary timing before the predetermined timing.

In such a mechanism for freely dropping an accessory as shown in FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 38, the regulating member 304 and the solenoid 330 are formed into two stages of the regulating members 304A and 304B and the solenoids 330A and 330B. , Like the mechanism of the above-described embodiment, the mechanism can be such that the accessory falls in two stages. In the case of such a mechanism, the accessory initialization process described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 may be applied.

(12) Further, a mechanism for free-falling the accessory as shown in FIGS. 39 to 42 may be used. The mechanisms shown in FIGS. 39 to 42 will be described below.

The effect unit 300 includes a base member 301 and an effect movable body 302 provided so as to be movable at least between an upper position and a lower position with respect to the base member 301. The base member 301 is formed in a substantially downward U-shape in front view by the upper side portions 301a and the side side portions 301b and 301c extending downward from the left and right ends of the upper side portion 301a, and is formed on the upper side of the display screen of the effect display device 5. And are arranged along the left and right sides.

The effect movable body 302 is located at a position corresponding to the upper side portion 301a of the base member 301, that is, an upper position above the display screen of the effect display device 5, and substantially the center of the left and right side side portions 301b and 301c in the vertical direction. It is possible to move between the position, that is, the lower position superimposed on the substantially center position front of the display screen of the effect display device 5, and in particular, the effect movable body 302 can fall from the upper position to the lower position by its own weight. Has been done.

Further, the effect movable body 302 can move up and down with respect to the first effect movable body 303L as the first effect body supported so as to be vertically movable with respect to the left side side portion 301b and the right side side portion 301c. The movable body 303R for the second effect as the second effect body supported by the above, and the moving mechanisms 304L and 304R as the moving means provided on the left and right sides of the upper side portion 301a of the base member 301, respectively, downward. It is possible to move from the position to the upper position. Since the first effect movable body 303L and the second effect movable body 303R are integrated by the connecting rod 305, they always fall together from the upper position to the lower position at the same timing.

Guide rails 306 for linearly moving and guiding the movable body 302 for effect in the vertical direction are extended in the vertical direction on the left and right side sides 301b and 301c of the base member 301. Further, below the guide rail 306, a fall control member 307 that comes into contact with the falling effect movable body 302 and regulates the downward fall is provided. The fall control member 307 is made of a rubber material, a urethane resin material, or the like, and can buffer the effect when the movable body 302 collides with the effect.

Next, the moving mechanisms 304L and 304R will be described. Since the left and right moving mechanisms 304L and 304R are arranged symmetrically and have almost the same configuration, only the left moving mechanism 304L will be described here, and the right moving mechanism 304R will be the same. The detailed description will be omitted by adding the reference numerals.

The moving mechanism 304L is projected to the front side by inserting the mounting plate 309 attached to the upper side portion 301a of the base member 301, the first effect motor 310 fixed to the back side of the mounting plate 309, and the mounting plate 309. The first gear 311 fixed to the drive shaft 310a, the second gear 312 meshed with the first gear 311 and the third gear 313 meshed with the second gear 312 are integrated on the back side of the third gear 313. A bobbin 314 as a take-up portion provided, a constant load spring 315 which is an example of a band member provided so as to be windable on the bobbin 314, and a first effect solenoid 316 for moving the second gear 312. have.

The bobbin 314 is formed by integrating the front cylindrical portion 317a and the flange portion 318a and the rear cylindrical portion 317b and the flange portion 318b with a screw N1, and the front flange portion 318a has a first. Three gears 313 are formed. A through hole 319 is formed in the center of the cylindrical portions 317a and 317b and the third gear 313, and is rotatable about a rotation shaft 320 projecting from the mounting plate 309 and facing the front-rear direction.

Flat portions 321a and 321b are formed on the peripheral surfaces of the cylindrical portions 317a and 317b, and screw holes 322 are formed on the rear cylindrical portion 317b, which are attached to one end of the constant load spring 315. By screwing the screw N2 into the screw hole 322, one end of the constant load spring 315 can be attached. By attaching one end of the constant load spring 315 to the flat portions 321a and 321b in this way, the constant load spring 315 is mounted on the peripheral surfaces of the cylindrical portions 317a and 317b so as not to protrude or shift in the width direction due to the head of the screw N2. It can be wound up neatly.

The constant load spring 315 is a strip-shaped spring member having a predetermined width dimension L1 (for example, about 8 mm) and a predetermined length, one end of which is attached to the flat portions 321a and 321b of the bobbin 314, and the other end. It is attached to the movable body 302 for production. Further, when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, it is wound around the peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion, and has a length required for the effect movable body 302 to be pulled out so as to be able to fall to at least the lower position. ..

The return force (load) generated when the constant load spring 315 is stretched in a straight line is substantially constant regardless of the stroke, and the weight of the movable body 302 for production is larger than the return force of the constant load spring 315. It is supported by. In this way, when the weight of the production movable body 302 exceeds the return force of the constant load spring 315, the production movable body 302 can be dropped by its own weight, but is raised by the small output first production motor 310 ( Or it can be lowered).

The bobbin 314 configured in this way is centered on the rotation shaft by transmitting the rotational force of the drive shaft 310a of the first production motor 310 to the first gear 311 and the second gear 312 and the third gear 313. It is designed to rotate. The constant load spring 315 is wound around the bobbin 314 by rotating the bobbin 314 in the first direction (clockwise in the front view), and the constant load spring 314 is rotated in the second direction (counterclockwise in the front view). 315 is pulled vertically downward from the bobbin 314.

The second gear 312 rotates about one end of a rotating member 330 having a substantially inverted V shape in front view, which is rotatably supported around the drive shaft of the first gear 311 and is oriented in the front-rear direction. It is provided as possible. The tip of the plunger of the first effect solenoid 316 is connected to the other end of the rotating member 330, and by turning on the first effect solenoid 316 (energized state), the rotating member 330 becomes the first. It rotates about the drive shaft of the drive motor 310.

Specifically, in the second gear 312, when the first effect solenoid 316 is off (non-energized state), the plunger is urged by the urging spring to extend, and the rotating member 330 is in the first direction (front view). By being rotated clockwise), the first gear 311 and the third gear 313 are meshed with each other, and the rotational force of the drive shaft of the first drive motor 310 can be transmitted to the third gear 313. Be maintained.

When the first effect solenoid 316 is on (energized state), the plunger contracts against the urging force of the urging spring, and the rotating member rotates in the second direction (counterclockwise when viewed from the front). By doing so, it rotates (moves) in a direction away from the third gear 313, and moves the rotational force of the drive shaft of the first drive motor 310 to a disengagement release position that cannot be transmitted to the third gear 313. Since the second gear 312 is moved away from the third gear 313 by moving around the drive shaft of the first drive motor 310 so as to orbit around the first gear 311, the first gear 312 is separated from the third gear 313. It separates from only the third gear 313 while maintaining the meshed state with the gear 311.

By releasing the meshing state of the first gear 311 and the second gear 312 and the third gear 313 in this way, the bobbin 314 is in a free state in which the load of the first production motor 310 is not applied, and its own weight is reduced. By exceeding the return force of the constant load spring 315, the spring can be dropped from the upper position to the lower position.

A holding mechanism 340 is provided on the upper portion of the side side portion 301b of the base member 301 as a holding means for holding the effect movable body moved to the upper position at the upper position. The holding mechanism 340 is connected via a second effect solenoid 341 attached with the plunger 341a facing downward and a connecting member 342 attached to the tip of the plunger 341a, and is provided so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. It also has a holding member 343.

The holding member 343 is formed with a connecting groove 343a that is inclined upward toward the front side, and the connecting shaft 342a formed in the connecting member 342 is inserted into the connecting groove 343a. When the second effect solenoid 341 is off (non-energized state), the plunger 341a is urged downward by the urging spring 341b and extends, so that the connecting shaft 342a is positioned at the rear end of the connecting groove 343a. Therefore, the holding member 343 is located at a holding position where the holding portion 343b at the tip protrudes forward from the side side portion 301b. Further, when the second effect solenoid 341 is turned on (energized state), the plunger 341a is contracted against the urging force of the urging spring 341b, so that the connecting shaft 342a rises, so that the holding member 343 is moved. The holding portion 343b at the tip is moved to a holding release position where it retracts to the rear side.

Since the holding member 343 is guided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction by the side side portion 301b, the first effect of the effect movable body 302 is provided to the holding portion 343b in a state where the holding member 343 is located at the holding position. When the movable body 303L for effect is locked, the load of the movable body for effect 303L can be supported and the movable body 302 for effect can be held in an upper position.

The first production movable body 303L includes a guide portion 350 that moves vertically on the front side of the side side portion 301b of the base member 301, a horizontal portion 351 that extends from the upper portion of the guide portion 350 to the right, and a horizontal portion. A first effect movable portion 352 provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the 351 and a second effect movable portion 353 provided on the back side of the first effect movable portion 352, and an auxiliary movable portion 358. Mainly has.

At a predetermined position of the guide portion 350, a stopper composed of a horizontal holding piece 354a as a held portion held by the holding portion 343b of the holding member 343 and a regulating piece 354b that abuts on the drop restricting member 307 at a lower position. A portion 354 is provided.

Further, on the back surface of the guide portion 350, a sliding rail 356 that is slidably assembled to the guide rail 306 of the base member 301 is provided. Further, a spring mounting portion to which the other end of the constant load spring 315 is mounted is provided on the upper portion of the guide portion 350. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first effect movable body 303L can be moved in the vertical direction with respect to the base member 301 by assembling the sliding rail 356 to the guide rail 306. Further, the constant load spring 315 is attached to the base member 301 so that the width dimension L1 faces the front-rear direction, and the spring attachment portion is arranged so as to be vertically movable directly below the left side of the peripheral surface of the bobbin 314. When the movable body 302 falls to the lower position, the constant load spring 315 is pulled out substantially vertically downward.

Next, the operation control of each part executed by the effect control CPU 120 when the effect control movable body 302 is dropped or raised will be described.

In the initial drive state, the effect movable body 302 is held in the first upper position. At this time, the holding piece 354a of the first effect movable body 303L is locked to the holding portion 343b of the holding member 343, and the load of the effect movable body 302 is supported by the holding member 343, so that the effect movable body 302 Is held in the first upper position.

In this state, the first effect motor 310 for winding the constant load spring 315, the first effect solenoid 316 for moving the second gear 312, and the second effect solenoid 341 for holding are off (non-energized). State). Therefore, the second gear 312 is located at the meshing position.

When the drop effect of dropping the movable body 302 for effect starts based on the first effect pattern, the bobbin 314 on the left side is moved in the first direction (clockwise in front view) by the first effect motor 310 before reaching the drop timing. The effect movable body 302 is raised from the first upper position to the second upper position by slightly rotating the watch. As a result, the holding piece 354a of the first effect movable body 303L is lifted from the holding portion 343b of the holding member 343.

Next, when the fall timing of the effect movable body 302 comes, the first effect motor 310 is turned off (non-energized state), and the first effect solenoid 316 and the second effect solenoid 341 are turned on (. (Energized state). As a result, the second gear 312 rotates from the meshing position to the disengagement position, and the holding member 343 retracts to the holding release position. Further, since the connection between the effect movable body 302 and the first effect motor 310 is released to a free state, the effect movable body 302 has its own weight from the second upper position to the lower position via the first upper position. Will fall.

Further, when the second gear 312 rotates from the meshing position to the disengagement position, the first effect motor 310 is preferably turned off (non-energized state). That is, while the effect movable body 302 is raised from the first upper position to the second upper position by the first effect motor 310 and held at the second upper position, the effect direction is in the winding direction of the first effect motor 310. The fall of the movable body 302 for production is restricted by the rotational driving force of. Therefore, since the tooth portion of the second gear 312 and the tooth portion of the third gear 313 are strongly pressed against each other, the meshing of the second gear 312 with the third gear 313 is released by the force of the second effect solenoid 341. Becomes difficult.

Therefore, by turning off the first effect motor 310 (non-energized state), the first gear 311, the second gear 312, and the third gear 313 are all in a rotation-free state, so that the third gear 313 falls. Since rotation in the direction is allowed by rotation of the second gear 312 and the first gear 311, it becomes easy to rotate to the disengagement position of the second gear 312 with respect to the third gear 313.

Further, after the effect movable body 302 is raised from the first upper position to the second upper position by the first effect motor 310, the second effect solenoid 341 is turned on (energized state), and the holding member 343 is held from the holding position. It is retracted to the holding release position. That is, since the holding member 343 is retracted from the holding position to the holding release position while the holding portion 343b is not loaded with the effect movable body 302, not only can it be moved with a small force, but also it can be reliably moved from the holding position. It can be moved to the holding release position.

Next, after the effect movable body 302 has fallen to the lower position, when a predetermined period has elapsed, the second effect solenoid 341 is turned off (non-energized state), the holding member 343 is returned to the holding position, and the first effect is performed. The solenoid 316 is turned off (non-energized state) and the second gear 312 is returned to the meshing position.

Further, in this embodiment, since the constant load spring 315 is applied as an example of the band member, when the movable body 302 for production falls to the lower position against the return force of the constant load spring 315, the bobbin 314 The constant load spring 315 drawn out from is not bent or twisted by the force acting on the bobbin 314 to rewind the constant load spring 315. Further, since the unbalanced winding is suppressed, the constant load spring 315 that has been wound even when dropped is smoothly pulled out, so that it is suppressed that the spring 315 stops or rattles during the fall.

Then, when returning to the first upper position after the effect by the effect movable body 302 in the lower position is completed, the first effect motor 310 is turned on (energized state) and the bobbin 314 is set in the first direction (front view clockwise rotation). ). As a result, the constant load spring 315 is wound around the peripheral surfaces of the cylindrical portions 317a and 317b of the bobbin 314, so that the effect movable body 302 rises. At this time, since the winding force by the constant load spring 315 acts, it can be raised with a small force. Then, when the position sensor (not shown) detects that the effect movable body 302 has reached the first upper position, the first effect motor 310 is turned off (non-energized state).

When the effect movable body 302 rises from the lower position to the first upper position, even if the holding member 343 projects to the holding position, the first effect movable body 303L is formed on the tapered surface formed in the lower part of the holding portion 343b. The holding piece 354a comes into contact with the holding piece 354a, and pushes the holding member 343 rearward against the urging force of the urging spring 341b while ascending, so that the holding piece 354a can pass through. Then, after passing, the holding member 343 returns to the holding position by the urging force of the urging spring 341b, so that the holding piece 354a is locked to the holding portion 343b and the first effect movable body 303L is held in the first upper position. And the fall production ends.

Next, when the drop effect of dropping the movable body 302 for effect is started based on the second effect pattern, the bobbin 314 on the left side is moved in the first direction by the first effect motor 310 before the drop timing is reached. The effect movable body 302 is raised from the first upper position to the second upper position by slightly rotating it (clockwise when viewed from the front). As a result, the holding piece 354a of the first effect movable body 303L is lifted from the holding portion 343b of the holding member 343.

Next, when the fall timing of the effect movable body 302 comes, the first effect motor 310 remains on (energized state), and the first effect solenoid 316 and the second effect solenoid 341 are also off (non-energized). State) remains. That is, the effect movable body 302 rises from the first upper position to the second upper position, and then falls to the second upper position from the second upper position through the first upper position to the lower position without falling due to its own weight. Be retained.

Then, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the first effect motor 310 is turned off (non-energized state), so that the effect movable body 302 falls from the second upper position to the first upper position, and the holding member 343 causes the effect movable body 302 to fall. It is held in the first upper position. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the fall effect ends.

In this way, for example, the effect movable body 302 is made visible from the player side in the state of being held in the first upper position, and is made visible from the first upper position before being dropped from the first upper position to the lower position. When the operation of slightly raising the movable body 302 to the second upper position is performed, even when executing the second effect pattern in which the movable body 302 for effect is not dropped at the drop timing, before the drop timing for dropping the movable body 302 for effect is performed. , As in the case of the first effect pattern, the effect movable body 302 is raised from the first upper position to the second upper position (the common effect is also executed in the effect display device 5 and the like), so that the effect is produced. It is possible to make it difficult to predict whether or not the movable body 302 will fall.

In such a mechanism for free-falling an accessory as shown in FIGS. 39 to 42, when a mechanism capable of free-falling in two stages is used as in the above-described embodiment, the above-mentioned FIGS. 31 and 32 The accessory initialization process described in the above may be applied.

(13) Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, the accessory is provided with stoppers for holding and dropping the accessory at the first position and the second position, as in the above-described embodiment. Is lifted by a power-driven lift mechanism, and when the accessory is held by the stoppers in the first and second positions, the lift mechanism is kept on standby in the third position. The accessory initialization process described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32 may be applied.

In this case, a photo sensor for detecting the presence of an accessory at the first position and the second position is provided, and a photo sensor for detecting the presence of the lift mechanism at the third position is provided.

If an accessory is detected by the photo sensor at the first position when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed as shown in FIG. 32 (A).

When the pachinko game machine 1 is started, if an accessory is detected by the photo sensor in the second position, and the lift mechanism is not in the second position, the lift mechanism is first moved to the second position, and FIG. As in B), the lift mechanism moves the accessory to the first position and executes the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is started, if the photosensors at the first and second positions do not detect the accessory and the photosensors at the third position do not detect the lift mechanism, the lift mechanism is first used. While moving to the third position, the accessory is held by the stopper at the second position, and the accessory is detected by the photo sensor at the second position, so that the first position and the second position are as shown in FIG. 32 (C). It is determined that there is an accessory between the two positions, and then the lift mechanism that has reached the third position is detected by the photosensor at the third position and then returned to the second position. By the lift mechanism that has reached the second position, the accessory is moved from the second position to the first position, so that it is not detected by the photo sensor at the second position, and after the lift mechanism is raised a little, After confirming that the accessory is detected by the photo sensor at the second position by being lowered again, the accessory is moved to the first position, and the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is started, if the photosensors in the first and second positions do not detect the accessory and the photosensors in the third position detect the lift mechanism, or in the third position. If the lift mechanism is not detected by the photo sensor, but as a result of moving the lift mechanism downward, if the lift mechanism is detected by the photo sensor at the third position, the accessory is the first as shown in FIG. 32 (D). If it is between the 3rd position or the 2nd position and the 3rd position, when the lift mechanism is moved up to the 2nd position, the photo sensor at the 2nd position detects the accessory, and the lift mechanism is further moved in the direction of the 1st position. After confirming that the accessory is not detected by the photo sensor in the second position when it is moved up a little toward, and the accessory is detected by the photo sensor in the second position by moving the lift mechanism downward again. , The accessory is moved to the first position, and the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed.

In addition, when the accessory is configured to be moved by power drive when the accessory falls to the second position, and this power and the power of the lift mechanism are driven by the same control circuit, the figure is shown in the figure. As in 32 (D), when the accessory is raised to the second position by the lift mechanism, the motor of the lift mechanism may malfunction in the same manner as the motors of other accessories. In such a case, the motor if left character object in the second position is detected reverse direction to not move, may be lowered to the character object once.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is started, if the photosensors at the first and second positions do not detect the accessory and the photosensors at the third position do not detect the lift mechanism, the lift mechanism is used. First, it is moved to the third position, and after the lift mechanism is detected by the photo sensor at the third position, it is returned to the second position. When the lift mechanism reaches the second position, if the accessory is detected by the photo sensor in the second position, the accessory is originally in the positions of the second position and the third position, and the accessory is in the second position together with the lift mechanism. It is determined that the moving object has moved to, and the accessory is moved from the second position to the first position as it is, and the above-mentioned two-step drop-back control is executed. In this case, when the accessory reaches the second position, the accessory is slightly moved in the direction of the first position, lowered to the second position again, and then moved toward the first position. However, when the accessory reaches the second position, it may be moved toward the first position after performing such a vertical movement.

Further, here, a sensor for detecting an accessory is provided at the first position and the second position, and a sensor for detecting the lift mechanism is provided at the third position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first position is not limited to this. In addition to providing a sensor for detecting an accessory, a sensor for detecting a lift mechanism may be provided at a third position.

In addition, the lift mechanism supports the accessory and moves it to the stopper, the accessory is held by the stopper, and the accessory is dropped by releasing the holding by the stopper. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory may be dropped by releasing the support of the accessory by the lift mechanism together with the drop from the stopper or instead of the drop from the stopper.

In addition, the accessory is dropped by releasing the holding by the stopper at the first position and the second position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the accessory is lifted a little by the lift mechanism from the first position and the second position, and then the support of the accessory is released by the lift mechanism, the accessory is dropped. Good.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D), when the accessory is moved to a position slightly higher than the second position in the initial operation and then lowered to the second position again, the lift mechanism is used. I tried to lower the character. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory may be dropped to the second position by releasing the support of the accessory by the lift mechanism.

(14) As described above, the position of a movable object such as an accessory or a lift mechanism is detected by a photo sensor. However, the position is not limited to this, and the position may be detected by another type of sensor. For example, it may be a limit switch that mechanically detects the position, or it may detect the displacement of a moving object driven by the motor by detecting the rotation of the motor.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the accessory is moved up and down so that the accessory can fall freely. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory may be configured to be movable in a direction different from the vertical movement, for example, a left-right direction or an oblique direction. Further, instead of moving the accessory by free fall, the accessory may be moved by power drive.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, a movable accessory is not provided in addition to the accessory 501. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another movable accessory different from the accessory 501 may be provided. In this case, the orbits of the other accessories 501 are provided so as not to intersect with each other. For example, the space through which the accessory 501 passes does not overlap with the space through which the other accessory passes. Alternatively, when the accessory 501 exists in a certain space, the operation is controlled so that another accessory does not exist in the space. As a result, it is possible to prevent the accessory 501 from colliding with another accessory in the process of moving. As a result, damage to the accessory 501 can be prevented.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, even when the accessory 501 is moved or dropped in step S421, step S415, step S421, step S426, and step S432 of FIG. 31, other processing is performed. Made it feasible. As described above, when another movable accessory different from the accessory 501 is provided, the movement of the other accessory may be controlled as the other process. For example, the initialization process of other accessories may be performed. As a result, the bonus initialization process of the bonus 501 shown in FIG. 31 and the control of moving other bonuses can be executed independently. As a result, control can be simplified.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S424 of FIG. 31, the abnormality notification of the accessory 501 is performed. As described above, when providing another movable accessory different from the accessory 501, the abnormality notification of the accessory 501 in step S424 is set to a mode different from the abnormality notification of the other accessory. You may. For example, when the abnormality notification in step S424 is performed by displaying on the effect display device 5 that the accessory 501 is abnormal and notifying the effect by voice, the abnormality notification of the other accessory is other. It may be possible to only display that the accessory of is abnormal. As a result, when an abnormality occurs in the accessory 501, the abnormality is notified in a manner different from the abnormality of the other accessory, so that the abnormality of the accessory 501 can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, the mode of the abnormality notification of the accessory 501 may be different from the mode of the abnormality notification other than the abnormality notification of the other accessory.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, by executing the accessory initialization process of FIG. 31 in the initialization process of step S51 of FIG. 19, before receiving any command from the game control microcomputer 100, The initial operation of the accessory 501 is executed. However, the initial operation of the accessory 501 may be executed after it is determined in step S54 of FIG. 19 that some command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100.

(20) In the above-described embodiment and modification, as shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D), the accessory is moved up and down when the accessory passes through the second position. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory may not be moved up and down, or the accessory may be temporarily stopped at the second position. By letting the accessory pass through the second position in this way, the behavior of the accessory at the second position can be tried, which can contribute to the stable behavior of the accessory in the game. If you move the accessory to the first position at once, it may hit the upper end of the guide rail without decelerating at the first position, which may cause trouble. However, once the accessory is stopped at the second position, When not moving to the first position at once, such troubles can be avoided.

(21) In the above-described embodiment and modification, as shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D), the accessory is moved up and down when the accessory passes through the second position. did. Such a vertical operation at the second position may be performed in the following cases.

For example, when the initial operation is started, it may be performed when neither the lift mechanism nor the accessory is detected by the sensor.

Further, when the position of the accessory when starting the initial operation is neither the first position, the second position nor the third position, that is, between the first position and the second position, or with the second position. It may be done when it is between the third position.

Further, when the position of the accessory when starting the initial operation is a position away from the second position (for example, a third position, a position closer to the third position between the second position and the third position). You may do it.

Further, the position of the accessory when starting the initial operation is a position away from the second position, and the moving distance of the accessory (or the moving distance of the lift mechanism) when moving to the second position is greater than the predetermined distance. May be done when is short.

Further, the motor for moving a predetermined accessory that can be moved between the first position, the second position, and the third position and the motor for moving another accessory (for example, the same signal line is on the way). By making the same signal input as a signal to convey the direction of rotation (by branching with), and by outputting a signal to move another accessory while raising a predetermined accessory in the initial operation. After the motor of the predetermined accessory rotates in the reverse direction and the predetermined accessory is once lowered, the predetermined accessory is moved up and down as a result so that the predetermined accessory can be raised again. It may be the case that it has become.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S412 of FIG. 31, the accessory 501 is temporarily moved to the side opposite to the first position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other operations may be performed in order to try the operation of the accessory 501. For example, the accessory may be moved to the side of the first position. Further, the speed at which the accessory 501 is operated may be increased or decreased.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D), the accessory is moved up and down at the second position without being temporarily stopped, and then from the second position. I tried to move it to the first position. However, other moving methods may be used as long as they are once moved to the second position and then moved from the second position to the first position. For example, it may be stopped at the second position once, or it may be stopped only once passing through the second position.

(24) Further, in the above-described embodiment, 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 gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls. Is circulated inside the gaming machine, and the number of rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for renting and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine in which a number is subtracted and stored.

(25) Further, in the present 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 issued when the variation is started. Although an example of transmission is 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 fluctuation time and fluctuation 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.

It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 120 effect control CPU, 501 accessory, 507 take-up pulley, 508 wire, 510 first effect motor, 511 second effect motor, 513 stopper.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A game control means that controls the game,
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the control information output from the game control means.
It is equipped with a movable object that can move between the first position, the second position, and the third position.
The effect control means
An in-game control means for moving the movable object from the first position to the second position, or from the first position through the second position to the third position during the game.
A start-up control means that executes a predetermined control for moving the movable object from the first position when the game machine is started up.
The start-up control means
When the position of the movable object at the time of starting the game machine is the second position, the movable object is moved to the first position, and the predetermined control is executed.
When the position of the movable object at the time of starting the game machine is a position farther from the first position than the second position, the movable object is once moved to the second position and then the second position. After stopping at, the animal is moved from the second position to the first position, and the predetermined control is executed.
When an abnormality occurs while the movable object is controlled by the start-up control means, an abnormality notification means for notifying the abnormality in a mode different from the mode for notifying the abnormality of a predetermined movable object different from the movable object is further provided. Prepare ,
The abnormality notification means is a game machine that notifies an abnormality when the movable object cannot be moved from the first position by the activation control means .