JP2006034626A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute performances with many variations by reducing a control load of a game control microcomputer in a game machine variably displaying special symbols and ornament symbols. <P>SOLUTION: A performance control microcomputer derivingly displays big winning symbols as stop symbols of ornament symbols on a variable display device, notifies the formation of a big win and displays a lottery performance of a round pattern. When a button is pushed down by a player, the determined round pattern and the number of rounds are stationarily displayed. Then, before starting the round, a notification of the number of rounds, an opening history notification, and an opening position notification of notifying the position of a large winning hole to be opened this time are executed. When all the rounds are finished, or the round is finished without getting a continuation right, the finishing of the big winning game performance is notified. In this case, before opening the large winning hole, this game machine notifies which one is opened among the large winning holes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention allows a player to play a game ball by launching a game ball into the game area, and after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a plurality of special types are selected based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition. A special variable display device that starts variable display of the identification information and derives and displays the display result is provided, and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the special variable display device. The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided a variable display unit capable of changing the display state, and configured to give a predetermined game value to the player when the display result of the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result. is there.

  Note that the game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or the advantageous state for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display unit that displays the special symbol (identification information) becomes a predetermined specific display result is usually referred to as “hit”. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The possibility of big hits continues before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changing. An effect performed in a state in which the player is in a state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display portion is not the specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are used as identification information, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device, and the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicator. There is (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the special symbol display is controlled by a game control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the game progress in the gaming machine, and the display control different from the microcomputer of the game control means. A control signal for decorative design control is transmitted to the microcomputer (display control means). The variable display device is controlled by the display control means in response to a control signal from the game control means.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-2014457 (FIG. 3-4)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a control signal is output by the game control means in a timer interruption process that is periodically executed, and the display contents of the decorative symbols on the variable display device are all displayed by the game control means. It was to be decided.

  As described above, since the process of transmitting the control signal is periodically executed and all the display contents of the decorative symbols are determined, there is a problem that the control burden of the game control means increases.

  In addition, as described above, since all the display contents of the decorative symbols are determined, it becomes necessary to hold various data used for determining the display details of the decorative symbols, so that the game control There is a problem in that the variation of the decorative symbol display may be limited because the storage area of the storage medium included in the game control board on which the means is mounted is compressed.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a game machine that can display a variety of special designs and decorative designs, which can reduce the control burden of the game control microcomputer mounted on the game control board and can produce many variations. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a player plays a game medium (for example, a game ball) in the game area, and a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, a game to the start winning opening 13). After winning the ball, the variable display of multiple types of special identification information (for example, special symbols) is started based on the establishment of the variable display start condition (for example, when the previous variable display has ended, not during the big hit game) A special variable display device (for example, special symbol display 8) for deriving and displaying the display result is provided, and it is advantageous for the player based on the specific display result (for example, the jackpot display result) being derived and displayed on the special variable display device. A gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), which is provided in the gaming area, each of which is advantageous to the player (for example, an open state) and a gaming state. A plurality of special variable winning devices (for example, special variable winning devices 11a and 11b) controlled in any one of a second state (for example, a closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and a game control for controlling the progress of the game A game control microcomputer (for example, a game control microcomputer 60) that executes processing, a game control board (for example, the main board 31) on which the game control microcomputer is mounted, and a plurality of types of decoration identification information ( For example, a decoration variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9) that variably displays a decoration symbol and a decoration display control micro that controls the decoration variable display device based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command) from a game control microcomputer. A computer (for example, a production control microcomputer 101) and the decoration display control microcomputer; A game display control board (for example, an effect control board 80) mounted with a computer, and a relay board (for example, a centralized relay board 77) for relaying a signal output from the game control board to the decoration display control board. In the specific gaming state, the computer sets the specific control in which the second state is set to the second state after setting any one of the plurality of special variable winning devices according to a predetermined order up to a predetermined number (for example, 15 times). Special variable prize-winning device control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S305 to S308 in the game control microcomputer 60) that is repeatedly executed, and a light-emitting body provided in the special variable display device for variably displaying special identification information ( For example, a special variable display system that controls the output of drive signals to 7-segment LEDs, LEDs, lamps, etc.) Specific numerical data (for example, jackpot determination) used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the special identification information is set as the specific display result (for example, the part for executing step S22b in the gaming control microcomputer 60) Specific numerical value updating means (for example, a part for executing step S26 in the game control microcomputer 60) for updating a random number counter for generating a random number for use within a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 630), and special identification Execution condition determination means for determining whether or not an execution condition for variable display of information is satisfied (for example, a part for executing step S311 in the game control microcomputer 60) and the execution condition determination means that the execution condition is satisfied Condition that it is determined (for example, it is determined as Y in step S311) Then, extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means (for example, the part for executing step S113 in the game control microcomputer 60), and specific numerical data extracted by the extraction means (for example, step S113) Based on the jackpot determination random number extracted in the above, a prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the special variable display device is a specific display result (for example, step S56 in the game control microcomputer 60 is executed) And a control signal transmission means for transmitting a variable display instruction signal (for example, a variation pattern command) for instructing the variable decoration display device to execute variable display of decoration identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means. (For example, step S64 in the game controlling microcomputer 60 And the decoration display control microcomputer, on the basis of the variable display instruction signal, uniquely displays at least a part of display contents to be displayed on the decoration display device (for example, display content determination means). The portion for executing S801 in the production control microcomputer 101) and the decoration variable display control means for controlling the decoration variable display device according to the display content determined by the display content determination means and executing variable display of the decoration identification information. (For example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 101 that executes steps S802 to S804).

  The game control microcomputer, when specific control is executed by the special variable winning device control means, device notification means for notifying which special variable winning device is executed for the specific control (for example, Device notification control means (for example, step S132 in the game control microcomputer 60) that performs control to output a drive signal to perform the notification for the left opening notification display 201 and the right opening notification display 202 is executed. Part)).

  The game control microcomputer informs the upper limit count determined by the upper limit count determination means (for example, the part executing step S129 in the game control microcomputer 60) that determines the upper limit count of the specific control and the upper limit count determination means. The upper limit number notification control means (for example, step S131 in the game control microcomputer 60) is executed to control the output of the drive signal for the notification to the upper limit number notification means (for example, the round lottery indicator 203). Part).

  Advantageous state pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of advantageous state patterns (for example, open patterns shown in FIG. 26) indicating which special variable winning device is to be executed for each special control of a plurality of times. For example, ROM 54) and advantageous state pattern selecting means for selecting one advantageous state pattern from a plurality of types of advantageous state patterns stored by the advantageous state pattern storage means (for example, part for executing step S129 in the game control microcomputer 60) The special variable winning device control means is configured to execute specific control for a plurality of special variable winning devices in the specific gaming state in accordance with the advantageous state pattern selected by the advantageous state pattern selecting means. May be.

  After the specific gaming state is ended due to the establishment of a predetermined transition condition (for example, it has been determined that the display result of the special symbol is to be the probability variable symbol in the determination process before starting the variation display of the special symbol) A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) in which the probability that the display result of the variable display of identification information is a specific display result is improved as compared to the normal gaming state. The state pattern selection means selects the advantageous state pattern at a different rate between when the special gaming state is shifted to after the specific gaming state is ended and when the special gaming state is shifted after the specific gaming state is ended (FIG. 52). Reference) may be configured.

  The game control microcomputer is connected to the advantageous state pattern notifying means (for example, the decoration lamp 25 directly controlled by the game control microcomputer 60) for notifying the advantageous state pattern selected by the advantageous state pattern selecting means. Advantageous state pattern notification control means (for example, a part for executing a process of outputting a drive signal toward the decoration lamp 25 in step S130 in the game control microcomputer 60) that performs control to output a drive signal for notification. It may be configured to include.

  The advantageous state pattern storage means includes a first advantageous state pattern (for example, pattern 7 shown in FIG. 26) indicating that the specific control of the first upper limit number is executed as the predetermined upper limit number of times, and the first upper limit number of times as the predetermined upper limit number of times. The second advantageous state pattern (for example, the advantageous state pattern before the second upper limit number is reached is the same as the first advantageous state pattern) 26 is stored, and when the first advantageous state pattern is selected by the advantageous state pattern selecting unit, the advantageous state pattern notification control means replaces the selected first advantageous state pattern with the first advantageous state pattern. 2 False notification control means for performing the same notification as the notification of the advantageous state pattern (for example, the game control microcomputer 60 in FIG. And the upper limit based on the second advantageous state pattern when specific control in the specific gaming state is being executed based on the second advantageous state pattern by the special variable winning device control means. When the specific control of the number of times is finished, continuous notification control means for notifying that the specific gaming state is continued (for example, processing for performing notification as shown in FIG. 51 (F) in the gaming control microcomputer 60) is executed. Part).

  The decoration display control board is a board provided in the gaming machine separately from the game control board or a gaming device provided in the gaming machine (for example, a special symbol display 8, a variable display 9, a lamp / LED, a speaker 27, external input means to which signals from the sensors 154, 155, etc. are input (for example, an input port such as the input port 111 provided in the effect control board 80, and the effect control for receiving the input signal from the input port in step S707) The microcomputer 101) may be configured.

  The gaming device includes operation means (for example, a selection switch 122 and an operation button 17) for selecting the type of effect by the effect device (for example, the variable display device 9) provided in the gaming machine, and the external input means is The operation means may be configured to receive an operation signal (for example, step S707) output according to an operation (for example, a player's operation).

  The decoration display control board performs two-way communication with a board other than the game control board (for example, the voice control board 70), and the external input means outputs a signal (from the board other than the game control board (for example, the voice control board 70) ( For example, a signal output from the amplifier circuit 705 may be input.

  Movable effect means (for example, hammer 151) that performs an effect operation (for example, rotation operation) by performing a predetermined operation within a predetermined movable range (for example, a range between sensors 154 and 155), and movable effect means Position detection means (for example, sensor 154, sensor 155) for detecting the operation position of the external detection means, and the external input means is configured to receive a position detection signal of the position detection means (for example, step S707). Also good.

  The game control board is provided with first signal direction regulating means (for example, the information output circuit 34 and the output buffer circuit 67) for blocking the input of signals from the relay board, and the relay board is a signal from the decoration display control board. Second signal direction regulating means (for example, unidirectional circuits 74 and 76 shown in FIG. 8) may be provided.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to reduce the control burden of the game control microcomputer and to produce many variations. In addition, the player must adjust the area where the game ball is to be shot while paying attention to which of the plurality of special variable winning devices is controlled during the specific game state. Variations are given to the game inside, and the interest of the game during the specific game state is improved by the fun of the new game.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the player can easily recognize which of the plurality of special variable winning devices is subjected to the specific control.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the variation of the game in the specific game state can be increased, and the interest of the game in the specific game state can be improved.

  In the invention of claim 4, the variation of the game in the specific game state can be increased, and the interest of the game in the specific game state can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 5, when the transition to the special gaming state, which is a state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result after the specific gaming state is ended, is changed to the normal gaming state. By using an advantageous state pattern different from the advantageous state pattern related to the special variable winning device selected at the time of transition, after the player has finished the specific gaming state according to the state change of the special variable winning device in the specific gaming state Since the gaming state can be predicted, the player can be interested in the aspect of the special variable winning device.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the player can easily recognize the selected advantageous state pattern.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the opening and closing modes of the plurality of special variable winning ball devices are made more diverse by the first advantageous state pattern having a large number of executions of the specific control and the second advantageous state pattern having a small number of executions. It is possible to enhance the interest given to the player who expects the first advantageous state pattern having a large number of executions of the specific control to appear. As a result, the player can be more interested in the aspect of the special variable winning ball apparatus.

  In the invention described in claim 8, the decoration display control board can receive signals from other than the game control board separately from the signals from the game control board.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the signal line for transmitting the operation signal output in response to the operation is also illegal with respect to the game control microcomputer even if an illegal act is performed on the game control board side of the relay board. A signal can be prevented from being input.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being sent to the game control board via the decoration display control board using a signal line from a board other than the game control board to the decoration display control board.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, even if a fraudulent act is performed on the signal control line for transmitting the position detection signal on the game control board side of the relay board, an illegal signal is not input to the game control microcomputer. can do.

  In the invention described in claim 12, even if an illegal act is made on the relay board side, an illegal signal can be prevented from being input to the game control microcomputer, and the game control microcomputer can be connected to the game control microcomputer from outside the game control board. On the other hand, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal signal from being input.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2A (see FIG. 2) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame 2A so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be freely opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2A, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board 6 to be described later). .).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are operation buttons 17 operated by the player, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 that stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a speed at which the hitting ball launching device launches the game balls. A striking ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 is provided for adjusting the height (that is, the strength of the spring that plays the game ball).

  The player can adjust the momentum of the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device by rotating the operation knob 5. Specifically, by rotating the operation knob 5 to the right, the speed of the game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device gradually increases, and when it exceeds a predetermined speed, Enters the left area of the gaming area 7 from above through the hitting rail. When the operation knob 5 is further rotated to the right, the launched game ball enters the right area of the game area 7 from above. Therefore, by changing the rotation amount with the operation knob 5 rotated to the right, it is possible to adjust the momentum of the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device, and to adjust the area into which the game ball is to be shot. .

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 partitioned by guide rails is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 is provided that includes a plurality of variable display units that each variably display (variably display) decorative symbols as identification information. The variable display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  A special symbol display 8 including a variable display unit that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided on the upper portion of the variable display device 9. The special symbol display 8 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays.

  On the left and right of the special symbol display 8, a left open notification display 201 for informing that the left large winning opening 12a is opened and a right open notification display for notifying that the right large winning opening 12b is opened, respectively. A container 201 is provided. The left open notification display 201 and the right open notification display 201 are each configured by an LED, for example.

  On the left side of the variable display device 9, a hammer 151 is provided as a movable member used for game effects. Further, on the right side of the variable display device 9, there is provided a round lottery display 203 for notifying the player of the lottery result of the number of rounds in which the opening operation of the big prize opening 12a, 12b is executed in the big hit game effect. The round lottery display 203 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED.

  Below the variable display device 9, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that forms a start winning opening 13. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13 is detected by the start opening switch 14 and guided to the back of the game board 6. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  Between the variable display device 9 and the special symbol display 8, there is a special symbol start memory display 18 composed of four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls, that is, the starting memory number, in which the game balls are placed in the starting winning port 13. Is provided. In other words, up to four of the starting memory numbers are displayed in the winning order. The special symbol start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning opening 13. Then, each time the special symbol display 8 starts variable display, the special symbol start memory indicator 18 reduces the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 (that is, turns off one LED). In this example, the special symbol start memory display 18 shifts the lighting state every time variable display is started on the special symbol display 8. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the starting memory number by winning to the start winning opening 13, but the upper limit number may be four or more.

  On the left and right sides of the lower portion of the variable winning ball device 15, there are provided big winning holes 12a and 12b in which the open / close plates 20a and 20b are opened by the solenoids 21a and 21b in a specific gaming state (big hit state), respectively. The opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are means for opening and closing the large winning openings 12a and 12b of the special variable winning ball apparatuses 11a and 11b, respectively. The winning ball entered from the opening / closing plate 20a is detected by the V winning switch 22a or the count switch 23a. Similarly, a winning ball entered from the opening / closing plate 20b is detected by the V winning switch 22b or the count switch 23b.

  On the back of the game board 6, seesaws 19a and 19b are provided as guide plates for switching the paths in the special winning openings 12a and 12b. The seesaws 19a and 19b are driven by solenoids 24a and 24b, respectively.

  As described above, in this example, the two large winning openings 12a and 12b having the same shape and the same dimensions are provided, but two large winning openings having different shapes or different dimensions may be provided. .

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of normal symbols “0” to “7” on the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is constituted by one 7-segment LED. For example, if “7” is derived and displayed at the end of variable display, it is a win, and if a number other than “7” is derived and displayed, it is lost. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol: “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Note that the probability of hitting a normal symbol is, for example, 12/13. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning ports (general winning ports) 29 and 30 as winning devices, and winning of game balls to the winning ports 29 and 30 is detected by winning port switches 29a and 30a, respectively. . Decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom.

  In this example, the decorative lamp 25 is composed of eight lamps, and numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the lamps. And when it is a big hit game state, the number corresponding to one of the opening patterns 1 to 8 described later determined when the big hit occurs among the eight lamps constituting the decorative lamp 25 is given. The lamp is turned on. That is, in this example, the decorative lamp 25 is also used as a display (open pattern display device) for notifying the open pattern. The open pattern display device may be driven and controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board 31.

  Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, decorative LEDs are installed around each structure (special variable winning ball devices 11a, 11b, etc.) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a camera 120 such as a two-dimensional CCD or a CMOS sensor for photographing a player is installed on the upper part of the variable display device 9. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, an imaging effect selection switch (hereinafter referred to as a selection switch) 122 for selecting whether or not to allow an effect based on the captured image in the vicinity of the hitting operation handle 5, and again after shooting. A reset switch 123 used for enabling photographing is installed. The camera 120 may be installed not on the game board 6 but on the game frame side.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with lamps and LEDs as light emitters in various places. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through the ball striking rail, and then falls in the game area 7.

  When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 13 and is detected by the start opening switch 14, if the variable display of the symbol can be started, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display device 9 The decorative pattern starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, if the number of start winning memories which is the reserved storage of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 is not the upper limit number, the starting winning memory number is increased by one. That is, the number of LEDs to be turned on in the special symbol start memory display 18 is increased by one.

  The variable display of special symbols (“00” to “99”) on the special symbol display 8 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (specific display result: specifically, for example, the left and right symbols such as “33” and “77” are the same symbol), the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. That is, until one of the opening / closing plates 20a and 20b passes a predetermined time or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins (in combination with the count switches 23a and 23b and the V winning switches 22a and 22b). Release) until a predetermined number of game balls are detected. Then, when a hit ball is detected in the V winning switch 22a, 22b corresponding to the V winning area while one of the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b is opened, a continuation right is generated, and the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, Any opening of 20b is performed. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  In addition, it is good also as a structure by which a predetermined number of rounds are always performed when it transfers to a big hit game state, without providing V winning switch 22a, 22b.

  The special symbol at the time of stopping in the special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (probability variation symbol: specifically, for example, a combination of symbols determined in advance among jackpot symbols such as “33” and “77”) If this is the case, the probability of the next big hit becomes high. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In the probability variation state, for example, the probability of the next big hit is about 2/630 (1/315) in the normal state that is not the probability variation state, but about 10/630 (1/63: normal) (About 5 times the state). Specifically, by increasing the number of jackpot determination values compared to the extracted value of the jackpot determination random number, the probability of winning the jackpot is increased.

  In this example, when a big hit is made, the probability (probability change entry rate) of being a probable big hit is ½. Further, the probability variation state continues, for example, until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which always becomes a probable variation big hit when it is a big hit (that is, a structure in which there is no non-probable big hit). The probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurs or until a predetermined number of special symbols are variably displayed. Furthermore, the lottery of whether or not to end the probability variation state may be performed using a random number, and the probability variation state may be terminated according to the lottery result.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, for example, the time is reduced until a special symbol variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In the short-time state, the change time of the special symbol (variable display period: the period from the start of variable display of the special symbol until the display result is derived and displayed) is shortened compared to the normal state that is not the short-time state. The In the short-time state, one or both of the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased as compared with the normal state, or the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. May be. For example, the special symbol at the time of stopping in the special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol with a short time (a short-time symbol: specifically, for example, a combination of symbols determined in advance such as “22”, “88”) ), The time saving state is entered after the big hit gaming state is completed. In addition, the special symbol at the time of stopping in the special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol with probability fluctuation and short time (probable variation short symbol: specifically, for example, a predetermined combination of symbols such as “11”) ), The promiscuous state and the short time state are entered after the big hit gaming state ends. In other words, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is one of a probability variation state, a time-short state, a probability variation / time-short state (a probability variation state and a time-short state), or a normal state (a normal state that is neither a probability variation state nor a time-short state). Become.

  When the game ball wins the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 is in a state where the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. Change to an advantageous state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball storage tank 38 is provided on the top of the mechanism plate in the outer frame 2A, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. A game ball is supplied to the ball storage tank 38 from above. The game balls in the ball storage tank 38 pass through the guide rod 39 and reach the ball dispensing device 97 covered with the case body.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 101 for controlling the variable display device 9 and the like, a game control microcomputer 56 and the like are mounted. A game control board (main board) 31 is installed. In addition, a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted is installed.

  The variable display control of the variable display device 9 is realized by the effect control microcomputer 101 and the VDP 109 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, a lamp driver board 35 on which a circuit for driving lamps / LEDs and the like provided in the gaming machine is mounted, and an audio control board 70 on which a circuit for driving the speaker 27 is mounted.

  Furthermore, a power supply board 910 on which a power supply circuit for creating DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V is mounted is provided. Further, a centralized relay board 77 that relays a signal output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is provided.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, a terminal board 160 provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the gaming machine is installed above. The terminal board 160 includes at least a ball break terminal for introducing the output of the ball break detection switch 167 and outputting it externally, a prize ball terminal for outputting prize ball information (prize ball number signal) and a ball. A ball lending terminal for externally outputting lending information (ball lending number signal) is provided. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 34 having terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the gaming machine is installed.

  The game balls stored in the ball storage tank 38 pass through the guide rod 39 and reach the ball dispensing device 97 via the curve rod 39. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch as a game medium break detection means is provided. When the ball break switch detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 97 is stopped. The ball break switch is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rod 39 (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects the shortage of game balls, the game machine is replenished to the game machine from the supply mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the drive device for the hammer 151. The hammer 151 is driven by a motor 150 serving as a drive source. The rotational force of the motor 150 is transmitted to the gear 152 fitted to the rotational shaft of the motor 150 and further transmitted to the gear 153 that meshes with the gear 152. A flat plate 156 provided with a notch 156a is fitted to the rotating shaft 157 with which the gear 153 is fitted. Further, the arm 158 of the hammer 151 is fitted to the end of the rotation shaft 157 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotation shaft 157 so that the hammer 151 rotates in the same direction as the rotation direction of the gear 153. The joint member 159 is used for fitting.

  When the gear 152 rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 3A due to the rotational force of the motor 150, the flat plate 156 and the hammer 151 are moved along with the rotation of the rotating shaft 157 with which the gear 153 to which the rotational force is transmitted is fitted. Rotate. By this rotation, the hammer 151 is moved from the position shown in FIG. 3A to the position shown in FIG. The notch 156a formed in the flat plate 156 is detected by the sensor 154 when the hammer 151 is at the position shown in FIG. 3A, and the sensor 155 when the hammer 151 is at the position shown in FIG. Perceived by.

  That is, the sensors 154 and 155 are sensors for detecting the position of the hammer 151. The sensors 154 and 155 are installed at positions where both ends of the rotatable range of the hammer 151 can be detected. In this example, the rotatable range of the hammer 151 is, for example, 90 degrees.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the rotation operation of the hammer 151 on the game board 6. In this example, the hammer 151 rotates about 90 degrees in the clockwise direction by the rotational drive of the motor 150 from the state where the arm 158 is installed on the left side of the variable display device 9, and the arm 158 becomes horizontal. Rotate to state. The hammer 151 rotates about 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction by the reverse rotation driving of the motor 150, and the arm 158 rotates and moves to the vertical direction, and returns to the original state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the seesaws 19a and 19b used as guide plates in the special winning openings 12a and 12b. Here, the seesaw 19a will be described as an example. The seesaw 19a rotates at a predetermined angle around a predetermined axis by turning on / off the solenoid 24a, and guides the game ball that has won a prize winning opening 12a to the V winning switch 22a side (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 5). The state shown in FIG. 5) and the state where the game ball won in the special winning opening 12a is guided to the count switch 23a side (the state indicated by the dotted line in FIG. 5).

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 6 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 includes a basic circuit (game control microcomputer 60) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, winning port switches 29a and 30a, a starting port switch 14, and V winning switches 22a and 22b. , And an input driver circuit 58 that supplies signals from the count switches 23a and 23b to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15, solenoids 21a and 21b that open and close the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b, and a special prize opening 12a. , 12b, and a solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoids 24a, 24b for switching paths in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

  Note that the winning port switches 29a and 30a, the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14, the V winning switches 22a and 22b, the count switches 23a and 23b, and other switches may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the winning opening switches 29a and 30a, the start opening switch 14, the V winning switches 22a and 22b, and the count switches 23a and 23b that perform winning detection is also a winning detection means. Note that the winning detection means may be configured to collectively detect the respective game balls that have won separately a plurality of winning openings. In addition, even if a pass gate such as the gate switch 32a is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate is a prize, and a switch ( For example, the gate switch 32a) serves as a winning detection means. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the game balls won in the V prize area are detected only by the corresponding V prize switches 22a and 22b, the number of game balls won in the big prize openings 12a and 12b is the V prize switch 22a. , 22b and the number of detections by the count switches 23a, 23b. However, the game balls that have won the V winning area may be detected by the V winning switches 22a and 22b and also by the count switches 23a and 23b. In this case, the number of game balls won in the big winning openings 12a and 12b corresponds to the number detected by the count switches 23a and 23b.

  Further, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, the effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used to start the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8, and the probability variation are generated. An information output circuit 64 is provided for outputting an information output signal such as probability variation information indicating this to an external device such as a hall computer.

  The basic circuit 53 includes a game control microcomputer 60 and an I / O port unit 57. The game control microcomputer 60 is controlled according to a ROM 54 that stores a game control (game control) program and the like, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory (variation data storage means that stores variation data), and a program. This is realized by the CPU 56 that performs the operation. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 60 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55. For this reason, the ROM 54 may be externally attached. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be built in the game control microcomputer. Note that the game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 60 will be executed (or processed) hereinafter. The game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). At least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored. is there.

  Although not clearly shown in FIG. 6, the hit ball launching device that hits and launches the game ball includes, for example, a launch motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the payout control board 37, and the launch motor 94 rotates. As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area 7. A drive signal for driving the firing motor 94 is transmitted to the firing motor 94 via the touch sensor substrate 91. The touch sensor 94 detects that the player is touching the operation knob (hitting ball handle) 5 and a signal from the touch sensor 94 is mounted on the touch sensor substrate 91 (the player applies to the operation knob 5). Is transmitted to the payout control board 37 via a circuit including a detection circuit for detecting whether or not it is touched. The circuit on the payout control board 37 stops the driving of the firing motor 94 when the signal from the touch sensor circuit indicates an off state.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a connection state of main boards provided in the gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 7, a signal from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 and a signal from the main board 31 to the information terminal board 34 are output via the centralized relay board 77. Note that the detection signals of the respective switches (such as the above-described prize opening switch) provided in the gaming machine are input to the main board 31 via the switch relay board 78.

  7 illustrates the information terminal board 34 and the effect control board 80, it is preferable that the information terminal board 34 and the effect control board 80 are output to a plurality of boards via one centralized relay board 77. Furthermore, the drive signal from the solenoid circuit 59 (see FIG. 6) that outputs the drive signal to the solenoid may be routed through the central relay board 77.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the power supply line from the power supply board 910 is input to the main board 31. The power line from the power supply board 910 is input to the effect control board 80, the lamp control board 35, the sound control board 70, and the payout control board 37 via the main board 31. A power supply relay board 911 that relays the power supply line is disposed between the main board 31 and each of the sub boards 80, 35, 70, and 37. Although not shown, the power supply relay board 911 is mounted with a unidirectional circuit as signal direction regulating means that allows a power signal to pass only in the direction toward the sub boards 80, 35, 70, and 37. A diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal output unit in the main board 31 and components mounted on the centralized relay board 77. As shown in FIG. 8, in the main board 31, the information output circuit 34 for outputting a signal from the basic circuit 53 (specifically, the output port of the game control microcomputer) to the information terminal board 34, and the effect control board 80 The output buffer circuit 67 (not shown in FIG. 6) that outputs a signal passes only in a direction toward the central relay board 77 (does not pass a signal in the direction from the central relay board 77 to the main board 31). ) It consists of a unidirectional circuit as a signal direction regulating means. As the unidirectional circuit, a transistor or an IC circuit is used. Note that the unidirectional circuit may have a current amplification function.

  The signal output from the main board 31 to the central relay board 77 connects the connector 31A mounted on the main board 31, the connector 77A mounted on the central relay board 77, and the connector 31A and the connector 77A. The signal is transmitted to the central relay board 77 by a cable. The centralized relay board 77 allows a signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the production control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 (from the production control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 to the centralized relay board 77. Unidirectional circuits 74 and 76 as signal direction regulating means are mounted. As the unidirectional circuits 74 and 76, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 8 illustrates a diode. Unidirectional circuits 74 and 76 are provided for each signal.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the signal output to the information output circuit 34 is output via a connector 77 </ b> B mounted on the central relay board 77. The signal output to the effect control board 80 is output via the connector 77D mounted on the central relay board 77.

  FIG. 8 shows an example in which a signal is output from the main board 31 to the centralized relay board 77 via a single connector, but centralized relaying from the main board 31 via a plurality of connectors and cables is shown. A signal may be output to the substrate 77. Further, in this embodiment, a signal between the main board 31 and the payout control board 27 does not pass through the central relay board 77, but as a signal between the main board 31 and the payout control board 27, from the main board 31. When there is only a signal directed to the payout control board 37, a signal from the main board 31 toward the payout control board 37 may be configured to pass through the central relay board 77.

  In addition to the signal direction regulating means, noise removing components such as a noise filter may be mounted on the centralized relay board 77. That is, in the relay board, all the signals input from the game control board (or main signals such as production control commands and INT signals for which noise countermeasures are particularly required, that is, if they are not input correctly, the game progress is hindered. It is preferable that noise removing means is provided for the signal. Even if the wiring length between the main board 31 and the presentation control board 80 or the information terminal board 34 is increased by mounting a noise removing component (for example, a noise filter such as a bandpass filter), the presentation control board 80 In addition, the possibility of noise on the signal reaching the information terminal board 34 can be reduced. The centralized relay board 77 may be equipped with an amplifying means for amplifying a signal (for example, a current for the signal) input from the game control board. In the case of such a configuration, amplification processing is performed on the relay board, so that the amplification circuit mounted on the game control board can be eliminated.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the centralized relay board 77 is configured to relay the signal output to the information output circuit 34 and the signal output to the effect control board 80. May be relayed by a separate relay board. If each signal is relayed by a separate relay board, the prevention of fraud can be further strengthened. The centralized relay board 77 may be any one that relays a signal communicated with at least a board (for example, the effect control board 80) having a control command input function, and is a signal output to the information output circuit 34. Alternatively, the signal output to the decorative lamp substrate 79 may not be relayed.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp control board 35, and the sound control board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the lamp control board 35 and the voice control board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer. The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 101 including an effect control CPU and RAM (not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and strobes from the main board 31 input via the central relay board 77. In response to the signal (effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input port 103. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using the LCD based on the production control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the centralized relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal passes in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the centralized relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as signal direction regulating means.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port 104 and the output driver 110. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) that is input to and output from the production control microcomputer 101 is extended to the lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105. .

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs a drive signal to the motor 150 via the motor control circuit 112.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 inputs image data from the camera 120 via the input port 111. Further, an operation signal indicating whether or not an operation has been performed by the player is input from the selection switch (selection SW) 122 and the reset switch (reset SW) 123. Further, detection signals for detecting the rotational position of the hammer 151 are input from the sensors 154 and 155.

  In the lamp control board 35, a bus that inputs and outputs to the effect control microcomputer 101 is connected to the output port 352 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by a lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp provided on the frame side or the panel side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Supplied. In addition, a signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED driving circuit 355 and supplied to each LED provided on the frame side or the board side such as the award ball LED 51 or the ball cut LED 52.

  In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs provided in the gaming machine are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9 and lamps / LEDs are stored in the ROM. The production control microcomputer 101 controls the variable display device 9 and the lamps / LEDs based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED is driven via the output port 352 mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and each driver or drive circuit.

  In addition, although the effect control board 80, the lamp control board 35, and the sound control board 70 are independent boards, they may be installed in a state accommodated in one box on the back of the gaming machine, for example.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27.

  In addition, the camera 120 is used, for example, to use a captured image showing a player as a background image in the variable display device 9, or to use an image previously captured by the player as a jackpot notice effect. . When used as a jackpot notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the display result on the variable display device 9 when the special symbol variable display result of the special symbol display 8 becomes a big hit symbol. Before being finally stopped and displayed, an image of the player is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the variable display device 9 with a high probability (100% may be acceptable). Further, when the display result of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 does not become a big hit symbol, an image obtained by shooting the player is displayed on the variable display device 9 with a low probability (the probability may be zero). It is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen.

  The selection switch 122 is used, for example, for the player to select whether or not to use an image photographed by the camera 120 for production. The reset switch 123 is used for resetting the state selected by the selection switch 122, canceling an image photographed by the camera 120 (specifically, erasing from the RAM included in the effect control board 80), and the like. It is done.

  Note that the use of the camera 120 as a jackpot notice effect is an example, and the camera 120 may be used for other effects in the gaming machine. The use of the selection switch 122 and the reset switch 123 together with the camera 120 is also an example. For example, when the camera 120 is not provided, the player displays an effect displayed on the variable display device 9. May be used to select one character image from a plurality of character images. In that case, the production control microcomputer 101 produces different productions by the production devices such as the variable display device 9 and lamps / LEDs according to the character image selected by the player. Furthermore, as long as it is an operation means for selecting the kind of effect by the effect device (for example, variable display device 9) provided in the gaming machine, other operation means (for example, a lever or a handle) are not used as a switch. ) Or a non-contact type remote control means such as an infrared sensor.

  FIG. 10 is a front view showing a board box that accommodates the central relay board 77. The central relay board 77 is accommodated in the board box on the back side of the gaming machine. That is, the central relay board 77 is housed in a board box as a housing means and attached to the gaming machine. The relay board box has a structure in which a box body 770 in which the central relay board 77 is accommodated is covered with a lid 773. The lid portion 773 is fixed to the box main body 770 with a one-way screw and other screws (not shown) screwed into attachment holes in the attachment portions 771 and 772. A one-way screw is a screw that can only turn in the tightening direction. Therefore, once tightened, the screw cannot be removed. Further, in the attachment portions 771 and 772, a one-way screw is attached to each of the left and right three attachment holes. The box body 770 and the lid portion 773 are made of a synthetic resin or the like that can be visually recognized from the outside (for example, transparent).

  When the lid 773 is removed from the box body 770 to expose the concentrated relay board 77, the one-way screw attachment portions (attachment portions with the lid portion 773) of the attachment portions 771 and 772 are used as cutting tools or the like. It is necessary to cut using a jig. Therefore, when the central relay board 77 is removed from the gaming machine, it cannot be mounted in the same manner as the mounting mode before removal. In addition, the number of times the central relay board 77 is exposed can be found from the cutting history of the attachment portion. When the actual number of times of cutting is larger than the cutting history (number of times) of the mounting portion known by the administrator or the like, the lid 773 is illegally removed and the central relay board 77 is exposed, and the central relay board is exposed. It can be seen that there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has been done against 77. In addition, since the attachment parts 771 and 772 are each provided with three attachment holes, the cover part 773 can be removed up to three times.

  Further, hinges 775 are provided at portions (two on the right side in the example shown in FIG. 10) attached to the mechanism plate of the box body 770. On the opposite side, a fixing portion 776 for fixing the box body 770 to the mechanism plate is provided. As the fixing portion 776, for example, a structure in which a flexible claw portion engages with a fixing portion fixed to the mechanism plate can be employed.

  In addition, there is a portion where the central relay board 77 is exposed in the upper part of the board box, and connectors 77A to 77D are installed in that part.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the board box containing the central relay board 77 is opened around a hinge 775 (not shown in FIG. 11). When the substrate box is closed and fixed to the mechanism plate, for example, the surface side of the central relay substrate 77 can be visually recognized through the transparent lid 773. As shown in FIG. 11, when the substrate box is opened, the back side of the central relay substrate 77 can be visually recognized through the back side of the transparent box body 770, for example.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a connection state of each symbol display device such as the special symbol display 8 or the variable display device 9. As shown in FIG. 12, in this example, the game control microcomputer 60 mounted on the main board 31 includes a special symbol display 8, a special symbol start memory display 18, a normal symbol display 10, and Display control of the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41, the left side open | release notification display 201, the right side open | release notification display 202, and the round lottery display 203 is performed. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 mounted on the production control board 80 controls the variable display device 9 based on the production control command from the main board 31 to perform display control of the decorative symbols.

  In this example, the special symbol display 8 is composed of two 7-segment displays and performs a 2-digit segment display. The variable display of special symbols is performed by blinking display of a 7-segment display. In the special symbol display 8, when the stop symbols when the variable display ends are aligned with the left and right odd symbols such as “7, 7”, it means a probable big hit, and “0, 0” such as left and right identical When even symbols are arranged, it means a non-probable big hit, and when the left and right symbols such as “3, 7” become different symbols, it means a loss. The probability that the display result of variable display on the special symbol display 8 is a big hit is, for example, a probability of 2/630 (= 1/315). The special symbol may be one digit or three digits or more.

  Moreover, in this example, the special symbol start memory | storage display 18, the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41, the left side open | release notification display 201, and the right side open | release notification display 202 are comprised by LED. Further, the normal symbol display 10 is constituted by one 7-segment display, the variable display device 9 is constituted by an LCD, and the round lottery display 203 is constituted by two 7-segment displays. The decorative symbols are displayed by, for example, three symbols of the left middle right, and ten numbers from “0” to “9” are used for each of the left middle right symbols, for example. The decorative symbol suggests “big hit” (simply called “big hit”) when the stop symbol is the same symbol (for example, “000”, “111”) in the middle left and right. This means a symbol (sometimes simply referred to as a “hit symbol”), and if it is a stop symbol other than that (eg, “012”, “767”), it may indicate “out” (simply “out”) ) Symbol (sometimes simply referred to as “outlier symbol”). In addition, in the case of some predetermined stop symbols (for example, “333” and “777”) among the stop symbols suggesting a big hit, “probable big hit” may be suggested (simply referred to as “probable big hit”). ) Symbol (sometimes simply referred to as “probability variation”). In addition, you may make it perform the display effect by the variable display apparatus 9 by identification information, such as a character. For example, when a display effect is performed by a character, it may be possible to suggest a big hit by, for example, displaying a baseball player and hitting a home run. In this example, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in conjunction with the special symbol, and a display result that matches the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed. That is, for example, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the display result of the decorative symbol is a symbol that suggests a jackpot symbol.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 60 (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56 and the ROM 54 and the RAM 55) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 60 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the game control microcomputer 60 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the game control microcomputer 60 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  When it is confirmed that there is a backup, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 60 returns the game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the main board 31 and the control state of other boards such as the effect control board 80 to the state when the power supply is stopped. Is performed (step S10). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag such as a stop flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating the initial design of the decorative design displayed on the variable display device 9 (for the effect control board 80), a command for instructing the turn-off of the prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52, and the like.

  Then, a CTC register provided in the game control microcomputer 60 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining the symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. is there. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later, and thus conflicts with the process in the timer interrupt process. This is to avoid that. That is, if the timer interrupt is generated during the process of step S17 and the counter value for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, the continuity of the count value is impaired. There is a case. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the process of step S17.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S37 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first receives detection signals from switches such as the prize opening switches 29a and 30a, the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14, and the count switches 23a and 23b via the switch circuit 58. These are input, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 (step S22). In the display control process, control for outputting a drive signal to each display unit is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 to S37.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (step S23). , S24).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control (step S26).

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Decide special symbols (for example, symbols with different left and right symbols) (for special symbol determination)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (in this example, whether or not to perform reach production with decorative symbols) (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 60 determines (1) the big hit determination random number, (3) the big hit symbol determination random number, and (6) the normal symbol determination. The counter for generating a random number for use is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a special symbol process (step S27). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs normal symbol process processing (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to the decorative symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (decorative symbol command control process: step S29).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the prize opening switch (step S31). Specifically, the number of winning balls on the payout control board 37 in response to detection of winning based on any of the winning opening switches (each switch such as the start opening switch 14 which is a condition for paying out the winning balls) is turned on. A payout control command is output. A payout control microcomputer including a payout control CPU and a RAM (not shown) mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls. The RAM may not be built in the payout control microcomputer but may be externally attached.

  Then, the gaming control microcomputer 60 executes a test terminal process which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is established, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). In order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, or to switch the game ball passages in the big winning ports 12a, 12b, the solenoid circuit 59 is operated according to the drive command by the solenoid 16 , 21a, 21b, 24a, 24b are driven.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the start winning memory number of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol reserved memory number data, and starts the special symbol. The special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the winning memory number is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol reserved memory number data (storage process: step S34). Here, the normal symbol start memory indicator 41 and the special symbol start memory indicator 18 are turned on / off by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the reserved memory number data set in the output buffer. Control is executed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. A control process is performed (step S35). In addition, according to the display control data set here in the output buffer, a special signal effect display on the special symbol display 8 is executed by outputting a drive signal in step S22.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the normal symbol display control data for displaying the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data. A control process is performed (step S36). In addition, according to the display control data set to the output buffer here, a drive signal is output in step S22, whereby the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is executed.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a state display lamp control process for setting game state display control data for notifying a game state such as a probability change state or a short time state in an output buffer for setting the game state display control data. (Step S37). Here, in response to the display control data set in the output buffer, a drive signal is output in step S22, so that a gaming state display for notifying the gaming state indicates that the state is in a probable change state. Or a display indicating that the time is short.

  Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S38), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S39).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 60. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 16 is a specific process of step S27 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a variable shortening timer subtraction process (step S310) to detect that the game ball has won the start winning opening 13 provided in the game board 6. If the start opening switch 14 is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 13 is generated (step S311), after performing the start opening switch passing process (step S312), Depending on the internal state, any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed. The variation shortening timer is a timer for setting the variation time when the variation time of the special symbol is shortened.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the start winning memory number for the special symbol is confirmed. If the starting winning memorization number is not 0, it is determined whether or not the result of variable symbol special display is a big hit. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A stop symbol after variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation time setting process (step S302): A fluctuation pattern is determined according to the value of random 4, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: display result is derived and displayed (stop display) after variable display is started). Is determined as the variation time of the variable symbol special display. In addition, a variation time timer that measures the variation time of the determined special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): After the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation time of the special symbol elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): The special symbol on the special symbol display 8 is stopped. In addition, a decoration design stop command for instructing stop of the decorative design is transmitted to the effect control board 80. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning openings 12a and 12b is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21a or the solenoid 21b is driven to open the special winning opening 12a or the special winning opening 12b. In addition, the process timer sets the execution time of the big winning opening opening process (large winning opening open time), and sets the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  Processing for opening a special winning opening (step S306): Control for sending a presentation control command for round display of a special winning opening to the production control board 80, processing for confirming the closing condition of the special winning openings 12a, 12b, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the last special winning opening 12a, 12b is established, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time process (step S307): The presence / absence of passing through the V winning switch 22a is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. If the condition for continuing the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.

  Big hit end process (step S308): Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 101 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 17, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  In this example, each variation pattern of the special symbol is out of place, whether it is a probable big hit, whether it is a non-probable big hit, whether it is a reach, and reach when it is a reach A plurality of types are prepared according to differences in various production modes such as modes. In this example, the reach effect is performed using decorative symbols.

  The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a variation pattern that involves a reach mode, but the variation result (stop symbol) does not cause a big hit. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach mode means that a change mode (speed, rotation direction, etc.), a character, or the like of a different mode appears in the reach change time. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.

  Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. “Reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. Note that “reach A”, “reach B”, and “reach C” may or may not be a big hit.

  A shortened display pattern may be used. The shortened display pattern is a very short variation pattern in which the variation time of the left middle right symbol is 1.0 seconds, for example. Although not shown in FIG. 17, in addition to the reach effect, a variation pattern including presence / absence of another specific effect such as presence / absence of a notice effect or presence / absence of a re-change effect may be included. .

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process (step S312). In the start port switch passing process, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the start winning memorized number has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S111). If the starting winning memory number has not reached 4, the starting winning memory number is increased by 1 (step S112), each random number value such as a big hit determination random number is extracted, and stored corresponding to the starting winning memory value Store in the area (special symbol determination buffer) (step S113). Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S113, random numbers 1 to 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the variation time reduction determination time for determining whether or not to shorten the variation time in the variation reduction timer (step S119). As described above, the variation shortening timer set here is subtracted in step S310.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the gaming control microcomputer 60 is in a state in which the variation of the special symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S300). S51), the value of the start winning memorized number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning counter is confirmed.

  Note that when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300, the special symbol is not changed in the special symbol indicator 8, and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is the jackpot display result. This is a case where the jackpot game based on the jackpot generated by the fact is not being executed.

  If the starting winning memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 60 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting winning memory number = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 ( In step S53), the value of the number of stored start prizes is reduced by 1 and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start winning memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting winning memory number = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective start winning memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the starting winning memory numbers = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and determines whether or not the jackpot is determined (step S56). In the case of losing, the reach determination random number is read from the random number storage buffer, and it is determined whether or not to reach (step S57). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S58).

  In step S56, whether or not the control state is a probability change state is taken into consideration, and the determination is made based on the jackpot probability at the time of probability change or the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, when the game control microcomputer 60 determines the presence or absence of the big hit, it determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result. Specifically, if it is determined to be a big hit in step S56 (Y in step S59), the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number (random 3) stored in the random number storage buffer. Is determined (step S60). If it is determined in step S56 that it is determined to be out of order (N in step S59), the out-of-sequence symbol is determined according to the value of the out-of-sequence symbol determining random number (random 2) stored in the random number storage buffer. (Step S61). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation time setting process (step S58).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation time setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation time setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 determines the variation pattern according to the determination result of the presence / absence of the big hit or the presence / absence of reach in steps S56 to S57 (step S63). In this example, the variation time of the special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  In step S63, the game control microcomputer 60 is based on the variation pattern determination table set in accordance with the determination result in step S56 and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the special symbol determination buffer. Thus, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. As the variation pattern determination table, for example, for big hit, probable big hit, reach, and loss are prepared in advance, and the use table is set according to the determination results in steps S56 and S57.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the determined command transmission table for the variation pattern designation to the pointer (step S64), and executes a command setting process as a subroutine (step S65).

  An effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control board 80 is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and sends the command. An effect control INT signal indicating transmission is output.

  When the variation time of the special symbol is determined in step S63, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the special symbol process timer and starts measuring the variation time ( In step S66), a measurement execution flag to be described later is set, and the special symbol display on the special symbol display 8 is started (step S67). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S68).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol variation process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation processing, the game control microcomputer 60 monitors whether or not the special symbol process timer has timed out, and when the variation time ends (Y in step S74), the special symbol process flag value is stopped by the special symbol process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (step S75).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stopping process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the command transmission table for designating decorative symbol stop to the pointer (step S76), and executes the command setting process as a subroutine (step S77).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 stops and displays the special symbol with the determined stop symbol (step S78). Further, when the game control microcomputer 60 makes a big hit (Y in Step S79), the time before opening the big winning opening is set in the big winning opening control timer (Step S80), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set as the big winning. It is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process (step S81). On the other hand, when it is determined to be off (N in step S79), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S82).

  Next, processing during the big hit game executed by the game control microcomputer 60 will be described. FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) in the special symbol process. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the game control microcomputer 60 first checks whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (step S121). Here, the special winning opening control timer is a timer for measuring the time required in the pre-opening pre-opening process and the pre-opening process. At this stage, the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 means that the time until the big prize opening 12a, 12b is opened for the first time or the closed state after the big prize opening 12a, 12b is opened. It means that the time until the state is opened again after the time is reached (these times are referred to as pre-opening times for the big prize opening) has not ended. The special winning opening control timer is set in a process (step S80 in the symbol stop process or step S163 in the specific area valid time process) before the special winning opening release pre-processing is executed.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is n (step S122). Here, as will be described later, the timer value n is a value for setting a timing for notifying the player of the special winning opening 12a, 12b that will be opened. For example, when the time before opening the big winning opening is 10 seconds, the notification timing is set to 3 seconds before the big winning openings 12a and 12b are opened. Since it is expected that the time from when the game ball is fired until it reaches the vicinity of the big prize opening is about 2 seconds, the big prize opening 12a, 12b to be released from now is notified 3 seconds before the opening. This makes it possible to win a game ball immediately after the big winning openings 12a and 12b are opened.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S123). At the stage where the big prize opening 12a, 12b has not been opened yet, the big hit flag is not set. If the big hit flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the big hit flag (step S124), sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the fanfare designation command to the pointer (step S125), Then, command set processing is executed (step S126). Accordingly, a fanfare designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 60. The fanfare designation command is a command for causing the production control microcomputer 101 to perform an effect of a signal indicating that the big hit game is started when the special symbol is stopped and confirmed with the big hit symbol. Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special winning opening control timer (step S133), and the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is neither 0 nor n (steps S121 and S122), the game control microcomputer 60 determines that the big prize winning flag is set (step S123). The value of the control timer is decremented by 1 (step S133), and the process ends.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 but n (steps S121 and S122), the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the number of big prize opening is zero (step S127). ). The number of times that the big prize opening is opened is the number of times that the big prize openings 12a and 12b are opened, that is, the number of rounds. The number of times the big prize opening is opened is counted by a counter. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is 15 (finished in 15 rounds). When the big prize opening 12a, 12b has not been opened yet, the number of times the big prize opening is opened is 0. At that time, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms the big hit symbol which is a special symbol stop symbol. (Step S128). Then, using the big prize opening determination table according to whether the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol, one big prize opening opening pattern is determined from a plurality of types of large winning opening opening patterns ( Step S129).

  In step S129, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display 8 is a probability variation symbol, and determines a winning prize determination table to be used. Then, the big winning opening opening pattern is determined using the big winning opening determining table determined as the use table.

  The method of selecting the special winning opening opening pattern using the special winning prize determination table may be regular (for example, selected in order) or may be random. In the case of selecting at random, for example, a random number is generated. For example, when the random value matches the numerical value associated with the pattern 3, the pattern 3 is selected.

  In step S129, the gaming control microcomputer 60 determines that the current gaming state is a probable change state and the probable change end condition is satisfied even if the big hit symbol which is the special symbol stop symbol is not a probable big hit symbol. If not established, it is decided to use the big prize opening determination table used when the big hit symbol which is the stop symbol of the special symbol is the probability variation symbol.

  In this example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state when the big hit game executed following the stop of the special symbol is completed. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a non-probable variation big hit symbol, the probabilistic state is not entered when the big hit game ends.

  That is, in this embodiment, the predetermined transition condition for shifting to the special game state is that the display result of the variable display that has caused the big hit game is a probability variation pattern. However, the predetermined transition condition for shifting to the special game state is not limited to such a condition. For example, a predetermined game is performed after the display result of the variable symbol variable display is derived (variable display is stopped). A predetermined transition condition may be that the game result is a predetermined result.

  When the probability variation end condition is satisfied, the probability variation state is terminated and the gaming state is returned to the normal state. The probability variation end condition is, for example, that a special symbol change is executed a predetermined number of times after shifting to the probability variation state, or that the display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol during the probability variation state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 notifies the release pattern determination result and releases before opening the left big prize opening 12a or the right big prize opening 12b based on the decided big prize opening opening pattern. The notification of the possible number of times and the notification of the special winning opening 12a, 12b to be opened are executed (steps S130 to S132).

  As a notification of the determination result of the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs an effect control command for lighting a lamp assigned a number corresponding to the determined opening pattern among the lamps constituting the decoration lamp 25. Output to the effect control board 80, and control for lighting the lamp is executed (step S130). Note that the game control microcomputer 60 directly controls the decoration lamp 25, and in step S130, the game control microcomputer 60 turns on the lamp given the number corresponding to the determined opening pattern. The drive signal may be output. In other words, the game control microcomputer 60 may output a drive signal to the decoration lamp 25 and turn on the lamp given the number corresponding to the determined opening pattern.

  As a notification of the number of possible releases, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a control for displaying the number of possible releases specified by the determined release pattern on the round lottery display 203 (step S131). In step S131, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal to the round lottery display 203 and causes the round lottery display 203 to display the determined openable number of times.

  As a notification of the special winning opening 12a, 12b to be opened, the game control microcomputer 60 turns on the left opening notification display 201 for a predetermined period when the left special winning opening 12a (opening / closing plate 20a) is opened. When the special winning opening 12b (opening / closing plate 20b) is opened, the right opening notification display 202 is controlled to be lit for a predetermined period (step S132). In step S132, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal to the left open notification display 201 when the left big winning opening 12a is opened, and turns on the left open notification display 201 for a predetermined period. Further, when opening the right big prize opening 12b, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal to the right opening notification display 202 and turns on the right opening notification display 202 for a predetermined period. Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special winning opening control timer (step S133), and the process is terminated.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S121), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the round designation command to the pointer (step S134), and performs the command setting process. Execute (Step S135). The round designation command is a command for notifying the effect control board 80 of how many rounds the opening of the special winning openings 12a and 12b to be executed from now on is. Next, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a process of driving the solenoid (solenoid 24a or 24b) of the special winning opening 12a, 12b to be opened (step S136). Specifically, a command signal is given to the solenoid circuit 59. The solenoid circuit 59 supplies a drive signal to a predetermined solenoid based on the command signal. Accordingly, when the solenoid is driven, the open / close plate is opened, and the left large winning opening 12a or the right large winning opening 12b is opened.

  The game control microcomputer 60 sets the special prize opening time in the special prize opening control timer (step S137). The big prize opening time is the time during which either the left big prize opening 12a or the right big prize opening 12b is in the released state (the time from the open state to the closed state). .

  Here, the big winning opening is not enough time to achieve (acquire) the maximum number of winnings in one round (for example, 10 game balls are won), and the big winning openings 12a and 12b are opened. The time is set so that the maximum number of winnings can not be achieved unless the winning prizes 12a and 12b are awarded immediately thereafter. Specifically, 10 (10) game balls are fired in about 6 seconds. Further, it is expected that the time required for reaching the vicinity of the big winning opening after the game ball is fired is about 2 seconds. At this time, for example, if the time for opening the grand prize opening is 7 seconds, it is possible to win 10 game balls if the prize winning holes 12a and 12b are awarded immediately after the big prize opening 12a and 12b are opened. However, even if the game balls are fired toward the opened large winning ports 12a and 12b after the large winning ports 12a and 12b are opened, it is unlikely that ten game balls will win. Become. In this way, by setting the special winning opening opening time, the number of winning balls (outs) based on the winning will differ depending on whether or not the special winning openings 12a and 12b to be opened are recognized. Therefore, it is beneficial for the player to notify the player of the opened special winning openings 12a, 12b before the special winning openings 12a, 12b are opened. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the notification is executed before the special winning openings 12a and 12b are opened.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 60 adds 1 to the number of times of opening of the big winning opening (step S138), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the processing during the opening of the big winning opening (step S139). Exit.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an open pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 54 in this example. As shown in FIG. 26, each open pattern table includes a left big winning opening 12a (opening / closing plate 20a) in the gaming area 7 and a right big winning opening 12b (opening / closing) in the gaming area 7 in each round (1R to 15R). Information about which one of the plates 20b) is opened is preset. “Left” indicates that the left large winning opening 12a is opened, and “right” indicates that the right large winning opening 12b is opened. In this embodiment, the big winning opening determination table is a big winning opening determining table A used when the big winning symbol which is a special symbol stop symbol is a non-probable variable symbol and the big winning symbol which is a special symbol stop symbol. A special winning opening determination table B used when the symbol is a probable variation symbol is prepared in advance.

  In this example, an interval period is provided between the rounds, and the opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are closed in the interval period, that is, the second state is controlled. The number of executions of the specific control that is changed to the second state after the state of 1 (open state) (openable number of times: 2 times, 8 times, or 15 times in this example) Data indicating whether specific control is to be executed on the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b is set. Note that the “openable number of times” means the upper limit number of specific controls that can be executed in the big hit gaming state. Even if the upper limit number of times of specific control (that is, the number of openable times) has not been reached, the big hit gaming state ends (punctures) when the specific control ends without generating a V prize.

  Patterns 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 26 are open patterns used in the big hit gaming state. Patterns 1, 2, 5 to 8 are patterns with a large number of openable times of 15 openable times, and pattern 3 is a pattern with a small number of openable times of 8 openable times, and pattern 4 Is a pattern having the smallest number of times that can be opened, that is, the number that can be opened. In other words, the plurality of types of release patterns include the release patterns belonging to the first group having a large number of openable times (corresponding to the first advantageous state pattern: patterns 1, 2, 5 to 8) and the second number having a low openable number There are open patterns belonging to the group (corresponding to the second advantageous state pattern: patterns 3 and 4).

  In this example, in the big hit gaming state, opening / closing control of the big winning openings 12a, 12b is performed based on one opening pattern among a plurality of predetermined opening patterns 1-8 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the opening / closing modes of the plurality of opening / closing plates 20a, 20b become more diverse, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by making the player interested in the opening / closing modes of the big prize winning openings 12a, 12b.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the open pattern table illustrated in FIG. 26 is that the first and eighth rounds of the big winning openings 12a and 12b are opened and closed by the pattern 3 and the first to eighth rounds by the pattern 7. That is, the open / close modes of the big prize winning openings 12a and 12b are the same. Therefore, when a game based on the pattern 7 is being executed, the player can determine whether the game based on the pattern 7 is being executed until the game up to the eighth round is performed, or the pattern 3 having a small number of openable times. You don't realize that a game based on the game is being executed.

  In this example, the player's interest in opening the opening / closing plates 20a and 20b is further increased by performing various notifications in the big hit gaming state. For example, when a jackpot game is being executed using pattern 7 (maximum 15 rounds), when the eighth round ends, the player is displayed by displaying on the variable display device 9 that the jackpot game state will continue. To inform.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening open process, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the value of the special winning prize control timer is 0 (step S141). At this stage, the value of the big prize opening control timer being not 0 means that the big prize opening time is set in the big prize opening control timer. The special winning opening opening time is set in step 137.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (V winning area), that is, whether or not the V winning switches 22a and 22b have detected the passing of the game ball (step). S142). If it passes through the specific area, a specific area passing flag is set (step S143), and control is performed to switch the seesaws 19a, 19b in the special winning openings 12a, 12b to the counter switch side (step S144). That is, control for driving the solenoids 21a and 21b for switching the seesaws 19a and 19b is executed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not there is a winning in the special winning openings 12a and 12b, that is, whether or not the count switches 23a and 23b have detected a gaming ball (step S145). When there is a prize winning in the big prize opening, 1 is added to the number of big prize winning prizes (step S146), and whether or not the number of big prize winning prizes is a predetermined number (for example, the maximum number of winning prizes is 10). Is confirmed (step S147). If the number of winning a prize opening has not reached the predetermined number, the value of the winning prize control timer is decremented by 1 (step S148), and the process is terminated. If the number of winning a prize opening has reached a predetermined number, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a process of driving the solenoids 24a, 24b of the closing prize winning openings 12a, 12b (step S149). As a result, the special winning openings 12a, 12b are closed (closed). Control is performed to switch the seesaws 19a and 19b in the special prize opening to the specific area side (step S150), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the specific area valid time process (step S151), and the process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the specific area valid time process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the specific area valid time process, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the specific area passing flag is set (step S161). If the flag is set, it is determined that the game ball has passed the specific area, and the number of times that the big winning opening is opened is the maximum value (determined openable number of times: for example, 2 rounds, 8 rounds, 15 rounds) It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S162).

  If the number of times that the big prize opening is not the maximum value, the game control microcomputer 60 determines that the continuation condition capable of proceeding to the next round is satisfied, and moves to the next round. I do. Specifically, the time before opening the big winning opening is set in the big winning opening control timer (step S163), the number of winning big openings is cleared (step S164), and the specific area passing flag is cleared (step S165). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S166), and the process is terminated.

  When the specific area passing flag is not set (step S161), or when the number of times the special winning opening is opened reaches the maximum value (step S162), the game control microcomputer 60 does not satisfy the continuation condition. Judge that it is impossible to proceed to the next round. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 clears the number of times of opening of the big winning opening (step S167), clears the number of winning of the big winning opening (step S168), and resets the flag when the specific area passing flag is set. (Step S169). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S170), and the process ends.

  As a result of the execution of the specific area valid time process, when the next process is shifted to the pre-winner pre-opening process, the process shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the process shown in FIG. 27, and the process shown in FIG. The process shown is executed. These processes are repeatedly executed until the maximum number of rounds is reached (the determined number of openable times: for example, 2 rounds, 8 rounds, and 15 rounds).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S308) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the jackpot end command to the pointer (step S171), and executes the command set process (step S172). The jackpot end command is a command for notifying the effect control board 80 that the jackpot game has ended. Next, the game control microcomputer 60 resets the big hit flag (step S173), updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S174), and ends the processing.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, after the big winning opening 12a, 12b is changed from the closed state to the open state a plurality of times (up to 15 rounds) during the big hit game, the control is performed from the open state to the closed state. Since the control is executed and selection is performed before opening which of the big winning openings 12a and 12b is opened, the player can select the left big winning opening 12a or the right side during the big hit game. Attention will be paid to which of the large winning openings 12b will be opened, and a new interest will be added such as predicting the large winning openings 12a, 12b to be opened. As a result, the interest of the game during the big hit is improved.

  In addition, since the player is notified of the grand prize opening 12a, 12b to be opened before the special prize opening 12a, 12b is opened, the player is directed to the big prize opening 12a, 12b before being opened. This makes it possible to hit a game ball and win a winning prize.

  In addition, as a configuration that determines whether to notify in advance, and executes a process of performing notification (a process of transmitting a notification command to notify the production control microcomputer 101) only when it is determined to notify. Therefore, the expected value of the number of winnings (that is, the number of balls) will change depending on whether or not it is notified, and the player will be interested in whether or not it will be notified, and the interest of the jackpot game will be further enhanced Can be improved.

  In addition, when it is configured to determine whether or not to notify according to the jackpot symbol which is a special symbol stop symbol based on the big winning prize determination table, depending on which symbol will be a big hit Since it is determined whether or not to be notified, it is possible to further improve the player's interest in the jackpot symbol.

  Furthermore, even if a game ball is driven in aiming at the big prize opening 12a, 12b after the big prize opening 12a, 12b is opened after the big prize opening 12a, 12b is opened, If the time is set so as not to reach, the number of winning winnings differs depending on whether or not the winning big winning mouths 12a and 12b are recognized before opening, so the importance of notifying the big winning mouths 12a and 12b is important. As a result, the player's attention to the notification can be further improved.

  For example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-62080, the game machine has conventionally been provided with two big prize winning openings, and when a big hit gaming state is entered, a predetermined big prize winning opening is controlled. There was something to do. However, there is a problem in that there is a risk that the production may be lacking simply by performing the big hit game production using the two big winning openings. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the control is performed to select the left winning opening 12a, 12b before opening the left or right side, the left winning winning opening 12a and the left winning opening during the big hit game are configured. It is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the right winning prize opening 12b is opened, and to add a new interesting feature such as predicting the winning prize opening 12a, 12b to be opened. A gaming machine that can improve the performance is realized.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process (step S28). In the normal symbol process, when the game control microcomputer 60 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S101), the game switch microcomputer 60 performs the gate switch passage process (step S102). Execute. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S103 to S107 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  In the gate switch passage processing, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether the count value of the gate passage memory counter (the number of gate passage memories) has reached the maximum value (in this example, “4”). If not reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by 1, the value of the random number for hit determination is extracted, and the process of storing in the storage area (ordinary symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the gate passage storage number is executed. Is done. The LED of the normal symbol start memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage memory counter.

  Normal symbol variation waiting process (step S103): It is monitored whether or not the normal symbol variation can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103). The case where the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103 is a case where the normal symbol display 10 does not produce the normal symbol and is not in the big hit game. When the normal symbol variation can be started, if the number of stored gate passes is not 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is changed to a value indicating the normal symbol determination process (step S104). .

  Normal symbol determination process (step S104): The random number value for hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55, and the value of the gate passing memory number is set. Decrease by 1 (decrease the count value of the gate passage storage counter by 1) and shift the contents of each storage area. Next, a random number for hit determination is read from the random number storage buffer, and it is determined whether to win or not.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit determination random number matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, the hit is determined. The hit determination value is, for example, a state that hits with a high probability as any of 3 to 12 when in the special gaming state, and a state that hits with a relatively low probability as 3, 5 or 7 when not in the special gaming state. Is done. It should be noted that not only the special game state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased, but also in a special game state such as a probability change state, it is possible to make a state with a high probability of winning. .

  Also, after determining the hit / miss, the normal symbol change time is set in the normal symbol change time timer. For example, 5.1 seconds is set when the probability is high, and 29.2 seconds is set when the probability is low. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 starts to produce a normal symbol. Further, the internal state (normal symbol process flag) is updated, and the process proceeds to step S105 (normal symbol variation process).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S105): It is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation time timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol stop processing.

  Normal symbol stop process (step S106): The area corresponding to the determined hit / miss display result is turned on to stop the variation of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol effect is ended. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the start winning opening / closing process. In addition, when the stop symbol is displayed with the off symbol, the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  Start winning opening / closing process (step S107): The game controlling microcomputer 60 performs opening control for opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15 for a predetermined period. In this example, if it is not in the open extended state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled so as to open only once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the open extended state, control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened only once for 2 seconds. In the open extended state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to open again for 2 seconds after a closing period of 3 seconds after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released for 2 seconds. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the display control process (step S22). In the display control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first stops driving signals for the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 (step S22a).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal to the special symbol display 8 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer (special symbol output buffer) for setting the special symbol display control data. (Step S22b).

  Specifically, if a stop symbol designation value is set as display control data, the special symbol display unit 8 displays the stop symbol of the current variable display or the previous variable display stop symbol on the special symbol display 8 according to the content. A drive signal for output is output. Further, if the change state designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for making the display state of the special symbol display 8 blink is output. Further, if the specified number of times of opening display is set as the display control data, a drive signal for displaying the number of times of opening of the big winning openings 12a and 12b during the big hit is output to the special symbol display 8. Further, if the turn-off designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for turning off the display of the number of times of opening of the big winning openings 12a, 12b during the big hit is output to the special symbol display 8.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal to the normal symbol display 10 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for normal symbol display control data setting (ordinary symbol output buffer). (Step S22d).

  Specifically, if a stop symbol designation value is set as display control data, the stop symbol of the current variable display or the stop symbol of the previous variable display is displayed on the normal symbol display 10 according to the content. A drive signal for output is output. Further, if the change state designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for turning on the display state of the normal symbol display 10 is output.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 displays the special symbol start memory display according to the special symbol hold memory number data set in the output buffer (special symbol start winning memory number buffer) for setting the special symbol hold memory number data. A drive signal for displaying the current number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol is output to the device 18 (step S22e).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 displays the normal symbol start memory display according to the normal symbol hold memory number data set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol hold memory number data (ordinary symbol start winning memory number buffer). A drive signal for displaying the current number of reserved symbols stored in the normal symbol is output to the device 41 (step S22f).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal in accordance with the setting contents of another output buffer for data setting (for example, an output buffer for setting game state display control data) (step S22g). In step S22g, for example, a process of outputting a driving signal for displaying the gaming state is performed on a display device that displays the gaming state such as the probability variation state or the short time state.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the storage process (step S34). In the storage process, the game control microcomputer 60 first sets the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the current reserved number of normal symbols in the normal symbol start winning memory number buffer (step S34a). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the current special symbol reserved memory number in the special symbol start winning memory number buffer (step S34b).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the special symbol display control process. In the special symbol display control process, a process for setting a specified value for specifying the display content of the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 in the special symbol output buffer is executed according to the value indicated by the special symbol process flag. Is done. Here, a drive signal is output in step S22b in accordance with the designated value set in the special symbol output buffer. In the special symbol display control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first reads a special symbol process flag (step S35a). Next, if the read special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S303 (special symbol variation processing) (Y in step S35b), the game control microcomputer 60 decrements the special symbol process timer by one (step S35c). ), The variation state designation value is selected (step S35d), and the selected variation state designation value is set in the special symbol output buffer (step S35e). The variation state designation value is selected according to the variation period of the special symbol. In this example, the variation state designation value indicating the lighting state in the blinking display or the variation state designation indicating the unlit state in the blinking display in step S35d. A value is selected. Note that the game control microcomputer 60 does not execute the subtraction process in step S35c when the measurement execution flag is in the reset state.

  The special symbol process flag read in step S35a is set to step S300 (special symbol normal process), step S301 (special symbol stop symbol setting process), step S302 (variable time setting process), step S304 (special symbol stop process). If it is a value indicating either one (step S35f), the game control microcomputer 60 selects a stop symbol designation value (step S35g), and sets the selected stop symbol designation value in the special symbol output buffer (step S35f). S35h).

  In this example, if the value indicated by the special symbol process flag is a predetermined value in step S35f, the process proceeds to step S35g, and the stop symbol designation value is set every time in step S35h even when the symbol is stopped. However, it stores the value indicated by the special symbol process flag, determines whether or not the special symbol process flag has been updated in step S35f, and only when the special symbol process flag has been updated. You may make it transfer a process to step S35g. However, as in this example, in the configuration in which the stop symbol designation value is set every time in step S35h, the process of storing the value indicated by the special symbol process flag and whether the special symbol process flag has been updated or not are determined. Since the determination process becomes unnecessary, the load on the game control microcomputer 60 can be reduced.

  The stop symbol designation value is selected according to the state of the special symbol process flag. Specifically, if the special symbol process flag is a value indicating one of steps S300 to S302, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol that was the display result of the previous variation display is selected in step S35g. Is done. On the other hand, if the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S304, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol which is the display result of the current variable display is selected in step S35g.

  If the special symbol process flag read in step S35a is not a value indicating any of step S300 to step S304 (N in step S35f), that is, if it is a big hit gaming state, the gaming control microcomputer 60 A process of confirming whether or not the winning mouth opening number display waiting timer is 0 is performed (step S35i).

  The big prize opening number of times display waiting timer is a timer that is set when, for example, the process proceeds from step S306 to step S307 and timed out when the next round starts.

  If the winning prize opening number display waiting timer is not 0 (N in step S35i), the game control microcomputer 60 subtracts 1 from the winning prize opening number display waiting timer (step S35j), and sets the turn-off designated value as a special value. Set in the symbol output buffer (step S35k). The turn-off specified value is a specified value for instructing the end of display of the number of times of winning of the special winning opening.

  If the big prize opening number of times display waiting timer is 0 (Y in step S35i), the game control microcomputer 60 selects the number-of-opening display designation value (step S351), and the selected number-of-opening number display designated value is special. Set in the symbol output buffer (step S35m).

  The specified number of times of opening display is selected according to the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Specifically, the open count display designated value indicating the number of rounds to be transferred is selected.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol display control process (step S36). In the normal symbol display control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first reads the normal symbol process flag (step S36a). Next, if the read normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S105 (normal symbol variation processing) (Y in step S36b), the game control microcomputer 60 decrements the ordinary symbol variation time timer by one (step S36b). S36c), the fluctuation state designation value is selected (step S36d), and the selected fluctuation state designation value is set in the normal symbol output buffer (step S36e). The change state designation value is selected according to the change period of the special symbol, and in this example, the change state indicating the display state at any point in the change display in which the left and right light emitters are alternately lit in step S36d. A state specification value is selected.

  If the normal symbol process flag read in step S36a is a value indicating processing other than step S105 (normal symbol variation processing) (N in step S36b), the game control microcomputer 60 selects the stop symbol designation value. (Step S36f), and the selected variation state designation value is set in the normal symbol output buffer (Step S36g).

  The stop symbol designation value is selected according to the state of the normal symbol process flag. Specifically, if the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating one of steps S103 to S104, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol that is the previous display result of the variable display is selected in step S36f. Is done. On the other hand, if the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating one of steps S106 to S107, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol which is the display result of the current variable display is selected in step S36f.

  In this example, as described above, the special symbol process (step S27) and the special symbol display control process (step S35) are provided separately, but both may be processed together. In addition, as for various processes executed in the special symbol process (step S27) and the special symbol display control process (step S35), only the process of updating the special symbol process flag is performed in the special symbol process. All may be performed by special symbol display control processing.

  In this example, as described above, the normal symbol process (step S28) and the normal symbol display control process (step S36) are provided separately, but both may be processed together. In addition, regarding the various processes executed in the normal symbol process (step S28) and the normal symbol display control process (step S36), the normal symbol process only performs the process of updating the normal symbol process flag, and other processes. All may be performed by a normal symbol display control process.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 will be described. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 35, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals D0 to D7. An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. Although an example of the effect control command is shown in FIG. 35, the control command to the payout control board 37 is also transmitted through eight signal lines and one INT signal signal line.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has 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 “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the production control microcomputer 101, the production control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of production control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 101 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. Note that the effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 37, commands 8000 (H) to 8058 (H) are effect control commands for designating decorative pattern variation patterns variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in correspondence with special symbols.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. The commands D000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the variable display device 9 that is not related to the variation of the decorative symbols and the big hit game.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the high probability state is changed to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. It is a command.

  When the production control microcomputer 101 of the production control board 80 receives the production control command described above from the game control microcomputer 60 of the main board 31, the display state of the variable display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. At the same time, the lamp / LED display state is changed, and if necessary, the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. Note that control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 37 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, the display state of the prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 and a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 101 will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 101. In the main process, an initialization process is first performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to a loop process for confirming monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the effect control process is activated every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process, but the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9 is executed. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 performs a motor drive signal output process (step S706). In the motor drive signal output process, a process of outputting a drive signal to the motor 150 is executed in order to operate the hammer 151. Then, a data input process for inputting various data such as image data from the camera 120 via the input port 111 (see FIG. 9) is performed (step S707). The image data input by the data input process is used, for example, in the display control of the variable display device 9 in the effect control process. In this example, in step S707, external signals from other external devices such as operation signals from the selection switch 122 and the reset switch 123, detection signals from the sensors 154 and 155, and operation signals from the operation button 17 are received. Processing to input via the input port 111 is also executed. And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S708). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  Next, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and other command storing areas for designating other variation patterns ( (2 × 1 = 2-byte command reception buffer).

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the effect control microcomputer 101. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the production control microcomputer 101 is interrupted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes effect control command reception processing in the interrupt processing. In the reception process of the effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the received effect control command data in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (step S613), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the variation pattern data storage area (step S615).

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S616).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, any one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Ornamental symbol normal processing (step S800): Waiting for a variation pattern command to be transmitted. When the variation pattern command is received, the production control microcomputer 101 changes the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative design variation pattern determination process.

  Decoration pattern variation pattern determination processing (step S801): The variation pattern of the decoration pattern is determined based on information stored in the variation pattern data storage area.

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started.

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. In addition, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.

  Decoration symbol stop process (step S804): If an effect control command (decoration symbol stop effect control command) instructing all symbols to be stopped is received at the end of the variation time, the decoration symbol change is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. Control.

  Big hit display process (step S805): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of the probability variable big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of process data set for each variation pattern table. The process data is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and presentation control execution data. The effect control execution data includes display control execution data and lamp control execution data. As the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 during the decorative symbol variation period is set. For example, the display control execution data 1 is set with data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 at the start of variable display. The lamp control execution data is set with data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the decorative symbol variation period. For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the lamp / LED display state at the start of variable display is set. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing at which a new character appears on the variable display device 9 or the timing at which the lamp / LED is switched from the lit state to the unlit state) arrives during the decorative symbol variation period. The microcomputer 101 controls the display state of the variable display device 9 and the lamp / LED according to the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

  In this way, the production control microcomputer 101 controls the production means based on the program and process data stored in the ROM, and a plurality of production means (in this embodiment, the variable display device 9 and the lamp / LED). A program related to the control is stored in a ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. And ROM which stores those programs can be comprised as one ROM. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced. Of the process data stored in the ROM, the process timer set value is shared. Therefore, the ROM capacity of the effect control board 80 can be reduced. Note that the effect control execution data may be one effect control execution data as long as the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data can be shared. As described above, in this embodiment, at least a part of data related to the control of a plurality of rendering means (in this embodiment, data excluding data stored in the audio data ROM 704) is stored in the same ROM. can do.

  The process data shown in FIG. 42 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, process data is prepared according to each of the decorative pattern variation patterns. Note that the decorative pattern variation pattern is different from the special symbol variation pattern. However, the variation pattern of the decorative design includes at least a variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative pattern variation pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines a decorative pattern variation pattern based on the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area (step S822). In this example, the production control microcomputer 101 uniquely determines at least part of the decorative pattern variation pattern. For example, among the variation patterns of a plurality of types of decorative symbols prepared in advance, among the variation patterns of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that match the variation time specified by the EXT data and the pre-determined result (big hit, miss, reach, etc.) To select a variation pattern to be executed. As described above, the production control microcomputer 101, for example, changes the decoration design such as the content of the design of the decorative design (for example, which character is used for the production), the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect, and the content of the production. At least some of the aspects are uniquely determined. In step S822, the production control microcomputer 101 uses the hammer 151 as a movable member and a decorative design to determine whether or not the production is performed and the content of the production. At least a part of the pattern variation mode is uniquely determined.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 101 updates the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) (step S824).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation starting process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first selects process data corresponding to the variable pattern of the decorative symbol variable display (step S831). Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S832). Further, LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the process data (step S833). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9 using an LCD. Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and LCD control may be performed according to the control data. Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data 1 in the process data (step S834). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the lamp control execution data 1 is given to each lamp / LED. Note that the ROM address is set in the lamp control execution data, and more detailed control data is stored in an area starting from the address, and the lamp / LED control is performed according to the control data. Good.

  Further, the sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern is output to the sound output board 70 (step S835). In the voice output board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 707 to the speaker 27.

  Thereafter, a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the decorative symbol) is started (step S836), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the decorative symbol variation (step S837).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the production control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If time-out occurs, the presentation control execution data in the process data is switched (step S842). That is, in the process data, the next set process timer is started (step S843), and LCD control is performed based on the next set display control execution data (step S844). Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data set next in the process data (step S845).

  If the variable time timer has timed out (step S846), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol stop waiting process (step S847).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol stop process, the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not an effect control command (decorative symbol stop effect control command) instructing the decorative symbol stop is received (step S852). If the effect control command for instructing the decorative symbol stop is received, control is performed to stop the decorative symbol at the stop symbol determined by itself (step S853). For example, in step S801, the stop control microcomputer 101 determines that the presentation control microcomputer 101 matches the display result of the corresponding special symbol indicated by the variation pattern command.

  If a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol in step S853 (Y in step S854), the production control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the big hit display processing (step S805). The set value is set (step S855).

  In the case where the big hit symbol is not displayed as the decorative symbol stop symbol in step S853 (when the off symbol is displayed), the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag in the decorative symbol normal process (step S800). The corresponding value is set (step S860).

  Next, the relationship between the special symbol and the variation state of the decorative symbol in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. That is, the relationship between the special symbol display 8 and the variable display device 9 will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the variation state of the special symbol and the decorative symbol when there are two consecutive start winnings in the starting winning award 13. Here, an example in which a special symbol variation display based on two start winnings (starting winnings A to B) at the starting winning port 13 is executed will be described.

  When the start winning A is generated, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a start port switch passing process. And if the microcomputer 60 for game control is in the state which can perform the variable display of a special symbol, it will perform a prior | preceding determination (refer step S56-S63), and will change for 10 second based on the result, for example. A variation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of time is transmitted (see steps S64 and S65). Further, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the special symbol variation display (special diagram variation A) corresponding to the start winning prize A (see steps S66 and S67).

  When the production control microcomputer 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, it determines the variation pattern of the decorative pattern from which the display result is lost in the variation time of 10 seconds based on the received variation pattern command ( In step S826), the decorative symbol variation display (decorative variation A) is executed in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a start port switch passing process (see, for example, FIG. 18) when the start winning prize B is generated. However, since the special symbol variation A has not yet ended and it is not possible to execute the variable display of the special symbol based on the start winning B, the variable symbol special display based on the start winning B is suspended.

  After that, when the end timing of the special figure variation A comes, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation A. On the other hand, when the production control microcomputer 101 receives the symbol stop command, it ends the decoration variation A.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 makes a pre-determination based on the start winning prize B (see steps S56 to S63) when the special figure variation A ends and the variable symbol special display can be executed. Then, based on the result, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of place with a fluctuation time of 15 seconds is transmitted. Further, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the special symbol variation display (special diagram variation B) according to the start winning prize B.

  When receiving the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize B, the production control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the decorative pattern from which the display result is lost in the variation time of 15 seconds based on the received variation pattern command ( In step S826), the decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation B) is executed in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B arrives, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation B. On the other hand, when the production control microcomputer 101 receives the symbol stop command, it ends the decoration variation B.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits the variation pattern command when the variation of the special symbol is started, and transmits the symbol stop command when the variation is stopped. Therefore, the synchronization between the special design and the decorative design can be ensured.

  Next, a specific example of a game effect using the hammer 151 will be described. FIG. 48 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the display state of the variable display device 9 and the driving state of the motor 150. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the display state of the variable display device 9 and the operation state of the hammer 151 when the motor 150 is driven at the timing shown in FIG.

  When the decorative pattern variation pattern is determined in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the effect control microcomputer 101 starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the variable display device 9 (FIG. 49A). Here, it is assumed that the effect pattern using the hammer 151 as the movable member is determined as the decorative pattern variation pattern in step S822.

  When a predetermined period elapses after the decorative symbol variation display is started, the production control microcomputer 101 temporarily stops the left middle right symbol in the display area H1 of the variable display device 9, and presses the button 17. A button guidance display for prompting the player is displayed in the display area H2 (FIG. 49B). In this example, as a button guidance display, a display “Press the button!” Is displayed in the display area H2.

  When the player presses the button 17 during the period in which the button guidance display is being executed (FIG. 49C), the effect control microcomputer 101 terminates the button guidance display and To output a drive signal for forward rotation.

  When a drive signal for forward rotation is output to the motor 150, the hammer 151 performs an operation of swinging down in the forward rotation (clockwise direction) (FIG. 49D). In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 determines the timing at which the hammer 151 is swung down in accordance with the input timing of the signal from the button 17, and synchronizes with the determination timing in the decorative pattern in the temporary stop state. The variation display of the left symbol of the symbol is started, and the re-variation display is started (FIG. 49D). In this example, the hammer 151 is installed so as to pass through the display position of the left symbol when it is swung down. For this reason, the display of the variable display device 9 and the operation of the hammer 151 produce an effect as if the left design of the decorative design that has been temporarily stopped is restarted by the hammer 151 being hit. Executed.

  When re-variation display of the left symbol is started, the production control microcomputer 101 outputs a drive signal for reverse rotation to the motor 150. When a reverse rotation drive signal is output to the motor 150, the hammer 151 moves in the reverse direction (counterclockwise direction) and returns to the original position (FIG. 49E). FIG. 49 (F)).

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 101 stops the left symbol so as to become the determined stop symbol when the decorative symbol variation time elapses. That is, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is the jackpot symbol, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result (FIG. 49E), and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is separated from the symbol. When it is decided to do so, the display is stopped and displayed as a variable display result (FIG. 49F).

  As described above, in this example, the decorative symbol is a temporary stop state with a decorative symbol, and the symbol is developed into a big hit symbol by re-displaying the left symbol (FIG. 49 (E)), or when the loss symbol is maintained. (FIG. 49F). However, there may be a case where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped with the jackpot symbol, and the symbol is downgraded to the symbol due to the re-variable display of the left symbol, or the jackpot symbol is maintained.

  In the above example, the case where the player presses the button 17 according to the button guidance display has been described as an example. However, during the period in which the button guidance display is being executed (the input of the button 17 is reflected in the effect. If the button 17 is not pressed during the effective period of the button to be selected, only the re-change effect on the variable display device 9 is executed without performing the game effect by the hammer 151.

  Next, a specific example of the display state of the variable display device 9 in the jackpot game effect after the jackpot has occurred will be described. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the variable display device 9 in the big hit game effect after the big hit has occurred.

  The production control microcomputer 101 derives and displays a big hit symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 (FIG. 50A), and then notifies the player that a big hit has occurred (FIG. 50B). )), And then the player is informed of the transition to the lottery effect of the round pattern of the big hit game effect (FIG. 50C).

  In the round pattern lottery effect, the effect control microcomputer 101 displays a variation display of a plurality of types of round patterns (specifically, a variation display of “1” to “8” which is a display indicating eight types of round patterns). Is displayed in the display area H3, and a variation display of a plurality of types of round numbers (specifically, a variation display of “2”, “4”, “8”, which is a display indicating the number of openable times of three types) is performed. This is executed in the display area H4 (FIG. 50D). When the button 17 is pressed by the player, the effect control microcomputer 101 ends the variable display, stops displaying the determined round pattern in the display area H3, and displays the number of rounds in the display area H4. The display is stopped (FIG. 50E). The number of rounds as a lottery result is also displayed on the round lottery display 203 under the control of the game control microcomputer 60.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 informs the display area H5 of the current round number by displaying it in the display area H5 before each round is started (before any of the opening / closing plates 20a and 20b is opened). Round number notification, release history notification for displaying the opening positions (open history) of the big winning openings 12a, 12b in each round up to the previous round in the display area H6, and winning in this round An opening position notification for notifying which of the mouths 12a and 12b is opened is displayed in the display area H7 (FIG. 50 (F) to FIG. 50 (I)).

  In this example, “1R”, “2R”, and the like are displayed on the display area H5 of the variable display device 9 as the round number notification. Further, in the display area H6 of the variable display device 9, as the opening history notification, the positions of the special winning openings 12a and 12b opened in each round are displayed in order of rounds, such as “left”, “right”,. Is done. That is, “left” is displayed in the round in which the big winning opening 12a is opened, and “right” is displayed in the round in which the big winning opening 12b is opened. Further, in the display area H7 of the variable display device 9, an arrow indicating the position where the special winning opening 12a, 12b to be opened and the direction (right or left) are displayed as an opening position notification. Specifically, the character “left” and an arrow pointing to the left are displayed when the special winning opening 12a is opened, and the character “right” and the arrow pointing to the right are displayed when the special winning opening 12b is opened. Is displayed. The opening position notification is also performed by the left opening notification display 201 and the right opening notification display 202 under the control of the game control microcomputer 60.

  Then, when all the rounds in the determined round pattern are finished or when the round is finished without acquiring the continuation right, the effect control microcomputer 101 hits the display area H8 of the variable display device 9 with a big hit game effect. Is notified to end (FIG. 50 (J)).

  As described above, the round pattern and the number of rounds are displayed in a variable manner, and the round pattern and the number of rounds are notified in response to pressing of the button 17, so that the player seems to have assigned the round pattern and the number of rounds. And can improve the interest of the game. In the above example, if the player does not press the button 17 within a predetermined period, the variable display may be forcibly stopped when the predetermined period has elapsed.

  Next, a specific example of the effect in which the player is notified of the number of rounds smaller than the number of times that the selected jackpot game effect can be opened, and is notified that the game will continue when the notified number of rounds is reached will be described. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display state of the variable display device 9 in the case of the big hit game effect by the opening pattern 7 shown in FIG.

  The production control microcomputer 101 derives and displays a big hit symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol on the variable display device 9 (FIG. 51A), and then notifies the player that a big hit has occurred (FIG. 51B). )). After that, it is determined to be the opening pattern 7, but it is assumed that the opening pattern 3 has been determined, and in the display area H 4 of the variable display device 9, the number of rounds of the big hit game effect is 8 rounds. Notification is performed (FIG. 51C).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 determines the number of rounds from the first round to the eighth round before the start of each round (before any of the opening / closing plates 20a and 20b is opened). The open positions of the special winning openings 12a, 12b in each round up to the previous round and the open position notification for notifying which of the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b is opened are performed (FIGS. 51D to 51). (E)). The opening position notification is also performed by the left opening notification display 201 and the right opening notification display 202 under the control of the game control microcomputer 60.

  When the eighth round ends, the effect control microcomputer 101 notifies the player by displaying in the display area H9 of the variable display device 9 that the big hit gaming state continues until the fifteenth round (FIG. 51). (F)).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101, like the eighth round, from the ninth round to the fifteenth round, before the rounds are started, the round number notification for notifying the current round number, An opening history notification for notifying the opening position (opening history) of the big winning openings 12a, 12b in each round up to the previous round, and which of the big winning openings 12a, 12b are opened in the current round are notified. The opening position notification for this is performed (FIGS. 51G to 51H).

  Then, when all the rounds in the determined opening pattern 7 are completed, or when the round is completed without acquiring the continuation right, the effect control microcomputer 101 displays the display in the display area H8 of the variable display device 9. Notification that the big hit game effect is ended is performed (FIG. 51 (I)).

  In the present example, as described above, when the game control microcomputer 60 controls the game according to the release pattern 7, the effect control microcomputer 101 uses the release pattern (in this example, the release pattern) with a small number of times of opening. At the end of the round corresponding to the last round in the jackpot game according to 3), a notification that the jackpot game state will continue is made.

  For example, at the start of the eighth round, during the round, or at the end of the eighth round, the game control microcomputer 60 gives a notification instruction to the effect control microcomputer 101 that the game state will continue. This can be realized by notifying the information shown by the effect control command. The effect control microcomputer 101 can make a notification as shown in FIG. 51 (F) at the end of the eighth round by using such an effect control command. Such continuation notification may be made by voice instead of or together with the display on the variable display device 9. Furthermore, the notification of continuation may be made by a lamp / LED provided in the gaming machine. Also, the effect control board 80 stores an open pattern table as illustrated in FIG. 26, and the game control microcomputer 60 uses any open pattern at the start of the big hit game. An effect control command indicating whether the effect is present may be transmitted to the effect control board 80. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 101 can be used without using an effect control command indicating a notification instruction that the gaming state will continue at the start, during or after the eighth round. Can be notified at the end of the eighth round by the release pattern 7 stored in the built-in or external ROM as shown in FIG.

  If such a notification does not tell whether a big hit game based on the release pattern 7 is being executed or a game based on the release pattern 3 is being executed, the notification at the end of the eighth round will give the player the maximum It can be recognized that a jackpot game that continues for 15 rounds is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player suddenly feel as if he has been given a large profit of up to 15 rounds instead of the profit of the 8-round jackpot game.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60, when the big hit game is executed using the opening pattern 1, every end of a plurality of rounds (for example, every 4th round: end of the fourth, eighth, twelfth round) ), The player may be notified by displaying on the variable display device 9 that the big hit gaming state will continue. Such control is performed by, for example, notifying that the game control microcomputer 60 continues the game state to the effect control microcomputer 101 at the start of every fourth round, during the round, or at the end of the round. This can be realized by notifying information indicating an instruction using an effect control command. The production control microcomputer 101 gives a notification such as “I'm still going to continue!” At the end of every 4 rounds by such production control commands. Such continuation notification may be made by voice instead of or together with the display on the variable display device 9. Furthermore, the notification of continuation may be made by a lamp / LED provided in the gaming machine. Also, in the case of such notification, an opening pattern table as illustrated in FIG. 26 is stored in the effect control board 80, and the game control microcomputer 60 starts the big hit game. Sometimes, an effect control command indicating which open pattern to use may be transmitted to the effect control board 80. In such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 101 can store the open pattern stored in the built-in or external ROM without using the effect control command indicating the notification instruction every four rounds. 7 makes it possible to make a notification such as “I ’ll continue!” Every 4 rounds.

  Next, a specific example of a jackpot game effect after winning a big hit with a probabilistic symbol and a jackpot game effect after winning a big hit with a non-probable variable symbol will be described. Whether the display result is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol is preferably set so that the player cannot be identified depending on the display result of the decorative symbol until the subsequent big hit game effect ends. For example, when the display result of the special symbol becomes a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol, "Big hit!" Is displayed on the variable display device 9, and when the big hit game effect ends, it matches the display result of the special symbol. The probability variation symbol or the non-probability variation symbol may be displayed on the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing examples of the display state of the variable display device 9 in the big hit game effect after a big hit in the probability variation state and after a big hit in the non-probability variable design. In FIG. 52, the jackpot symbol is displayed on the variable display device 9 as the stop symbol of the ornament symbol. However, depending on the ornament symbol, it is impossible to identify whether the display result is a probability variable symbol or a non-probable variable symbol. It is preferable not to display the jackpot symbol as the symbol stop symbol. It should be noted that a jackpot symbol that cannot be recognized by either a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol (for example, a decorative symbol may be randomly displayed regardless of whether it is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol). ) As a decorative symbol stop symbol, the jackpot symbol may be displayed on the variable display device 9 as shown in FIG. 52 (A) to 52 (F) show the display state of the variable display device 9 when the big hit game effect is executed according to the release pattern 5 because the special symbol is a probable variation and the big hit. Yes. 52 (G) to 52 (L) show the display state of the variable display device 9 when the big hit game effect is executed according to the open pattern 1 because the special symbol is a non-probable variable symbol and a big hit. It is shown.

  The effect control microcomputer 101 informs the player that a big win has occurred when the variable display device 9 derives and displays a big hit symbol of a decorative symbol in response to the probability variation symbol being derived and displayed as a special symbol. (FIG. 52 (A)), the jackpot game effect is executed according to the opening pattern determined using the opening pattern table B. Here, it is assumed that the open pattern 5 is determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 has 15 openable times, and therefore, before each round starts from the first round to the 15th round (one of the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b is opened). Previously, the number of rounds for notifying the current round number, the opening history notifying for notifying the opening positions (opening history) of the big winning openings 12a and 12b in each round up to the previous round, An open position notification for notifying which of the special winning openings 12a and 12b is opened in the round is performed (FIGS. 52B to 52E). The opening position notification is also performed by the left opening notification display 201 and the right opening notification display 202 under the control of the game control microcomputer 60.

  Then, when all the rounds in the determined open pattern 5 are finished or the round is finished without acquiring the continuation right in the midway round, the effect control microcomputer 101 turns to the variable display device 9. Then, a notification that the jackpot game effect is ended is given (FIG. 52 (F)).

  On the other hand, when the bonus symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 9 in response to the non-probable variation symbol being derived and displayed as a special symbol, the effect control microcomputer 101 informs the player that the jackpot has occurred. After the notification (FIG. 52 (G)), the big hit game effect is executed according to the release pattern determined using the release pattern table A. Here, it is assumed that the open pattern 1 is determined.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 notifies the number of rounds for the first to fifteenth rounds before each round is started (before any of the opening / closing plates 20a and 20b is opened). Notification of the number of rounds to perform, notification of opening history for notifying the opening positions (opening history) of the big winning openings 12a, 12b in each round up to the previous round, and any of the big winning openings 12a, 12b in this round The opening position notification for notifying whether or not is opened is performed (FIGS. 52H to 52K). The opening position notification is also performed by the left opening notification display 201 and the right opening notification display 202 under the control of the game control microcomputer 60.

  Then, when all the rounds in the determined opening pattern 1 are completed or when the round is completed without acquiring the continuation right in the middle of the round, the production control microcomputer 101 displays the variable display device 9. Then, a notification that the jackpot game effect is to be ended is given (FIG. 52 (L)).

  As described above, in this example, different release patterns are used depending on the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the above example, any of patterns 5 to 8 is used if the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a probable change state, and any of patterns 1 to 4 is used if the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is not a probable change state. Is used. If the game state is changed from the normal state to the probability change state (transition from the normal state to the special game state), any one of the patterns 5 to 8 is used, and the probability change state continues. Any one of 1-4 may be used. Even in such a case, generally, the player is informed that the gaming state is a probable change state by a decorative lamp / LED or the like, so that the player is aware that the probable change state is continuing. In such a control, an opening pattern different from the other cases is used only when shifting to the probability changing state, so that the game is more interesting when such an opening pattern appears.

  In the above-described embodiment, a different opening pattern table is used according to the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the selection ratio of the opening pattern table to be used according to the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be different. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes a probable change state, the opening pattern table A and the opening pattern table B are selected as usage tables at a ratio of 1: 1, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is non- When the probability change state is set, the open pattern table A and the open pattern table B may be selected as usage tables at a ratio of 2: 1. In this case, a plurality of sorting tables used for selecting whether to use the opening pattern table A or the opening pattern table B are prepared according to the gaming state after the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state ends. An open pattern table to be used may be selected using a distribution table according to the gaming state. For example, comparison values of 0 to 5 corresponding to the table A and 6 to 11 corresponding to the table B are set in the distribution table at the probability variation big hit. Further, for example, comparison values of 0 to 7 corresponding to the table A and 8 to 11 corresponding to the table B are set in the allocation table at the time of the uncertain change big hit. Then, the open pattern table associated with the comparison value that matches the extracted value of the random number for determining the open pattern table (for example, the update range 0 to 11) may be determined as the use table. If configured as described above, the appearance rate of the open pattern can be made different according to the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the player predicts the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state Can increase the interest.

  In addition, what is characteristic in the open pattern table illustrated in FIG. 26 is that the number of rounds in which the open / close plates 20a appearing in the patterns 5 and 6 are opened is that the open / close plates 20a appearing in the patterns 1 and 2 are open. It is different from the number of rounds. Since the number of openable times (for example, 15 times) in each pattern 1, 2, 5, 6 is the same, the number of rounds in which the other opening / closing plate 20b appearing in pattern 5 and pattern 6 is opened is the same in pattern 1 and pattern 2. It is different from the number of rounds in which the opening / closing plate 20b that appears is opened. Therefore, the player can predict the gaming state after the big hit game is ended by the number of times the opening / closing plate 20a or the opening / closing plate 20b is opened in the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, the special symbol display 8 is controlled by the game control microcomputer 60, and the variable display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 60 is a big hit. The change pattern command indicating the determination result of whether or not prior determination is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101, and the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the change pattern of the decorative pattern based on the received change pattern command. Since the decorative symbols are variably displayed according to the determined variation pattern, variable display using a plurality of display devices for the special symbols and decorative symbols can be performed without increasing the control burden of the game control microcomputer 60. Many variations that can be done It is possible to carry out the effect of emissions.

  Specifically, the game control microcomputer 60 does not need to determine all the decorative pattern variation patterns. For this reason, the control burden of the game control microcomputer 60 related to the decorative display variation display is reduced.

  More specifically, since the game control microcomputer 60 does not determine all the decorative pattern variation patterns, the main board 31 stores various data (tables, programs, etc.) used for determining the decorative pattern variation patterns. There is no need to save the data in a storage medium. In a pachinko machine, from the viewpoint of preventing fraud, a microcomputer that determines a big hit has a limited storage capacity so that rewriting of a program can be easily discriminated. On the other hand, the production control board 80 has no such limitation. For this reason, since the design control microcomputer 101 can determine the variation pattern of the decorative design, it is possible to produce many variations.

  Each opening pattern shown in FIG. 26 is an example, and different opening patterns are used depending on the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and each opening and closing depending on the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Other opening patterns may be used as long as the possible opening times for the plates 20a and 20b are different.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the big prize opening determination table. As shown in FIG. 53, in the big prize opening determination table in this example, the left big prize opening 12a (opening / closing plate 20a) and the right big winning opening 12b (opening / closing plate 20b) in each round (1R to 15R). The information about which one of them is released is set in advance for each type of jackpot symbol (each jackpot symbol “00” to “99”) of the special symbol stop symbols. “Left” indicates that the left large winning opening 12a is opened, and “right” indicates that the right large winning opening 12b is opened. For example, when the special symbol jackpot symbol is “00”, the left big winning opening 12a and the right big winning opening 12b are alternately opened. In addition, in the big prize opening determination table, the place marked with a circle (○) decides to notify the big prize opening 12a, 12b to be opened before the big prize opening 12a, 12b is opened. Is meant to be. For example, when the special symbol big hit symbol is “55”, since 1R, 3R, 5R, 7R, 9R, 11R, 13R, and 15R are circled, the notification is executed in the round. In this embodiment, the special winning opening determination table is notified when the special symbol jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (“11”, “33”, “55”, “77”, “99”). It is set so that the notification is not executed in the case of other normal symbols. In particular, when the special symbol jackpot symbol is “77”, notification is performed in all rounds.

  In this example, the game controlling microcomputer 60 executes step S129 in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening (step S305), and then the left or right big winning opening 12a based on the determined big winning opening opening pattern. , 12b is opened, it is confirmed whether or not notification of the special winning opening 12a, 12b to be opened is executed. When the notification is executed, the game control microcomputer 60 turns on the left open notification indicator 201 for a predetermined period to open the left large winning opening 12a (opening / closing plate 20a), and the right large winning opening 12b ( When opening the opening / closing plate 20b), control is performed to turn on the right-side opening notification indicator 202 for a predetermined period (see step S132).

  As described above, if the configuration is such that the notification of the special winning openings 12a and 12b to be opened is not executed, the special winning openings 12a and 12b to be opened may or may not be known in advance. Can be interesting. In addition, it is not the structure which presets the presence or absence of notification of the big winning opening 12a, 12b to open as mentioned above, and confirms whether notification is performed, but performs notification of the large winning opening 12a, 12b to open. Whether or not to do so may be determined by lottery every time. By configuring in this way, it is possible to randomly appear when it is possible to know in advance the open winning prize openings 12a and 12b, and when it is not possible, and it is possible to give a difference in the degree of advantage, which is more interesting. Can be increased.

  Note that the notification control for notifying the position of the special winning opening 12a, 12b to be opened in each embodiment described above is performed by the game control microcomputer 60 with respect to the effect control microcomputer 101 at the end of each round. This round can be realized by notifying information indicating which open plate is opened by a production control command. It should be noted that an opening pattern table as illustrated in FIG. 26 is also stored in the effect control board 80, and the game control microcomputer 60 uses any opening pattern at the start of the big hit game. An effect control command indicating whether the effect is present may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101. In such a configuration, the production control microcomputer 101 does not use the production control command indicating which open plate is opened at the start and end of each round. At the start and end, the notification control can be realized with reference to the stored release pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, the open / close plate 20a or the open / close plate 20b is always open during each round. However, the open / close plate 20a or the open / close plate 20b is opened and closed several times during each round. You may make it do. For example, if the display result of a special symbol is a big hit with a probable big hit symbol and the big hit game is started, the big hit game may be released intermittently multiple times instead of being always released until the end of the round. Good. However, in one land, only one opening / closing plate is always opened and closed, and the other opening / closing plate is controlled to be closed during the round period.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when informing which open plate is opened in the next round before each round is started, it is assumed that the open / close plate is opened (T). On the other hand, it is desirable that the notification is started from a time point before the time when the game ball fired from the launching device can reach the open plate (t). This is because if the notification start is started from such a point, the player can launch a game ball in advance, aiming at the opening plate to be opened, even before the opening plate is opened. Further, such prior notification may be made by voice instead of or together with the display on the variable display device 9, the left open notification display 201, and the right open notification display 202. Further, the notification may be made by a lamp / LED provided in the gaming machine.

  In addition, as described above, in each of the above embodiments, the signal from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 passes through the central relay board 77 and the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board. 34. The main board 31 is provided with signal direction restricting means for preventing signal input from the centralized relay board 77 (see FIG. 8). Further, the central relay board 77 is provided with a signal direction regulating means for preventing signal input from the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 (see FIG. 8). Further, in a board equipped with a microcomputer that inputs a signal from the main board 31 and does not send a signal to the main board 31, a signal output to the centralized relay board 77 is output to a portion where the signal is input from the centralized relay board 77. Signal direction restricting means for blocking is provided (for example, the input buffer circuit 102 shown in FIG. 9).

  Signals from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 are concentrated on the central relay board 77, and a signal direction restricting means is provided for the signal output to the central relay board 77 in the main board 31. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the input of an illegal signal that illegally pays out a prize ball to the main board 31 or illegally generates a big hit.

  That is, conventionally, in order to prevent fraud, a direction in which a signal is allowed to pass only in the direction from the game control means to the display control means between the display control means for controlling the variable display unit and the game control means. A gaming machine provided with a data transfer means has been proposed (for example, JP-A-8-224339 (paragraphs 0009-0011, FIG. 1)).

  However, in gaming machines, there are sub-boards on which microcomputers are mounted in addition to boards on which display control microcomputers are mounted. Further, as described above, in addition to the sub-board on which the microcomputer is mounted, the board on which the gaming device itself that operates in response to the control signal from the game control means is mounted, or the control signal from the game control means is used. In some cases, a board on which a circuit (for example, a driver circuit) for driving the gaming apparatus is mounted is provided, and a signal is also output from these game control boards. Countermeasures against fraud are also required for signal lines between such a large number of boards and game control boards. Further, in the above conventional gaming machine (the gaming machine described in JP-A-8-224339), it is effective for fraudulent acts such as attaching a fraudulent board on the sub board, but the game in the one-way data transfer means If an illegal act is made on the control means side, an illegal signal is input to the game control means.

  On the other hand, in each of the above-described embodiments, the signal from the main board 31 is configured to concentrate on the central relay board 77 and the signal output to the central relay board 77 at the main board 31 is configured. The signal direction regulating means is provided. For this reason, it is possible to effectively prevent the input of an illegal signal that illegally pays out a prize ball to the main board 31 or illegally generates a big hit.

  In each of the above embodiments, the effect control board 80 is illustrated as a board on which a microcomputer that inputs a signal from the main board 31 and does not send a signal to the main board 31 is illustrated. If there is another board on which a microcomputer that does not transmit signals to the main board 31 is mounted, the board is also configured so that the signal from the main board 31 passes through the centralized relay board 77. In addition, a signal direction restricting means for preventing signal output to the central relay board 77 is provided at a portion where a signal is input from the central relay board 77.

  By adopting the configuration as described above, there is a suspicious point in the operation of the gaming machine, and a fraudulent act (a signal that illegally pays out a prize ball to the main board 31 or illegally generates a big hit is input. In the case of suspected actions such as the production control board 80, the information terminal board 34, or the cable between the boards), only the centralized relay board 77 other than the main board 31 is used. Find out. Even if an illegal signal is sent to the central relay board 77 in order to send an illegal signal to the main board 31, the signal is sent to the main board 31 side by the signal direction regulating means mounted on the central relay board 77. This is because the signal transmission is blocked.

  In addition, since only one centralized relay board 77 needs to be investigated, compared to the case where a large number of relay boards are provided, in particular, compared to the case where a large number of relay boards are arranged in cascade. Survey time can be shortened. Further, since the front and back surfaces of the central relay board 77 can be easily visually recognized from the outside of the board box (see FIGS. 10 and 11), the survey is easy when the central relay board 77 is surveyed. Further, the board box for storing the central relay board 77 is structured so that it cannot be easily opened, and when it is opened, this is easily grasped (see FIG. 10). For this reason as well, it is easy to find fraudulent acts made on the centralized relay board 77.

  In each of the above embodiments, one centralized relay board 77 is provided for the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34, but a plurality of relay boards may be provided in parallel. For example, one relay board may be provided corresponding to the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 or for either the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34. In such a case, there is a possibility that the investigation time for fraud may be longer, but there is a merit that it is easy to route the wiring inside the gaming machine.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the power relay board 911 is provided separately from the central relay board 77, but the central relay board 77 and the power relay board 911 may be configured as a single board. Good. For example, the central relay board 77 may be configured to relay the power supply line. In this case, a control command relay connector and a power line relay connector are preferably prepared separately. If the control command relay connector and the power line relay connector are configured separately, generation of noise can be suppressed.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the central relay board 77 is firmly housed in the board box and cannot be easily removed from the gaming machine. A simple fixing method of fixing with a screw or the like may be used. In that case, the central relay board 77 is removed from the gaming machine using a screwdriver (driver) as a jig or a coin. Even when a simple fixing method is used, since the front and back surfaces of the central relay board 77 can be easily visually recognized from the outside of the board box, the central relay board 77 can be easily investigated.

  Thus, it is preferable that the central relay board 77 is detachably mounted from the gaming machine by using a predetermined jig (such as a screwdriver or a cutting tool). This is because the central relay board 77 cannot be easily removed, and illegal acts against the central relay board 77 can be prevented.

  Further, as described above, when the central relay board 77 is removed from the gaming machine, it is more preferable that the central relay board 77 is mounted on the gaming machine so that it cannot be mounted (for example, with a one-way screw) in the same manner as the mounting mode before removal. This is because it can be easily recognized that the central relay board 77 has been illegally removed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 60 on the main board 31 is configured to control the light emitters provided on the game board 6, but the light emission provided on the game board 6. A microcomputer other than the game control microcomputer 60 (e.g., a production control microcomputer 101 or a microcomputer other than the production control microcomputer that controls a light emitter provided in the game machine) The present invention can be applied even when configured to be controlled by the above.

  In each of the above embodiments, the signal from the main board 31 is routed through the centralized relay board 77, but another board (a board for inputting a signal from the payout control board 37) from the payout control board 37. Each of the signals output to the signal may be routed through one relay board on which a unidirectional circuit that passes only in the direction from the payout control main board 37 to another board is mounted. For example, an award ball LED 51 indicating that the award ball is being paid out (or indicating that there is a remaining award ball), a out-of-supply LED 52 indicating a replenished ball state, and the like are mounted on the payout control board 37. In the case of being controlled by a payout control microcomputer, each signal including those LEDs or signals to the board on which these LEDs are mounted may be routed through a relay board. In such a configuration, as in the prevention and investigation of fraud on the main board 31, it is ensured that the fraud signal is input to the payout control board 37 so that the game ball is illegally paid out. It can be prevented and it becomes easy to investigate whether or not fraudulent activity has been made.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the maximum number of start winning prizes corresponding to the special symbol is four, but it may be three or less or five or more. Furthermore, the upper limit of the number of starting winning prizes may be changed by the establishment of a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, the maximum number is 4 at normal time, but when a big hit occurs, it is conceivable to have a maximum of 15 until the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the above-described embodiments, various notifications (see, for example, FIG. 49, FIG. 50, FIG. 51, and FIG. 52) are performed on the variable display device 9 under the control of the effect control microcomputer 101. The various types of information reported by the variable display device 9 may be reported by the display device controlled by the game control microcomputer 60. In this case, the game control microcomputer 60 controls the variable display device 9 to perform the above notification, and the game control microcomputer 60 controls a display device separate from the variable display device 9. Thus, the above notification may be performed.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10 are configured by a 7-segment display, and the special symbol start memory display 18 and the normal symbol start memory display 41 are formed by LEDs. Although the variable display device 9 is configured by an LCD, various display devices such as a 7-segment display, an LED, a lamp, and a dot matrix can be applied to each display device.

  FIG. 54A is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the special symbol display 8, the special symbol start memory display 18, the normal symbol start memory display 41, and the normal symbol display 10 are configured by a 7-segment display. is there. FIG. 54B is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the special symbol display 8, the special symbol start memory display 18, the normal symbol start memory display 41, and the normal symbol display 10 are constituted by LEDs. .

  In the example shown in FIG. 54 (B), the special symbol display 8 is composed of two LEDs. In this case, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed when only the right side of the two LEDs is lit, it means “displacement”, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed when only the left side of the two LEDs is lit. “Big hit” means “Big hit”, and when both of the two LEDs are lit and stopped, it means “Probable big hit”.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the decorative symbols are displayed on the single variable display device 9, but may be displayed on two or more variable display devices. Moreover, in each embodiment mentioned above, it was set as the structure which provides the one start winning opening 13, However, It is good also as a structure which provides two or more start winning openings. In this case, you may make it vary the number of prize balls paid out according to a winning prize by a start winning opening. Furthermore, in each embodiment mentioned above, it was set as the structure which displays a special symbol by the one special symbol indicator 8, However, It is good also as a structure displayed by two or more special symbol indicators. In the case of the configuration as described above, the start winning award, the special symbol display, and the variable display device are associated with each other, and the special symbol display corresponding to the occurrence of the winning at the predetermined starting winning award is made. The variable display may be executed by a variable display device corresponding to the device.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the opening pattern and the number of rounds are determined at the same time. However, the opening pattern and the number of rounds may be drawn separately and determined individually.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the configuration is such that the open pattern and the number of rounds are determined when a big hit occurs. However, when a big hit occurs, only the number of rounds is determined before each round is started. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which determines the big prize opening 12a, 12b opened in each round.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the time during which the guide plates (seesaws 19a and 19b) provided in the special winning openings 12a and 12b guide the game balls to the V winning switches 22a and 22b is used. For example, by changing between a specific round and another round, the continuation right acquisition rate (V winning rate) may differ between the specific round and the other rounds. For example, the continuation right acquisition rate may be reduced only in a specific round. Also, an open pattern table including a plurality of types of open patterns including such rounds may be prepared in advance, and the open pattern may be determined using the open pattern table when a big hit occurs. In this case, the openable number of times is always 15 times, and the determined release pattern and a specific round (a round in which the continuation right acquisition rate is reduced) may be notified. If comprised in this way, according to the selected opening | release pattern, the continuation number of the rounds at the time of jackpot game production can be varied, and it can be made to show a difference in the total number of balls in a jackpot. In this way, not only which winning prize opening 12a, 12b is opened, but the opening pattern can substantially affect the total number of balls that are hitting big hits. The expectation for the round can be further improved.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the number of winning balls to be paid out in accordance with winning a prize, the number of winning balls accepted in one round (count number), or opened in one round by the big winning openings 12a and 12b. It is good also as a structure which provides a difference in one part or all part in the open time to be performed. For example, the round in which the grand prize opening 12b is opened is more different from the round in which the big prize opening 12a is opened so that the difference in the number of prize balls and the opening time is set so that more balls are played per round. You can do it. If comprised in this way, it can be made to show a difference in the total number of payouts in 1 round by the difference of the big winning opening 12a, 12b opened. Even in such a configuration, the opening pattern can substantially affect the total number of balls that are hitting big hits, so that the expectation for the opening pattern to be executed (notified) can be further improved. .

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the signal input from the main board 31 is simply sent to the central relay board 77 as a signal direction restricting means that allows the signal to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34. Although the directional circuits 74 and 76 are mounted, the signal direction restricting means may not be mounted on the centralized relay board 77.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55A, the CPU for effect control (the effect control microcomputer 101) is mounted on the effect control board 80, and the effect control command from the main board 31 is used. Based on the above, the presentation control related to display, sound, and lamp is collectively performed by the CPU for effect control. However, the CPU for display control, the CPU for sound control, and the CPU for lamp control are each sub CPU. They may be mounted on the boards 80, 70, and 35, respectively, and effect control related to display, sound, and lamp may be performed by separate CPUs.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55B, a display control board 80 on which a display control CPU for controlling the variable display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a sound control for controlling the speaker 27 and the like. An audio control board 70 on which a CPU is mounted and a lamp control board 35 on which a lamp control CPU for controlling a light emitter such as a lamp is mounted. The display control board 80 is based on a control command from the main board 31. In addition to performing display control, when performing an effect by sound or lamp, a control command is transmitted to the voice control board 70 and the lamp control board 35, and voice control is performed based on the control command from the display control board 80. The production control may be performed by the board 70 and the lamp control board 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55B, the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 35 are each configured to perform effect control based on the control command from the main board 31. May be.

  Note that the sub-substrates 80, 70, and 35 shown in FIG. 55A may be mounted on a single substrate.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operation control board 80 is configured to receive an operation signal output by the operation means (for example, the selection switch 122) in response to an operation as an external signal. 80 performs two-way communication with a board other than the main board 31 (for example, the audio control board 70), and a signal output from a board other than the main board 31 is input to the effect control board 80 as an external signal. It may be configured. Specifically, for example, the output signal of the amplification circuit 705 provided in the audio control board 70 is input to the effect control board 80 via the input port 111, and the speaker 27 is connected to the effect control board 80 for control. The bidirectional control may be performed between the effect control board 80 and the voice control board 70. If constituted in this way, the game control microcomputer 60 via the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34 using the signal line from the board other than the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 and the information terminal board 34. It is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being sent to the.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the special variable winning ball devices 11a and 11b are set to the first state in which the special winning openings 12a and 12b are opened, and the special winning prize openings 12a and 12b are closed. However, the “first state” may be another control state as long as it is advantageous to the player, and the “second state” is a disadvantageous state for the player. Any other control state may be used. For example, the “first state” may be a state in which the state of the movable member is changed so that it is easy to win the prize winning openings 12a and 12b, and the game ball is guided to the prize winning openings 12a and 12b. Further, for example, as the “second state”, the state of the movable member may be changed so that it is difficult to win the prize winning openings 12a and 12b, and the game ball may not be guided to the prize winning openings 12a and 12b.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of each of the above embodiments mainly has a predetermined game value when the stop symbol of the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display 8 based on the start winning is a combination of the predetermined symbols. A pachinko gaming machine that can be given to a player, but if there is a winning in a predetermined area of an electric accessory that is released based on a start winning prize, a pachinko gaming machine that can give a predetermined gaming value to a player, Even if it is a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the stop symbol of the symbol variably displayed based on the start winning is a combination of the predetermined symbol, The present invention can be applied.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko game machine, and in particular, in a game machine that variably displays a special symbol and a decorative symbol, the control burden of the game control microcomputer is reduced, and many variations are produced. Useful to do.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the drive device of a movable member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of operation | movement of a movable member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of operation | movement of the guide plate in a special winning opening. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the connection state of the main board | substrates provided in the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the components mounted in the signal output part in a main board | substrate, and the concentrated relay board | substrate. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound control board. It is a front view which shows the board | substrate box which accommodates a concentrated relay board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the board | substrate box which accommodated the concentrated relay board | substrate was opened centering on the hinge. It is a block diagram which shows the example of display apparatuses, such as a special symbol display. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for big winning opening release pattern determination. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific area validity check process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol display control process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting a control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of the relationship between the display state of a variable display apparatus, and the drive state of a motor. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the relationship between the display state of a variable display apparatus, and the operation state of a hammer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of the variable display apparatus in a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the display state of the variable display apparatus in a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the further another example of the display state of the variable display apparatus in a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the table for a big winning opening release pattern determination. It is a block diagram which shows the other example of display apparatuses, such as a special symbol display. It is a block diagram which shows the other structural example of a sub board | substrate.

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1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Variable display 31 Game control board (main board)
34 Information Output Circuit 36 Display Drive Circuit 56 CPU
60 Microcomputer for game control 67 Output buffer circuit 77 Centralized relay board 80 Production control board 101 Production control microcomputer

Claims (12)

A player plays a game by launching a game medium into the game area, and after a predetermined variable display execution condition is established, a plurality of types of special identification information can be changed based on the establishment of the variable display start condition. A gaming machine comprising a special variable display device for starting display and deriving and displaying a display result, and controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the special variable display device There,
A plurality of special variable winning devices provided in the game area, each controlled to one of a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
A game control microcomputer for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game;
A game control board equipped with the game control microcomputer;
A decoration variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of decoration identification information that can identify each of them;
A decoration display control microcomputer for controlling the decoration variable display device based on a control signal from the game control microcomputer;
A decoration display control board equipped with the decoration display control microcomputer;
A relay board for relaying a signal output from the game control board to the decoration display control board,
The game control microcomputer is:
In the specific gaming state, specific control for repeatedly setting the second state after setting any one of the plurality of special variable prize winning devices in the first state according to a predetermined order is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined number of times. Special variable winning device control means,
Special variable display control means for performing control to output a drive signal to a light emitter provided in the special variable display device in order to variably display the special identification information;
Specific numerical value updating means for updating specific numerical data used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the special identification information is the specific display result, within a predetermined numerical range;
Execution condition determination means for determining whether an execution condition for variable display of the special identification information is satisfied;
Extracting means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value updating means on condition that the execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition is satisfied;
Based on the specific numerical data extracted by the extraction means, prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the special variable display device is a specific display result;
Control signal transmission means for transmitting a variable display instruction signal for instructing execution of variable display of the decoration identification information to the decoration variable display device based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
The decoration display control microcomputer includes:
Display content determining means for uniquely determining at least a part of display contents to be displayed on the decorative display device based on the variable display instruction signal;
A game machine comprising: decoration variable display control means for controlling the decoration variable display device according to the display content determined by the display content determination means and executing variable display of the decoration identification information. The game control microcomputer
When the special control is executed by the special variable winning device control means, to notify the device notification means for notifying which special variable winning device the specific control is executed. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising device notification control means for performing control to output a drive signal to the game machine. The game control microcomputer
Upper limit number determining means for determining the upper limit number of specific controls;
The upper limit number notifying means for notifying the upper limit number determined by the upper limit number determining means includes an upper limit number notifying control means for performing control to output a drive signal in order to perform the notification. The gaming machine according to claim 2. An advantageous state pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of advantageous state patterns indicating which special variable winning device is to be executed for each special control of a plurality of times;
Advantageous state pattern selecting means for selecting one advantageous state pattern from a plurality of types of advantageous state patterns stored by the advantageous state pattern storage means;
Special variable winning device control means
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein specific control for a plurality of special variable winning devices is executed in the specific gaming state according to the advantageous state pattern selected by the advantageous state pattern selecting means. A special game in which the probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result is improved compared to the normal game state after the specific game state is ended due to establishment of a predetermined transition condition. A gaming machine that is brought into a state,
The advantageous state pattern selection means selects the advantageous state pattern at a different rate between the transition to the special gaming state after completion of the specific gaming state and the transition to the normal gaming state after completion of the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 4. The game control microcomputer performs an advantageous state pattern notification for controlling the advantageous state pattern notifying unit for notifying the advantageous state pattern selected by the advantageous state pattern selecting unit to output a drive signal for the notification. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, comprising a control means. In the advantageous state pattern storage means,
A first advantageous state pattern indicating performing specific control of the first upper limit number of times as a predetermined upper limit number;
A pattern indicating execution of specific control of a second upper limit number smaller than the first upper limit number as the predetermined upper limit number, wherein the advantageous state pattern before reaching the second upper limit number is the first advantageous state pattern. And a second advantageous state pattern that is identical to
Advantageous state pattern notification control means,
When the first advantageous state pattern is selected by the advantageous state pattern selecting means, false notification control is performed to perform the same notification as the notification that the second advantageous state pattern is used instead of the selected first advantageous state pattern. Means,
When the specific control in the specific gaming state is executed based on the second advantageous state pattern by the special variable winning device control means, the specific game when the upper limit number of specific controls based on the second advantageous state pattern is completed. The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising continuation notification control means for notifying that the state continues. The decoration display control board has external input means for inputting a signal from a board provided in the gaming machine or a gaming device provided in the gaming machine separately from the gaming control board. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. The gaming device includes an operation means for selecting the type of performance by the performance device provided in the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the external input means receives an operation signal output by the operation means in response to an operation. The decorative display control board performs two-way communication with boards other than the game control board,
The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the external input means receives a signal output from a board other than the game control board. Movable production means for performing a production operation by performing a predetermined operation within a predetermined movable range;
A position detecting means for detecting an operating position of the movable effect means;
The gaming machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a position detection signal of the position detection means is input to the external input means. The game control board is provided with a first signal direction restricting means for blocking input of a signal from the relay board,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the relay board is provided with a second signal direction restricting means for blocking input of a signal from the decoration display control board.

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