JP2007202987A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine surely notifying a game state to a player and improving the taste of a game by a movable member. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine is provided with: a main control circuit drawing a lottery on whether or not shifting to a game state advantageous for the player and controlling the execution of a plurality of game states according to the lottery result; a game board having a game area for rolling game balls; a movable unit 83 provided movably relative to the game board and visibly to the player; a program ROM storing a plurality of types of moving/stopping modes of the movable unit 83 from starting and stopping the moving; and a sub control circuit selecting one moving/stopping mode out of the plurality of types of moving/stopping modes stored in the storage means based on the lottery result of the main control circuit and controlling to move and stop the movable unit 83 in the single moving/stopping mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball launched by a player's handle operation collides with a game nail implanted in a game area on a game board, and flows down while rolling in various directions. At this time, when a game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a special game, and three symbols (identification) in a variable display means such as a liquid crystal display device are identified. Information) starts to fluctuate, fluctuates in a predetermined pattern, and then stops so-called variable display game is performed. Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the lottery is won, the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination and the game shifts to a special game. In the special game, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened for a long time is repeated a plurality of times (usually 15 times), and a lot of prize balls are paid out.

  Conventionally, various ideas have been made especially in image production in order to enhance the interest of pachinko machines. Furthermore, in recent years, in addition to image production, in order to let the player give a notice that the player will win a reach state or jackpot, an effect such as flashing / lighting a lamp provided around the game board, or mechanical type Many productions using movable accessories have also been adopted.

For example, based on the determination result of the lottery determination means, a gaming machine that operates a movable notification means made of a doll has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). Although the movement of the movable accessory is relatively simple, it is possible to give a strong impression to the player.
JP 2002-282438 A

  However, since the movement of the movable accessory is simple, it is difficult to continuously give the player an impression by the movement, and eventually it may become monotonous and bored. As a result, the player is less likely to see the movable accessory interestingly.

  On the other hand, in recent years, providing a gaming state that is advantageous to a player who has a very short jackpot round time and a small number of rounds (for example, two rounds), and then switching to a gaming state (probability variation state) that has a high probability of being a big hit, The number of models that adopt so-called sudden probability change is also increasing. Here, the sudden probability change is literally a probability fluctuation state for the player, so the player may not notice the change in the game state. For this reason, for example, when playing with that model for the first time, or when a big hit is not possible, even if it is suddenly changed, it may be mistaken for the normal gaming state and leave the seat, which is disadvantageous to the player There is a risk of becoming. In addition, at the start opening with a wing member (so-called electric tulip, abbreviated as electric Chu), the function of making the game ball easy to enter the start opening by increasing the frequency of opening the wing member, There are many so-called pachinko machines with a time-saving function. Furthermore, some pachinko machines equipped with a time reduction function include a model in which the probability variation state continues even if the time reduction state ends. In this case as well, there is a possibility that the player may leave the seat by misunderstanding that the probability variation state has ended at the same time as the time reduction state ends, which may be disadvantageous to the player.

  Thus, in recent years, the way of changing the gaming state has been diversified, and it has become possible to improve the interest of the game by various gaming states. On the other hand, changes in the gaming state can be difficult for the player to understand. For this reason, the appearance of a gaming machine capable of notifying the player of changes in the gaming state in an easy-to-understand manner is desired.

  In addition, as a means for notifying a change in the gaming state, it is possible to give a strong impression to the player by notifying using a mechanically-operable movable accessory, and thus is one of effective means. I can say that. However, as described above, since the movement of the movable accessory is simple, it is difficult to continuously give the player an impression by the movement, and there still remains a problem that it becomes monotonous over time. become.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a gaming state is reliably notified to a player and the interest of the game is improved by a movable member.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A lottery means for lottering whether to shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player, a game execution control means for controlling execution of a plurality of gaming states according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and a game ball A game board having a rolling game area, a movable member movable on the game board and visible to the player, and a plurality of types of movable stop modes from the start to the stop of the movable member are stored. Storage means and movable control means for performing control to move and stop the movable member in one movable stop mode selected from a plurality of types of movable stop modes stored in the storage unit based on the lottery result of the lottery unit A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention of (1), a change in the game state is notified to the player with a strong impression by notifying the player that the game state has been changed by a movable member (for example, a doll or a reel). This makes it possible to notify the gaming state more reliably. In addition, since the stop mode of the movable member changes in response to a change in the gaming state, it is possible for the player to enjoy the manner in which the movable member stops, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  (2) In (1), the game execution control means has a high probability state with a high probability of winning through the lottery means and a normal probability state with a lower probability of winning than the high probability state. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable control means controls the movable member to move and stop according to a gaming state executed by the game execution control means.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), for example, when the so-called sudden probability change in which the probability of winning by the lottery means is changed suddenly is executed, the stop mode of the movable member is Since the stop mode corresponding to the normal probability state is changed to the stop mode corresponding to the high probability state, it is possible to notify the player of the change in the game state with a strong impression. Furthermore, since the stop mode of the movable member does not change as long as the high probability state (probability variation state) continues, for example, the player pays attention to the movable member in order to confirm that it is a high probability state (probability variation state). The frequency to do becomes high. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by the movable member. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  (3) In (1) or (2), recognizing means for recognizing the current position of the movable member at the time when the game execution control means detects that the game state has been changed, and the current position of the movable member. And a setting unit that sets a type of a movable stop mode of the movable member for each of the plurality of divided current positions, and the movable control unit recognizes the movable member recognized by the recognition unit. A game machine that performs control to move and stop the movable member according to the type of movable stop mode set by the setting means based on the current position.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), when there is a change in the gaming state, first the current position is recognized and then the movable member is operated. Generation | occurrence | production of an action | operation reduces and it becomes possible to alert | report a game state more reliably. In addition, since it is determined that the stop mode changes when the movable member moves, in other words, the same stop mode is not used, so that the player can enjoy what mode the movable member stops. , You can improve the fun of the game. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  (4) In (1) to (3), a light emission display means for performing light emission display by lighting and blinking based on a lottery result of the lottery means, and a light emission display control means for controlling the light emission display of the light emission display means. The storage means stores a plurality of types of light emission modes of the light emission display unit and the plurality of types of movable stop modes in association with each other by the light emission display control unit; A gaming machine, wherein a light emission mode related to a movable stop mode selected by a movable control unit is selected, and control for causing the light emission display unit to perform light emission display is performed based on the light emission mode.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), by notifying the player that the game state has changed due to the operation of the movable member and the light emission of the light emitting display means, It is possible to notify the player of a change in the gaming state with a strong impression, and further surely notify the gaming state. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the change of the stop mode of the movable member and the change of the light emission mode of the light emitting display means corresponding to the change of the game state, and the fun of the game can be improved. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to notify the player of the gaming state more reliably by notifying the player that the gaming state has been changed by the movable member, and in addition, the movable member in response to the change of the gaming state. Therefore, the player can enjoy the manner in which the movable member stops, so that the player can be surely informed of the gaming state and the game can be enjoyed by the movable member. Can be improved.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) that is entirely permeable as a permeable region. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency, but the present invention is a game board in which at least a part of the game area is made of a transmission area. Can do. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as an image display means for displaying an image is provided behind the transmissive region in the game board 14 with a spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transparent gaming board 14, for example, an area where game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom of layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c and 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a, An electrical decoration unit 53 including 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  The special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed, a big hit gaming state (a specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming state. When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on, and when the execution of the special symbol change display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the outside of the transmissive area of the game board 14, decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are arranged. The decorative lamps 133a and 133b display a predetermined light emission mode. Specifically, the decoration lamps 133a and 133b are for executing a lamp effect and for giving a notice effect of a change in the gaming state.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  In this way, whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, in other words, a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game described later is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Such a game is called a “variable display game”. In addition, when the combination of the identification information for the effects displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, the character that is pleased with the character image such as “big hit! An image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the board configuration of the game board. Various game objects are provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14. For example, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the passing gates 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, normal symbols (not shown) are started to be displayed in the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbols are displayed. Stops the fluctuation display of. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members 44 (so-called normal electric accessories) provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 25 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 44 is in the open state, the blade member 44 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 25.

  In addition, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided general winning holes 59 a to 59 d for game balls. Further, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the combination of the identification information derived and displayed is a specific combination, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first state). It is driven to become. In addition, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor (not shown). The shutter 40 is driven to an open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening is closed so that it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, in the shutter 40 which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed the V-count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10). On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed.

  Above the shutter 40, a start opening 25 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 10) is provided. When a game ball wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that a game ball wins the start opening 25. That is, each time the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 25, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  Further, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 25 until the identification information in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. That is, when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, execution (start) of variable display of identification information is held until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the identification information held is executed once, and the remaining two are displayed. The batch is held.

  The number of executions of the variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “holding number”, “holding number related to special symbols”) is displayed by the number of holding ball number images (not shown). An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 25, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start opening 25 in the state of being held for four times, the fifth execution is not held and the execution of variable display of the identification information is held for four times. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit.

  In the game board 14, a stage 56 is provided above the start opening 25, and an obstacle 55 formed in a mountain arc shape is provided above the stage 56. Further, a movable unit 83 is provided at the center of the obstacle 55. In the display area surrounded by the obstacle 55 and the stage 56 in the liquid crystal display device 32, a plurality of symbol strings (not shown) for notifying the player whether or not the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player ( For example, identification information as an effect corresponding to three columns of numeric symbols) is variably displayed.

  In addition, the movable unit 83 is provided with a substrate 84 on which information for informing a gaming state is described, a movable doll 85 provided on the substrate 84 corresponding to information for informing a gaming state, and a gaming state. A lamp 90 or the like that emits and displays light corresponding to information is provided.

  The stage 56 forms a flow path for sending a part of the game ball riding on the stage 56 to the starting port 25. That is, the number of game balls flowing down from above with respect to the start opening 25 decreases due to the presence of the obstacle 55, but by providing the stage 56, a part of the game balls flowing down the left and right of the stage 56 is guided to the stage 56. As a result, it is possible to secure a path through which the game ball can reliably enter the start opening 25.

[Configuration of movable unit]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of the main part of the movable unit 83. The movable unit 83 has four types of movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c on a cylindrical substrate 84 as shown in FIG. 5 (a). , 85d are installed in a housing 86 through a stepping motor unit 87 as shown in FIG. The movable doll 85a is a girl doll wearing a yukata, the movable doll 85b is a boy's doll with a twisted red happi, and the movable doll 85c is a boy's doll with a blue happi and a bean-squeezed doll. Yes, the movable doll 85d is a boy's doll wearing green happi and bean-squeezed. These movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c, and 85d are arranged on the outer periphery of the cylindrical substrate 84 so as to surround the center, and the movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c, and 85d are directed outward. . Specifically, the surface of the circular substrate 84 is divided into four regions of the same shape radially with respect to the circular center, and one movable doll 85 is installed on each of the divided regions.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), information indicating the gaming state is described in a portion below the movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c, and 85d on the side surface of the columnar substrate 84. That is, a character pattern of “big hit” is displayed at the bottom of the movable doll 85a, a character symbol of “probability” is displayed at the bottom of the movable doll 85b, a fireworks pattern is displayed at the bottom of the movable doll 85c, and a “short time” is displayed at the bottom of the movable doll 85c. "Is drawn.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a stepping motor unit 87 that rotates the substrate 84 is provided inside the substrate 84. A small motor unit 88 is installed below the movable dolls 85 a, 85 b, 85 c, and 85 d inside the substrate 84, and the rotating shaft of the small motor unit 88 is erected on the substrate 84. And the movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c, and 85d are attached to the rotating shaft of these small motor units 88. A current position detection sensor 89 for detecting the current position of the substrate 84 is installed inside the substrate 84. A detected member (not shown) to be detected by the current position detection sensor 89 is provided on the back side of the pattern on the substrate 84. For example, the present position detection sensor 89 can be realized as a mechanical sensor having four rotating levers, a detected member as a convex portion, and a mechanism that operates different levers according to the detection position. . Thus, the current position detection sensor 89 is a movable member (for example, the board 84 and the movable dolls 85a and 85b) at the time when the game execution control means (for example, the main control circuit 60) detects that the gaming state has been changed. 85c, 85d) is an example of a recognition means for recognizing the current position.

  Further, the center of the substrate 84 is fixed to the rotation shaft of the stepping motor unit 87, and the stepping motor unit 87 is fixed in the housing 86. That is, the substrate 84, the movable dolls 85 a, 85 b, 85 c, 85 d and the small motor unit 88 are supported by the rotation shaft of the stepping motor unit 87. The stepping motor unit 87 and the small motor unit 88 are controlled by the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 10). Control of the stepping motor unit 87 and the small motor unit 88 will be described later.

  The movable unit 83 is moved by the control of the stepping motor unit 87 by the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 10), and information indicating one movable doll in the four divided areas and the game state on the game board 14. Is stopped so that it can be seen by the player. For example, in the normal game state, the movable doll 85c (blue don) is displayed, and when the game state changes from the normal game state to the special game state (big hit), the stepping motor unit 87 is driven with a predetermined effect pattern. Finally, the detected member provided on the back side of the character pattern corresponding to the movable doll 85a is stopped at the position detected by the current position detection sensor 89. As a result, the character information “big hit” is displayed together with the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan). Further, the individual movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c, and 85d can be rotated or reciprocated in the rotational direction by the control of the small motor unit by the CPU 206 (see FIG. 10). As described above, the substrate 84 and the movable dolls 85a, 85b, 85c, and 85d of the movable unit 83 are movable members that are movable on the game board (for example, the game board 14) and visible to the player. It is an example.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display image of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the liquid crystal display device 32, identification information for performance (for example, identification symbol 94) is displayed. Furthermore, the effect image 95 of the character image of the torsional person who pulls the rear car carrying fireworks (so-called red dong) is displayed. Further, the movable unit 83 is stopped in a predetermined display mode immediately above the display area of the identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94). In the normal gaming state that occupies most of the gaming state (details will be described later, this indicates a gaming state with a low probability of winning a big hit), as shown in FIG. 6, the movable doll 85b is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a stop mode of the movable unit 83 corresponding to the gaming state. Here, FIG. 8 shows a display mode when the stepping motor unit 87 is stopped. FIG. 8A shows a stop mode during the round game after the big hit lottery, and the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) moving the V sign hand up and down is displayed and the lamp 90 emits yellow light. FIG. 8B shows a stop state during the variable display game in the normal state. A movable doll 85c (blue don) with arms folded is displayed and the lamp 90 emits blue light. FIG. 8 (c) shows a stop state during a variable display game in a probability change state (details will be described later, but indicates a game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is significantly higher than the normal game state), and is movable with a V sign. The doll 85b (red dong) is displayed and the lamp 90 emits red light. FIG. 8 (d) shows a time-short state (details will be described later, but by shortening the lottery interval of the normal symbol game and making the winning probability significantly higher than the normal game state, This is a stop mode during the variable display game in the game state in which the variable display game is advanced quickly, and the V-signed movable doll 85d (green don) is displayed and the lamp 90 emits green light. . Thus, the lamp 90 is an example of a light emission display unit that performs light emission display by lighting and blinking based on the lottery result of the lottery unit (for example, the main CPU 66).

  Next, an example when the gaming state changes will be described. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the stop mode of the identification information for production (for example, the identification symbol 94) is a chance, and the production image 95 informs the user that the probability variation state (so-called sudden probability variation) has occurred. is there. In the display mode of the effect image 95, an image drawn as “suddenly probable” on the fireworks put on the rear car is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the characters so that the gaming state is in the probable state. It becomes to recognize that it became. Further, the substrate 84 also rotates in the movable unit 83, and as shown in FIG. 8A, from the stop state of the movable doll 85c (blue don), as shown in FIG. At the same time, the character pattern “probability change” is displayed and the lamp 90 emits red light. As a result, even if the player overlooks the sudden probability change notification by the effect image 95, the player can recognize that the gaming state has become the probability changed state by looking at the movable doll 85b (red dong). .

  Furthermore, the probability variation state is also a time-short state at the same time, and the variable display game can be advanced quickly. When the big hit is won, the movable unit 83 is driven to switch from the stop mode of the movable doll 85b (red dong) to the stop mode of the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan). Is displayed. In the big hit round game, every time the round is switched, there is an effect that the V sign hand of the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) moves up and down.

  Then, after the final round, as shown in FIG. 9A, the substrate 84 reciprocates several times to the left and right, and the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) and the movable doll 85b (Red Dong) or the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan). ) And the movable doll 85d (green dong) are stopped at a position where both are visible. Then, the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) is directed toward the movable doll 85b (red dong) or the movable doll 85d (green dong), and the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) is moved to the movable doll 85b (red dong) or movable doll 85d. Kiss (Green Don). Then, the substrate 84 is moved and stopped so that the movable doll kissed by the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) kisses the movable doll 85b (red dong), as shown in FIG. 8C or FIG. 9C. Then, the movable doll 85b (red dong) is switched to the stop mode, and at the same time, the character pattern “probability change” is displayed. When the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) kisses the movable doll 85d (green dong), as shown in FIG. 8D, the movable doll 85d (green dong) is switched to the stop mode, and at the same time, “ The character design of “short time” is displayed. As a mechanism for the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan) to kiss, for example, an electromagnet is provided on the head of the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan), and the movable doll 85b (red dong) and the movable doll 85d (green dong) As an example, a permanent magnet is provided on the head of).

  Further, in the stop mode of the movable doll 85d (green dong), the short time state is continued until the variable display game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). At this time, when the big hit is won during the short state, the movable unit 83 is driven to switch from the stop mode of the movable doll 85d (Green Dong) to the stop mode of the movable doll 85a (Hazuki-chan). "Is displayed. The subsequent stop mode in the movable unit 83 is as described above. If the big hit is not won during the short-time state, the movable unit 83 is driven to switch from the stop mode of the movable doll 85d (green dong) to the stop mode of the movable doll 85c (blue dong), and at the same time the normal gaming state A firework symbol indicating that the

  The switching of the stop mode in the movable unit 83 described above is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the variable display game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the big hit round, the first few times (for example, 4 times) are in a probable change state, and the remaining number of times (that is, 46 times) is in a short time state. If the model exceeds the normal game state, the stop mode in the movable unit 83 may be set so as to directly switch from the stop mode in the probability changing state to the stop mode in the short time state.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game is notified by notifying the player that the game state has been changed by the movable member (for example, the substrate 84 or the movable doll 85 (see FIG. 8) of the movable unit 83). It becomes possible to notify the change of the gaming state with a strong impression to the person, and it is possible to more reliably notify the gaming state. In addition, since the stop mode of the movable member changes in response to a change in the gaming state, it is possible for the player to enjoy the manner in which the movable member stops, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, for example, when a so-called sudden probability change in which the probability of winning is suddenly changed by lottery means (for example, main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 10)) is executed, the movable member Is changed from a stop mode corresponding to the normal probability state (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 7B) to a stop mode corresponding to the high probability state (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 7C). Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of a change in the gaming state with a strong impression. Furthermore, since the stop mode of the movable member does not change as long as the high probability state (probability variation state) continues, for example, the player pays attention to the movable member in order to confirm that it is a high probability state (probability variation state). The frequency to do becomes high. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by the movable member. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, an off symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a normal symbol determination random number. Data indicating the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, counter, grand prize opening number counter, grand prize winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, special prize opening time timer In addition, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, a starting memory number counter, a variable, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The state flag is a flag for indicating a gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is used to determine whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. The normal symbol per-determination random number counter is used to determine a normal symbol big hit. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. Also, the grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed the V · count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) holds the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed. However, it shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. Indicates the number of hold times of normal symbol games. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  In the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned, and various information is stored.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided at the general winning ports 59a to 59d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general winning ports 59 a to 59 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won (passed) the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the wing member 44 via a link member (not shown). When the result of the ordinary symbol game is a win, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 corresponds to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. The blade member 44 is set in an open state. When the result of the normal symbol game is not a win, the blade member 44 is closed according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated clockwise, the power corresponding to the amount of rotation is supplied to the firing solenoid, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 90 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes an identification information stop game control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 performs control related to the sound generated from the lamp, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, and the lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 such as a decoration lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the change display of the special symbol. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific game notice effect patterns. The program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects. Further, the program ROM 208 stores the effect pattern of the movable unit 83. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a light emission pattern of the lamp 90 in association with the effect pattern of the movable unit 83. For example, as the effect pattern of the movable unit 83, direct movement stop, stop after several rotations, intermittent rotation, reciprocating motion, reversal, or a combination thereof, and an effect pattern dedicated to the probability change promotion effect shown in FIG. 9 are stored. Yes. As the light emission pattern, if the movement is directly stopped, the light emission color corresponding to the display mode at the start of movement is set during movement, and the light emission color corresponding to the stop mode is set when stopped. In addition, a pattern is stored that flashes rapidly if reciprocating. Further, these effect patterns are stored in association with the current position of the movable unit 83. For example, the position where the current position is the big hit state corresponds to the effect pattern dedicated to the probable change promotion effect shown in FIG. As described above, the program ROM 208 is an example of a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of movable stop modes from the start to the stop of the movable member (for example, the movable unit 83). The program ROM 208 is an example of a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of light emission modes and a plurality of types of movable stop modes of a light emission display unit (for example, the lamp 90) by the light emission display control unit (for example, the sub CPU 206) in association with each other. is there.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  A display control circuit 250 functioning as a variable display control means includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, a D / A converter 218 for converting image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps 132 such as decorative lamps in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads out one type of lamp decoration pattern from the light emission patterns of the lamp 90 stored in the program ROM 208 and a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and based on the light emission pattern and lamp decoration pattern. Then, a predetermined light emission signal is supplied to the drive circuit 242. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamps 132 such as the lamp 90 and the decoration lamp based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

  The drive circuit 260 controls the movable unit 83 by the sub CPU 206. That is, the sub CPU 206 sends a command to the drive circuit 260 in accordance with the program stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the stepping motor unit 87 and the small motor unit 88 (see FIG. 6) of the movable unit 83. Further, a detection signal from the current position detection sensor 89 provided in the movable unit 83 is transmitted to the sub CPU 206.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 11 to 19 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 13) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 11, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). Further, the normal symbol control process related to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S16). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in steps S15 and S16 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets each count value such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a regular symbol determination random number counter, a round number display effect start counter, etc. The random number update process is executed so as to increase by 1 ″ (step S42). And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R big hit) is executed is measured. Various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for the purpose, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 which is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is executed, etc. The update process is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, a specific effect image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal indicating that the big prize opening 39 is opened to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game or a specific game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. In addition, when the advantageous gaming state is a special game, the main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”, etc.) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game state is the specific game, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second) in the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the specific game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a round number display management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Then, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game is a specific game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the reopening of the accessory, and the time is large when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the big prize opening 39, the special prize opening number counter is “15” (stop display on the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied: (when the specified numeric symbol is “7”). When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  When the advantageous game is a specific game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “1”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the internal residual ball monitoring time has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area at the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4), the special winning opening opening counter is “2” (special symbol display 33 It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in “3” is “3” or more (the last round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a lottery means for lottery of whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The main CPU 66 is an example of a game execution control means for controlling the execution of a plurality of game states according to the lottery result as to whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player. In addition, the main CPU 66 is an example of a game execution control means for controlling the execution of a game in each of the gaming states of a high probability state with a high probability of winning by lottery and a normal probability state with a lower probability of winning than the high probability state. It is.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  That is, with reference to the jackpot determination random number extracted by the special game internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot (so-called sudden probability change) Whether to shift to a gaming state that becomes a probability change state (specific mode) with different winning probabilities of lottery, or to a gaming state that becomes a probability change state (special mode) after a special gaming state (15R big hit) that is an example of a big win, It is determined whether or not to shift to a gaming state that does not become a probability change state (special mode) after a special gaming state (15R big hit), which is an example of a big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a symbol determination process based on the result of the reference in step S105. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. Based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display. Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means the variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, the variation display pattern of the effect image, etc. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display and stop of the identification information for the effect A game in which display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

  That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process in step S106, the main CPU 66 selects one of the plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. The LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. With the above processing, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol in a variably manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the storage area in which the random number value for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation | variation display etc. was memorize | stored is performed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Design determination processing]
The process of step S106 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If the main CPU 66 does not determine 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1510.

  In step S1506, specific effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a specific effect image relating to a specific game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508.

  In step S1508, processing for setting a specific mode in the state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating a specific mode in a status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as the value representing the specific mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the specific mode can be used. . As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the execution of the game in the specific mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is increased after the specific game is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. In this process, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1510, special effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a special effect image relating to a special game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1512.

  In step S1512, a process for determining whether or not there is a probability change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of winning the start opening, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determination random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a probability change, it moves the process to step S1514. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a certainty, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1516.

  In step S1514, processing for setting the special mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating the special mode (for example, “2”, etc.) in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the special mode can be used. . Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. In this process, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1516, processing for setting the normal mode to the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the normal mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value that can determine the normal mode can be used. . Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. In this process, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1518, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol as a loss symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 17, the normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of big hit, the state changes to the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to normal game (state C1600).

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), it is determined whether or not it is a 2R big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1504 in FIG. In the case of 2R big hit, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1608), and in the case of not 2R big hit, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1612).

  In the specific game state (state C1608), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a specific mode (state C1610).

  The normal game specific mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a specific mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after execution of the above-described specific game (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). In the specific mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 10) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1612), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1512 of FIG. In the case of a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit probable change) (state C1614), and in the case of not being a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit) (state C1620).

  In the special game state (state C1614), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the special mode (state C1616).

  The special mode of normal game (state C1616) is a state in which a game is executed in a special mode having different winning probabilities of internal lottery (state C1602) after the above-described special game is executed (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). In the special mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 10) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the special game state (state C1620), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the normal gaming state (state C1600).

[Normal symbol control processing]
Step S16 in FIG. 11 will be described. In the normal symbol control process, on the condition that the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball in the passing gates 54a and 54b, the main CPU 66 performs a big hit lottery of the normal symbol game. A process for opening and closing the blade member 44 is performed by driving the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 for a period of time.

  Also, in the normal game in the normal mode shown in FIG. 17 (state C1600), the main CPU 66 uses a table with a small number of random numbers to be a big hit, for example, a big hit lottery of a normal symbol game at an interval of once every 30 seconds, In the case of winning, the blade member 44 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, after the end of the latter round game in the normal game specific mode (state C1610), the normal game special mode (state C1616) shown in FIG. / 256 ratio table), for example, a big symbol lottery lottery is played once every 5 seconds after the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball. Performs a process of opening the blade member 44 for a predetermined time. In addition, after the special game state (state C1620) that is not a probable big hit, that is, after the end of the so-called normal big hit round game, for example, a table with a large number of random numbers that become big hits until 100 variable display games end (for example, 253/256 ratio table), for example, a big symbol lottery of a regular symbol game is performed at an interval of about once every 5 seconds after the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of a game ball. The blade member 44 is opened for a predetermined time. Note that the time reduction in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 8D refers to a game in 100 variable display games after the end of the normal big hit round game.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Main processing]
Next, main processing by the sub CPU 206 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing by the sub CPU 206.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S1800, a process for executing initialization is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 restores the register to the state before the power interruption state or initializes a work area such as the work RAM 210. Further, as will be described later in step S1900, a state flag 0 (see FIG. 20) is set as initial data in a storage area for storing a game state and a state flag for detecting a change in the game state. Furthermore, the process which makes the stop mode of the movable unit 83 (refer FIG. 8) the movable doll 85c (refer FIG.8 (b)) is performed. As a result, for example, when the power is turned off in a probable state at the end of a game hall business, it is possible to return the stop state of the movable unit 83 (see FIG. 8) in the next business. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1810.

  In step S1810, processing for executing command analysis is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing various commands sent from the main control circuit 60 in step S47 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

  In step S1820, an identification symbol setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sends the command in step S1810 sent from the main control circuit 60 (the type of identification information for presentation output in step S47 in FIG. 11 and stopped and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column). Based on the analysis result of the stop symbol designating command for indicating), a process of setting a three-digit number as the effect identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 7) for notifying the lottery result of whether or not the big hit is performed. More specifically, an odd number of double digits is set for probability variation big hits, an even number of double digits for normal big hits, and a three-digit number other than the double digits for a loss. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the display control circuit 250 reads various image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to a command from the sub CPU 206, generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and displays an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. Process to be displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

  In step S1840, movable unit control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 obtains an effect pattern of the movable unit 83 including the lamp 90 from the program ROM 208, and performs a process of driving and controlling the movable unit 83 including the lamp 90 based on the acquired effect pattern. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S1850, voice control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits an instruction for generating a predetermined sound from the speaker 46 to the sound control circuit 230 in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. As a result, the sound control circuit 230 can control the sound of the speaker 46 by reading out a sound signal for generating a predetermined sound from the sound data ROM 234 and outputting it to the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

  In step S1860, lamp control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamps for decoration etc. (decorative lamps 133a, 133b, etc. (see FIG. 1)) to the lamp control circuit 240 according to the command from the main control circuit 60. To do. As a result, the lamp control circuit 240 can output to a lamp or the like for lighting operation of the lamp or the like, and can control, for example, the emission color or blinking operation of the lamp 90 or the like. In particular, the control of the lamp 90 in step S1860 is performed in a period other than the control of the lamp 90 in step S1840 (for example, when the lottery result is out of play during the variable display game). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1810. Thus, the lamp 90 is an example of a light emission display unit that performs light emission display by lighting and blinking based on the lottery result of the lottery unit. The sub CPU 206 is an example of a light emission display control means for controlling the light emission display of the light emission display means (for example, the lamp 90).

[Movable unit control processing]
The movable unit control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1900, status flag storage processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing the previously set state flag in the work RAM 210 for comparison. Here, the status flag will be described in detail in the next step S1910. When the power is turned on, the state flag 0 (see FIG. 20) is stored as initial data in the storage area for the state flag indicating the gaming state in the work RAM 210 and the storage area for storing the previous state flag for detecting a change in the gaming state. ) Is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1910.

  In step S1910, status flag setting processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the analysis result of the command (command indicating the big hit, big hit round, probability variation state, short time state, etc.) sent from the main control circuit 60 and the table shown in FIG. Processing to set a state flag based on the gaming state is performed. Specifically, when the gaming state satisfies the condition shown in FIG. 20, one of the state flags 0 to 4 is set. That is, the state flag 0 is set in the normal gaming state. The state flag 1 is set during the round game at the time of a big hit of 15 rounds (during the 15 round game). The state flag 2 is set during the round game at the time of the big hit of 2 rounds (during the 2 round game). The state flag 3 is set during the variable display game after the end of 15 round games at the time of the probability variation big hit. The state flag 4 is set during a variable display game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of 15 round games at the time of a big hit. If none of the conditions for setting the status flags 1 to 4 is satisfied, the status flag 0 is set inside. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a movable control unit that performs control to move and stop a movable member (for example, a movable unit) according to the game state executed by the game execution control unit (for example, the main CPU 66). is there.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between each state flag, the stop mode in the movable unit 83, and the emission color of the lamp 90. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8A, the status flag 1 corresponds to a stop mode during a round game with 15 rounds of big hit, and yellow corresponds to the light emission color of the lamp 90. As shown in FIG. 8C, the status flag 2 corresponds to a stop mode indicating a certain change state, and red corresponds to the light emission color of the lamp 90. As shown in FIG. 8C, the status flag 3 corresponds to a stop mode indicating a certain change state, and red corresponds to the emission color of the lamp 90. As shown in FIG. 8 (d), the status flag 4 corresponds to a stop mode indicating a short time state, and green corresponds to the light emission color of the lamp 90. As shown in FIG. 8B, the status flag 4 corresponds to a stop mode indicating the normal gaming state, and blue corresponds to the light emission color of the lamp 90. As described above, the sub CPU 206 divides the current position of the movable member (for example, movable unit) into a plurality of types, and sets the type of movable stop mode of the movable member (for example, movable unit) for each of the divided plurality of current positions. It is an example of the setting means set.

  In step S1920, processing for determining whether or not there is a change in the status flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 compares the previous state flag stored in the work RAM 210 in step S1900 with the state flag set in step S1910 to determine whether there is a change. If it is determined that there is a change, the process proceeds to step S1930. If it is determined that there is no change, the process proceeds to step S1980.

  In step S1930, current position confirmation processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of confirming the current stop mode in the movable unit 83 based on the detection signal from the current position detection sensor 89 provided in the movable unit 83. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1940.

  In step S1940, a process of determining whether or not the current position and the scheduled stop position in the movable unit 83 are the same is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the current stop mode confirmed in step S1930 is the same as the stop mode of the movable unit 83 corresponding to the state flag set in step S1910. . If it is not determined that they are the same, the process proceeds to step S1950. If it is determined that they are the same, this subroutine is terminated.

  Here, as a specific example of the case where the current position of the movable unit 83 and the planned stop position are the same even if the state flag is changed in step S1940, state flag 2 to state flag 3 (so-called sudden probability change 2 in so-called sudden probability change). The transition from the end of the round game to the variable display game) or the state flag 3 changes to the state flag 2 (a sudden change in probability change in the variable display game in the probability change state). According to the present embodiment, since the round game time for two rounds of big hit is very short, when the two round big hit is won, the movable unit 83 stops the big hit state (movable doll 85a and “big hit” It is driven and controlled so as to be in a stop mode (display of the movable doll 85b and the character design of “probability change”) for notifying the probability change state instead of the character design display. As described above, when the state flag 2 changes to the state flag 3 or from the state flag 3 to the state flag 2, the movable unit 83 is not driven and controlled, so that the player looks at the movable unit 83, for example, a normal game. It suddenly feels like a probabilistic state. In addition, even if the probability variation state is suddenly won in the probability variation state, there is no change in the stop mode for notifying the probability variation state, so that the game can be continued without giving the player extra expectations.

  In step S1950, a movable unit stop mode and a light emission mode determination process are performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of acquiring the effect pattern corresponding to the current position acquired in step S1930 from the effect group of the movable unit 83 stored in the program ROM 208. At the same time, a process of acquiring the light emission pattern of the lamp 90 related to the selected effect pattern is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1960. Thus, when the state flag set based on the command from the main control circuit 60 is changed in step S1910 (step S1910), the stop mode of the movable unit 83 is changed. As described above, the sub CPU 206 has a plurality of types of movable stop modes stored in the storage means (for example, the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 10)) based on the lottery result of the lottery means (for example, the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 10)). It is an example of the movable control means which performs control which moves and stops a movable member (for example, movable unit 83) by one movable stop aspect selected among them. The type set by the setting means (for example, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 10)) based on the current position of the movable member (for example, the movable unit 83) recognized by the recognition means (for example, the current position detection sensor 89). This is an example of a movable control unit that performs control to move and stop a movable member (for example, the movable unit 83) according to the movable stop mode.

  In step S1960, movable unit drive control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 drives the stepping motor unit 87 and the small motor unit 88 (see FIG. 7) of the movable unit 83 according to the movable and stop patterns included in the effect pattern set in step S1950, and finally the step. Processing to send an instruction to the drive circuit 260 is performed so that the stop mode corresponding to the state flag set in S1910 is obtained. Specifically, after the movable unit 83 is driven in accordance with the movable and stop pattern, the detected member positioned below the movable doll 85 (see FIG. 5) that is in a stop mode corresponding to the state flag set in step S1910. A process of stopping when the current position detection sensor 89 detects is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1970. As described above, the sub CPU 206 has a plurality of types of movable stop modes stored in the storage means (for example, the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 10)) based on the lottery result of the lottery means (for example, the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 10)). It is an example of the movable control means which performs control which moves and stops a movable member (for example, movable unit 83) by one movable stop aspect selected among them. The type set by the setting means (for example, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 10)) based on the current position of the movable member (for example, the movable unit 83) recognized by the recognition means (for example, the current position detection sensor 89). This is an example of a movable control unit that performs control to move and stop a movable member (for example, the movable unit 83) according to the movable stop mode.

  In step S1970, lamp emission control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of sending a command to the drive circuit 242 so as to drive the lamp 90 in accordance with the light emission pattern included in the effect pattern set in step S1950. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of the light emission display control means for controlling the light emission display of the light emission display means (for example, the lamp 90). The sub CPU 206 selects a light emission mode related to the movable stop mode selected by the movement control unit (for example, the sub CPU 206) from the storage unit (for example, the program ROM 208), and displays the light emission display unit (for example, the lamp 90) based on the light emission mode. ) Is an example of the light emission control means for performing the control to display the light emission.

  In step S1980, a process for determining whether or not the movable unit 83 is in the stop mode is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the movable unit 83 is in a stopped state, in other words, whether or not it is in a movable state. In this process, if it is determined that the stop mode is not set (movable state), the process proceeds to step S1960. If it is determined that the vehicle is in the stop mode (not in a movable state), this subroutine is terminated.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when the state flag is changed in the movable unit control process, the stop mode of the movable unit 83 and the light emission mode pattern of the lamp 90 are determined. The lamp 90 is driven and controlled. If the state flag is not changed and the movable unit 83 is in the drive state, the drive control of the movable unit 83 and the lamp 90 is continued. Further, if there is no change in the status flag and the movable unit 83 is in the drive stop state, the drive control of the movable unit 83 is not performed.

  According to the present embodiment, four gaming states are taken as an example, but the number is not limited to four, and may be more. For example, the reach state may be increased by dividing the board 84 into five regions including the reach state as the game state and adding a stop mode such as “super heat”. In this case, since the production patterns of the movable unit 83 increase, the production pattern may be determined after narrowing down the production patterns to be selected in consideration of the planned stop position in addition to the current position. . Further, the present embodiment has been described by taking a so-called pachinko gaming machine referred to as a digipachi or seven machine as an example. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and is applied to, for example, a pachinko gaming machine referred to as a Hikoki mono or a wing mono. It is also possible. For example, in a wing mono machine, when entering a V zone, for example, when opening and closing a large wing, for example, 15 rounds, and making a lottery to select any of 3 rounds, 7 rounds, and 15 rounds, You may make it display a lottery result on the movable unit of this embodiment.

  As described above, according to the processing of this embodiment, by notifying the player that the game state has been changed by the movable member (for example, the substrate 84 of the movable unit 83 or the movable doll 85 (see FIG. 8)). Thus, it becomes possible to notify the player of a change in the gaming state with a strong impression, and it is possible to more reliably notify the gaming state. In addition, since the stop mode of the movable member changes in response to a change in the gaming state, it is possible for the player to enjoy the manner in which the movable member stops, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  Further, according to the processing of the present embodiment, for example, when a so-called sudden probability change is performed in which the probability of winning by a lottery means (for example, the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 10)) suddenly changes, The stop mode of the movable member is changed from the stop mode corresponding to the normal probability state (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 8B) to the stop mode corresponding to the high probability state (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 8C). Since it changes, it becomes possible to alert | report the change of a gaming state with a strong impression with respect to a player. Furthermore, since the stop mode of the movable member does not change as long as the high probability state (probability variation state) continues, for example, the player pays attention to the movable member in order to confirm that it is a high probability state (probability variation state). The frequency to do becomes high. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by the movable member. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  Further, according to the processing of the present embodiment, when the game state is changed, first, the movable member is operated after recognizing the current position. The status can be notified. In addition, since it is determined that the stop mode changes when the movable member moves, in other words, the same stop mode is not used, so that the player can enjoy what mode the movable member stops. , You can improve the fun of the game. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  In addition, according to the processing of the present embodiment, by notifying the player that the game state has changed due to the movement of the movable member and the light emission of the light emitting display means, The change can be notified, and the gaming state can be notified more reliably. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the change of the stop mode of the movable member and the change of the light emission mode of the light emitting display means corresponding to the change of the game state, and the fun of the game can be improved. Thus, the gaming state can be reliably notified to the player, and the interest of the game by the movable member can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine called a digipachi or a seven machine, a pachinko gaming machine called a Hikokimono, or a winged mono is given as an example, but not limited to this, it is called a right thing. It may be a pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a portion for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) ) Including CRT, dot LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player, and a game execution control for controlling execution of a plurality of gaming states according to the lottery result of the lottery means. Means, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a movable member movable on the game board and visible to a player, and a movable stop of the movable member from start to stop The movable member is moved and stopped in one of the movable stop modes selected from among the storage unit storing a plurality of types of modes and the plurality of types of movable stop modes stored in the storage unit based on the lottery result of the lottery unit. The game machine is characterized by comprising a movable control means for performing control, but the specific configuration of the lottery means, the game execution control means, the game board, the movable member, the storage means, the movable control means, etc. is appropriately designed. Changeable It is.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part of the movable unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the inside of the movable unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop aspect of the movable unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable and stop aspect of a movable unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting table of the state flag in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the state flag in the pachinko machine of one Embodiment of this invention, the stop aspect of a movable unit, and the light emission aspect of a lamp | ramp.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
83 Movable unit 84 Substrate 85, 85a, 85b, 85c, 85d Movable doll 86 Case 87 Stepping motor unit 88 Small motor unit 89 Current position detection sensor 90 Lamp 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
210 Work RAM
208 Program ROM
216 Image data ROM
242, 260 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

Lottery means for lottery whether to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Game execution control means for controlling execution of a plurality of gaming states according to the lottery result of the lottery means;
A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A movable member provided on the game board so as to be movable and visible to the player;
Storage means storing a plurality of types of movable stop modes from the start to stop of the movable member;
Movable control means for controlling the movable member to move and stop in one movable stop mode selected from a plurality of types of movable stop modes stored in the storage unit based on the lottery result of the lottery unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.   The game execution control means controls the execution of the game in each of the high probability states having a high probability of winning by the lottery means and the normal probability state having a lower probability of winning than the high probability state. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable control means performs control to move and stop the movable member in accordance with a game state executed by the game execution control means. Recognizing means for recognizing the current position of the movable member at the time when the game execution control means detects that the game state has been changed, and dividing the current position of the movable member into a plurality of current Setting means for setting the type of movable stop mode of the movable member for each of the positions,
The movable control means performs control to move and stop the movable member according to the kind of movable stop mode set by the setting means based on the current position of the movable member recognized by the recognition means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. Light emission display means for performing light emission display by lighting and blinking based on the lottery result of the lottery means,
A light emission display control means for controlling the light emission display of the light emission display means,
The storage means stores a plurality of types of light emission modes of the light emission display unit by the light emission display control unit in association with the plurality of types of movable stop modes,
The light emission display control unit selects a light emission mode related to the movable stop mode selected by the movable control unit from the storage unit, and performs control for causing the light emission display unit to perform light emission display based on the light emission mode. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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