JP2011115356A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which conducts performances using movable accessories which act themselves, and also actuate component parts arranged inside themselves, capable of stably actuating the component parts in the movable accessories, and improving execution precision of performances conducted by the movable accessaries. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes an illumination part 12, which is supported at a support part 10 to be capable of acting, and which is driven at set action speed corresponding to the content of the performance. The illumination part 12 includes an illumination part side detection sensor 35 to detect the action speed of the illumination part 12, an illumination light emitting part 32 to execute performance with light, and an illumination control part 31 to determine a light emitting mode in executing the performance by means of the illumination light emitting part 32 corresponding to the action speed detected by the illumination part side detection sensor 35, and control light emitting action of the illumination light emitting part 32 in accordance with the determined light emitting mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a big winning lottery is performed by winning a game ball.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball wins a prize such as a start opening. For example, when the jackpot lottery is won, the gaming machine is set to a jackpot gaming state in which a big winning opening is opened and a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The gaming machine executes various effects using display on the image display unit, lighting of various lamps, sound from the speaker, etc., in accordance with various gaming states set according to the result of such jackpot lottery. To do.

  For example, a gaming machine has been proposed that activates a so-called gimmick movable accessory in accordance with an image effect performed on a liquid crystal screen or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This Patent Document 1 is provided with a long thin plate-like sword member that can rotate on a virtual vertical plane in front of the display screen, and when not performing, the sword member is substantially vertically placed in the storage position on the back side of the right side of the decorative member. There is described a gaming machine in which the sword member is rotated by a predetermined angle around the shaft portion and displaced to the exposed position in front of the display screen at the time of production.

JP 2008-200193 A

Here, in a movable accessory configured to operate a component such as a light source disposed inside itself while rotating, for example, in itself, in the state in which it is operating, It is necessary to control the operation of the arranged components. However, since it is rotating, etc., signal transmission between the external control signal source and the movable accessory is likely to be unstable, and the components in the movable accessory may malfunction. is there.
The present invention provides a game machine that produces an effect using a movable accessory that operates itself and that operates a component disposed within itself. It aims at improving the execution accuracy of the production performed with a thing.

  The present invention that achieves the above object is a gaming machine 100 including an accessory 115 that produces an effect by its own operation and the operation of the components disposed inside, and the support 10 that supports the accessory 115. And a movable part 12 that constitutes all or part of the accessory 115, is movably supported by the support 10, and is driven at an operating speed set in accordance with the contents of the effect. , A detection unit 35 that is disposed in the movable unit 12 and detects the operation speed of the movable unit 12, a light effect unit 32 that is disposed in the movable unit 12 and executes the effect by light, and the movable unit 12. The light effect unit 32 determines a light emission mode when the light effect unit 32 executes the effect corresponding to the operation speed detected by the detection unit 35, and the light according to the determined light emission mode. Controls the light emitting operation of the director 32 Characterized in that a control unit 31 for.

More preferably, the control unit 31 corresponds to the operation speed detected by the detection unit 35 after a predetermined number of operations or operation time has elapsed since the start of the operation of the movable unit 12. It may be characterized by determining the form.
Further, more specifically, it further includes light effect structures 11 and 116 that execute the effect by light that is configured separately from the movable portion 12, and the light effect structures 11 and 116 include the light effect. The execution of the production is started in response to the start of execution of the production in the unit 32.
More preferably, the power storage unit 33 is disposed in the movable unit 12, stores electric power, and supplies the stored electric power to the light effect unit 32 and the control unit 31, and is separated from the movable unit 12. A power transmission unit 21 that is disposed and transmits power; and a power reception unit 34 that is disposed in the movable unit 12 and receives power transmitted from the power transmission unit 21. Charging means 21 and 34 for charging the power storage unit 33 with the received power can be further provided.
More specifically, the driving source that rotates the movable unit 12, the second detection unit 20 that detects the position of the movable unit 12 that is rotated by the driving source in the rotational direction, and the driving source A drive control unit 320 for controlling the rotation of the movable unit 12 based on the position of the movable unit 12 detected by the second detection unit 20 when the production ends. It is possible to stop the rotation operation of the drive source so that the power receiving unit 34 of the charging means 21, 34 faces the power transmitting unit 21.

  In addition, the said code | symbol in this column is attached | subjected illustratively in the description of this invention, and this invention is not reduced by this code | symbol.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine that performs an effect using a movable accessory that operates itself and operates a component arranged inside itself, the component in the movable accessory is stably operated, It is possible to improve the execution accuracy of the effect performed with the movable accessory.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement of the game control part of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting | standby setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the production | presentation control part at the time of receiving a command from a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a mode flag. It is a flowchart which shows the content of effect selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during completion | finish of a fluctuation production. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the win production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of effect button processing. It is the perspective view which looked at the appearance of the movable accessory concerning this embodiment from the slant front side (player side). It is the perspective view which looked at the movable accessory which concerns on this Embodiment from the diagonally back side (game board side). It is a block diagram explaining the internal structure of the electrical decoration part for the electrical decoration part which concerns on this Embodiment to perform various effects. It is the figure which looked at the movable accessory concerning this embodiment from the side. It is the figure which showed an example of the rotation speed table with which the rotation speed of the electrical decoration part and the production content instruct | indicated with the change production start command were matched. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the setting process of the rotational operation speed of a stepping motor by a lamp control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the determination process of the light emission form in the decoration light emission part by an electrical decoration control part. It is a figure explaining the circuit structure of the power transmission circuit part by the side of the support part which supplies electric power in a non-contact state, and the charging circuit part by the side of an electrical decoration part. It is the figure which showed the state which the lamp control part is rotating the electrical decoration part based on the change production start command from an effect control part. It is the figure which showed the state which reached the position where the charging circuit part opposes the position where the power transmission circuit part by the side of a support part is arrange | positioned. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the operation control with respect to the electrical decoration part at the time of stopping the electrical decoration part by a lamp control part.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in the figure is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible by the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative symbol for notifying the player of a symbol lottery result (symbol variation result), for example, as the game progresses by the player. An effect image by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item is displayed.
In addition, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 110. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by emitting light.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 that win when a game ball enters and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started as the various functions related to winning and lottery, A gate 124 that starts a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) when it passes is disposed on the game board 110. Here, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 refer to a winning port related to winning a game ball that activates one predetermined special symbol display.
The second starting port 122 includes an electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of blades in the shape of tulip flowers opened and closed by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blade is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122, but when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second start port 122. It is configured to facilitate entry. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 3 times) while lighting or flashing.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the jackpot probability of winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery varies under a predetermined condition (from a low probability state (for example, 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, 1/30)) Variation). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. It may be shortened, the opening time of the blades of the electric tulips 123 may be extended, or the number of times the blades of the electric tulips 123 may be opened.

In the present embodiment, the other prize-winning and lottery items include the special prize opening 125 that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and the lottery starts even if the game ball wins. A normal winning opening 126 that is not to be played is provided on the game board 110.
In the present embodiment, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are disposed in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which only one of them is disposed or another start port is disposed. A configuration example is also conceivable. Further, in the present embodiment, one big prize opening 125 is arranged in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which a plurality of big prize openings 125 are arranged is also conceivable.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying a lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower right position of the game board 110.

  Also, on the back side of the game board 110, there are a game control board that performs internal lottery and determination of winning, an effect control board that comprehensively controls effects, an image control board that controls effects by images and sounds, various lamps, Various substrates (not shown) such as a lamp control substrate for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 115 are attached. In addition, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power source into a DC power source and outputs it to various boards and the like is disposed on the back surface of the game board 110.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game balls at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. In addition, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device A plate 153 (see FIG. 2) for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured as an integrated upper and lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. A configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device emits light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

In addition, the frame member 150 is provided with a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launch device, and a game ball accumulated in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out the box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects based on music, voice, and sound effects, and the frame lamp 157 performs various effects based on light depending on a pattern or light emission color caused by lighting and blinking. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of the display unit 130 arranged at the lower right of the game board 110. b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first starting port 121 and a winning of the second starting port 122. The second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the above and the normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. The first special symbol display 221 variably displays the special symbol resulting from the winning of the first start port 121 and displays the lottery result. The second special symbol display 222 variably displays the special symbol resulting from winning of the second start port 122 and displays the lottery result. The normal symbol display 223 displays the normal symbol variably and displays the lottery result when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Each of the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, and the normal symbol display 223 is composed of an LED display device, and a symbol representing each lottery result is displayed according to its lighting mode.

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. Each of the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 is configured by an LED display device, and the number of holds is displayed by its lighting mode.

  Here, the hold will be described. If there is a prize with another game ball during the fluctuation display operation of special symbols or normal symbols (while the fluctuation display for one win is being performed), the symbol fluctuation display operation for the winning game ball will be A predetermined number (for example, four) is held until the variation display operation for the game ball won in is completed. The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (the number of undrawn lots) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of an input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 composed of a plurality of keys adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape are provided. Are disposed on the frame member 150. The production key 162 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center, and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key. The player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating the four peripheral keys, and can select the selected image by operating the center key. Can be entered as information.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit. As shown in the figure, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that performs various controls relating to the number of prize balls to be paid out, such as internal lottery and determination of winning, as main control means. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls effects, an image / sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sound, and effects using various lamps and movable accessories 115 A ramp control unit 320 for controlling the payout, and a payout control unit 400 for performing payout control of the payout ball.

  As described above, the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 400 are each a game as a main board disposed on the rear surface of the game board 110. The control board, the effect control board as the sub board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board are individually configured.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various types of control related to the number of paid-out prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination, and a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. And a RAM 203 used as a working memory for the CPU 201.
The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, and sends a determination result as to whether or not it is a win in the special symbol lottery to the effect control unit 300. Also, fluctuation setting of winning probability at special symbol lottery (for example, fluctuation setting from 1/300 to 1/30), special symbol fluctuation time reduction setting at special symbol lottery, and normal symbol at normal symbol lottery The variable time is set to be shortened, and the setting content is sent to the effect control unit 300.
Further, the game control unit 200 controls the extension of the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip 123, the setting of the number of times the blades of the electric tulip 123 are opened, and the setting of the opening / closing operation interval when the blades are opened. In addition, when a game ball continuously wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the game ball is held up to the limit number (for example, four) for the undrawn lottery, or the game ball passes through the gate 124 continuously. The suspension is set up to the limit number (for example, 4) for the undrawn lots.
In addition, the game control unit 200 performs a predetermined number of rounds that maintain an open state until the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) according to the result of the special symbol lottery. Control to repeat. Furthermore, the opening / closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened is controlled.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 400 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 125, thirteen prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 400 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 400 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith.
When the payout control unit 400 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 400. Thereby, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, and a second start. A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the mouth 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and a game ball to the gate 124 A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 that detects passage is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning port detecting unit (large winning port switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the large winning port 125, and the large winning port 125 is inclined to be in a closed state. A large winning opening / closing unit 216 set to the open state and a normal winning opening detecting unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 126 are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 displays the reserved number for the undrawn special symbol lottery (big win lottery) started by winning the game ball at the first start port 121 within the limit number (for example, four). A special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219 for displaying the number of unsold lots in the special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball to the second starting port 122 within the limit number, A normal symbol hold indicator 220 that displays within the limit the number of unsettled reserves started by the normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) started by passing the game ball to the gate 124 is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first start port 121, and a game ball to the second start port 122. A second special symbol display 222 for displaying the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning, a normal symbol display 223 for displaying the result of the normal symbol lottery, and a status indicator 224 for displaying the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 , Is connected.

  Then, detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215 and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a prize winning opening / closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, a normal symbol hold indicator 220, It is sent to the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223, and the status display 224. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 250 that transmits various kinds of information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out winning balls acquired from the payout control unit 400, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, and the like to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 250. .

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
Next, the effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 301 and the like. And a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring the date and time.
The production control unit 300 sets the production content based on, for example, the determination result of whether or not the winning is a special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using an effect button or the like, the contents of the effect according to the operation input may be set. In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, an instruction to set a screen display for waiting for a customer is given as one of the effects.
Furthermore, when the game control unit 200 changes the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery, shortens the special symbol fluctuation time at the time of the special symbol lottery, and shortens the normal symbol fluctuation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery. In this case, the production control unit 300 sets the production content corresponding to the set content.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
The image / sound control unit 310 is a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect, a ROM 312 that stores programs executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like. And a RAM 313 used as a memory or the like.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, in the ROM 312 of the image / sound control unit 310, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player Image data such as a character or item for displaying is stored. Furthermore, various kinds of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles are stored. The CPU 311 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 312. Furthermore, image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, etc., and voice processing using the read acoustic data are performed using the read image data.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data subjected to image processing. Further, the sound output from the speaker 156 is controlled by the sound data subjected to the sound processing.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 400 includes a CPU 401 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling payout of the payout ball, a ROM 402 that stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and a RAM 403 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 401. And.
The payout control unit 400 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 400 acquires, from the game control unit 200, a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (the first start port 121 or the like). Then, the payout driving unit 411 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 411 includes a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

The payout control unit 400 also includes a payout ball detection unit 412 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 411, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Detecting unit 413 for detecting presence / absence of storage of the game, and detecting whether or not the plate 153 for holding the game ball used when the player plays and the awarded ball is full. A full tank detection unit 414 is connected. Then, the payout control unit 400 receives detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, the ball presence detection unit 413, and the full tank detection unit 414, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout control unit 400 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 450 that transmits various kinds of information to a host computer installed in the hall. The payout control unit 400, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 411, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, and the like Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 450. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in the figure, the game control unit 200 is a special symbol lottery unit 231, a normal symbol lottery unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol lottery result determination as functional units that execute various lottery processes. A unit 234 and a normal symbol control unit 237.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 and a game progress control unit 236 as functional units that execute processing associated with special symbol variation.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes operation control of various types of objects and data processing related to a prize ball, etc., as a function unit for a prize winning operation operation unit 238, an electric tulip operation control unit 239, and a prize ball processing unit 240. And an output control unit 241 and a random number control unit 242.

The special symbol lottery unit 231 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122.
The normal symbol lottery unit 232 performs a normal symbol lottery when a game ball passes through the gate 124.
When a special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol in accordance with the lottery result.

The special symbol lottery result determination unit 234, when a special symbol lottery is performed, the lottery result is “whether it is a big hit”, “a type of jackpot when a big winner is won”, “not a big winner It is determined whether or not it is a small hit or not.
Here, the “hit” is divided into a plurality of types according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined by a combination of the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened and the presence / absence of a probability-changing gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot varies with high probability. In other words, the types of jackpots include jackpots in which both a short-time gaming state and a probability variable gaming state occur after the jackpot game ends, a jackpot in which only a short-time gaming state occurs, a jackpot in which only a probability-changing gaming state occurs, a short-time gaming state and There can be a jackpot where none of the probable gaming states occur. Hereinafter, when distinguishing these jackpots, they are distinguished by describing as “with time reduction”, “without time reduction”, “with certainty change”, “without certainty change”, etc., based on the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game. Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

  In addition, the “bonanza” may be divided into a jackpot that can be expected to pay out a large amount of gaming balls for a long time, and a jackpot that can hardly be expected to pay out gaming balls because the jackpot game time is short. The former is called “long hit” and the latter is called “short hit”. For example, in “long win”, a round that is maintained until the open state of the big winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined number of game balls have been won) is repeated a predetermined number of times. In the “short win”, a round in which the big prize opening 125 is opened for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times. Usually, a jackpot where a short-time gaming state occurs (with time saving) after the jackpot game ends is a long win, and a jackpot where no short-time gaming state occurs (no time saving) is a short win.

  Note that a jackpot in which a probability change gaming state occurs (with probability change) after the jackpot game ends is also referred to as a “probability change jackpot”, and a jackpot in which a probability change gaming state does not occur (without probability change) is also referred to as a “normal jackpot”. Also, depending on the game mode, only a probable gaming state occurs after the jackpot game ends, and a short-time gaming state does not occur (with certain change + no short-time) jackpots are "latency probability change jackpot", "sudden probability change (surprise) jackpot" Also called etc. In addition, “probability jackpot” may be distinguished as “15 round (15R) probability jackpot”, “2 round (2R) probability jackpot” or the like based on the number of rounds in which the winning prize opening 125 is open. is there.

In addition, the “small winning” in the case where the big winning is not won, for example, a small winning game in which the opening and closing of the big winning opening 125 is performed a predetermined number of times is performed, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small winning is continued even after the winning. It is a hit. That is, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the probability variation game state, the probability variation game state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the game state does not shift. Similarly, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) in which neither probability fluctuation nor time reduction is made, the normal gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hitting game, The gaming state does not transition.
Further, in the “out of game”, neither “big hit” nor “small win” is set, and none of the above-described gaming states advantageous to the player is set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 displays the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit”. Select. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. The “reach effect” here is an effect performed by the image display unit 114 or the like for causing the player to expect a big hit.
The game progress control unit 236 controls the progress of the game in each game state.

When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether the normal symbol lottery result is “winning or not”. Further, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is controlled according to the lottery result. The winning probability of this normal symbol lottery is high when there is a winning support (so-called electric chew support) to the second start port 122 by the opening of the electric tulip, which is mainly performed in the short-time gaming state.
When it is determined as “winning”, the electric tulip 123 is opened for a specified time and a specified number of times, and a state in which the winning probability of the game ball to the second start port 122 is increased is generated. During the above winning support (electrical chew support), the specified number of times and the specified time increase. In addition, when it is determined as “displacement”, such an open state of the electric tulip 123 does not occur.

The special winning opening operation control unit 238 controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125.
The electric tulip operation control unit 239 controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123.
The prize ball processing unit 240 controls the management of the number of prizes received for various types of winnings and lotteries, and controls the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 241 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400.
The random number control unit 242 controls updating of various random number values used in processing by the main control unit and the sub control unit.

[Basic operation of gaming machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described.
The basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed by a game control unit 200 that is a main control means. Then, under the control of the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, controls the game effect, and the payout control unit 400 controls the payout of the prize ball.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main operations of the game control unit 200.
The game control unit 200 repeatedly executes each process shown in FIG. 5 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Referring to FIG. 4, random number update processing, switch processing, symbol processing, electric accessory processing, prize ball processing, and output processing are sequentially executed (steps 501 to 506).

  In the random number update process (step 501), the random number control unit 242 of the game control unit 200 updates various random number values used in the process by the main control unit and the sub control unit. Details of the setting of the random number and the update of the random value will be described later.

As the switch process (step 502), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the special symbol lottery unit 231 of the game control unit 200 monitors the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. Processing for symbol lottery is executed.
In the gate switch process, the normal symbol lottery unit 232 of the game control unit 200 monitors the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 2, and executes a process for the normal symbol lottery when the switch is turned on.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (step 503), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol processing, the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234, the variation pattern selection unit 235, and the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 perform special symbol variation and processing associated with this symbol variation. Done.
In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 performs normal symbol variation and processing associated with this symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processes will be described later.

As the electric accessory process (step 504), a big prize opening process and an electric tulip process are performed.
In the special prize opening process, the special prize opening operation controller 238 of the game control unit 200 controls the opening operation of the special prize opening 125 based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 of the game control unit 200 controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123 based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

In the prize ball processing (step 505), the prize ball processing unit 240 of the game control unit 200 controls the management of the number of winning prizes and the payout of prize balls according to the winning prize.
In the output process (step 506), the output control unit 241 of the game control unit 200 outputs a control command to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400. The control command is generated in each process up to step 505, set in the RAM 203, and output in this output process.

[Start-up switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process in the switch process shown in step 502 of FIG.
In the start port switch process, a process for winning at the first start port 121 and a process for winning at the second start port 122 are sequentially performed. Referring to FIG. 6, the special symbol lottery unit 231 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a game ball is won at the first starting port 121 and the first starting port switch 211 is turned on (step). 601). If the first start port switch 211 is turned ON, then the special symbol lottery unit 231 determines whether or not the number U1 of the unlotted hold in the winning of the first start port 121 is less than the upper limit value (step). 602). In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holdings U1 has reached the upper limit (No in step 602), the winnings for the undrawn lots cannot be held any longer, so the process for winning at the first start port 121 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in Step 602), the special symbol lottery unit 231 then adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations U1 (Step 603). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is obtained and stored in the RAM 203 (step 604). Here, since the first starting port 121 is won, a random number value for special symbol lottery is acquired. The random value acquired at this time is the value updated by the random number update process in step 501. And the result of the special symbol lottery is determined by this random number value. The random value here is a jackpot random number value that determines jackpot, jackpot or lose, jackpot type (whether or not there is a short-time gaming state after jackpot game, whether or not probability variation gaming state, per jackpot, short hit) A design random number value to be determined (a jackpot symbol random number value), a variation pattern random number for specifying a variation pattern in symbol variation, a reach random number value for determining whether or not to perform a reachable effect, and the like are included.

Next, the special symbol lottery unit 231 performs a pre-determination process for performing a notice effect of the lottery result on a winning ball (holding ball) for which a special symbol variation display operation is suspended (that is, an undrawn lottery). Perform (step 605). In this pre-determination process, the lottery result is determined not at the start of symbol variation but at the start opening prize (that is, at step 605). In addition, in the gaming machine that does not perform the notice effect of the lottery result, this prior determination process may be omitted.
Thereafter, the special symbol lottery unit 231 sets a command for increasing the number of held U1 to notify the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the number of held U1 in Step 603 in the RAM 203 (Step 606), and wins a prize at the first start port 121. The process for is terminated.

  Next, a process for winning in the second start port 122 is performed. Referring to FIG. 6, next, the special symbol lottery unit 231 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 122 and the second start port switch 212 is turned on (step 607). If the second start port switch 212 is turned on, then the special symbol lottery unit 231 determines whether or not the number U2 of unreserved hold numbers in the winning of the second start port 122 is less than the upper limit (step). 608). In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U2 has reached the upper limit (No in step 608), the winning for the undrawn lots cannot be held any longer, and the process for winning at the second start port 122 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number U2 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in Step 608), the special symbol lottery unit 231 next adds 1 to the value of the reserved number U2 (Step 609). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is acquired and stored in the RAM 203 (step 610). Here, since the winning of the second starting port 122 is won, a random number value for special symbol lottery (a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) is acquired as in step 604 above. The random value acquired at this time is the value updated by the random number update process in step 501. And the result of the special symbol lottery is determined by this random number value.

Next, the special symbol lottery unit 231 performs a pre-determination process for performing a notice effect of the lottery result on a winning ball (holding ball) for which a special symbol variation display operation is suspended (that is, an undrawn lottery). Perform (step 611). The contents of this preliminary determination process are the same as in step 605 above. This pre-determination process may also be omitted in gaming machines that do not perform the notice effect of the lottery result.
Thereafter, the special symbol lottery unit 231 sets a command for increasing the number of held U2 for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the number of held U2 in step 609 in the RAM 203 (step 612), and wins a prize at the second starting port 122. The process for is terminated.

[Gate switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process among the switch processes shown in step 502 of FIG.
In this gate switch process, the normal symbol lottery unit 232 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (step 701). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, then the normal symbol lottery unit 232 determines whether or not the number of holds G for the undrawn lot is less than the upper limit value (step 702). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds G has reached the upper limit (No in Step 702), the winning for the undrawn lots cannot be held any more, so the gate switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is less than the upper limit (Yes in Step 702), the normal symbol lottery unit 232 next adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations G (Step 703). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is obtained and stored in the RAM 203 (step 704). Here, since the gate 124 is won, a random number value (such as a winning random number) for normal symbol lottery is acquired.

[Special symbol processing in game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing of the symbol processing shown in step 503 of FIG.
In this special symbol process, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the winning game flag is ON in the setting of a flag set in the RAM 203 (hereinafter, flag setting) ( Step 801). Here, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win or a small win, the win game flag is a flag that is set to identify a game state corresponding to these wins. Depending on the hit type, one of the long hit game flag, the short hit game flag, and the small hit game flag is set. In the present embodiment, these are collectively called a winning game flag.

  When the winning game flag is ON, since the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in a gaming state due to some kind of hitting (a state where the special symbol is selected and stopped), the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation. (Yes in step 801). On the other hand, if the winning game flag is OFF (No in Step 801), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the special symbol variation (Step 802). . When the special symbol is not changing (No in step 802), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 performs processing related to the number of holdings U1 and U2 (see FIG. 6) for the undrawn special symbol (steps 803 to 806). . In the present embodiment, the number of holds U1 related to winning of the first start port 121 and the number of holds U2 related to winning of the second start port 122 are distinguished, so this processing is also performed for each corresponding start port. .

  Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether or not the holding number U1 related to winning in the first start port 121 is 1 or more (step 803). When the number of reservations U1 is 1 or more (Yes in Step 803), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U1 (Step 804). On the other hand, if the number of holdings U1 = 0 (No in Step 803), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether the number of holdings U2 related to winning in the second start port 122 is 1 or more (Step 805). . When the number of reservations U2 is 1 or more (Yes in Step 805), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U2 (Step 806). On the other hand, if the number of holdings U2 = 0 (No in step 805), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, so the special symbol change is not started and the waiting for the customer in another routine is set. The process is executed and the process is terminated (step 816).

  After subtracting the holding number U1 or the holding number U2 in step 804 or step 806, the special symbol variation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 807). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process.

  Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 executes jackpot determination processing and variation pattern selection processing by separate routines (steps 808 and 809). As will be described in detail later, setting information (design, game state, variation pattern, etc.) included in the variation start command sent to the effect control unit 300 is determined by the jackpot determination processing and variation pattern selection processing.

  Thereafter, the special symbol variation control unit 233 is displayed by the first special symbol display unit 221 and the second special symbol display unit 222 shown in FIG. 2 based on the setting contents determined in the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The special symbol change is started (step 810). Then, a change start command including setting information (symbol, gaming state, change pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in the RAM 203 (step 811). The variation start command set in step 811 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 506 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step 802 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in step 802), or after the change start command is set in step 811, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. (Step 812). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol at step 810 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process at step 809. If the variation time has not elapsed (No in step 812), the special symbol variation is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (Yes in step 812), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first stops the variation of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (step 813), a change stop command is set in the RAM 203 (step 814). Then, a stop routine process of another routine is executed (step 815). The contents of the stop process will be described later. The change stop command set in step 814 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 506 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (step 808 in FIG. 8).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines a jackpot random number in the current special symbol lottery (step 901), and determines whether or not the jackpot or small hit is made. (Steps 902 and 905). The value of the jackpot random number acquired at step 604 or step 610 in FIG. 6 matches the value set as the winning value of the jackpot or the value set as the winning value of the jackpot. It is determined by judging whether or not (see FIG. 17A).

If the result of the random number determination in step 901 is a big hit (Yes in step 902), then the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number (step 903). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (any of probability variation + time reduction, probability variation + no time shortage, no probability variation + time shortage, no probability variation + no time shortness) is determined. Which jackpot is determined is determined by whether the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches one of the preset values for each jackpot type (FIG. 17B). )reference).
After the above determination, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 sets the symbol representing the type of jackpot determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number (the jackpot symbol) as setting information in the RAM 203 (step 904).

  When the result of the random number determination in step 901 is a small hit (No in step 902, Yes in step 905), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 next displays a symbol indicating a small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small hit symbol). ) As setting information in the RAM 203 (step 906).

  If the result of the random number determination in step 901 is neither big win nor small win (No in step 902, No in step 905), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 then displays a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a loss) (Design) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 907).

[Change pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (step 809 in FIG. 8).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step 1001). This determination is the same as steps 901 and 902 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9) (the determination result of step 902 may be used). If it is a big hit (Yes in Step 1001), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the big hit fluctuation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1002).

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won (No in step 1001), the variation pattern selection unit 235 then determines a random number for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. (Step 1003). Whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining whether or not the reach random number value acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches a preset value (see FIG. 17C).
As a result of determination using random numbers, when a reach effect is performed (Yes in Step 1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads a variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1005). When the reach effect is not performed (No in Step 1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for loss from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1006).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of fluctuation patterns (fluctuation time 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with values of fluctuation pattern random numbers.

  Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern random number using the variation pattern random number acquired in Step 604 or Step 610 of FIG. 6 and the variation pattern table set in Steps 1002, 1005, and 1006 ( Step 1007). That is, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the fluctuation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the variation referred to depending on the state difference such as whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or not and whether or not a reach effect is performed if it is not a big hit Since the pattern tables are different, the determined variation pattern may be different.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in Step 1007 in the RAM 203 as setting information (Step 1008). The variation pattern setting information set in step 1008 is included in the variation start command set in step 811 of FIG. 8, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 506 of FIG.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop process (step 815 in FIG. 8).
In this stop process, the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the time reduction flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 1101). The short time flag is a flag for identifying that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is the short time gaming state. When the time-short flag is ON (Yes in Step 1101), the game progress control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) J in the time-short game state (Step 1102), and the number of lotteries J becomes 0. It is checked whether or not (step 1103). If the number of lotteries J = 0 (Yes in Step 1103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (Step 1104). It should be noted that the operation for turning on the hourly flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number J are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special winning opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the time reduction flag is OFF (No in step 1101), or after the time reduction flag is turned OFF in step 1104, or if the value of the number of times of lottery J is not 0 (No in step 1103), then the game progress control unit 236 Checks whether or not the probability variation flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 1105). The probability variation flag is a flag for identifying that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a probability variation game. When both the probability change flag and the previous time reduction flag are ON, generally, the game state has a probability change and time reduction as performed after a long hit, and the probability change flag is ON and the time reduction flag is OFF. In some cases, the game is generally in a gaming state where the probability change is made after a short win but the time is not short.

  When the probability change flag is ON (Yes in Step 1105), the game progress control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of variations) X in the probability variation game state (Step 1106), and the number of lotteries X is set to 0. It is checked whether or not (step 1107). If the number of times of lottery X = 0 (Yes in Step 1107), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (Step 1108). Note that the operation for turning on the probability change flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number X are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the probability change flag is OFF (No in step 1105), or after the probability change flag is turned OFF in step 1108, or if the value of the lottery count X is not 0 (No in step 1107), then the game progress control unit 236 Determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step 1109). If it is a big hit (Yes in Step 1109), the game progress control unit 236 next determines whether or not the type of big hit is a long win (Step 1110).

  These determinations can be made based on the type of symbol set in the setting information in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). For example, when the normal symbol A or the probability variation symbol A is set among symbols shown in the diagram of FIG. 17B to be described later, it is determined that the jackpot type is long hit. Further, when the normal symbol B, the probability variation symbol B or the latent probability symbol is set, it is determined that the type of jackpot is short hit. Therefore, if the normal symbol A or the probable variation symbol A is set in the setting information, “Yes” in both steps 1109 and 1110. If the normal symbol B, the probability variation symbol B, or the latent probability symbol is set, Yes in step 1109 and No in step 1110. If the off symbol or the small hit symbol is set, No in step 1109. Since these determinations are substantially the same as steps 902, 903, and 905 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the determination results of steps 902, 903, and 905 may be used.

  When the jackpot type is a long hit (Yes in Step 1110), the game progress control unit 236 turns on the long hit game flag (Step 1111). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (long winning gaming state) in which the jackpot type is long winning. Here, the presence / absence of probability fluctuation is not distinguished in the per unit length. The presence / absence of the probability change is specified by turning on the corresponding flag in the gaming state setting process (FIG. 15) in the special prize opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  When the big hit type is not long hit (No in Step 1110), the game progress control unit 236 turns on the short hit game flag (Step 1112). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a big hit gaming state (short winning gaming state) in which the big hit type is short hit.

  After the winning game flag is turned ON in step 1111 or step 1112, the game progress control unit 236 initializes the values of the lottery times J and X (step 1113). That is, since the special symbol lottery was a big win (step 1109), the lottery times J and X are reset to 0 and newly counted again. Further, the game progress control unit 236 turns off the time reduction flag when the time reduction flag is ON in step 1101 and the lottery count J is not 0 in step 1103 (step 1114). Similarly, if the probability variation flag is ON in step 1105 and the lottery count X is not 0 in step 1107, the probability variation flag is turned OFF (step 1114).

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in Step 1109), the game progress control unit 236 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery this time is a big hit (Step). 1115). If it is not a small hit (No in step 1115), the in-stop process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is a small hit (Yes in step 1115), the game progress control unit 236 turns on the small hit game flag (step 1116). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the small hit gaming state.

After initializing the values of the lottery times J and X in step 1113 and turning on the small hit game flag in step 1116, the game progress control unit 236 starts an opening operation (step 1117). Here, the contents of the opening operation differ depending on which of steps 1111, 1112, and 1116 the winning game flag is turned on. In other words, depending on the state of the winning game flag, one of the opening operations set in each gaming state of the long winning game, the short winning game, and the small winning game is performed.
Thereafter, the game progress control unit 236 sets an opening command for performing an effect in the opening operation corresponding to the winning game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (step 1118), and ends the in-stop process. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 506 of FIG.

[Customer waiting setting process by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (step 816 in FIG. 8).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 1201). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state.

  When the customer waiting flag is ON, since the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, the processing is ended as it is (Yes in step 1201). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF, the game progress control unit 236 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in the RAM 203 (step 1202), and turns on the customer waiting flag (step 1203). The customer waiting command set in step 1202 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 506 of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in step 503 of FIG.
In this normal symbol process, the normal symbol control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 1301). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set in order to identify a game state (auxiliary game state) corresponding to a normal symbol lottery when winning. In the auxiliary gaming state, the electric tulip 123 is opened according to the electric tulip process (FIG. 16) described later, and it is easy to win (assistant) the second starting port 122.

  When the auxiliary game flag is ON, the normal symbol is already selected and stopped, so the normal symbol processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in step 1301). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in Step 1301), the normal symbol control unit 237 next determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is changing the normal symbol (Step 1302). When the normal symbol is not changing (No in step 1302), the normal symbol control unit 237 next determines whether or not the holding number G (see FIG. 7) for the undrawn of the normal symbol is 1 or more (step 1303). If the holding number G = 0 (No in step 1303), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number G is 1 or more (Yes in step 1303), the normal symbol control unit 237 subtracts 1 from the value of the reserved number G (step 1304), and the random number in the current normal symbol lottery is calculated. A determination is made to determine whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won (step 1305). Whether or not the game is won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in step 704 in FIG. 7 matches the value set as the winning value.

  Next, the normal symbol control unit 237 sets the normal symbol in accordance with the result of the normal symbol lottery (step 1306). That is, when a normal symbol lottery is won, a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

  Next, the normal symbol control unit 237 sets the variation time of the normal symbol (step 1307). This variation time is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processing of steps 1104 and 1114 in FIG. 11, step 1506 in FIG. That is, when the time reduction flag is ON in the setting in step 1307, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time reduction flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). Is set. After this setting, the normal symbol control unit 237 starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIG. 2 based on the setting contents of Step 1307 (Step 1308).

  After starting normal symbol variation in step 1308 or when it is determined in step 1302 that normal symbol variation is in progress (Yes in step 1302), the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed. (Step 1309). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of normal symbol fluctuation in step 1308 has reached the fluctuation time set in step 1307. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in step 1309), the normal symbol variation is continued, and the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (Yes in step 1309), the normal symbol control unit 237 stops the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 223 (step 1310). Then, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won based on the stopped normal symbol (step 1311). If it is elected (Yes in Step 1311), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (Step 1312). On the other hand, if the lottery is off (No in step 1311), the normal symbol process is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Large winning prize processing by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the big prize opening process in the electric accessory process shown in Step 504 of FIG.
In this special winning opening process, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the winning game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 1401). If the winning game flag is OFF, there is no prize winning in the big prize opening 125, so the big prize opening process is terminated (No in step 1401). On the other hand, if the winning game flag is ON (Yes in Step 1401), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 next performs the operation control at the time of the big hit started in the pachinko gaming machine 100 being stopped (FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not the opening operation is in progress (step 1402).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in Step 1402), the next prize opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not a predetermined time for opening operation (opening time) has elapsed. Judgment is made (step 1403). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1403). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step 1403), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 next sets the operation of the special winning opening 125 (step 1404) and initializes the winning number C (C = 0) (step 1405), the value of the number of operation rounds R of the big prize opening 125 is incremented by 1 from the current value (step 1406), and the big prize opening 125 is started (opened) (step 1407).

  In the operation setting of step 1404, the operation pattern of the special winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (operation round number) operated by the operation pattern are set. As the case where the big prize opening 125 is operated, there are a case where it is a big win per long or short in a special symbol lottery and a case where it is a small win. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set according to the hit type. In the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and 29.5 seconds are released once in one round. In the case of a short hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and one round is performed once for 0.1 seconds. In the case of a small hit, for example, one round (1R) is operated, and 0.1 second is released 15 times in this round. Here, when the operation with short hits and the operation with small hits are compared in the above examples, both 0.1 seconds of opening is performed 15 times. That is, the action of the big winning opening 125 that can be seen by the player is the same for the case of short win and the case of small win, and the short win and the small win are distinguished only from the action of the big winning opening 125 on the game board 110. I can't do it.

  As another example, 15 rounds (15R) are activated per long, 29.5 seconds are released once per round, 2 rounds (2R) are activated per short, and 0 are rounded per round. .9 seconds are opened twice, and with a small hit, one round (1R) is operated, and 0.9 seconds is opened twice in this round. In this case as well, when the operation with short hits and the operation with small hits are compared, both 0.9 seconds are released twice, and the action of the big prize opening 125 that can be seen by the player is in the case of short hits. It is the same in the case of small hits.

  The law stipulates that the cumulative opening time of the special winning opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds for a small hit. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (long hit or short win), the big winning opening 125 must be continuously opened a plurality of times. Therefore, when trying to make it difficult to visually distinguish the operation with a small hit and the operation with a short hit as described above, within the range that satisfies the cumulative open time within 1.8 seconds in one operation, An operation mode in which the big prize opening 125 is opened two or more times is set, and in the short win, the same number of rounds as the number of small hits is set.

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in Step 1404 has elapsed (Step 1408). When the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in step 1408), the big prize opening operation control unit 238 then determines that the number C of winning prizes to the big prize opening 125 is a predetermined number (for example, It is determined whether or not (9) or more (step 1409). If the opening time has not elapsed and the number C of winning prizes is less than the prescribed number, the operating state (opening state) of the big winning opening 125 is continued, so that the big winning opening process is terminated (step 1409). No). On the other hand, if the opening time has passed (Yes in Step 1408) or the winning number C has reached the specified number (Yes in Step 1409), the special winning opening operation controller 238 ends the operation of the special winning opening 125 ( (Step 1410).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the round number R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in Step 1404 (Step 1411). If the maximum value has not been reached, the remaining operations are performed, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1411).

If the number of rounds R of the operation of the special prize opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in Step 1411), the special prize opening operation control unit 238 then starts the ending operation (Step 1412). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the winning game flag among the ending operations set in each gaming state of long hit game, short hit game, and small hit game.
Thereafter, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 sets an ending command for performing the effect in the ending operation according to the winning game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (step 1413). This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 506 of FIG.

  Next, the prize winning opening operation control unit 238 resets the round number R of the action of the prize winning opening 125 to 0 (step 1414), and then performs an ending operation in which an elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is set in advance. It is determined whether or not the time to be played (ending time) has passed (step 1417). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in step 1417). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in Step 1417), the special winning opening operation unit 238 next performs the game state setting process (Step 1418), and then turns off the winning game flag to make a big prize. The mouth process is terminated (step 1419). The contents of the game state setting process will be described later.

  If it is determined in step 1402 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not opening (No in step 1402), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not ending is in progress (step 1415). If ending is in progress (Yes in step 1415), the operations after step 1417 are executed.

  On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not ending (No in step 1415), the special prize opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the special prize opening 125 is operating (opening) (step 1416). . If it is not in operation (No in Step 1416), the operation after Step 1405 is executed. If it is in operation (Yes in Step 1416), the operation after Step 1408 is executed.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 15 shows the contents of the game state setting process (step 1418) executed when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step 1417).
As shown in FIG. 15, since the winning game flag is ON in step 1401 of FIG. 1506). These determinations can be made based on, for example, the type of symbol set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). Since these determinations are substantially the same as steps 902 and 905 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the determination results of steps 902 and 905 may be used.

If the win type is a small win (Yes in step 1501), the gaming state (internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100) is not changed, so the gaming state setting process is terminated.
When the winning type is a jackpot with no probability change and a short time (No at Step 1501, Yes at Steps 1502 and 1503), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 turns on the short time flag (Step 1504). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the short-time gaming state. Further, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 sets an initial value of the number of lotteries J (step 1505), and ends the gaming state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the short-time gaming state is performed 100 times, the short-time gaming state ends.

  On the other hand, when the winning type is a big hit with no probability change + no time reduction (No in step 1501, Yes in 1502, No in step 1503), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 does not set both the time reduction flag and the probability change flag to ON. The process ends. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after the jackpot does not result in a short-time game state or a probabilistic game state.

  When the winning type is a big hit with certain change + short time (No at Steps 1501 and 1502, Yes at Step 1506), the winning prize opening operation control unit 238 turns on the hourly flag (Step 1507), and the number of lottery times J Is set (step 1508). In this case, the initial value of the number of times of lottery J is 10,000 in the illustrated example. Further, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 sets the probability variation flag to ON (step 1509) and sets the initial value of the lottery number X (step 1510). The initial value of the number of times of lottery X is 10,000 in the illustrated example. Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a time-varying probability changing gaming state. If the lottery is performed 10,000 times in the time-varying probability variation game state, the time-variable probability variation game state ends.

  On the other hand, when the winning type is a big hit with probability variation + no time reduction (No in steps 1501, 1502, and step 1506), the big prize opening operation control unit 238 turns on only the probability variation flag (step 1509), and the number of lotteries An initial value of X (10000 times) is set (step 1510). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to a probabilistic gaming state in which time is not set. If the lottery in the timeless probability change game state is performed 10,000 times, the timeless probability change game state ends.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process in the electric accessory process shown in Step 504 of FIG.
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (step 1601). When the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 is not released, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1601). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in Step 1601), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 determines whether the electric tulip 123 is in operation (Step 1602).

  When the electric tulip 123 is not in operation (No in step 1602), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (step 1603), and operates the electric tulip 123 with the set operation pattern ( Step 1604). Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processing of steps 1104 and 1114 in FIG. 11, steps 1503 and 1506 in FIG. For example, when the time reduction flag is OFF at the time of setting in step 1603, an operation pattern that opens once with a release time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time reduction flag is ON, 1.80 seconds are set. An operation pattern that opens three times in the opening time is set. As described above, normally, when the hourly flag is ON (when the hourly gaming state is set), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and the winning support that makes it easy to win the second starting port 122 (electric chewing support) ) Is performed.

  When it is determined in step 1602 that the electric tulip is in operation (Yes in step 1602) or after the electric tulip is operated in step 1604, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 performs the opening time in the set operation pattern. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step 1605). If the opening time has not elapsed, the operation state (open state) of the electric tulip is continued, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1605). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step 1605), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF and ends the electric tulip process (step 1606).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, a determination method using random numbers performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 10), the normal symbol process (FIG. 13), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of random numbers used in the present embodiment.
17A shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number, FIG. 17B shows a configuration example of a jackpot symbol random number, FIG. 17C shows a configuration example of a reach random number, and FIG. Configuration examples are shown respectively.

  Referring to FIG. 17 (a), the jackpot random number is set to two types, that is, a jackpot at normal time when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not change, a jackpot at the time of probability change, and a jackpot. The range of values of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300 from 0 to 299. In the case of a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) during normal times, only one winning value is set and the winning probability is 1/300. In the case of special symbol lottery at the time of probability change, ten winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). In other words, in the example shown in the figure, if the special symbol lottery is performed by winning at the start ports 121 and 122 at the time of the probability change, the winning probability is 10 times as compared with the case where the special symbol lottery is performed at the normal time. In addition, three winning values are set regardless of whether or not the probability changes, and the winning probability is 3/300 (= 1/100).

  Referring to FIG. 17B, there are five types of jackpot symbols: normal symbol A, normal symbol B, probability variation symbol A, probability variation symbol B, and latent probability symbol. Here, the normal symbol A and the normal symbol B are symbols representing a big hit without any probability change. Among them, the normal symbol A has a long hit (with a short time), and the normal symbol B has a short hit (without a short time). To express. The probability variation symbol A and the probability variation symbol B are symbols representing a jackpot with certain probability variation. Of these symbols, the probability variation symbol A represents a long winning (with time reduction), and the probability variation symbol B represents a short winning (without time shortening). The latent pattern is a pattern that represents a jackpot with certainty + short time. The range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249. In addition, in the jackpot symbol random number, a winning value is set for each of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 that trigger the special symbol lottery.

In the normal symbol A, 35 values are assigned as winning values for both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning in the normal symbol A (no change in probability + short time) is 35/250 (= 7/50).
In the normal symbol B, 15 values are assigned as winning values for both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, when winning a jackpot, the probability of winning in the normal symbol B (no probability change + no time reduction) is 15/250 (= 3/50).

In the probability variation symbol A, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning in the probable variation A (with certain variation + short time) is 25/250 (= 1/1 /) when winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121. 10).
On the other hand, 175 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning in the probable variation symbol A (with certain variation + short time) is 175/250 (= 7 /) when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122 10).

In the probability variation symbol B, 75 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning in the probable variation symbol B (with certain variation + no short time) when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 75/250 (= 3 / 10).
On the other hand, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning in the probable variation symbol B (with certain variation + no short time) when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122 is 25/250 (= 1 / 10).

In the latent symbol, 100 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning with a latent symbol (with probability variation + no time) is 100/250 (= 2 /) when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121. 5).
On the other hand, the winning value in the latent symbol is not assigned to the second starting port 122, and when winning in the second starting port 122, it is not won in the latent symbol.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 17B, the jackpot when winning the first start port 121 is highly likely to be a jackpot (probability variation symbol B, latent probability symbol) with probability variation + no time reduction, There is a high probability that the jackpot when winning at the second start port 122 will be a jackpot with probability variation + short time (probability variation symbol A). In this way, by making the winning probabilities of the jackpot types different when winning at the first start port 121 and when winning at the second start port 122, various game characteristics can be provided. Further, the arrangement of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 in the game board 110 is devised so that it is easy to aim at either the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 in a specific state (mode). By configuring the above, it is possible to encourage the player to participate in more aggressive games.

  Referring to FIG. 17 (c), the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and the reach effect is not performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). In other words, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is not won, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125).

  Referring to FIG. 17D, the range of the random number value is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time-short flag is OFF, and as the winning value when the time-short flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is performed when the short-time gaming state has not occurred, the player wins with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is performed when the short-time gaming state is occurring, the winning is performed with a probability of 9/10.

  These random number values start from a predetermined initial value and are incremented by one each time the random number update process (step 501) shown in FIG. 5 is performed. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start opening switch process (FIG. 6) and the gate switch process (FIG. 7), and used in the special symbol process (FIG. 8) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 13). The Note that this random value counter is an infinite loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number). In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on such information. Therefore, in general, a mechanism for randomly changing the initial value of each random number at an appropriate timing has been introduced.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300 when a command is received from the game control unit 200.
The operation of the effect control unit 300 includes a main process shown in FIG. 18A and an interrupt process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 18A, the production control unit 300 first performs initial setting at the time of activation (step 1801), sets the cycle of the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (step 1802), and then sets the cycle. Accordingly, the interrupt process is accepted while updating the random number used in the production control (step 1803).

  The interrupt process is periodically performed according to the period set in step 1802. Referring to FIG. 18B, in this interruption process, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (step 1811). In this command reception process, an effect pattern is selected. In addition, the effect control unit 300 performs effect button processing for accepting operations such as an effect button by the player (step 1812). Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs command transmission processing for transmitting a command including information on the selected effect pattern to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (step 1813). As a result, effects such as image display on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 are performed.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (step 1811 in FIG. 18B).
In this command reception process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not the received command is a command for increasing the number of holds (holding number increase command) (step 1901). This pending number increase command is set by the game control unit 200 in the start port switch process shown in FIG. 6 (steps 606 and 612), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (step 506) shown in FIG. Is done. If the command is an increase command for the number of holdings (Yes in step 1901), the effect control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of holdings held in the RAM 303 (step 1902), and shows the value of the number of holdings after the addition. A number command is set in the RAM 303 (step 1903).

When the received command is not a pending number increase command (No in step 1901), or when a command is received after setting the pending number increase command in step 1903, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is a change start command. Is determined (step 1904). This variation start command is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 in the game control unit 200 (step 811), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (step 506) shown in FIG.
When the received command is a change start command (Yes in Step 1904), the effect control unit 300 executes an effect selection process (Step 1905). Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not a change start command (No in 1901 and Step 1904), or when a command is received after the execution selection process in Step 1905 is performed, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is a change stop command. Is determined (step 1906). This variation stop command is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 in the game control unit 200 (step 814), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (step 506) shown in FIG.
When the received command is a variation stop command (Yes in Step 1906), the effect control unit 300 executes a process during the end of the variation effect (Step 1907). Details of the process during the end of the variation effect will be described later.

When the received command is not the change start command and the change stop command (No in Step 1901, Step 1904 and Step 1906), or when the command is received after the execution of the changing effect end process in Step 1907, the effect control unit 300 It is determined whether or not the received command is an opening command for starting the opening in the jackpot effect (step 1908). This opening command is set in the stop process shown in FIG. 11 (step 1118), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (step 506) shown in FIG.
When the received command is an opening command (Yes in Step 1908), the effect control unit 300 executes a hit effect selection process (Step 1909). Details of the winning effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a change start command, change stop command, or opening command (No in step 1901, step 1904, step 1906, and step 1908), or if a command is received after the execution effect selection process in step 1909, Control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is an ending command for starting the ending in the jackpot effect (step 1910). This ending command is set in the big prize opening process shown in FIG. 14 (step 1413), and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (step 506) shown in FIG.
When the received command is an ending command (Yes in Step 1910), the effect control unit 300 executes an ending effect selection process (Step 1911). Details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

  If the received command is not a variation start command, variation stop command, opening command, or ending command (No in step 1901, step 1904, step 1906, step 1908, and step 1910), or after the end of the ending effect selection process in step 1911 Next, the effect control unit 300 executes a customer waiting command reception process for shifting the received command to the customer waiting state (step 1912). Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the mode flag.
When an effect is performed by the effect control unit 300, various effect patterns are selected and executed based on the operation mode set according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. This operation mode is determined by a mode flag set in the RAM 303. In the example shown in FIG. 20, five types of modes from A mode to E mode are set, and mode flag values 0 to 4 are assigned to each mode. The B mode is a jackpot of probability variation symbol A, the C mode is a bonus symbol of normal symbol A, the D mode is a jackpot of probability variation symbol B and normal symbol B, and the E mode is a jackpot of small probability probability symbol Each win is assigned. Here, the types of these symbols are the same as those shown in FIG. No hit is assigned to the A mode. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the parameter M (M value) used in the process during the end of the changing effect is set individually for each mode except the A mode.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect selection process (step 1905) of FIG.
In this effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation start command (step 2101). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (step 2102), and subtracts 1 from the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 (step 2103). Then, the production control unit 300 is based on various setting information (information about jackpot type, gaming state after jackpot game, variation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the variation start command and the operation mode determined by the mode flag. Then, an effect pattern (fluctuation effect pattern) of the symbol variation by the image displayed on the image display unit 114 in the operation mode is selected (step 2104). Finally, the effect control unit 300 reads effect pattern data such as image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and together with these data, starts the variable effect instructing the execution start of the selected effect. The command is set in the RAM 303, and the effect selection process is terminated (step 2105).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the contents of the changing effect end process (step 1907) of FIG.
In the process during the end of the change effect, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received change stop command (step 2201). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (step 2202). Then, the production control unit 300 determines whether the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a win (big hit or small hit) based on the information indicating the type of the symbol when the special symbol change is obtained from the analysis result of the fluctuation stop command. It is determined whether or not (step 2203). If it is any hit (Yes in Step 2203), the mode flag set in the RAM 303 is changed based on the setting example shown in FIG. 20 according to the hit type (Step 2204).

  On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is not successful (No in Step 2203), the effect control unit 300 next checks whether or not the value of the mode flag is 0 (Step 2205). When the mode flag is not 0 (No in Step 2205), the effect control unit 300 subtracts 1 from the parameter M (Step 2206), and checks whether the value of M has become 0 (Step 2207). If the value of M becomes 0 (Yes in Step 2207), the effect control unit 300 sets the mode flag to 0 (Step 2208).

  If the mode flag is 0 in Step 2205 (Yes in Step 2205), if the value of the parameter M is not 0 in Step 2207 (No in Step 2207), or the mode flag is set to 0 in Step 2208 After or after changing the mode flag in step 2204, the effect control unit 300 sets a change effect end command for instructing the end of the effect of symbol change in the RAM 303, and ends the process during the end of the change effect ( Step 2209). Here, referring to FIG. 20, when the mode flag is changed in step 2204, the operation mode after the end of the changing effect is an operation mode corresponding to the winning type. When the mode flag is 0 in step 2205 and when the mode flag is set to 0 in step 2208, the operation mode after the end of the changing effect is the A mode. On the other hand, if the value of the parameter M is not 0 in step 2207, the operation mode so far is continued.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the hit effect selection process (step 1909) of FIG.
In this effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (step 2301), and selects an effect pattern (winning effect pattern) according to the contents of the opening operation obtained from the analysis result ( Step 2302). Then, the effect control unit 300 reads image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets a hit effect start command instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The selection process is terminated (step 2303). This winning effect is also called an opening effect.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (step 1911) of FIG.
In this ending effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (step 2401), and refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (step 2402). Next, the effect control unit 300 selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) in accordance with the content of the ending operation obtained from the analysis result of the ending command (step 2403). Then, the effect control unit 300 reads image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets an ending effect start command instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The selection process is terminated (step 2404).

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (step 1912) of FIG.
The production control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state has been received (step 2501). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in Step 2501), the effect control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (Step 2502), and turns on the measurement flag in the RAM 303 (Step 2503). On the other hand, if the received command is not a customer waiting command, it is determined whether or not the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is ON (step 2504). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in step 2504), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated.

  When the measurement flag is ON (Yes in step 2504 or after being turned ON in step 2503), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time ( Step 2505). If the time is not up (No in step 2505), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time is up (Yes in Step 2505), the effect control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (Step 2506), and sets a customer waiting effect command for performing the customer waiting effect in the RAM 303. Then, the customer waiting command reception process ends (step 2507).

  When the command reception process is completed as described above, the RAM 303 is set with any one of a variation effect start command, a variation effect end command, a hit effect start command, an ending effect start command, and a customer waiting effect command.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect button process (step 1812 in FIG. 18B).
In the process during the end of the variation effect, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not an effect button or the like by the player has been operated (step 2601). Here, the operation of the effect button or the like includes turning on the effect button 161 and turning it on when the center key or the surrounding key of the effect key 162 is pressed. In addition, when an operation device other than the effect button 161 and the effect key 162 such as a touch panel is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100, this includes detecting the operation of the device. The effect control unit 300 receives an operation signal from the controller of these devices and detects that an operation has been performed.

  If the effect button or the like is operated (Yes in step 2601), the effect control unit 300 sets an effect button command including information indicating the operation content such as the effect button in the RAM 303, and ends the effect button process (step). 2602).

  Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (step 1813) of FIG. 18B, and the command set in the RAM 303 by the above-described command reception process and effect button process is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 310 and Transmit to the lamp controller 320. Then, the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the received command. Is controlled to execute the set effect.

[Description of the composition of the movable accessory]
Next, the movable accessory 115 used in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the external appearance of the movable accessory 115 according to the present embodiment as viewed obliquely from the front (player side). 27 is arranged in front of the image display unit 114 in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 27, a movable accessory 115 as an example of an accessory is formed using a phoenix as a motif, and is supported on a game board 110 (see FIG. 1) by a support portion 10 as an example of a support. The movable accessory 115 is imitated with the head of the phoenix, the body, and the two main wings. 10 and an electric decoration part 12 as an example of a movable part attached to 10.
The decorating unit 12 includes therein a decorative light emitting unit (decorative light emitting unit 32 in the later stage FIG. 29) including, for example, a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) that emit a plurality of colors. Then, the illumination unit 12 is rotated in response to a command set in the RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300. Furthermore, the electric decoration part 12 recognizes the state of its own rotating operation and emits light in the decorative light emitting unit 32 provided inside the electric decoration part 12 according to the recognized state of its own rotating operation. Determine the form.

[Explanation of the rotation mechanism of the illumination part]
The rotation mechanism of the illumination part 12 is demonstrated concretely.
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the movable accessory 115 according to the present embodiment as viewed obliquely from the rear side (game board 110 side). As shown in FIG. 28, an electrical decoration part drive gear 14 fixed to the electrical decoration part 12 is disposed on one end part (an end part corresponding to the main part of the tail) of the electrical decoration part 12. The support portion 10 is provided with a rotating shaft 13 so as to protrude vertically from the support portion 10. And the electrical decoration part 12 is attached so that this rotating shaft 13 may be inserted in the rotation center of the electrical decoration part drive gear 14. FIG.
On the other hand, a drive gear 16 that is driven to rotate by receiving a rotational driving force from, for example, a stepping motor (not shown), which is an example of a drive source, is connected to the illumination unit drive gear 14 via a transmission gear 15. Yes. Thereby, the electrical decoration part 12 is rotatably supported by the support part 10, and the electrical decoration part drive gear 14 rotates about the rotating shaft 13 by receiving the rotational driving force from the stepping motor.

Further, a game board side detection as an example of a second detection unit for detecting a position related to the rotation direction of the decoration part 12 on the surface of the game board 110 at a position facing the side part of the decoration part drive gear 14. A sensor 20 is arranged. The game board side detection sensor 20 arranged on the game board 110 side is configured such that, for example, a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit face each other. Thereby, in the game board side detection sensor 20, the protrusion 17 as an example of the index part provided on the side surface of the illumination part drive gear 14 passes between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of the game board side detection sensor 20. Based on the on / off of the light in the light receiving unit generated by the detection, the rotation position of the electrical decoration unit 12 (the position in the rotation direction around the rotation center axis) is detected.
The game board side detection sensor 20 is connected to a lamp control unit 320 (see FIG. 3) that controls the effect using the movable accessory 115. And the game board side detection sensor 20 outputs the detection signal regarding rotation of the electrical decoration part 12 to the lamp | ramp control part 320. FIG. Thereby, the lamp control unit 320 that also functions as a drive control unit controls the rotation of the stepping motor using the detection signal from the game board side detection sensor 20, and determines the stop position or the like in the rotation direction of the electrical decoration unit 12. Control.

[Description of the internal structure of the illumination part]
Then, the internal structure of the electrical decoration part 12 is demonstrated.
FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the electrical decoration unit 12 for the electrical decoration unit 12 according to the present embodiment to execute various effects. As shown in FIG. 29, the electrical decoration unit 12 includes a decorative light emitting unit 32 and an decorative light emitting unit 32 as an example of a light rendering unit that performs an effect using light in which a plurality of LEDs that emit a plurality of colors are arranged. The illumination control part 31 as an example of the control part which controls the light emission operation is provided. The electrical decoration control unit 31 includes a ROM 36 that stores various setting information.
Moreover, the electric decoration part 12 receives the electric power supply from the power transmission circuit part 21 as an example of the electric power transmission part arrange | positioned at the support part 10 as an example of a charging means in a non-contact state, and produces | generates a direct current. As an example, a charging circuit unit 34 is provided. Furthermore, the electrical decoration part 12 is provided with the electrical storage part 33 charged with the direct current produced | generated in the charging circuit part 34 as an example of an electrical storage part. In the electrical decoration part 12 which concerns on this Embodiment, it is comprised so that the electric power supply may be received from the support part 10 side in the non-contact state, and it may store in the electrical storage part 33, and the electric power consumed in the electrical decoration part 12 may be covered is doing.

  Furthermore, the electrical decoration part 12 is provided with the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35 as an example of the detection part which detects rotation of the electrical decoration part 12 itself. Here, FIG. 30 is a side view of the movable accessory 115 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30, the illumination part side detection sensor 35 is arranged on the side surface of the illumination part 12 on the support part 10 side, which is not visible by the support part 10 from the front direction (player side). ing. The illumination part side detection sensor 35 arrange | positioned at the illumination part 12 is comprised so that a light emission part and a light-receiving part may oppose, for example. Thereby, as for the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35, the projection part 18 as an example of the parameter | index part provided in the side surface of the support part 10 passes between the light emission part of the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35, and a light-receiving part. Each time the light receiving unit detects the on / off state of the light, the state of the rotating operation of the electric decoration unit 12 itself is detected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the electrical decoration unit side detection sensor 35 is connected to the electrical decoration control unit 31. And whenever the illumination part side detection sensor 35 passes the projection part 18 (refer FIG. 30) by the side of the support part 10 (refer FIG. 30), the on / off of light in a light-receiving part is detected, and the illumination part 12 is detected with respect to the illumination control part 31. It outputs as a detection signal regarding the state of its own rotation. Thereby, the electrical decoration control part 31 recognizes the rotational speed which is the operating speed of the electrical decoration part 12 itself which rotates by the stepping motor. That is, the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35 passes the projection part 18 by the side of the support part 10 every time the electrical decoration part 12 rotates, and outputs a detection signal to the electrical decoration control part 31. The illumination control unit 31 recognizes the rotation speed (number of rotations / second) of the illumination unit 12 by measuring the time interval of the detection signal output from the illumination unit side detection sensor 35. Can do.
Then, the illumination control unit 31 determines the light emission mode in the decorative light emitting unit 30 according to the recognized rotation speed of the electrical decoration unit 12 itself, and controls the light emission of the decorative light emitting unit 30.

[Explanation of the relationship between the rotating motion of the lighting and the contents of the production]
The lamp control unit 320 receives the variation effect start command (step 2105 in FIG. 21) set in the RAM 303 by the effect selection process (step 1905 in FIG. 19) from the effect control unit 300, and receives the received variation effect start command. Based on the above, the rotation speed of the stepping motor that rotates the electric decoration unit 12 constituting a part of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
That is, in the lamp control unit 320, the content of the effect specified by the change effect start command is associated in advance with the rotation speed of the electrical decoration unit 12 that the lamp control unit 320 controls via the stepping motor. Then, the lamp control unit 320 recognizes the effect content instructed from the effect control unit 300 by receiving the change effect start command, and the illumination unit 12 rotates at the rotation speed associated with the recognized effect content. Control the stepper motor to operate.
On the other hand, the illumination control unit 31 of the illumination unit 12 similarly has the production content instructed by the change production start command and the rotation speed of the illumination unit 12 controlled by the lamp control unit 320 via the stepping motor. Corresponding in advance. Thereby, the illumination part 12 recognizes the rotation speed of the illumination part 12 itself by the illumination control unit 31, so that the effect content instructed by the change effect start command becomes the rotation speed of the illumination part 12 itself. It is possible for oneself to grasp independently that the contents of the production are associated with each other. That is, the illumination unit 12 can grasp the contents of the effect instructed by the change effect start command without directly acquiring the command (control signal) for notifying the contents of the change effect start command from the lamp control unit 320. .

Specifically, the ROM 322 (see FIG. 3) in the lamp control unit 320 associates the rotation speed of the illumination unit 12 with the content of the effect indicated by the change effect start command (hereinafter, “ The rotation speed table ") is stored in advance. Thereby, when the variation effect start command is transmitted from the effect control unit 300, the lamp control unit 320 uses the effect contents instructed by the change effect start command and the rotation speed table stored in the ROM 322 to illuminate. The rotational operation speed of the stepping motor that rotates the unit 12 is determined.
On the other hand, the same rotation speed table as the rotation speed table stored in the ROM 322 in the lamp control unit 320 is stored in the ROM 36 provided in the illumination control unit 31 in the illumination control unit 31 of the illumination unit 12. Is done. And the electrical decoration control part 31 recognizes own rotational speed based on the detection signal from the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35, By referring to a rotational speed table, the effect instruct | indicated by the change production start command Know the contents.
As a result, the content of the effect recognized by the lamp control unit 320 and the content of the effect grasped by the lighting control unit 31 recognizing its own rotation speed are matched.

[Description of the table that correlates the rotation speed of the illumination part with the contents of the production]
Here, “the contents of the effect indicated by the change effect start command” means the type of effect pattern data included in the change effect start command. The production control unit 300 selects production content (production pattern) based on the lottery result in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 9), and the selected production together with production pattern data such as image data and sound data used for production. Is transmitted to the lamp control unit 320 (see the command receiving process in FIG. 19). Thereby, the rotation speed table stored in the ROM 322 in the lamp control unit 320 and the ROM 36 in the illumination control unit 31 is each of the types of effect pattern data included in the variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control unit 300. And the rotation speed of the illumination unit 12 set in accordance therewith are associated with each other.

In the next FIG. 31, the rotation speed of the illumination unit 12 stored in the ROM 322 in the lamp control unit 320 and the ROM 36 in the illumination control unit 31 is associated with the content of the effect indicated by the change effect start command. It is the figure which showed an example of the rotation speed table.
In the rotation speed table illustrated in FIG. 31, 3.0 to 0.75 (rotation / second) is set as the rotation speed set in the electric decoration unit 12 for each of the effect contents (effect patterns) of the A pattern to the J pattern. Are associated with each other.
As a result, when the lamp control unit 320 receives the variation effect start command from the effect control unit 300, the effect contents (A pattern to J pattern) instructed by the variation effect start command and the ROM 322 stored in FIG. 31. The rotational operation speed of the stepping motor is set with the illustrated rotational speed table. Thereby, the electrical decoration part 12 is rotationally operated at the rotation speed according to the content of the effect instruct | indicated by the change effect start command.

For example, when the lamp control unit 320 recognizes that the effect pattern instructed by the change effect start command is the “B pattern”, the illumination control unit 320 refers to the rotation speed table illustrated in FIG. The rotation speed of the stepping motor is set so that 12 rotates at 2.75 (rotations / second). Similarly, when recognizing that the effect pattern instructed by the change effect start command is the “G pattern”, the decoration unit 12 refers to the rotation speed table illustrated in FIG. Set the rotation speed of the stepping motor to rotate at (rev / sec).
In this case, the lottery result in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9) indicates that the correspondence between the rotation speed of the illumination unit 12 set in the rotation speed table and the content of the effect specified by the change effect start command is the player. It can be set to increase the rotation speed of the electrical decoration unit 12 as the jackpot which is advantageous to the above. As a result, as the jackpot that is advantageous to the player becomes more dramatic, the production becomes more dramatic, and the enjoyment of the production can be enhanced.

On the other hand, in the illumination part 12 that is rotated at a rotation speed corresponding to the effect content designated by the change effect start command, the illumination control unit 31 in the illumination part 12 is the illumination part side detection sensor 35. Based on the detection signal from, it recognizes its own rotation speed. Then, with reference to the rotation speed table illustrated in FIG. 31, the content of the effect indicated by the change effect start command received by the lamp control unit 320 is grasped.
For example, when the illumination control unit 31 recognizes that the rotation speed of the illumination unit 12 itself is 2.75 (rotations / second) based on the detection signal from the illumination unit side detection sensor 35, With reference to the rotation speed table exemplified in 31, it is grasped that the effect pattern instructed by the change effect start command is “B pattern”. Similarly, when it is recognized that the rotation speed of the electrical decoration unit 12 itself is 1.5 (rotation / second), it is instructed by the change effect start command with reference to the rotation speed table illustrated in FIG. It is grasped that the performance pattern being “G pattern”.

And the illumination control part 31 in the illumination part 12 determines the light emission form (light emission pattern of LED) in the decoration light emission part 30 according to the production content grasped | ascertained by the recognized own rotation speed, and determined light emission The light emitting operation of the decorative light emitting unit 30 is controlled according to the form.
In this case, the illumination control unit 31 associates the content of the effect instructed by the change effect start command with the light emission form (LED light emission pattern) in the decorative light emitting unit 30 (hereinafter, “light emission pattern table”). Is stored in the ROM 36 in the illumination control unit 31. And the electrical decoration control part 31 grasped | ascertained with reference to the light emission pattern table which matches production content and the light emission form (LED light emission pattern) by grasping | ascertaining the content of the effect instruct | indicated by the change production start command. The light emission pattern of the LED corresponding to the effect content is determined.

Thus, the electrical decoration part 12 which concerns on this Embodiment is provided with the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35 which recognizes own rotation speed. Thereby, the contents of the effect instructed by the change effect start command are grasped based on the own rotation speed recognized by the user. And the light emission form (light emission pattern of LED) performed in the decoration light emission part 30 is determined corresponding to the grasped production content.
In this Embodiment, while the electrical decoration part 12 rotates, the interior of the electrical decoration part 12 is provided with the decoration light emission part 32 and the electrical decoration control part 31 which perform the production | presentation by light. In order to operate the decorative light emitting unit 32 according to the content of the effect designated by the change effect start command, it is necessary to transmit the content of the change effect start command to the electrical control unit 31 by a signal. However, if the signal transmission related to the contents of the change production start command is to be performed by wire, the electrical decoration unit 12 is an accessory that rotates, and thus, for example, a signal transmission unit provided on the support unit 10 side or the game board 110 side The connection with the signal receiving unit provided on the electric decoration unit 12 side tends to be unstable. For this reason, noise may occur during signal transmission from the signal transmission unit to the signal reception unit, and malfunction may occur in the effect of light using the decorative light emitting unit 30.

Therefore, in the lighting unit 12 according to the present embodiment, for example, the variation control start command is not received directly from the lamp control unit 320 disposed outside the lighting unit 12 with respect to the content of the variation production start command. The electrical decoration unit 12 that is rotated at a rotation speed associated with the instructed effect content recognizes its rotation speed. As a result, the contents of the effect instructed by the change effect start command based on the recognized rotation speed are indirectly grasped by the rotation speed table, and the light emission form (LED light emission pattern) in the decorative light emitting unit 30 is determined. .
Therefore, the malfunction of the effect due to the light generated based on the instability of signal transmission from the transmission source of the variable effect start command content is reduced, so the effect content instructed by the variable effect start command in the electrical decoration unit 12 The execution accuracy of the effect by the light according to is improved.

By the way, when the electrical decoration control part 31 in the electrical decoration part 12 measures the rotation speed of the electrical decoration part 12 itself based on the detection signal output from the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35, an electrical decoration part side detection sensor It is preferable to measure its own rotation speed after obtaining a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) a detection signal output by 35 passing through the protrusion 18 on the support portion 10 side.
The illumination unit 12 that rotates by the stepping motor that is a driving source takes a predetermined time from the start of the operation of the stepping motor to stabilize the rotation speed due to the influence of its own moment of inertia and the like. Therefore, for example, after rotating the electrical decoration unit 12 by a predetermined number of times such as three times, by measuring the own rotation speed, it is possible to improve the detection accuracy regarding the rotation speed.
In addition to the configuration in which the rotation speed is measured after the detection signal from the illumination part side detection sensor 35 is obtained a predetermined number of times, it is obtained after a predetermined time has elapsed in the illumination control part 31. You may comprise so that own rotation speed may be measured with the detection signal from the electrical decoration part side detection sensor 35. FIG.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the main body 11 of the movable accessory 115 is also provided with a decorative light emitting unit that performs an effect by light, and the main body as an example of the light effect structure along with the rotation operation of the electric decoration 12 You may employ | adopt the structure which performs the effect of the light by 11 and the electrical decoration part 12. FIG. In that case, when the electrical decoration unit 12 measures its own rotational speed after rotating the electrical decoration unit 12 a predetermined number of times as described above, the electrical decoration unit 12 measures its own rotational speed. Until then, the light emission form to be executed by the decorative light emitting unit 30 is not determined, and the effect using the light using the decorative light emitting unit 30 is not performed. Therefore, when adopting such a configuration, the lighting control unit 31 completes the measurement of its own rotation speed, the light emission form to be executed by the decorative light emitting unit 30 is determined, and the decorative light emitting unit 30 is used. As the light effect is executed, the light effect using the main body 11 of the movable accessory 115 and the panel lamp 116 (see FIG. 1) as an example of the light effect structure is executed. It is preferable to configure. Thereby, the start point of the production is unified, and the gorgeousness of the production is emphasized.

[Description of stepping motor rotation speed setting process]
Next, processing by the lamp control unit 320 when setting the rotational operation speed of the stepping motor that rotates the electrical decoration unit 12 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the content of the setting process of the rotational operation speed of the stepping motor by the lamp control unit 320.
As shown in FIG. 32, when the lamp control unit 320 receives a variation effect end command from the effect control unit 300 (step 3201), it recognizes the type of effect pattern data included in the variation effect start command (step 3202). Then, the lamp control unit 320 refers to the rotation speed table in which the rotation speed of the electrical decoration unit 12 stored in the ROM 322 in the lamp control unit 320 is associated with the content of the effect indicated by the variable effect start command. (Step 3203), the rotation speed of the electrical decoration part 12 matched with the kind of effect pattern data is selected from a rotation speed table (step 3204). Then, the lamp control unit 320 sets the rotation speed of the stepping motor to rotate the electrical decoration unit 12 at the selected rotation speed (step 3205).

[Description of Light Emitting Mode Determination Process in Decoration Light Emitting Unit]
Next, processing by the illumination control unit 31 when determining the light emission form (LED emission pattern) in the decoration light emitting unit 30 in the illumination unit 12 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the content of the light emission mode determination process in the decorative light emitting unit 30 by the electrical decoration control unit 31.
As shown in FIG. 33, when the illumination control unit 31 in the illumination unit 12 receives a detection signal from the illumination unit side detection sensor 35 (step 3301), the value of the detection signal reception count S is incremented by one. (Step 3302). And the electrical decoration control part 31 determines the value of the frequency | count of reception S (step 3303), and when the frequency | count of reception S is not over 3 (it is No at step 3303), the electrical decoration control part 31 is light emission form. The determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of receptions S exceeds 3 (Yes in step 3303), the timer starts measuring time and measures the time interval (interval) until the next detection signal is received (step 3304). Then, the rotation speed of the electric decoration unit 12 itself is calculated from the measurement result (step 3305).

Next, the electrical decoration control unit 31 is a rotational speed table in which the rotational speed of the electrical decoration unit 12 stored in the ROM 36 in the electrical decoration control unit 31 is associated with the content of the effect indicated by the variable effect start command. (Step 3306), and the content of the effect corresponding to its own rotation speed is selected from the rotation speed table (step 3307).
Subsequently, the electrical decoration control unit 31 refers to the light emission pattern table that associates the production content instructed by the variable production start command stored in the ROM 36 in the electrical decoration control unit 31 with the light emission form in the decorative light emitting unit 30. Then, the light emission pattern corresponding to the effect content is determined from the light emission pattern table (step 3309). And the electrical decoration control part 31 substitutes 0 to the frequency | count S of reception (step 3310), and complete | finishes the determination process of the light emission form.

[Explanation of power supply to the lighting department]
Next, power supply to the electrical decoration unit 12 will be described.
As described above, in the interior of the illuminating unit 12 that rotates, the illuminating light emitting unit 32 having an LED, the illuminating control unit 31 having an arithmetic device such as a CPU, the illuminating unit side detection sensor 35 having a light emitting unit, etc. It is provided with various components that consume a large amount of power. When power is supplied to these components by wire, the illumination unit 12 is a role that rotates, so that, for example, the support unit 10 is similar to the case of signal transmission related to the contents of the change effect start command described above. The connection between the power transmission unit provided on the side or the game board 110 side and the power reception unit provided on the electrical decoration unit 12 side is likely to be unstable. In addition, wear between the power transmitting unit and the power receiving unit is likely to occur due to mutual rotation, and periodic maintenance is also necessary to ensure the connection between the two.

  Therefore, in the electrical decoration part 12 of this Embodiment, as shown in said FIG. 29, the power transmission circuit part 21 is arrange | positioned as a power transmission part, for example in the support part 10 side, and it is set as a power reception part in the electrical decoration part 12 side. A configuration is adopted in which the charging circuit unit 34 is arranged and power is supplied from the power transmission circuit unit 21 to the charging circuit unit 34 in a non-contact state (for example, the gap between the two is 10 mm). Therefore, the charging circuit part 34 on the electric decoration part 12 side is located at the position from the rotation center axis of the electric decoration part 12 so that the power transmission circuit part 21 and the charging circuit part 34 can face each other (opposite). It is set to coincide with the position facing the position where the power transmission circuit unit 21 on the side is disposed. And when stopping the electrical decoration part 12, the lamp control part 320 controls rotation of a stepping motor using the detection signal from the game board side detection sensor 20, and the charging circuit part 34 and the power transmission circuit part 21 are controlled. And confront. After stopping the electric decoration unit 12 in a state where the charging circuit unit 34 and the power transmission circuit unit 21 face each other, power supply from the power transmission circuit unit 21 to the charging circuit unit 34 is started. To charge. The electric power charged in the power storage unit 33 is used as driving power for the decorative light emitting unit 32, the electrical control unit 31, the electrical unit detection sensor 35, and the like in the electrical decorating unit 12 that performs an effect while rotating. Is done.

As a result, the rotating illumination unit 12 performs an effect using light by the electric power supplied from the power storage unit 33 arranged inside itself during the rotation operation. For this reason, it is suppressed that the power value consumed in the interior of the illumination unit 12 becomes unstable when the effect is executed, and the effect using light of various colors is stably performed.
Here, “the state in which the charging circuit unit 34 and the power transmission circuit unit 21 face each other” means that both are located in a range where the charging circuit unit 34 can receive the energy output from the power transmission circuit unit 21. That means.

[Description of circuit configuration of power transmission circuit unit and charging circuit unit]
Next, FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating the circuit configuration of the power transmission circuit unit 21 on the support unit 10 side and the charging circuit unit 34 on the electrical decoration unit 12 side that supplies power in a non-contact state.
As shown in FIG. 34, the power transmission circuit unit 21 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit 41 that performs full-wave rectification of an AC voltage 100V supplied from a commercial power supply 40, a primary winding 42, a smoothing capacitor 43, a switching element 44, and the like. And a switching circuit 45 that outputs a control signal for turning on and off the switching element 44. The charging circuit unit 34 includes a secondary winding 50, a rectifying diode 51 and a rectifying diode 52, a choke coil 53, a smoothing capacitor 54, and an output terminal 55 that outputs a direct current to the power storage unit 33. I have.

In the power transmission circuit unit 21, the AC voltage supplied from the commercial power supply 40 is converted into a DC voltage by the rectifier circuit 41 and the smoothing capacitor 43 and applied to the primary winding 42. The switching circuit 45 receives the power supply instruction command from the lamp control unit 320 and outputs a control signal for turning on and off the switching element 44. Energy is transmitted from the primary winding 42 to the secondary winding 50 of the charging circuit unit 34 by the electromagnetic induction action caused by the magnetic lines of force generated in the primary winding 42 by turning on and off the switching element 44.
In the charging circuit unit 34, the energy intermittently transmitted from the primary winding 42 of the power transmission circuit unit 21 is received by the secondary winding 50 and converted into a current by the secondary winding 50. Then, the current output from the secondary winding 50 is rectified by the rectifying diode 51 and the rectifying diode 52, and the current is averaged by the LC filter including the choke coil 53 and the smoothing capacitor 54, and the output terminal 55 Outputs a direct current. Thereby, the power storage unit 33 is charged.

  As described above, the power transmission circuit unit 21 receives the power supply instruction command from the lamp control unit 320, thereby turning on and off the switching element 44 and starting the supply of energy to the charging circuit unit 34. In this case, the lamp control unit 320 controls the rotation of the stepping motor using the detection signal from the game board side detection sensor 20, and the charging circuit unit 34 causes the power transmission circuit unit 21 to stop when the electric decoration unit 12 is stopped. Set so as to confront the placement position. And after stopping the electrical decoration part 12, an electric power supply instruction command is output with respect to the switching circuit 45 of the power transmission circuit part 21. FIG.

[Description of mechanism to control stop position of lighting part]
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the lamp control unit 320 is rotating the electrical decoration unit 12 based on the change production start command from the production control unit 300. Note that FIG. 35 shows a state in which the tail tip region of the illumination unit 12 simulating the tail of a phoenix passes through a region that does not intersect the support unit 10.

As shown in FIG. 35, the electrical decoration unit 12 rotates about the rotation shaft 13 when the electrical decoration unit drive gear 14 receives a rotational driving force from a stepping motor (not shown). In that case, the projection part 17 provided so that it may protrude in the side surface (surface same as the paper surface of FIG. 35) of the electrical decoration part drive gear 14 rotates with rotation of the electrical decoration part 12. FIG. Moreover, the charging circuit part 34 arrange | positioned so that it may correspond with the position facing the position where the power transmission circuit part 21 by the side of the support part 10 is arrange | positioned also rotates with rotation of the electrical decoration part 12. FIG. And the protrusion part 17 and the charging circuit part 34 of the side surface of the electrical decoration part drive gear 14 are arrange | positioned on the same straight line L1 on the electrical decoration part 12 which passes along the rotation center axis | shaft of the electrical decoration part 12. FIG.
On the other hand, the game board side detection sensor 20 that detects the rotation of the electric decoration part 12 by the passage of the protrusion 17 on the side surface of the electric decoration part drive gear 14 has a rotation center axis of the electric decoration part 12 and the support part 10 side. It is arranged on a straight line L <b> 2 that passes through the power transmission circuit unit 21.

  In the electrical decoration part 12 shown in FIG. 35, the tail end region of the electrical decoration part 12 passes through a region that does not intersect with the support part 10, and therefore is arranged on the same straight line L <b> 1 as the charging circuit part 34. The protruding portion 17 is not passing through the game board side detection sensor 20. Therefore, the game board side detection sensor 20 does not detect the passage of the protrusion 17, so the lamp control unit 320 continues the rotation of the electrical decoration unit 12.

FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the charging circuit unit 34 has reached a position facing the position where the power transmission circuit unit 21 on the support unit 10 side is disposed due to the continuation of rotation of the electrical decoration unit 12.
As shown in FIG. 36, when the charging circuit unit 34 reaches a position where the charging circuit unit 34 faces the power transmission circuit unit 21 (home position (origin position) of the lighting unit 12), a protrusion on the side surface of the lighting unit driving gear 14. A straight line L1 passing through the part 17 and the charging circuit part 34 and a straight line L2 passing through the game board side detection sensor 20 and the power transmission circuit part 21 coincide with each other. Therefore, the protrusion 17 passes through the game board side detection sensor 20 when the charging circuit unit 34 reaches a position facing the power transmission circuit unit 21.
Thereby, the lamp control unit 320 receives the variable effect end command (step 2209 in FIG. 22) set in the RAM 303 by the above-described processing during the end of variable effect (step 1907 in FIG. 19) performed by the effect control unit 300. First, the game board side detection sensor 20 is controlled to stop the rotation of the stepping motor by using the trigger (trigger) as the passage of the protrusion 17 is detected. Thereby, the lamp control part 320 stops the electrical decoration part 12 so that the charging circuit part 34 of the electrical decoration part 12 may oppose the power transmission circuit part 21 by the side of the support part 10, when finishing an effect.

  In this way, the lamp control unit 320 ends the effect using the electrical decoration unit 12 by receiving the change effect end command. Then, the lamp control unit 320 stops the electrical decoration unit 12 so that the charging circuit unit 34 of the electrical decoration unit 12 faces the power transmission circuit unit 21 on the support unit 10 side, and the switching circuit 45 (see FIG. 31), a power supply instruction command is output. Thereby, supply of energy from the power transmission circuit unit 21 to the charging circuit unit 34 is started, and the power storage unit 33 is charged.

[Explanation of operation control when stopping the illumination part]
Next, the operation control with respect to the electrical decoration part 12 by the lamp control part 320 at the time of stopping the electrical decoration part 12 is demonstrated.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the contents of the operation control for the electric decoration unit 12 when the lamp control unit 320 stops the electric decoration unit 12.
As shown in FIG. 37, the lamp control unit 320 determines whether or not a variation effect end command has already been received from the effect control unit 300 (step 3701). If the variation effect end command has not been received yet (No in step 3701), the reception of the variation effect end command from the effect control unit 300 is awaited (step 3702). When the lamp control unit 320 does not receive the change effect end command from the effect control unit 300 (No in step 3702), the lamp control unit 320 continues the rotation operation of the electric decoration unit 12 (step 3703), and changes from the effect control unit 300. Wait for reception of the production end command.

The lamp control unit 320 has received a variation effect end command from the effect control unit 300 (Yes in step 3701), or has received a variation effect end command from the effect control unit 300 (No in step 3701, step In 3702 (Yes), the game board side detection sensor 20 waits for an input of a detection signal related to the rotation of the illumination unit 12 (step 3704). The detection signal here is a detection signal that is output from the game board side detection sensor 20 when the projection 17 provided on the side surface of the electrical decoration part drive gear 14 passes through the game board side detection sensor 20.
When the detection signal is not input from the game board side detection sensor 20 (No in step 3704), the lamp control unit 320 continues the rotation operation of the electrical decoration unit 12 (step 3703), and the game board side detection sensor 20 Wait for input of the detection signal.

When the detection signal is input from the game board side detection sensor 20 (Yes in step 3704), the lamp control unit 320 instructs the stepping motor that rotates the electrical decoration unit 12 to stop the operation of the stepping motor. A stop command is output (step 3705).
Further, the lamp control unit 320 outputs a power supply instruction command for instructing the power transmission circuit unit 21 (switching circuit 45) to start the supply of energy from the power transmission circuit unit 21 to the charging circuit unit 34 (step 3706). Thereby, supply of energy from the power transmission circuit unit 21 to the charging circuit unit 34 is started, and the power storage unit 33 of the electrical decoration unit 12 is charged.
Thereafter, the lamp control unit 320 ends the operation control for stopping the electric decoration unit 12.

  In the present embodiment, the electric decoration unit 12 that constitutes a part of the movable accessory 115 is rotated, and an effect by the decorative light emitting unit 32 arranged inside the electric decoration unit 12 is executed. did. In addition to such a configuration, the main body unit 11 is also provided with a decorative light emitting unit that performs an effect by light, and the entire movable accessory 115 (the main body unit 11 and the electric decoration unit 12) is rotated. In addition, an effect of light by the illumination unit 12 may be executed. In addition, the main body 11 is fixed, the light effect by the fixed main body 11 is executed, and the decorative light emitting unit 32 arranged inside the electric decoration 12 while rotating the electric decoration 12 is used. You may comprise so that an effect may be performed.

As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment performs an effect by light using the electrical decoration unit 12 that rotates based on the lottery result of the jackpot determination. The electrical decoration unit 12 is rotated at a rotational speed associated with the content of the effect to be executed, and recognizes its own rotational speed by the detection means provided for itself. And the electrical decoration part 12 grasps | ascertains effect content indirectly based on the recognized own rotation speed, and determines the light emission form (LED light emission pattern) in the decoration light emission part 30 according to the grasped effect content.
Thereby, the malfunction of the electric decoration part 12 which arises based on the instability of the signal transmission from the transmission origin (for example, lamp control part 320) which instruct | indicates the effect content is reduced, and execution of the effect performed in the electric decoration part 12 is performed. Accuracy can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Support part, 12 ... Electric decoration part, 17, 18 ... Projection part, 20 ... Game board side detection sensor, 21 ... Power transmission circuit part, 31 ... Electric decoration control part, 32 ... Decoration light emission part, 34 ... Charging circuit part 35 ... Electric decoration side detection sensor, 100 ... Pachinko machine, 114 ... Image display unit, 115 ... Moving accessory, 116 ... Board lamp, 121 ... First start port, 122 ... Second start port, 123 ... Electric Tulip, 124 ... Gate, 125 ... Grand prize opening, 126 ... Normal prize opening, 130 ... Display, 157 ... Frame lamp, 300 ... Production control unit, 320 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (5)

A gaming machine equipped with an accessory that produces an effect based on its own operation and the operation of the components arranged inside,
A support for supporting the accessory;
A movable part that constitutes all or part of the accessory, is movably supported with respect to the support, and is driven at an operation speed set in accordance with the contents of the effect;
A detection unit that is disposed in the movable unit and detects the operation speed of the movable unit;
A light effect unit that is arranged in the movable part and executes the effect by light; and
A light emission mode is determined when the effect is executed by the light effect unit corresponding to the operation speed detected by the detection unit, and the light emission mode is determined according to the determined light emission mode. A gaming machine comprising: a control unit that controls a light emitting operation of the light effect unit.   The control unit determines the light emission form according to the operation speed detected by the detection unit after a predetermined number of operations or operation time has elapsed from the start of operation of the movable unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A light production structure for performing the production with the light configured separately from the movable part;
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the light effect structure starts execution of the effect in response to the start of execution of the effect in the light effect unit. A power storage unit disposed in the movable unit, storing electric power, and supplying the stored electric power to the light effect unit and the control unit;
A power transmission unit that is arranged separately from the movable unit and transmits power; and a power reception unit that is disposed in the movable unit and receives power transmitted from the power transmission unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising charging means for charging the power storage unit with the electric power received at. A drive source for rotating the movable part;
A second detection unit that detects a position related to a rotation direction of the movable unit that is rotated by the drive source;
A drive control unit for controlling the drive source;
The drive control unit is configured such that the power reception unit of the charging unit is opposed to the power transmission unit based on a position related to a rotation direction of the movable unit detected by the second detection unit when the production ends. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the rotation operation of the drive source is stopped.

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