JP2012125478A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which a player can be entertained with a new rendering executed which does not conventionally exist and consequently entertainment of a player is raised.SOLUTION: The game machine includes a display means which can display information, a display control means which controls the content displayed on the display means in accordance with the game progress, shielding means 612, 618 which can shield at least part of a display area of the display means, and a moving means which moves the shielding means 612, 618 in front of the display area. The moving means is structured capable of moving the shielding means 612, 618 in a plurality of directions including a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming table represented by a pachinko machine is configured so that a predetermined profit can be obtained by firing a ball from a launching device and entering a predetermined winning opening provided in a predetermined gaming area. ing. As one of such game machines, a game machine provided with a plurality of symbol variable display devices has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  By the way, in recent years, the player's preference has also changed in various ways, and therefore an effect that can enhance the interest of the player is required. However, in the conventional game table, there are many monotonous effects in which a plurality of movable objects always move independently, and there is a limit to improving the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and it can entertain a player by performing an unprecedented production that enhances the interest of the player. The purpose is to provide a playable table.

  The present invention provides a display means capable of displaying information, a display control means for controlling the contents displayed on the display means as the game progresses, and a shielding means capable of shielding at least a part of the display area of the display means. And a moving means for moving the shielding means in front of the display area, wherein the moving means has a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction. And a plurality of directions including the shielding means so as to be movable.

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by performing a novel production that has not been made before, and to entertain the player.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a movable body control process. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board. (A) It is a front view of a production movable body. (B) It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the production movable body from the front side. (A) It is a rear view of a production movable body. (B) It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the production movable body from the back side. It is the figure which showed the operation | movement in the case of moving a movable part linearly from the top to the bottom along a linear area | region and a 1st bending area | region. It is the figure which showed the operation | movement when moving a movable part linearly from the top to the bottom along the 2nd bending area | region, and rotating a 1st decoration part and a 2nd decoration part. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the operation of the effect movable body according to Modification Example 1. FIG. 10 shows an example of the operation of the effect movable body 700 according to Modification 2. (A) It is a front view of the production movable body 750 which concerns on the modification 3, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st decoration part 752 and the 2nd decoration part 754 are meshing. (B) It is a front view of the production movable body 750 which concerns on the modification 3, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the 1st decoration part 752 and the 2nd decoration part 754 are separated. (C) It is sectional drawing along the AA 'line of (a). (D) It is sectional drawing along the BB 'line of (a). (A)-(d) It is the figure which showed an example of operation | movement of the production movable body 800 which concerns on the modification 4. FIG. (E) It is the figure which showed the modification of the guide groove. FIG. 10 shows an example of the operation of the effect movable body 850 according to Modification Example 5. It is a front view of the production movable body 900 which concerns on the modification 6. FIG.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. A decorative symbol display device 208 is arranged on the back side of the effect device 206, and a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, and a second special symbol display device are arranged around the effect device 206. 214, a normal symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. Details of the rendering device 206 will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In this embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning is sometimes referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player is sometimes referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu). In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, After guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or start opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out opening is provided for discharging to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . Further, on the back side of the effect device 206, an effect movable body 600 (see FIG. 11) and a decorative symbol display device 208, which will be described later, are arranged.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor The sensor circuit 428 that outputs the detection signal from the 426 to the basic circuit 402, and the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 are read, and the display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436 to decorate A VDP 434 (image) that displays an image on the symbol display device 208. Are connected Oh and display processor), the.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock, and controls a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, and an image display A ROM 506 storing data and the like is provided.

  Further, the basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for performing drive control of the effect movable body 600 described later, an effect movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 600, and the effect movable body sensor 424. A sensor circuit 518 for outputting a detection signal to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 A lamp drive circuit 540 and a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540 are connected.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention. Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. Then, when the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is displayed. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step returns. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and then the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high-probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low-probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the way, the off flag is turned on as will be described later. When this miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  If it is detected in step S311 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button.

  In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S321, when there is a control command (for example, a control command including a command for the effect movable body 600) to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S309, this control command is output. Set and return to S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S503 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, the CPU 404 forms the display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601. , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable. In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S709, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S <b> 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S713, after performing a movable body control process, it returns to step S703. Although details of the movable body control processing will be described later, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the rendering movable body 600, this command is output to the drive circuit 516 to control the rendering movable body 600. Do.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508. In step S801, when a control command including a command for the effect movable body 600 is received from the first sub-control unit 400, the operation flag provided in the RAM 508 is turned on.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Movable body control processing>
Next, the movable body control process (step S713) in the above-described second sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a movable body control process.

  In step S1001, it is determined by referring to the above-described operation flag whether there is an operation flag (whether there is a command for the effect movable body 600). When there is an operation flag (when the operation flag is on), the process proceeds to step S1002, and when there is no operation flag (when the operation flag is off), the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1002, the operation information is output to the motor driver (drive circuit 516). Here, the operation information refers to control information indicating the rotation speed, rotation direction, and the like of a drive motor (first drive motor 614, second drive motor 620, or third drive motor 622) of the effect movable body 600 described later. In step S1002, the operation information is calculated based on the information received from the first sub-control unit 400 and the current state of the effect movable body 600, and the calculated operation information is output to the motor driver (drive circuit 516). . In step S1003, the current position of the effect movable body 600 is updated in consideration of the operation information calculated in step S1002. Further, the position of the effect movable body 600 here refers to, for example, counting the number of pulses transmitted when a stepping motor is used as the drive motor described above, and based on the number of pulses, the virtual position of the effect movable body It may be used.

  In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the operation corresponding to the operation information output in step S1002 has been completed. If applicable, the operation flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S1006.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the initial position of the effect movable body 600 has been detected by the initial position sensor (effect movable body sensor 424). If applicable, the current position is set as the initial position, and is not applicable. In the case, the process proceeds to step S1008. In step S1008, the process ends after other processes are performed.

<Structure of production movable body>
Next, the structure of the above-described effect movable body 600 will be described. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the game board 200.

  The game board 200 includes the above-described general-purpose start opening 228, the above-described general winning opening 226 having a plurality of (in this example, four) the general winning opening unit 702, the above-mentioned first special figure starting opening 230, and the above-mentioned. The second special figure starting opening 232, the variable winning opening unit 706 having the above-described variable winning opening 234, the rail unit 708 having the above-mentioned outer rail 202, the above-described effect device 206, and the effect movable body 600, The above-described decorative symbol display device 208 and a game board 712 having the above-described game area 124 and the inner rail 204 are provided.

  FIG. 12A is a front view of the effect movable body 600, and FIG. 12B is an external perspective view of the effect movable body 600 viewed from the front side. FIG. 13A is a rear view of the effect movable body 600, and FIG. 13B is an external perspective view of the effect movable body 600 viewed from the back side.

  The effect movable body 600 includes a main body portion 602 having a rectangular opening 602a formed in the center, a movable portion 604 that can move in the vertical direction with respect to the main body portion 602, and for driving the movable portion 604. And a driving unit 606. The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured to be visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 100 through the opening 602a of the effect movable body 600 and the rectangular opening formed in the center of the effect device 260. Yes.

  12 (a) and 12 (b), a pair of symmetrical guide grooves 608 (608a, 608b, and 608c) for guiding the movable portion 604 in the vertical direction are provided on the front surface of the main body portion 602. Is formed. The pair of guide grooves 608 includes a linear region 608a extending linearly from the upper side to the lower side of the main body 602, and a direction away from the opening 602a toward the outside with the lower end of the linear region 608a as a base end. A linear first bent region 608b that is bent, and a second bent region 608c that is bent in a direction approaching the opening 602a with the lower end of the first bent region 608b as a base end.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the movable portion 604 is movable in the vertical direction of the main body portion 602 along the guide groove 608 on the right side in the front view (left side in the back view). A plate-shaped first decorative portion 612 rotatably supported by the first movable portion 610, a first drive motor 614 for rotationally driving the first decorative portion 612, and a left side (viewed from the back). A second movable portion 616 that is movable in the vertical direction of the main body portion 602 along the guide groove 608 on the right side), a plate-shaped second decorative portion 618 that is rotatably supported by the second movable portion 616, and A second drive motor 620 for rotationally driving the second decorative portion 618, an auxiliary plate 621 for restricting the vertical movement of the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616, and the first movable portion 610 Guide each of the second movable parts 616 horizontally Because the two slide bars (not shown), a is configured. Instead of the slide bar, a groove for guiding each of the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 in the horizontal direction may be formed in the auxiliary plate 621.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, different characters such as “special” and “katsu” are applied to the front surfaces of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618, respectively. By making the front of the part 612 and the front of the second decorative part 618 horizontally adjacent to each other, a word having the meaning of “special training” can be recognized by the player. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15C, a part of the characters “han” is applied to the back surfaces of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618, respectively. By making the back surface and the back surface of the second decorative portion 618 vertically adjacent to each other, a character having the meaning of “Kan” can be recognized by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the first movable portion 610 is configured to be rotatable 180 degrees in the front direction about the motor shaft of the first drive motor 614, and the second movable portion 616 is the first drive. The motor shaft of the second drive motor 620 disposed on an axis different from the motor shaft of the motor 614 is configured to be capable of rotating 180 degrees in the front direction about the axis.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the drive unit 606 includes a third drive motor 622 disposed in the lower right side of the main body 602 when viewed from the front (lower left when viewed from the back), and the third drive motor. The first gear 624 that is rotationally driven by the motor 622, the second gear 626 that is disposed at the lower left of the main body 602 when viewed from the front (lower right when viewed from the rear), and the rotational driving force of the first gear 624 to the second gear 626. A driving force transmission belt 628 for transmission, a first spiral shaft 628 that is rotationally driven by a first gear 624, and a second spiral shaft 630 that is rotationally driven by a second gear 626 are configured. Yes.

  The first spiral shaft 628 is engaged with the first movable portion 610 of the movable portion 604, and when the first spiral shaft 628 rotates, the first movable portion 610 has a guide groove 608 on the right side when viewed from the front (left side when viewed from the back). The main body 602 is configured to move in the vertical direction. The second spiral shaft 630 is engaged with the second movable portion 616 of the movable portion 604, and when the second spiral shaft 630 rotates, the second movable portion 616 is guided on the left side in the front view (right side in the rear view). The main body 602 is configured to move in the vertical direction along the groove 608.

  As described above, since the two movable bodies (the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618) are driven in the vertical direction by one drive source (the third drive motor 622), the first There is no variation in the movement of the decoration part 612 and the second decoration part 618, and an effect without a sense of incongruity can be performed. Furthermore, since the auxiliary plate 621 for restricting the vertical movement of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 is provided, the vertical positions of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are shifted. Can be prevented.

  As described above, by configuring the two movable bodies to be driven in the vertical direction by one driving source, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of variations and deviations in movement, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, each of the two spiral shafts (the first spiral shaft 628 and the second spiral shaft 630) may be provided with a drive source. In this case, by driving each drive source independently, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 can also be operated independently. Even when each of the plurality of spiral shafts is provided with a drive source, when the auxiliary plate 621 is provided, the vertical positions of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are shifted. Therefore, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 may be driven more quickly because it is possible to move up and down using driving forces generated by a plurality of driving sources. .

<Operation of the movable moving body>
Next, the operation of the effect movable body 600 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an operation when the movable portion 604 is linearly moved from top to bottom along the straight region 608a and the first bent region 608b.

  As shown in the front view and the external perspective view of FIG. 6A, the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 are such that each guide pin 610a and guide pin 616a move in the vertical direction within the range of the linear region 608a. While moving, they are moved linearly in the vertical direction while maintaining a predetermined distance from each other. As the first movable unit 610 and the second movable unit 616 move linearly in the vertical direction, the first decorative unit 612 and the second decorative unit 618 are adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction (left and right). It is moved linearly in the vertical direction while maintaining (initial position before movement).

  Further, as shown in the front view and the external perspective view of FIGS. 7B and 7C, the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 have the guide pin 610a and the guide pin 616a in the first bent region. While moving the range of 608b from the top to the bottom, the distance is gradually moved away from each other (so that they are gradually separated from each other), and at the lower end of the first bent region 608b, , And moved to a position away from each other by a predetermined distance. As the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 move diagonally downward along the first bent region 608b, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 leave a predetermined distance. To move away from each other (see FIG. 14C).

  On the other hand, although not shown, the first movable part 610 and the second movable part 616 are mutually connected while the guide pin 610a and the guide pin 616a move from the bottom to the top in the range of the first bent region 608b. Are moved upward (so that they are gradually approaching each other), and at the upper end of the first bent region 608b, they are moved to a position away from each other by a predetermined distance. As the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 move in the obliquely upward direction along the first bent region 608b, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are in the horizontal direction ( It is moved to a position adjacent to (left and right) (initial position before movement).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an operation in a case where the movable portion 604 is linearly moved along the second bent region 608c from the top to the bottom, and the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are rotated.

  As shown in the front view and the external perspective view of FIGS. 10A to 10C, the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 are configured such that the guide pins 610a and the guide pins 616a have the second bent region 608c. While moving the range from the top to the bottom, the distance is gradually moved downward so that the distances gradually approach each other. As shown in FIG. Moved closest. Further, as the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 move obliquely downward along the second bent region 608c, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are respectively connected to the first drive motor 614. The second drive motor 620 is rotationally driven about the horizontal direction as an axis.

  More specifically, the first decorative portion 612 is rotated upward as soon as the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 start to move obliquely downward, and at the timing shown in FIG. Rotating about 90 degrees upward from the initial position shown in FIG. 14 (a) and falling in the horizontal direction, the first decorative portion 612 is not visible when viewed from the front. The area behind the first decorative part 612 (in this embodiment, the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shielded by the first decorative part 612) is the smallest. In addition, the second decorative portion 618 is rotated downward (rotated in the opposite direction to the first decorative portion 612) at the same time as the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 start to move obliquely downward. At the timing shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the second decorative portion 618 is viewed from the front, it is rotated about 90 degrees below the initial position shown in FIG. The area behind the second decorative part 618 that cannot be visually recognized by the first decorative part 618 (in this embodiment, the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shielded by the second decorative part 618) is the smallest.

  As described above, in the effect movable body 600, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are rotated to rotate the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618. Since the display area can be adjusted, the effect movable body 600 is arranged in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 to enable various effects, but the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is more than necessary. The player's willingness to play is not diminished. Moreover, when the 1st decoration part 612 and the 2nd decoration part 618 are not rotating, it is shielded with difficulty in visual recognition, and when the 1st decoration part 612 and the 2nd decoration part 618 fall in the horizontal direction, the shielding is released so as to be visible. By performing an effect (for example, displaying an image suggesting a lottery result) in the area to be played, the player's attention can be gathered in an area that is visible only for a predetermined period in a series of operations of the effect movable body 600. There is a case.

  In addition, the timing of the rotation start of the 1st decoration part 612 and the 2nd decoration part 618 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st movable part 610 and the 2nd movable part 616 are along the linear area | region 608a and the 1st bending area | region 608b. Rotation may be started while moving. Also, the conditions for starting the rotation are not particularly limited. For example, when the first movable unit 610 and the second movable unit 616 are moved in the vertical direction by a predetermined movement amount (for example, the number of steps of the third drive motor 622 is The rotation of the first decoration unit 612 and the second decoration unit 618 may be started when the predetermined value is reached, and the first decoration unit 612 and the second decoration unit 612 are based on the detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424 described above. You may control the rotation start and stop of the 2nd decoration part 618. FIG.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 15 (b), the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 further move along with the diagonally downward movement along the second bent region 608c of the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616. As a result, the back of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 (the surface on which the characters “special” or “learn” are not applied) is visible.

  Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 15 (c), the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are further rotated, and the first decorative portion 612 is about 180 degrees above the initial position shown in FIG. 14 (a). The second decorative portion 618 is rotated about 180 degrees downward from the initial position shown in FIG. In addition, with the rotation of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618, the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 are moved downward so that the distance between them gradually approaches, and the second bent portion At the lower end of the region 608c, the region 608c is moved so as to be closest to each other. For this reason, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are moved in the horizontal direction so as to approach each other while rotating, and at the lower end of the second bent region 608c, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are moved from the initial position shown in FIG. The upper ends of the two are moved to positions adjacent to each other in the vertical direction (up and down) while being rotated 180 degrees.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, when the upper ends of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 move to positions adjacent to each other in the vertical direction (up and down), the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion. Since the position of 618 in the horizontal direction is deliberately deviated, the first decorative portion 612 is compared with the case where the horizontal positions of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are matched. And the area | region comprised by the back surface of the 2nd decoration part 618 can be shown widely, and an effect can be heightened.

  In addition, when magnets are disposed in advance on the upper ends of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618, and the upper ends of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are moved to positions adjacent to each other in the vertical direction (up and down). In addition, it may be configured such that the mutual magnetic force attracts them to fill the gap between them. In this case, if the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are moved in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the magnetic force acts (in the present embodiment, the left-right direction), the movement of both is not hindered by the magnetic force, Both can be separated smoothly.

  In the above-described example, the example in which the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are moved in the left-right direction while being rotationally driven has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, From the state shown in FIG. 15A), only the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are rotationally driven, and the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 are moved based on the completion of the rotational drive. By moving downward, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 may be moved in the approaching direction, and may be configured to be adjacent in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. In such a case, since the upper ends of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 can be brought closer to each other, one decorative portion can regulate the rotation operation of the other decorative portion, Even if it is a rotation operation due to its own weight or a store clerk touches it, the production operation can be performed as expected.

  On the other hand, the distance between the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 gradually increases while the guide pins 610a and the guide pins 616a move from the bottom to the top of the second bent region 608c. It is moved upward so as to move away, and at the upper end of the second bent region 608c, it is moved to a position that is separated by a predetermined distance. As the first movable portion 610 and the second movable portion 616 move in the diagonally upward direction along the second bent region 608c, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 have the above-described rotation. While being rotated in the reverse direction, it is moved to a position where it is separated by a predetermined distance (see FIG. 14C).

  In this example, when the first decoration unit 612 and the second decoration unit 618 of the effect movable body 600 move, one of the display areas of the decorative symbol display device 208 disposed on the back side of the effect movable body 600 is displayed. Are covered by the first decoration part 612 and the second decoration part 618 and become temporarily invisible, but the lottery results of the above-mentioned special figure variation game and the usual figure variation game (for example, special figure, ordinary figure, The decorative pattern is preferably displayed in a display area that is not covered during the operation of the effect movable body 600 (an area that is always visible).

  In addition, when the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are moved to the initial position, if at least one of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 is in a rotated state, it is in front of the initial position. Therefore, the third decoration motor 622 is driven based on the fact that the first decoration part sensor 425 and the second decoration part sensor 427 are in the detection state. 612 and the 2nd decoration part 618 may be comprised so that it may move upwards.

<Modification 1>
Next, the effect movable body 650 according to Modification 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of operation | movement of the production movable body 650 which concerns on the modification 1. FIG.

  In the effect movable body 650 according to the first modification, as shown in FIG. 5A, the first decorative portion 652 is generated along with the movement of the first movable portion 656 and the second movable portion 658 along the linear region 608a. And the 2nd decoration part 654 is moved to the position (initial position before a movement) which mutually adjoins a horizontal direction (left-right). Thereby, the 1st decoration part 652 and the 2nd decoration part 654 cover the 1st area | region of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 arrange | positioned back, and make it invisible from the front.

  Further, in this effect movable body 650, as shown in FIGS. 5C to 5D, the first movable portion 656 and the second movable portion 658 are moved along the second bent region 608c in accordance with the movement of the first movable portion 656. The decorative portion 652 and the second decorative portion 654 gradually approach each other, and at the timing shown in FIG. 4D, the positions adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction (left and right) (the position in the vertical direction is the initial position before the movement). The position is moved to a position where the horizontal positions are the same. Thereby, the 1st decoration part 652 and the 2nd decoration part 654 cover the 2nd area | region of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 arrange | positioned back, and make it invisible from the front.

  As described above, the effect movable body 650 makes the first decoration portion 652 and the second decoration portion 654 make the two different first regions and the second region invisible and simultaneously makes the first region invisible. The same display (in this example, the character display of “special training”) can be performed at two positions, that is, the position where the second region is not visible. For this reason, it is possible to perform a novel effect that has not existed before. Further, since the drive motor can be reduced as compared with the above-described production movable body 600, the control is easy and the cost of the members can be reduced.

  Also, the movement of the effect movable body 650 according to the modification 1 shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C and the movement of the effect movable body 600 shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C are made common. Therefore, the subsequent operation, that is, the character “special training” is displayed again as shown in FIG. 16D, or the character “KAN” is displayed as shown in FIG. Different impressions can be given to the player depending on whether it is displayed. For this reason, for example, when the character “Kan” is displayed after a common action, the player is benefited (for example, a big hit), while the character “Special training” is displayed again after the common action. In such a case, if it is configured so as not to give a profit to the player, it is possible to produce an effect that enthuses the player's expectation and to increase the game motivation.

<Modification 2>
Next, the effect movable body 700 according to Modification Example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of operation | movement of the production movable body 700 which concerns on the modification 2. FIG.

  The effect movable body 700 according to Modification 2 moves in a vertical direction along a main body 702 having a rectangular opening formed in the center and a linear guide groove 702a formed on the right side of the main body 702. A movable part 704 that can be driven, a drive part (not shown) for driving the movable part 704 in the vertical direction, a plate-like decorative part 706 that is rotatably supported by the movable part 704, and the decorative part 706 A drive shaft 708 for rotating and a drive motor (not shown) for rotating the drive shaft 708 are configured.

  The decoration portion 706 is supported by a single drive shaft 708 at a position eccentric from the center in the vertical direction of the decoration portion 706, and is rotationally driven by the drive shaft 708, thereby having the position shown in FIG. It can be rotated about 180 degrees between the position shown in (d).

  In the effect movable body 700, the movable portion 704 (drive shaft 708) is moved downward from the position shown in FIG. 10A to the position shown in FIG. ) From the position shown in FIG. 8D to the position shown in FIG. 4D, and the movable portion 704 (drive shaft 708) is shown in FIG. At the same time, the decorative portion 706 is rotated about 180 degrees downward from the position shown in FIG. 4D to the position shown in FIG.

  With such a configuration, the maximum movable range of the decorative portion 706 is within a rectangular area indicated by the symbol W in FIGS. 9A to 9D, and therefore the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided behind the effect movable body 700. Even when it is disposed, the display area covered by the decorative portion 706 (display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 that cannot be seen from the front) can be minimized, while the effect movable body 700 enhances the effect. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 is not prevented more than necessary. In addition, since the decorative portion 706 is supported at a position eccentric from the center in the vertical direction of the decorative portion 706, the decorative portion 706 is rotated as shown in the right sectional views of FIGS. However, the decorative portion 706 does not protrude rearward of the main body portion 702, and the decorative symbol display device 208 or the like can be easily arranged in the vicinity of the rear of the main body portion 702, thereby increasing the degree of design freedom.

  Further, since the decoration portion 706 is decorated on both sides, by maintaining a substantially horizontal state as shown in FIG. 5C, the player can change a plurality of decorations by changing his / her viewpoint. (In this example, the letters “high” and the letters “low”) can be visually recognized. Further, in a state where the substantially horizontal state is maintained, for example, the player may be notified of the lottery result by suggesting the player to look at one side with the decorative symbol display device 208 or the like based on the lottery result or the like. In such a case, since the correct notification content cannot be obtained unless the player acts positively, the player may be able to actively participate in the game.

<Modification 3>
Next, the effect movable body 750 according to Modification 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a front view of the effect movable body 750 according to the modification 3, and shows a state in which the first decorative portion 752 and the second decorative portion 754 are engaged with each other, and FIG. ) Is a front view of the effect movable body 750 according to Modification 3 and shows a state in which the first decorative portion 752 and the second decorative portion 754 are separated from each other. 2C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ in FIG. 1A, and FIG. 4D is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB ′ in FIG. FIG.

  The effect movable body 750 according to Modification 3 includes a first decorative portion 752 having a plurality of external teeth 752a and internal teeth 752b, a plurality of internal teeth 754b that can mesh with the external teeth 752a of the first decorative portion 752, and The second decorative portion 754 has a plurality of external teeth 754a that can mesh with the internal teeth 752b of the first decorative portion 752, and one external tooth when the first decorative portion 752 and the second decorative portion 754 come into contact with each other. And the other internal teeth are engaged with each other.

  With such a configuration, for example, the first decorative portion 752 is supported in the vicinity of the lower side, the second decorative portion 754 is supported in the vicinity of the upper side, and only the first decorative portion 754 is easily rotated downward by its own weight. Even if it exists, since the 1st decoration part 752 and the 2nd decoration part 754 are meshing, the situation where only one of the 1st decoration part 752 and the 2nd decoration part 754 will rotate at an unexpected timing beforehand This can be avoided and does not give a sense of incongruity to the production. Further, even when the first decorative portion 752 and the second decorative portion 754 are moved in the vertical direction in the contact state shown in FIG. Can be done and does not give a sense of incongruity to the production.

  Further, when the first decorative portion 752 and the second decorative portion 754 are moved from the separated state shown in FIG. 5B to the contact state shown in FIG. 5A, one internal tooth guides the other external tooth. Therefore, the first decorative portion 752 and the second decorative portion 754 can be smoothly moved and brought into contact with each other at a predetermined position.

<Modification 4>
Next, the effect movable body 800 according to Modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure (a)-(d) is the figure which showed an example of operation | movement of the production movable body 800 which concerns on the modification 4, The figure (e) is the figure which showed the modification of the guide groove. is there.

  The effect movable body 800 according to the modified example 4 includes a straight region 808a extending linearly from the upper side to the lower side of the main body 802, and outward from the opening 802a with a lower end portion of the straight region 808a as a base end. A linear first bent region 808b that bends away, and a second bent that bends in a direction approaching the opening 802a with the lower end of the first bent region 808b as a base, and the inner diameter increases downward. A guide groove 808 (808a, 808b, 808c) formed by the region 808c is provided.

  The decorative portion 804 of the effect movable body 800 moves straight down along the straight region 808a as shown in FIG. 5A, and then, as shown in FIG. 5B, the first bent region 808b. And move obliquely in a direction away from the opening 802a toward the outside. Next, the movable portion 804 moves obliquely in the direction approaching the opening 802a along the second bent region 808c, as shown in FIG. 5C, but the guide pin 807 for guiding the decorative portion 804 is the first. Since the second bent region 808c moves along the lower inner surface, the decorative portion 804 moves obliquely at the same angle as the lower inner surface of the second bent region 808c.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the movable portion 804 is moved upward, the decorative portion 804 moves obliquely in the direction away from the opening 802a along the second bent region 808c. Since the guide pin 807 that guides the portion 804 moves along the upper inner surface of the second bent region 808c, the decorative portion 804 has the same angle as the inclination of the upper inner surface of the second bent region 808c (second bent region). And move obliquely at an angle different from the inclination of the lower inner surface of 808c.

  With such a configuration, when the decoration part is moved in the vertical direction, the movement trajectory of the decoration part can be made different between the upward direction and the downward direction, so that the effect can be enhanced. The shape of the guide groove is not limited to this example. For example, as shown in FIG. 5E, the guide groove for guiding the guide pin is formed in a loop shape, and the decoration portion is moved downward. The guide pin may be configured to pass through different guide grooves depending on whether it is moved upward.

  Further, the effect movable body 800 may be moved upward while moving along the second bent region 808c as shown in FIG. In such a case, the effect movable body 800 does not move to the maximum in the left-right direction because it does not reach the lower end of the second bent region 808c. By providing the guide groove 808 so as to create a gap with respect to the guide pin 807, the operation mode of the effect movable body 800 can be varied. In the present embodiment, various motion patterns can be created by switching the vertical movement of the effect movable body 800.

<Modification 5>
Next, the effect movable body 850 according to Modification Example 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure (a)-(f) is the figure which showed an example of operation | movement of the production movable body 850 which concerns on the modification 5. FIG.

  In the effect movable body 850 according to the modified example 5, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, only one of the two decorative portions (in this example, the right decorative portion) is movable at the first position. (Rotate) to display two types of characters (in this example, “highest” and “lowest”), or as shown in FIGS. At position 2, only one of the two decorative parts (in this example, the right decorative part) is moved (rotated), and two types of characters (in this example, “high accuracy” and “low accuracy”) are displayed. It is configured to display.

  With such a configuration, various displays can be performed, and the production effect can be further enhanced. In this example, the shape of the decorative portion is rectangular, but it may be circular or cylindrical.

  In addition, when a plurality of decorations are provided in one decoration part, a plurality of movable objects are provided by including a plurality of decorations that make a meaning independently and a plurality of decorations that make a meaning when a plurality of decoration parts are brought close to each other. In some cases, the player's attention can be further collected in the operation mode.

<Modification 6>
Next, the effect movable body 900 according to Modification 6 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a front view of the effect movable body 900 according to Modification 6.

  In the production movable body 900 according to Modification 6, when the front and back surfaces of the left and right decorative portions are brought close to each other so that the ends contact each other, further movement in the inner direction is restricted. When the left and right decorative portions are moved to the initial position, if at least one of them is not in a predetermined posture, it cannot be returned to the initial position.

  The opportunity to operate the production movable body is a state in which the player's expectation to the lottery increases, and if the operation ends with the abnormality occurring, the production movable body will not operate normally at the next operation of the production movable body In addition, there is a possibility that the player may be aroused or suspicious about the game, but according to the production movable body 900 according to the modified example 6, the abnormality of the production movable body can be grasped at an early stage. Can be prevented in advance. Further, it is not necessary to detect the posture of the decoration part with a sensor or the like, and the structure can be simplified. If the decoration part is not detected by a sensor or the like, a retry operation is executed. If the decoration part cannot be detected even after a plurality of retry operations, it is determined as a predetermined error and an error notification is made. Also good.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls the display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) that can display information and the content displayed on the display means according to the progress of the game. Display control means (for example, first sub-control section 400), shielding means (for example, first decoration section 612 and second decoration section 618) capable of shielding at least a part of the display area of the display means, and the display A game machine including moving means (for example, a first movable part 610, a second movable part 616, and a driving part 606) for moving the shielding means in front of the area, wherein the moving means is a first The direction (for example, the rotation direction of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618) and a second direction different from the first direction (for example, the sliding direction of the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618) (Up and down And direction)), a gaming table characterized in that it is configured to move the shielding means in a plurality of directions including.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the shielding area of the display unit can be freely changed by moving the shielding unit in a plurality of directions. For this reason, the state of visual recognition from the player can be switched in a variety of ways, and the player can be entertained by performing an unprecedented presentation, which can enhance the interest of the player.

  In addition, the shielding means is provided with a first decorative surface on which a first decoration (for example, characters of “special” or “katsu”) is applied and a second decoration different from the first decoration. A second decorative surface, and the moving means rotates the shielding means in the first direction so that at least a part of the first decorative surface becomes visible (for example, FIG. 14). (A) to (c)) and a state in which at least a part of the second decorative surface is visible (for example, the states shown in FIGS. 15B to 15C) can be switched. The shielding means may be configured to be slidable in the second direction while performing the switching.

  With such a configuration, in addition to being able to perform various effects by switching the decoration by turning in the first direction, it is possible to vary the impression given to the player by sliding in the second direction. There is a case. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player by performing a novel presentation that has not been possible in the past, and to increase the interest of the player.

  The shielding means includes a first shielding means (for example, the first decorative portion 612) and a second shielding means (for example, the second decorative portion 618) different from the first shielding means, and the movement The means makes the first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means approach or abut at the first position (for example, the state shown in FIG. 14A). And the second surface of the first shielding means and the second surface of the second shielding means are brought close to or in contact with each other at a second position different from the first position (for example, (The state shown in FIG. 15C) may be possible.

  With such a configuration, the mode at the first position and the mode at the second position can be made different, and the impression given to the player can be made different. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player by performing a novel presentation that has not been possible in the past, and to increase the interest of the player.

  The shielding means includes a first shielding means and a second shielding means different from the first shielding means, and the moving means includes a first surface of the first shielding means, and the second shielding means. The first surface of the shielding means can be brought close to or abutted at the first position (for example, the state shown in FIG. 16 (a)), and the first surface of the first shielding means, and It may be possible to make the first surface of the second shielding means approach or abut at a second position different from the first position (for example, the state shown in FIG. 16D). .

  With such a configuration, the same aspect can be produced at different positions, and the impression given to the player may be different while the appearance is the same. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player by performing a novel presentation that has not been possible in the past, and to increase the interest of the player.

  Further, the moving means is in a state in which the first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means are brought close to or in contact with each other at the first position (for example, FIG. In the state shown in a), the first shielding means and the second shielding means are rotated in the first direction while sliding the first shielding means and the second shielding means in the second direction. Accordingly, it may be possible to bring the second surface of the first shielding means and the second surface of the second shielding means close to or in contact with each other at the second position (for example, FIG. 14 (a)-(c), FIG. 15 (a)-(c) reference).

  With such a configuration, the movement by the rotation of the first shielding means and the second shielding means and the movement by the slide can be performed at the same time, and the player can be entertained by performing an unprecedented novel effect. And can increase the interest of the player.

  Further, the first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means are engaged with each other in the contacted state, and one of the first shielding means and the second shielding means is The other rotation may be restricted.

  With such a configuration, there is a case where the shielding means can be maintained in the standby state (initial position) even when a failure such as step-out occurs. In addition, even when a store clerk or the like of a game store touches the shielding means, there are cases where the positional deviation of the shielding means can be prevented.

  Further, the shielding means deliberately increases the moment force applied at the time of rotation by making the lengths of the sides forming each surface different in at least two surfaces and setting each rotation center to an eccentric position. If it does in this way, a change can be given to the rotation mode of a shielding means, and a novel effect may be performed.

  In addition, the structure of the game machine which concerns on this invention is not limited to the structure of the pachinko machine 100 which concerns on the said embodiment. Therefore, for example, the trigger for operating the effect movable body 600 (conditions for turning on the above-described operation flag) is particularly limited. After performing the lottery for special figure variable game, the effect movable according to the result of the lottery The body 600 may be operated stepwise, or the effect movable body 600 may be operated over a plurality of special figure fluctuations based on the lottery prefetch result. In the effect movable body 600, the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 that cannot be visually recognized by the effect movable body 600 can be minimized by the rotation of the first decoration portion 612 and the second decoration portion 618. Even when the decorative symbol display device 208 is continuously shielded over the fluctuation, the progress of the game is not disturbed, and the player's willingness to play is not reduced.

In addition, the first privilege grant is confirmed (for example, a small hit or more is confirmed) by combining the first decoration unit 612 and the second decoration unit 618 in the first posture, and the first decoration unit 612 and the second decoration unit are determined. The first privilege is included in the second posture according to 618, and the second privilege grant having an advantage equal to or higher than the first privilege is confirmed (for example, the jackpot with a lottery is confirmed). May be.
In addition, the same liquid crystal display (for example, an X-cut effect) is performed in a state where the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are combined and a state where the first decorative portion 618 is combined, and the combination is performed. You may comprise so that reliability may become high. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide strength and weakness to the player's expectation by changing the reliability depending on the presence or absence of coalescence while saving the capacity by reusing the same liquid crystal display.

  In addition, if the production movable body 600 is always operated at the time of symbol display, the opportunity for initial position setting is ensured, and an impression that is advantageous for the operation = player is given, so that when the symbol is operated at times other than at the time of symbol display. Increase player expectations.

  In addition, when the first symbol combination (normal symbol) is displayed, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are combined in the first posture, and the gaming state is shifted to a state more advantageous than the first symbol combination. The promotion may be clearly displayed by combining the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 in the second posture during the second symbol combination display (probability variation symbol).

  Further, if the decorative design being confirmed is not blocked by the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618, the lottery result can be clearly displayed to the player.

In addition, when the power is turned on, unification in all postures that can be taken by the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 may be performed. In addition, the rendering movable body 600 may limit its own operation based on the detection result of a sensor provided in a movable body other than itself (for example, the first decorative portion 612 and the second decorative portion 618 are at the initial position). If not, the ascending operation is restricted, and if the movable part 604 is not detected at the standby position, the rotational actions of the first decorative part 612 and the second decorative part 618 are restricted.
In addition, the effect movable body 600 blocks the decoration symbol display device 208 based on the detection of an error that does not involve itself (for example, a game ball payout error), thereby interfering with the game of the fraudster. Also good. Further, if the effect movable body 600 continues to be shielded until the error is canceled, it is possible to surely find an illegal act or the like.

  In addition to the pachinko machine 100 (1 type), the present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines (2 types and 3 types), enclosed pachinko machines, pachinko machines, and the like. It can also be applied to a ball ball machine, a smart ball, etc.

  Further, for example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with “a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, a start lever for instructing the rotation of the reels, and a corresponding one for each reel. A stop button for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not the internal winning of plural types of winnings is won by lottery (winning part internal lottery), and the reels based on the lottery result of the lottery means The combination of symbols displayed by the reel stop control means (reel stop control processing) for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination. If the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, a determining means (winning determination process) for determining whether or not the symbol combination is a game that pays out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode And dispensing control means for performing medium payout processing (medal payout process) are also suitable for the slot machine "having an effect movable member 600 described above.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to gaming machines represented by slot machines and gaming machines (such as pachinko machines).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 206 1st decorative symbol display device 207 2nd decorative symbol display device 210 Universal figure display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 226 General winning opening 228 Universal figure starting port 230 1st special figure Start port 232 Second special view start port 234 Variable prize opening 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 600 Production movable body

Claims (6)

Display means capable of displaying information;
Display control means for controlling the contents displayed on the display means according to the progress of the game;
Shielding means capable of shielding at least a part of a display area of the display means;
A game machine comprising a moving means for moving the shielding means in front of the display area,
The game machine characterized in that the moving means is configured to be able to move the shielding means in a plurality of directions including a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction. The game stand according to claim 1,
The shielding means has a first decorative surface provided with a first decoration and a second decorative surface provided with a second decoration different from the first decoration,
The moving means turns the shielding means in the first direction so that at least a part of the first decorative surface can be visually recognized and at least a part of the second decorative surface becomes visible. A game table characterized in that the state can be switched and the shielding means is slidable in the second direction while performing the switching. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The shielding means includes a first shielding means and a second shielding means different from the first shielding means,
The moving means can bring the first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means close to or abut at a first position, and the first shielding. A game table characterized in that the second surface of the means and the second surface of the second shielding means can be brought close to or in contact with each other at a second position different from the first position. . The game stand according to claim 1 or 3,
The shielding means includes a first shielding means and a second shielding means different from the first shielding means,
The moving means can bring the first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means close to or abut at a first position, and the first shielding. A gaming table characterized in that the first surface of the means and the first surface of the second shielding means can be brought close to or in contact with each other at a second position different from the first position. . The game stand according to claim 3,
The moving means is arranged in the second direction in a state where the first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means are brought close to or in contact with each other at the first position. A second surface of the first shielding means by rotating the first shielding means and the second shielding means in the first direction while sliding the first shielding means and the second shielding means; A game table, wherein the second surface of the second shielding means can be brought close to or abutted at the second position. It is a game stand in any one of Claims 3-5,
The first surface of the first shielding means and the first surface of the second shielding means are engaged with each other in the contacted state, and one of the first shielding means and the second shielding means is the other. A game table characterized by restricting rotation.