JP2012217657A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stably control a movable Yakumono (accessory) for a Pachinko game machine including the drivable, movable Yakumono on a game board and driving the movable Yakumono.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 100 includes: the movable Yakumono 130; a detection part 2001 for detecting whether the movable Yakumono 130 is at a reference position or not; and a drive control part 2002 for driving the movable Yakumono 130. The drive control part 2002 includes a first control part 2002a and a second control part 2002b. The first control part 2002a drives the movable Yakumono 130 based on an issued command. The second control part 2002b performs returning drive for returning the movable Yakumono 130 to the reference position prior to drive by the first control part 2002a when the detection part 2001 detects that the movable Yakumono 130 is not at the reference position.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a movable accessory that can be driven is provided on a game board and drives the movable accessory.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball wins a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery lottery is performed, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine wins the big hit lottery, the three rows of the variably displayed symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”), and the big hit gaming state is set. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the player can obtain a large number of winning balls by opening a closing prize opening (so-called “attacker”) that is normally closed and letting the gaming balls win the winning prize opening.

  Such a gaming machine has produced various effects in order to increase the player's expectation and entertain the game before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. For example, in recent years, in addition to effects by display on the image display unit, blinking and lighting using a plurality of lamps, etc., effects by lighting or operating a so-called movable accessory called a gimmick What is performed has also been widely used (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2007-319374 A

  However, if another drive is newly performed on the movable accessory that has already been driven, the movable accessory may be damaged. For example, a gaming machine inputs a control signal of a specified number of pulses to a movable accessory equipped with a pulse motor in order to perform drive control of the movable accessory by simple processing. Thus, the gaming machine drives the movable accessory by a predetermined amount based on the reference position (for example, the origin position). For this reason, when trying to perform another drive on a movable accessory that has already been driven, a predetermined amount is driven from a position other than the reference position, which may result in damage to the movable accessory. .

  An object of the present invention is to achieve stable control of a movable accessory in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention is provided on a game board (101), has a drive unit (410, 510), and includes a predetermined reference position by the drive unit (410, 510). Based on the received command, based on the movable command (130) provided to be driven within the range, the detection means (2001) for detecting whether or not the movable role (130) is the reference position, and The first control means (2002a) for driving the movable accessory (130) and the movable accessory (130) when the detection means (2001) detects that the movable accessory (130) is not the reference position. ) Is returned to the reference position, and the second control means (2002b) is provided to give priority to the driving by the first control means (2002a).

  In the above invention, the control unit has a plurality of setting areas (Ly1 to Ly3) in which the priority order of control data input to the drive units (410, 510) is determined, and performs control based on the command. It further comprises setting means (2002c) capable of setting data and control data for returning drive in the plurality of setting areas (Ly1 to Ly3), and the first control means (2002a) and the second control means ( 2002b) means that the control data set in the setting area (Ly1 to Ly3) having the highest priority among the setting areas (Ly1 to Ly3) in which the control data is set is transferred to the driving unit (410). , 510) to drive the movable accessory (130), and the setting means (2002c) determines that the movable accessory (130) is not at the reference position. When it is issued, the control data for the return drive may be set in the setting area (Ly1) having the highest priority among the plurality of setting areas (Ly1 to Ly3). .

  Further, in the above invention, when the setting means (Ly1 to Ly3) has set the control data for the return drive, the priority is set among the plurality of setting areas (Ly1 to Ly3). The other control data may not be set in the highest setting area (Ly1).

  In the above invention, the setting means (Ly1 to Ly3) may discard the control data set in the plurality of setting areas (Ly1 to Ly3) when the return driving is completed. .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, there exists an effect that a movable accessory can be controlled stably and it can prevent that a movable accessory will be damaged.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information display part of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. It is a front view (the 1) of the 1st movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. It is a front view (the 2) of the 1st movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. It is a rear view (the 1) of the 2nd movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. It is a rear view (the 2) of the 2nd movable accessory of this Embodiment 1. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the outline | summary of the drive control of the movable accessory by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the outline | summary of the drive control of the movable accessory by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram (the 1) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine of this Embodiment 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of a counter storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for special figure determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for common figure determination. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the determination table per special figure. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the determination table per special figure. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a special figure symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a special symbol design determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure determination result storage area. It is a block diagram (the 2) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine of this Embodiment 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure effect pattern table. It is a block diagram (the 3) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine of this Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram (the 4) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine of this Embodiment 1. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a control data table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of drive control data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination process. It is the flowchart (the 1) which showed the process during a stop. It is the flowchart (the 2) which showed the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special figure effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an accessory / lamp control process. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing content of a production start control process according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a drive control flag setting process. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a control process during production according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a return process during performance according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during control. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a control data correction process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the outline | summary of the drive control of the movable accessory by the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a control data table according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the outline | summary of the drive control of the movable accessory by the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a production start control process according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a control process during production according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing content of a return process during performance according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing content of a production start time process according to Embodiment 3. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a control process during production according to the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing content of a return process during performance according to the third embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments 1 to 3 of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiments 1 to 3 shown below are examples in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the old first class.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The pachinko gaming machine 100 acquires special symbol determination information (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing determination information”) when a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The pachinko gaming machine 100 will perform a jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) using this special figure determination information.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that opens and closes based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is normally closed, and is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball passes through the gates 108 arranged on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104, information for normal symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as "general map determination information"). To get. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery using this general pattern determination information. In the normal symbol lottery, when winning per normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “per common symbol”), the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The grand prize winning port 109 has a closed state (a closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize winning port 109 and an open state (opened state) in which a game ball can win a prize winning port 109. . Control of these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the special winning opening 109.

  The special winning opening 109 is normally closed, and is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a big win lottery when a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. When the jackpot lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot 109 is opened for a predetermined period. If the game ball wins the big prize opening 109 when the big prize opening 109 is in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of the prize balls.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls by winning a game ball. Thereby, when the game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the prize balls. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right portion of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols to the player. Although details of the information display unit 112 will be described later, the information display unit 112 displays the first special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, and the game ball is the first one. 2 A second special symbol or the like representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by winning the start opening 106 is displayed. In addition, the information display unit 112 displays a normal symbol representing a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  A speaker 114 is incorporated above the game area 103 in the frame member 113. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on two sides of the frame member 113 which are above and below the game area 103. Each effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp of the production light unit 115 irradiates a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, these lamps can change the direction of light irradiation in the vertical and horizontal directions by driving a motor.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 113, the operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 116 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Thereby, the launching unit causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button (chance button) 118, a cross key 119, a hit ball supply tray 120, and the like are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The hitting ball supply tray 120 accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 driven by the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided. In the first embodiment, the movable combination 130 includes a first movable combination 131 and a second movable combination 132. The first movable accessory 131 has a drive unit and is provided so as to be driven within a predetermined range including a predetermined reference position by the drive unit. For example, here, it is assumed that the first movable accessory 131 is provided so that it can be driven within a range from a retracted position (for example, an origin position) as a reference position to an advanced position.

  The second movable accessory 132 also has a drive unit, and is provided so as to be driven within a predetermined range including a predetermined reference position by the drive unit. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the second movable accessory 132 is provided so as to be driven within a range from a retracted position (for example, an origin position) as a reference position to an advanced position. Further, the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 can be driven independently. Detailed configurations and operations of the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 will be described later.

(Details of information display section)
Next, details of the information display unit 112 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the information display unit of the first embodiment. In FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold number display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205. Each of the display units 201 to 205 employs an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a represents a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the first starting port 105, and includes eight LEDs. The second special symbol display unit 201b represents the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106, and, like the first special symbol display unit 201a, from the eight LEDs. Become.

  The variation (variation display) of each special symbol is performed, for example, by sequentially turning on and off each LED so as to flow from left to right in the drawing. During the change of the special symbol, the image display unit 104 produces an effect using a decorative symbol or the like. When the variation of the special symbol is finished, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed by the lighting mode of the subsequent LED.

  For example, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a loss, and when the first, second, fourth, and seventh LEDs from the left are lit, It shows 4 round (R) short wins, which is one of the big hits. Furthermore, when all the LEDs are lit, the 16R length per unit which is one of the big hits in the first embodiment is shown.

  The lighting mode of the LED indicating each hit is not limited to one mode, and a plurality of lighting modes may be taken according to the number of hits. Further, for example, when the second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left are turned on, the 16R short hit, which is one of the big hits in the first embodiment, is indicated.

  In the first embodiment, the 4R short hit is a big hit that allows the player to win four rounds of the ball. The 16R length is a big hit that allows the player to win 16 rounds. The 16R short win has a round and a short round in which the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is long, and is a big hit that allows the player to obtain four rounds.

  Note that when the special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a loss, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 is stopped at a so-called discoloration indicating a loss. Further, when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating 4R short hit, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a decorative symbol (for example, “1 · 3 · 5”) indicating 4R short hit. Further, when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating 16R length, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a decorative symbol indicating 16R length (for example, “7/7/7”).

  When the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating 16R short hit, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a decorative symbol (for example, other than 3 and 7) indicating a normal long hit. Even when the special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating 16R per length, a decorative symbol indicating 16R short per unit (for example, a doublet other than 3, 7) is stopped on the image display unit 104, and then 16R is displayed. You may make it perform the promotion production which specifies that it is long hit.

  In addition, a normal symbol display unit 202 for displaying normal symbols is arranged on the upper portion of the special symbol display unit 201. The normal symbol display unit 202 represents a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 108, and includes three LEDs. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period. Each LED blinks sequentially while the normal symbol changes.

  When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED. In the first embodiment, when the variation of the normal symbol stops, for example, if “◯” is lit, it is per normal symbol (per long open), and if “Δ” is lit, it is per normal symbol (per short open). If the “x” lights up, it will be lost.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 202, a number-of-holds display unit 203 for displaying the number of pieces of determination information for special symbols and normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “number of pieces of information for determination”, so-called “number of holds”) is arranged. . The reserved number display unit 203 includes a first special symbol reserved number display unit 203a, a second special symbol reserved number display unit 203b, and a normal symbol reserved number display unit 203c.

  The first special symbol hold number display unit 203a displays the number of special symbol determination information for the game ball won in the first starting port 105 during the change of the special symbol. The second special symbol hold number display unit 203b displays the number of special symbol determination information for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 during the change of the special symbol. The normal symbol holding number display section 203c displays the number of information for determining the general symbol for the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 while the normal symbol is changing.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 has special figure determination information for a game ball won at the first start port 105, special figure determination information for a game ball won at the second start port 106, and a general view for the game ball passed through the gate 108. Each piece of determination information can be held up to a prescribed number (for example, four). For this reason, the first special symbol reservation number display unit 203a, the second special symbol reservation number display unit 203b, and the normal symbol reservation number display unit 203c display those stored with the prescribed number as an upper limit.

  The number-of-rounds display unit 204 displays the number of rounds for the jackpot when in the jackpot gaming state. For example, an LED representing “2” is turned on in the case of a big hit of 2 rounds, and an LED representing “16” is turned on in the case of 16R length or 16R short. The right-handed display unit 205 lights up the LED when a game state (for example, a big hit game state) in which a game is progressed by right-handing, and prompts the player to make a right-hand strike.

  FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is fitted into a frame member 113. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 301 as a main control unit, an effect control board 302 as an effect control unit that includes a plurality of printed boards, and a power control board 303 that supplies power.

  Each of the substrates 301 to 303 is accommodated in a substrate case 301a to 303a made of a transparent resin molded member. The effect control board 302 is covered with a back cover 304. The back cover 304 is made of a transparent resin molding member, and protects the connection cable disposed outside the effect control board 302.

  Specifically, the back cover 304 protects connection cables connected to various control boards and other game machine components. The back cover 304 is openable and closable, and a part (lower part) covers the main board case 301a of the main control board 301 in the closed state. That is, the main control board 301 cannot be removed when the back cover 304 is closed. On the other hand, in the opened state of the back cover 304, the main control board 301 can be removed by sliding the main control board 301 leftward in the drawing.

  Here, the main board case 301a of the main control board 301 will be described in detail. The main board case 301 a of the main control board 301 is covered with a part of the back cover 304. The main board case 301a accommodates the main control board 301 so that unauthorized modification to connect another board from the outside and illegal actions to exchange with another board cannot be performed. Further, the main board case 301a is formed of a transparent case, so that the main control board 301 can be visually confirmed against unauthorized modification and fraud. The effect control board 302 and the power supply control board 303 are similarly housed in the transparent board case 302a or 303a.

  The main board case 301a is provided with an operation unit 305 capable of pressing down the RAM clear switch. The RAM clear switch is a switch for clearing backup information stored in a RAM (Random Access Memory) of the main control board 301. The main board case 301a is provided with an opening / closing part 306 that covers the operation part 305 so as to be freely opened and closed. The opening / closing portion 306 is configured to rotate around a rotation shaft 307. FIG. 3 shows a case where the opening / closing part 306 is in a closed state.

  When the RAM clear switch is pressed, an operator (for example, an administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 100) takes a two-step procedure of operating the operation unit 305 after opening the opening / closing unit 306. . The opened / closed portion 306 is closed by gravity unless operated by the operator. As described above, when the RAM clear switch is pressed, the opening / closing unit 306 must be opened. Therefore, an illegal operation such that the jackpot is frequently performed by pressing the RAM clear switch illegally. The act is deterred.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a big hit lottery when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106. When the jackpot lottery is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes (variably displays) the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 201.

  For example, when there is a prize at the first start opening 105 and a lottery is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a. When a big hit lottery is performed by winning a game ball at the second starting port 106, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b is changed.

  When a predetermined period elapses after starting the change of the special symbol, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops (stops display) the changed special symbol so as to indicate the lottery result of the big hit lottery. When the jackpot lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state after stopping the special symbol indicating the jackpot, and the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot winning the winning prize 109 (for example, 16 rounds) ,Open. If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Although details will be described later, when the special design is changed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a decorative design provided on the display screen of the image display unit 104 corresponding to the special design (hereinafter referred to as “special design decorative design”). (Abbreviated) is also changed. When the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol decoration symbol is also stopped on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a jackpot lottery when in the jackpot gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed after the jackpot gaming state ends. For example, after finishing the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters a probability variation gaming state in which the winning probability for the jackpot is increased until a jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times. In the first embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine of a type called ST (special time) machine that is set to a probability variation gaming state until a jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times, but the object of the present invention is not limited to the ST machine, It may be a pachinko gaming machine of a type that continues the gaming state until the next jackpot is won.

(Regarding the production performed by pachinko machines)
Next, an outline of effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine 100 before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery and changes the special symbol and the special symbol decoration symbol, the special symbol effect is performed on the display screen of the image display unit 104 accordingly.

  Specifically, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a notice effect such as a step-up notice or a small character notice or a reach effect as a special figure effect. Since the specific contents of the step-up notice, the small character notice, and the reach production are known techniques, the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform an effect using the movable accessory 130 as a special figure effect. Hereinafter, an effect using the movable accessory 130 (the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132) is referred to as an “actual effect”.

  For example, the accessory effect is generally an effect that has a higher expectation for jackpot than an effect that is not an accessory effect (non-actor effect). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the player's expectation for the jackpot by driving the movable accessory 130 as compared to the case where the movable accessory 130 is not driven. Specifically, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 uses a specific reach effect that has a high degree of expectation for a jackpot as a role effect among the reach effects.

(Configuration of the first movable accessory)
Next, a specific configuration of the movable accessory 130 will be described. First, the configuration of the first movable accessory 131 will be described. FIG. 4-1 is a front view (No. 1) of the first movable accessory of the first embodiment. FIG. 4-2 is a front view (No. 2) of the first movable accessory of the first embodiment.

  The first movable accessory 131 includes a first drive unit 410, a first guide plate 420, a second guide plate 430, and a first decorative member 440. The first drive unit 410 includes a first drive motor 411 and a drive gear 412. The first drive motor 411 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and drives and rotates the drive gear 412. As the first drive motor 411, for example, a pulse motor (so-called stepping motor) can be employed.

  In the first guide plate 420, a gear portion 421 is provided on the surface facing the first drive motor 411. The gear portion 421 is meshed with the drive gear 412. In the first guide plate 420, a slider 422 is erected on the surface facing the second guide plate 430 (the front surface in FIGS. 4A and 4B). The slider 422 is fitted into the second guide hole 431 of the second guide plate 430. Further, the first guide plate 420 is formed with a first guide hole 423 into which the slider 441 provided in the first decorative member 440 is fitted.

  The second guide plate 430 is fixed to the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by a fixing portion (not shown). The second guide plate 430 is formed with an opening so that the second guide hole 431 described above extends in the longitudinal direction of the second guide plate 430 (the left-right direction in FIGS. 4A and 4B). As the slider 422 provided on the first guide plate 420 slides along the second guide hole 431, the first guide plate 420 moves in the left-right direction in FIG. 2 in the longitudinal direction of the guide plate 430).

  In addition, a third guide hole 432 is formed in the second guide plate 430, and a slider 441 provided in the first decorative member 440 is fitted into the third guide hole 432. Further, the second guide plate 430 is provided with a bearing portion 433, and the bearing portion 433 supports the shaft portion J <b> 1 provided on the first decorative member 440.

  In the first decorative member 440, the above-described shaft portion J1 and the slider 441 are erected on the surface facing the second guide plate 430 (the surface serving as the back surface in FIGS. 4A and 4B). The shaft portion J1 is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 433, and the first decorative member 440 is rotatable with respect to the second guide plate 430 with the shaft portion J1 as an axis. The slider 441 is fitted into the first guide hole 423 through the third guide hole 432. That is, the operation of the slider 441 is restricted by both the first guide hole 423 and the third guide hole 432.

  In FIG. 4A, when the first drive motor 411 rotates counterclockwise and the first guide plate 420 moves to the right, the slider 441 slides along the third guide hole 432 and the first guide hole 423. To do. For this reason, the 1st decoration member 440 rotates toward the position shown to FIGS. 4-2 centering on the axial part J1. In the first embodiment, the position shown in FIG. 4A is the retracted position (reference position, eg, origin position) of the first movable accessory 131. The position shown in FIG. 4B is set as the advance position of the first movable accessory 131.

  In the vicinity of the first movable combination 131, a first combination sensor S1 is provided. The first accessory sensor S1 detects the first movable accessory 131 that has reached the retracted position. For example, a non-contact sensor such as a photo sensor can be employed as the first accessory sensor S1. In this case, the first accessory sensor S1 includes a light receiving element and a light emitting element facing in the same direction, and applies light emitted from the light emitting element to the first guide plate 420 to receive the presence or absence of reflected light. By detecting with the element, the first movable accessory 131 in the retracted position can be detected.

(Configuration of second movable accessory)
Next, the configuration of the second movable accessory 132 will be described. FIG. 5-1 is a rear view (No. 1) of the second movable accessory of the first embodiment. FIG. 5-2 is a rear view (No. 2) of the second movable accessory of the first embodiment.

  The second movable accessory 132 includes a second driving unit 510 and a second decorative member 520. The second drive unit 510 includes a second drive motor 511, a rotating plate 512, a slide gear 513, a drive gear 515, and a drive gear 516. The second drive motor 511 converts the supplied electric energy into mechanical energy, and rotates the rotating plate 512 by rotating the rotating shaft J2. As the second drive motor 511, for example, a pulse motor can be employed.

  A protrusion 512 a is erected on the surface of the rotating plate 512 that faces the slide gear 513. The protrusion 512 a is fitted into an opening 514 formed in the slide gear 513. As a result, when the rotating plate 512 rotates, the projection 512a transmits a driving force to the slide gear 513 through the opening 514, thereby driving the slide gear 513.

  The drive gear 515 includes a gear 515 a that meshes with the gear portion 513 a of the slide gear 513 and a gear 515 b that meshes with the gear portion 520 a of the second decorative member 520. The gear 515a and the gear 515b are integrally formed, and when one rotates, the other also rotates.

  The drive gear 516 includes a gear 516a that meshes with the gear portion 513b of the slide gear 513 and a gear 516b that meshes with the gear portion 520b of the second decorative member 520. The gear 516a and the gear 516b are integrally formed, and when one rotates, the other also rotates.

  The second decorative member 520 is provided with a gear portion 520a and a gear portion 520b along the driving direction of the second decorative member 520 (vertical direction in FIG. 5A). Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the lamp | ramp etc. are provided in the front surface (the back surface of the surface shown in FIG. 5A) of the 2nd decoration member 520.

  5A, when the second drive motor 511 rotates counterclockwise or clockwise, and the rotating plate 512 also rotates in accordance with this rotation, the slide gear 513 moves downward in FIG. 5-1. When the slide gear 513 moves downward, the drive gear 515 rotates clockwise and the drive gear 516 rotates counterclockwise. As a result, the second movable accessory 132 moves toward the position shown in FIG. In the first embodiment, the position shown in FIG. 5A is the retracted position (reference position, for example, the origin position) of the second movable accessory 132.

  In the vicinity of the second movable accessory 132, a second accessory sensor S2 is provided. The second accessory sensor S2 detects the second movable accessory 132 that has reached the retracted position. For example, as the second accessory sensor S2, a non-contact sensor such as a photo sensor can be employed. In this case, the second accessory sensor S2 includes a light receiving element and a light emitting element facing in the same direction, and applies light emitted from the light emitting element to the second decorative member 520 to receive the presence or absence of reflected light. By detecting with the element, it is possible to detect the second movable accessory 132 in the retracted position.

(Outline of drive control of movable accessories by pachinko machines)
Next, an outline of drive control of the movable accessory 130 by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. 6-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the outline | summary of the drive control of the movable accessory by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG.

(Outline of drive control-1)
At time t11 in FIG. 6-1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performed a jackpot lottery and started to change the special symbol and the special symbol decoration symbol to show the lottery result. Along with this, special drawing production was started. The pachinko gaming machine 100 determines whether the movable combination 130 (the first movable combination 131 and the second movable combination 132) is in the retreat position at the start of the special drawing effect. When the movable accessory 130 is not in the retracted position, the movable accessory 130 is driven to return to the retracted position. Hereinafter, the drive for returning to the retracted position is referred to as “return drive”.

  FIG. 6A shows an example in which the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position at the start of the special drawing effect. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts returning the first movable accessory 131 from time t11. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the special figure effect, the command is sequentially issued at a predetermined timing according to the special figure effect in order to advance the special figure effect.

  Here, after the timing t11, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the driving indicated by the dotted line 611 for the first movable at the timing t12 during the return driving (the timing before the timing t13 at which the first movable accessory 131 returns to the retracted position). A new command was issued to make the accessory 131 execute. Hereinafter, a command for driving the movable accessory 130 is referred to as a “lamp control command”.

  For example, the ramp control command issued at time t12 is a command provided to drive the first movable accessory 131 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and the first movable accessory 131 is driven by the distance D in the advanced position direction. It is a command to make it. However, at time t12, the first movable accessory 131 is at a midway position A that is a distance d away from the retracted position toward the advanced position.

  Therefore, when the first movable accessory 131 is driven based on the ramp control command issued by the pachinko gaming machine 100 at time t12, the first movable accessory 131 is driven from the midway position A toward the advance position by the distance D. End up. In this case, the first movable accessory 131 becomes a position past the advance position. In this case, for example, even if the first movable accessory 131 reaches the drive limit and cannot be driven, the first drive motor 411 rotates, and the mechanism of the first movable accessory 131 and the first There is a possibility that a large load is generated in the one drive motor 411.

  Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 newly issues a lamp control command for driving the first movable accessory 131 at the time t12 when the first movable accessory 131 is being driven to return, the driving based on the lamp control command is performed. To regulate. For example, in this case, the first movable accessory 131 is not driven in this special drawing effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 drives the first movable accessory 131 based on the lamp control command issued at the time t12 as indicated by the dotted line 612 from the time t13 when the first movable accessory 131 returns to the retracted position. Also good.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is designed to facilitate the design and reduce the processing load of the pachinko gaming machine 100, while realizing the drive control of the first movable accessory 131 (the above example). Then, the first movable accessory 131 is driven by a fixed distance (distance D in the above example) with reference to the retracted position. When a lamp control command for newly driving the first movable accessory 131 is issued when the first movable accessory 131 is not at the reference position, the first movable accessory is controlled by restricting the driving based on the lamp control command. 131 is not driven.

  In the above example, the case where the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Naturally, the second movable accessory 132 may not be in the retracted position at the start of the special drawing effect. In such a case, although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the pachinko gaming machine 100 drives the second movable accessory 132 to return to the retracted position. When a lamp control command for driving the second movable accessory 132 is newly issued during the return drive of the second movable accessory 132, the drive by the lamp control command is restricted.

(Outline of drive control-2)
6-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the outline | summary of the drive control of the movable accessory by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a movable accessory 130 made up of a plurality of movable combinations of a first movable accessory 131 and a second movable accessory 132. In such a case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may or may not drive the movable combination 130 according to the movable combination 130 that is driven by the issued lamp control command.

  At time t21 in FIG. 6-2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has made a jackpot lottery and started to change the special symbol and the special symbol decorative symbol in order to show the lottery result. In conjunction with this, special drawing production was also started. The pachinko gaming machine 100 determines whether or not the movable accessory 130 is in the retracted position at the start of the special drawing effect. If the movable accessory 130 is not in the retracted position, the movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position is driven to return.

  FIG. 6B illustrates an example in which the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position and the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position at the start of the special drawing effect. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 drives the first movable accessory 131 to return from time t21. After the timing t21, at the timing t22 during the return driving of the first movable accessory 131 (timing before the timing t23 when the first movable accessory 131 returns to the retracted position), the pachinko gaming machine 100 newly issues a ramp control command for driving the movable accessory 130. Issued to.

  For example, if the lamp control command issued at time t22 is a command for driving the first movable accessory 131 being driven to return as indicated by a dotted line 621, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs driving based on the lamp control command. regulate. On the other hand, when the lamp control command issued at time t22 is a command for driving the second movable accessory 132 that is not being driven to return as indicated by the solid line 622, the driving by the lamp control command is not regulated, and from time t22. The second movable accessory 132 is driven.

  In the above example, the case where the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position and the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Contrary to the above, it may naturally occur when the second movable accessory 132 is not in the retracted position and the first movable accessory 131 is in the retracted position. In such a case, although the illustration and detailed description are omitted, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is configured so that even if the second movable accessory 132 is being driven to return, if the first movable accessory 131 is not being driven to return, the ramp It can be driven based on a control command.

  As described above, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can drive the second movable combination 132 based on the lamp control command even if the first movable combination 131 is being driven to return, unless the second movable combination 132 is being driven to return. it can. Further, even if the second movable accessory 132 is being driven for return, the first movable accessory 131 can be driven based on the lamp control command if not being driven for return.

  As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform a role effect using another movable accessory 130 that is not in the return drive even if there is the movable accessory 130 in the return drive. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the influence on the performance caused by not driving the movable accessory 130 during the return drive, and can increase the player's expectation by the movable accessory 130 not being driven back. And maintain interest in games.

  In the above example, the example of restricting the driving of the movable accessory 130 during the return driving has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable accessory 130 is driven also during the effect production. When the pachinko gaming machine 100 issues a lamp control command while driving the movable accessory 130 by the effect rendering, the driving by the lamp control command can also be restricted. Hereinafter, the driving of the movable accessory 130 by the accessory effect is referred to as “effect driving”.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, an example of a detailed internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 for realizing the above-described operation will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram (part 1) showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 700 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect that controls the progress of the effect. And a control unit 703. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 701 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 711, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 712, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU 711 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 712, and executes the read program using the RAM 713 as a work area.

  The main controller 701 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, the main control unit 701 includes a first start port SW 714a that detects a game ball won to the first start port 105, a second start port SW 714b that detects a game ball won to the second start port 106, a gate A gate SW 715 that detects a game ball that has passed through 108, a big winning port SW 716 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning ball 109, and a normal winning port SW 717 that detects a gaming ball that has won a normal winning port 110 are connected. Has been.

  The various SWs 714 to 717 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 701. For example, proximity switches can be adopted as the various SWs 714 to 717. Based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, the main control unit 701 stores special figure determination information (to be described later) for receiving a jackpot lottery or information for determining a normal figure for receiving a normal symbol lottery. (To be described later). Then, a jackpot lottery is performed based on the stored special figure determination information, or a normal symbol lottery is performed based on the stored general figure determination information. Further, the main control unit 701 issues a prize ball payout instruction to the game balls that have won the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to various solenoids that drive electric accessories such as the electric tulip 107 and the big prize opening 109. For example, the main controller 701 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 718 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 719 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 701 applies an electric current to the electric tulip solenoid 718 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery or cancels the application. In addition, based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, current is applied to the big prize opening solenoid 719 or this application is released. The electric tulip solenoid 718 and the special prize opening solenoid 719 convert the electric energy into a mechanical motion to open / close the electric tulip 107 and open / close the special prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to various symbol display units for displaying special symbols and normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 701 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol. 202 and the number of stored special figure determination information (hereinafter referred to as “number of special figure determination information”) and the number of common figure determination information (hereinafter referred to as “number of common figure determination information”) A number display unit 203 and the like are connected.

  The main control unit 701 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and display control of the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Further, the main control unit 701 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Based on the number of special figure determination information and the number of common figure determination information, display control of the hold number display unit 203 is performed.

  Here, an example of a program stored in the ROM 712 of the main control unit 701 and executed by the CPU 711 and an example of information stored in the RAM 713 by executing each program will be described. Only programs that are important in the first embodiment are described below. In addition to the program described below, the ROM 712 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 713 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The ROM 712 stores a main processing program 712a and a timer interrupt processing program 712b. The main processing program 712a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 701 in accordance with the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100, and sets and stores setting information indicating the setting contents It memorize | stores in the area | region 713a. For example, here, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle of executing the timer interrupt processing program 712b.

  In addition, the main processing program 712a monitors the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100, generates backup information when the power is cut-off, and stores this backup information in the backup storage area 713b. Even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off by a backup power source (not shown) or the like, the RAM 713 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day). Therefore, the RAM 713 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 713b for a certain period even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  The RAM 713 may be a non-volatile RAM such as FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 713 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 713b without a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 712b is interrupted and executed for the main processing program 712a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 713a by the main processing program 712a. The timer interrupt processing program 712b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 712c, a switch processing program 712d, a symbol processing program 712i, an electric accessory control processing program 712l, a prize ball processing program 712p, and an output processing program 712q. Let

  The random number update processing program 712c is a random number for special symbols (hereinafter abbreviated as "random number per special symbol"), a special design random number (hereinafter abbreviated as "special symbol random number"), a variation pattern random number, and a random number for normal symbols. The count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the main control unit 701, such as a normal symbol random number (hereinafter abbreviated as “general symbol random number”) and a normal symbol random number (hereinafter abbreviated as “general symbol random number”), are updated. For example, each time the random number update processing program 712c is executed once, “1” is added to each count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 713c.

(Counter storage area)
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area. In the counter storage area 713c, random numbers managed by the main control unit 701, such as a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, a random number counter C4 per common figure, and a common figure random number counter C5, etc. The count value of the counter is stored.

  The random number update processing program 712c updates the counter storage area 713c with the contents that the count values of the random number counters C1 to C5 are incremented by “+1” every time the random number update processing program 712c is executed. Further, when the count values of the random number counters C1 to C5 reach a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 712c returns the count value to, for example, “0” and performs the same count up again.

  In the first embodiment, as an example, a random number per special figure is counted within the range of “0 to 299”. It is assumed that the special symbol random number and the fluctuation pattern are counted within the range of “0 to 99”. It is assumed that the random numbers per common figure and the random numbers of common symbols are counted within the range of “0-9”.

  The random number update processing program 712c may further count the initial value random number. Here, the initial value random number is obtained when the random number per special figure or the random number per special figure reaches a predetermined value (in the first embodiment, the random number per special figure is “299” and the random number per common figure is “9”). The random number counter C1 per special figure and the random number counter C4 per common figure can be set as random numbers for determining which value to return. For example, in this case, when the count value of the random number counter C1 per special figure reaches a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 712c counts the random number counter C1 per special figure to a value that is the same value as the initial random number. Returns the value.

  The switch processing program 712d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 712e, a gate switch processing program 712f, a big winning opening switch processing program 712g, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 712h.

  The start opening switch processing program 712e is a random number counter C1 per special figure in the counter storage area 713c, a special design random number counter C2, and the timing at which a game ball winning the first start opening 105 is detected by the first start opening SW 714a. The count value of each counter of the variation pattern random number counter C3 is acquired as special figure determination information, and the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d of the RAM 713.

  Similarly, when the game ball that has won the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 714b, the start port switch processing program 712e also displays the random number counter C1 per special figure in the counter storage area 713c, and the special symbol design. The count values of the random number counter C2 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 are acquired as special figure determination information. Then, the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d of the RAM 713.

(Information storage area for special figure determination)
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the special figure determination information storage area. The special figure determination information storage area 713d includes special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. In the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, a random counter per special figure C1, a special figure random number counter C2, and a special figure random number counter C2 acquired at the timing when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, The count value of each counter of the variation pattern random number counter C3 is associated and stored as special figure determination information.

  Also, in the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, the winnings that triggered the acquisition of the special figure determination information may have been for the first start port 105 or for the second start port 106. Memorized (winning start opening). In the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, up to four pieces of special figure determination information are stored, with the upper limit being four for each of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106. Be able to.

  In addition, priority order for receiving determination per special figure is set in the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. In the illustrated example, a special figure determination with a young number such as a special figure determination information storage area TJ1, a special figure determination information storage area TJ2, a special figure determination information storage area TJ3,... A special figure determination information storage area TJ8. The higher the priority for receiving the determination per special figure, the higher the special figure determination information stored in the information storage area.

  In the first embodiment, the special figure determination information storage area having a smaller number is stored in the time series in the order of the special figure determination information acquired by winning first. Further, in the first embodiment, the special figure determination information acquired in response to the winning at the second starting port 106 is based on the special figure determination information acquired in accordance with the winning at the first starting port 105. Are stored in the special figure determination information storage area having a smaller number.

  The gate switch processing program 712f uses the counter values of the counter random number counter C4 and the normal symbol random number counter C5 in the counter storage area 713c for the normal symbol determination at the timing when the game ball passing through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW715. It is acquired as information, and the acquired normal symbol determination information is stored in the general symbol determination information storage area 713f of the RAM 713.

(Information storage area for ordinary maps)
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the common map determination information storage area. The common figure determination information storage area 713f includes general figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. In the common figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the count values of the random number counter C4 and the regular symbol random number counter C5 acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the gate 108 are the universal figure determination information. And stored as related. In the common figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the common figure determination information can be stored up to four.

  Moreover, the priority order for receiving the determination for the normal map is set in the information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4 for the normal map determination. In the illustrated example, the common figure determination information storage area FJ1 to the common figure determination information storage area FJ2... The common figure determination information storage area FJ4 are stored in the common figure determination information storage area having a smaller number. The higher the order of priority for receiving the determination per figure, the higher the figure determination information. In the first embodiment, in the time series, the information is stored in the information storing area for information for determining ordinary drawings that has a smaller number than the information for determining ordinary drawings previously acquired.

  The big prize opening switch processing program 712g detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 by the big prize opening SW716, and the normal prize opening switch processing program 712h is a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110 by the normal prize opening SW717. Is detected.

  The symbol processing program 712i sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 712j and a normal symbol processing program 712k. The special symbol processing program 712j uses the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 713d to sequentially perform special symbol determination, special symbol determination, and special symbol variation pattern determination. Are stored in the special figure determination result storage area 713e. Based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  The special symbol processing program 712j is stored in the special symbol determination information storage region TJ1 set with the highest priority when a plurality of special symbol determination information is stored in the special symbol determination information storage region 713d. By using the special figure determination information, judgment per special figure, special symbol design judgment, and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the special symbol processing program 712j, first, the special figure determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the special figure random number of the special figure determination information. Here, the special figure determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

(Judgment table per special figure)
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special figure hit determination table. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure determination table. The per-specific figure determination table TAt includes a low-probability special figure determination table TAt1 shown in FIG. 11A and a high-probability special figure determination table TAt2 shown in FIG.

  The determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure and the determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a big hit (per special figure). Here, the determination values of the determination table TAt1 per low-probability special chart and the determination table TAt2 per high-probability special chart define the winning probability for the big hit in the determination per special chart.

  Specifically, in the determination per special figure, the winning probability for the jackpot is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure, a determination value “0 (1)” is assigned to the big hit. On the other hand, the determination value “0 to 9 (10 pieces)” is assigned to the big hit in the high probability special figure determination table TAt2.

  When the special symbol processing program 712j determines that the high probability game state (the probability variation game state and the special game state) is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure, the low probability special figure is set. The hit determination table TAt1 is used to make a hit per special figure. When the high probability game flag is set to ON at the time of the determination per special figure, the determination per special figure is performed using the high probability special figure determination table TAt2.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per symbol matches the determination value associated with the jackpot in the determination per bonus chart. On the other hand, if the random number per special figure does not match the judgment value of the jackpot, it is determined that the jackpot is lost (lost).

  As described above, the random number per special figure acquired by the pachinko gaming machine 100 is any value from 0 to 299. For this reason, when the determination per special figure is performed using the determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure, the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/300. When determination per special figure is performed using the determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure, the jackpot is won with a probability of 10/300 (= 1/30).

  When the special symbol processing program 712j wins a big win in the special symbol determination, the special symbol processing table TZt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information. Here, the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

(Special figure determination table)
FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special symbol design determination table. FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special symbol design determination table. The special symbol symbol determination table TZt includes a first special symbol symbol determination table TZt1 shown in FIG. 12A and a second special symbol symbol determination table TZt2 shown in FIG.

  The first special symbol determination table TZt1 and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 correspond to predetermined determination values for each jackpot type (in the example shown, per 16R length, per 16R short per 4R short). It is composed. Here, the determination values of the first special symbol determination table TZt1 and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 define the winning probability for each jackpot type in the special symbol determination.

  Specifically, in the special symbol design determination, the winning probability for each type of jackpot is determined by the number of determination values associated with each jackpot. In the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the determination value “0 to 19 (20 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. In addition, in the first special symbol determination table TZt1, a determination value “20 to 49 (30 pieces)” is assigned per 16R short, and a determination value “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” is assigned per 4R short. ing.

  On the other hand, in the second special symbol determination table TZt2, the determination value “0 to 49 (50 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. Further, in the second special symbol determination table TZt2, there is no determination value assigned per 16R short, and determination values “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” are assigned per 4R short.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs the special symbol determination using the first special symbol determination table TZt1 when the winning start port of the determination target special symbol determination information is the first starting port 105. . When the winning start port of the special figure determination information to be determined is the second start port 106, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that, in the special symbol determination, if the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information matches the determination value associated with the 16R length, it is determined that the winning is per 16R length. . When the special symbol random number in the special symbol determination information matches the determination value associated with the short 16R short, it is determined that the winning symbol per 16R short is won. If it matches the determination value associated with 4R short, it is determined that the 4R short is won.

  As described above, the special symbol random number acquired by the pachinko gaming machine 100 is any numerical value from 0 to 99. For this reason, when the special symbol determination is performed using the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the winning unit is 16R length at 20/100. When the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2, 50/100 is awarded per 16R length. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, winning a prize at the second starting port 106 makes it easier to win per 16R length (a jackpot that can win the most prize balls) than winning the first starting port 105. A lottery is held.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table)
Subsequently, the special symbol processing program 712j compares the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt with the fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure determination information. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table. FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt includes a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt1 shown in FIG. 13-1 and a second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2 shown in FIG. 13-2. The first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt1 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2 are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp7. Here, the special symbol variation patterns THp1 to THp7 define the variation pattern of the special symbol. For example, the special symbol variation patterns THp1 to THp7 may be defined with a special symbol variation time (variable time scale).

  The determination values of the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt1 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2 define winning probabilities for the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp7 in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the winning probabilities of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp7 are determined by the number of determination values associated with each.

  The special symbol processing program 712j makes the special symbol variation pattern determination using the first special diagram variation pattern determination table THt1 when the determination result of the determination per special symbol is lost. When the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2.

  In the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt1 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2, the special figure fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit, and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss. . In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the determination values of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp7 are determined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time has a higher expectation for the big hit. .

  Further, a determination condition is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp2. This determination condition is that when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0 to 69”, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp1 is derived as the judgment result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, or the special figure fluctuation pattern THp2 is judged as the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is determined whether to derive as a result.

  For example, here, the number U of special figure determination information is used as the determination condition. In the special figure fluctuation pattern THp1, the number U of special figure determination information U is less than “2” (U <2). Is stipulated. In the special figure fluctuation pattern THp2, a judgment condition is set such that the number U of special figure judgment information is “2” or more (U ≧ 2).

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0 to 69”, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp1 is the determination result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment if the special figure judgment information number U is less than “2”. As derived. On the other hand, if the number U of special figure determination information U at that time is “2” or more, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp2 is derived as the determination result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, a state in which the number U of special figure determination information U is “2” or more often occurs especially in a gaming state with an electric chew support function. In such a case, it is possible to proceed with the game quickly by performing the fluctuation by the fluctuation time (4 seconds) of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp2 which is shorter than the fluctuation time (10 seconds) of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp1. On the other hand, when the number of special figure determination information is small, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp1 is changed so as to earn time for the game ball to win the start opening.

  In addition, although illustration and detailed description are omitted here, for example, different special-figure variation pattern determination tables may be provided for a gaming state with an electric chew support function and a gaming state without an electric chew support function. Good. In this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used for the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is switched according to the gaming state. Further, for the special figure variation pattern determination table used for the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 and the special figure determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 Different special figure fluctuation pattern determination tables may be provided depending on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table used.

(Special drawing judgment result storage area)
The special symbol processing program 712j stores these determination results in the special symbol determination result storage area 713e when the special symbol per unit determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination are performed. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special figure determination result storage area. In the special figure determination result storage area 713e, a determination result of special figure determination, a determination result of special figure determination, and a determination result of special figure fluctuation pattern determination are stored in association with each other.

  The special figure determination result storage area 713e may store information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the special figure determination and the determination result of the special symbol determination. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored per 16R length, and the symbol “2” is stored per 16R short. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored for 4R short, and the symbol “−” is stored for loss.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs display control of the special symbol using the determination result stored in the special symbol determination result storage area 713e. Here, after the special symbol is changed for the variation time determined by the special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol symbol is stopped at a symbol representing both the determination result of the special symbol determination and the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k sequentially performs the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal symbol variation pattern determination using the universal symbol determination information stored in the universal symbol determination information storage area 713f. Are stored in the common map determination result storage area 713g. Based on these determination results, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 202 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k is stored in the general symbol determination information storage region FJ1 set with the highest priority when a plurality of general symbol determination information is stored in the general symbol determination information storage region 713f. Using the universal map determination information, the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal map variation pattern determination are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the normal symbol processing program 712k, first, the common figure determination table FAt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the random number per common figure in the common figure determination information. Here, the determination table FAt per common figure stored in the ROM 712 associates a predetermined determination value that determines a winning probability per common figure with a normal symbol per unit (hereinafter abbreviated as “general per unit”). Composed.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k determines that the winning per symbol is won when the random number per ordinary symbol matches the determination value associated with each ordinary symbol. On the other hand, if the random number per common map does not match the determination value associated with the normal map, it is determined that the random number is lost (lost) per common map. In addition, the normal symbol processing program 712k determines that the time-short flag indicating that the game state without the electric support function is set to OFF and the time-short game flag is set to ON at the time of the normal symbol determination. Thus, it is possible to make a judgment per common figure using a different judgment table per common figure.

  Further, when the normal symbol processing program 712k is won for each ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol determination table FZt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the ordinary symbol random number of the ordinary symbol determination information. Here, the common symbol determination table FZt defines the winning probability of the type per each common symbol for each common symbol type (per long opening and short opening per example in the first embodiment). A predetermined determination value is associated with each other.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k determines that the winning symbol per long opening is won when the common symbol random number in the general symbol determining information matches the determination value associated with each long releasing symbol. When the common symbol random number of the information for determining the general pattern matches the determination value associated with the short opening, it is determined that the winning is made for the short opening.

  Subsequently, the normal symbol processing program 712k refers to the normal variation pattern determination table FHt to determine the normal variation pattern. Here, the normal pattern variation pattern determination table FHt derives each normal map variation pattern as a determination result for different normal diagram variation patterns (for example, the normal diagram variation pattern FHp1 and the common diagram variation pattern FHp2). These determination conditions are associated with each other.

  Here, the normal pattern fluctuation patterns FHp1 and FHp2 define the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. For example, the normal pattern variation patterns FHp1 and FHp2 define the variation time of a normal symbol. For example, it is assumed that the normal time fluctuation pattern FHp1 defines a fluctuation time “30 seconds”, and the normal time fluctuation pattern FHp2 defines a fluctuation time “10 seconds”.

  For example, the normal symbol processing program 712k, when in the gaming state without the electric chew support function, determines the normal variation pattern FHp1 (a general variation pattern with a long variation time) in the general variation pattern determination. On the other hand, the normal symbol processing program 712k, when in the gaming state with the electric chew support function, determines in the general diagram variation pattern determination as a general diagram variation pattern FHp2 (a general variation pattern having a short variation time).

  When the normal symbol processing program 712k performs the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal symbol variation pattern determination, these determination results are stored in the universal symbol determination result storage area 713g. Then, the normal symbol processing program 712k performs display control of the normal symbol using the determination result stored in the general symbol determination result storage area 713g. Here, after the normal symbol is changed during the variation time indicated by the normal symbol variation pattern, the normal symbol is stopped at the symbol representing both the determination result of the universal symbol determination and the determination result of the normal symbol determination.

  The electric accessory control processing program 712l sequentially executes sub-programs such as a special prize opening processing program 712m and an electric tulip processing program 712o. The special winning opening processing program 712m sets a special winning opening opening pattern based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 712j, and opens and closes the special winning opening 109 according to the special winning opening opening pattern.

  The big winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 is constituted by a big winning opening opening pattern that defines an opening mode of the big winning opening 109 by each big win for each big win. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has three jackpots: per 16R length, per 16R short, and per 4R short. Therefore, the special winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 is composed of a large winning opening opening pattern for 16R length, a large winning opening opening pattern for 16R short, and a large winning opening release pattern for 4R short. The

  For example, in the first embodiment, the big winning opening opening pattern for 16R length is a big winning opening opening pattern that defines that the opening of the big winning opening 109 for 30 seconds is performed for 16 rounds. The 16R short winning big prize opening pattern defines that after the 12 seconds opening of the big winning opening 109 for 0.5 seconds, the round winning opening 109 for 30 seconds is opened for 4 rounds. It is a big prize opening pattern. The 4R short winning big prize opening pattern is a big prize opening pattern that defines that the 30-second big prize opening 109 is opened for four rounds.

  When winning per 16R length, the big prize opening processing program 712m sets a big prize opening opening pattern for 16R length, and opens / closes the big prize opening 109 according to the big winning opening opening pattern. In the case of winning for 16R short, a special winning opening opening pattern for 16R short winning is set, and the special winning opening 109 is opened / closed according to the special winning opening opening pattern. In the case of winning for 4R short, a big winning opening opening pattern for 4R short winning is set, and the big winning opening 109 is opened / closed according to this big winning opening opening pattern.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program 712m causes the gaming state setting processing program 712n to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 712n causes the game flag storage area 713h to set a game flag such as a high-accuracy flag or a time-short flag according to the winning jackpot.

  The electric tulip processing program 712o sets the electric tulip opening pattern based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 712k and the setting of the game flag, and opens and closes the electric tulip 107 according to the electric tulip opening pattern.

  The electric tulip opening pattern table KPt2 is configured by an electric tulip opening pattern that defines an opening mode of the electric tulip 107 for each common figure. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two common perceptions, one per long opening and one per short opening. For this reason, the electric tulip opening pattern table KPt2 includes an electric tulip opening pattern for long opening and an electric tulip opening pattern for short opening.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the electric tulip opening pattern for long opening is an electric tulip opening pattern that defines the opening of the electric tulip 107 for 6 seconds. The electric tulip opening pattern for short opening (and for the gaming state without the electric chew support function) is an electric tulip opening pattern that determines that the electric tulip 107 is opened for 0.5 seconds. The electric tulip opening pattern for short opening (and for the gaming state with the electric chew support function) is an electric tulip opening pattern that determines that the electric tulip 107 is opened for 3 seconds.

  When the electrification tulip processing program 712o is elected per long opening, the electric tulip opening pattern for long opening is set, and the electric tulip 107 is opened / closed according to the electric tulip opening pattern. If the short-open game flag is OFF and the short-time game flag is OFF, an electric tulip release pattern for short-open use (and a game state without an electric Chu support function) is set, and the electric tulip 107 is set according to this electric tulip release pattern. Open and close. If the short-open game flag is ON and the short-time game flag is ON, an electric tulip release pattern for short-open use (and a game state with an electric Chu support function) is set, and the electric tulip 107 is set according to this electric tulip release pattern. Open and close.

  The prize ball processing program 712p is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the prize ball information storage area 713i.

  The output processing program 712q outputs information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 713 to each control unit (for example, the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703) connected to the main control unit 701. Let

  Further, the above-described start port switch processing program 712e may execute a prior determination processing program (not shown) as a subprogram. Here, the pre-determination processing program sequentially executes per-special-symbol determination, special-symbol determination, and special-figure variation pattern determination for each special-figure determination information stored in the special-figure determination information storage area 713d These determination results are stored in a prior determination storage area (not shown).

  Further, the main control unit 701 may output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 713 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game arcade) via the board external information terminal board 791. The main control unit 701 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 702 includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on a payout instruction (for example, a prize ball command) from the main control unit 701, the CPU 721 reads various programs related to prize ball payout control from the ROM 722, and executes the read program using the RAM 723 as a work area.

  The prize ball control unit 702 is connected to various SWs for detecting a game ball. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 includes a fixed position detection SW 724 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW725 that detects a game ball that has been paid out, and a hit ball supply tray 120 provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 726 for detecting presence / absence of a game ball and a full tank detection SW 727 for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with game balls are connected.

  The various SWs 724 to 727 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 702. For example, proximity switches can be adopted as the various SWs 724 to 727. The winning ball control unit 702 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 701 and detection signals input from various SWs 724 to 727. The prize ball control unit 702 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727 to the main control unit 701.

  In addition, the winning ball control unit 702 is connected to a launching unit 728 and a payout unit 729. The launching unit 728 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a launch operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. The award ball control unit 702 controls the launching unit 728 to launch a game ball when it detects a player's launch operation on the launching unit 728. At this time, the prize ball control unit 702 performs control so that the game balls are fired intermittently (for example, 100 shots per minute) toward the game area 103 of the game board 101.

  The payout unit 729 pays out a predetermined number from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls, and includes a payout drive motor and the like. The winning ball control unit 702 drives the payout drive motor of the payout unit 729, thereby winning a game at each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The payout unit 729 is controlled to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the ball.

  Also, the prize ball control unit 702 is connected to the frame external information terminal board 792, and information indicating the processing result of the prize ball control unit 702 is externally transmitted via the frame external information terminal board 792 (for example, a hall of a game hall). May be output to a computer. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
(3-1. Director of Production)
FIG. 15 is a block diagram (part 2) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703b that performs display control of the image display unit 104, sound output control of the speaker 114, and the like, and a movable accessory (first And a lamp control unit 703c that performs drive control of the first movable combination 131 and the second movable combination 132), lighting control of the lamp of the effect light unit 115, and the like.

  The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 731 reads out various programs relating to the control of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 732, and executes the read programs using the RAM 733 as a work area.

  For example, the production control unit 703a receives a command output from the main control unit 701 via the input / output I / O, and based on the determination result based on the special figure determination information or the information on the common map determination. Acquires the determination result of the determination. Then, based on the acquired information, an effect to be executed is determined, and commands (special drawing effect start command and general drawing effect start command) for instructing the start of the effect are set in the RAM 733. The production control unit 703a outputs these commands to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c via the input / output I / O.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect supervision unit 703a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 703a. The effect supervision unit 703 a sets an operation command (effect button command or cross key command) indicating that an operation by the player is accepted in the RAM 733 based on a control signal input from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a and an example of information set in the RAM 733 by executing each program will be described. Only programs that are important in the first embodiment are described below. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 732 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 733 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The production main processing program 732a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as the CTC of the production control unit 703a in accordance with the supply of power to the production control unit 703a (Pachinko gaming machine 100), and sets the setting contents. It memorize | stores in 733a.

  The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process program 732a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 733a by the effect main process program 732a. The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b sequentially executes subprograms such as a command reception processing program 732d, an operation reception processing program 732j, and a command output processing program 732k.

  The effect random number update processing program 732c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 703a stored in the effect counter storage area 733b, such as effect random numbers. For example, every time the effect random number update processing program 732c is executed, the effect counter storage area 733b is updated with the content that the count value of the effect random number counter is incremented by “+1”. Further, when the count value of the effect random number counter reaches a predetermined value, for example, the count value is returned to “0” and the same count up is performed again. In the first embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the production random number is counted within a range of “0 to 99”, for example.

  The command reception processing program 732d receives the command output from the main control unit 701, and updates the stored contents of the determination result storage area 733c based on the received command. Here, in the determination result storage area 733c, a special figure corresponding storage area 733d for synchronizing with the special figure determination result storage area 713e of the main control unit 701 and a normal figure for synchronizing with the general figure determination result storage area 713g. A corresponding storage area 733e is provided.

  For example, when a special figure change start command is received, the command reception processing program 732d synchronizes the storage contents of the special figure corresponding storage area 733d with the special figure determination result storage area 713e based on this special figure change start command. When the common figure change start command is received, the stored contents of the common figure corresponding storage area 733e are synchronized with the common figure determination result storage area 713g based on this general figure change start command.

  Further, the command reception processing program 732d is based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 733c, and the special drawing effect start processing program 732e, the special drawing effect end processing program 732f, the ordinary drawing effect start processing program 732g, and the ordinary drawing effect end processing program. At 732h, the jackpot effect processing program 732i is executed.

  The special figure production start processing program 732e determines the production contents of the production (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing production”) performed during the variation of the special symbol based on the stored contents of the special figure corresponding storage area 733d. Start special drawing production. For example, the special figure production start processing program 732e is executed from the special figure production pattern table TEt in which a plurality of special figure production patterns are registered based on information indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure correspondence storage area 733d. A special figure production pattern that defines the production contents of the special figure production is determined.

(Special drawing production pattern table)
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special drawing effect pattern table. The special figure effect pattern table TEt is configured by associating special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp7 with the special figure effect patterns TEp1 to TEp7. Here, the special drawing effect patterns TEp1 to TEp7 define the effects of special effects such as a normal loss effect and a reach effect.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the special figure effect pattern TEp1 defines “normal lose effect A”, and the special figure effect pattern TEp2 defines “normal lose effect B”. Further, the special figure production pattern TEp3 defines "low expectation reach production", the special figure production pattern TEp4 defines "medium expectation reach production (non-community)", and the special figure production pattern TEp5 " “Medium Expectation Reach Production (Function)”.

  The special drawing effect pattern TEp6 defines a “high expectation reach production (non-function)”, and the special drawing effect pattern TEp7 defines a “high expectation reach production (comb)”. Here, the “medium expectation degree reach effect (act)” of the special figure effect pattern TEp5 and the “high expectation reach effect (function)” of the special figure effect pattern TEp7 are the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable effect. A special figure effect pattern that defines an effect effect using the accessory 132 is used.

  In addition, in order to cause each special figure production pattern TEp1 to TEp7 to perform each special figure production, an in-production command (image / audio control command, output to the image / audio control unit 703b or the lamp control unit 703c). Lamp control command) is associated with the timing of outputting each effect command. Here, the image / sound control command is a command output to the image / sound control unit 703b. The lamp control command is a command output to the lamp control unit 703c.

  For example, the image / sound control command Cg5, the lamp control command Cr11, and the like are associated with the special drawing effect pattern TEp5 of “medium expectation degree reach effect (function)”. Here, the image / sound control command Cg5 is determined to be output to the image / sound control unit 703b at a time te when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the special symbol change (at the start of the special drawing effect). The lamp control command Cr11 is determined to be output to the lamp control unit 703c at a time tf when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of special symbol variation (at the start of the special drawing effect). The lamp control command Cr11 can be a command for driving the first movable accessory 131 with the first movable accessory 131 being driven.

  For example, the image / sound control command Cg7, the lamp control command Cr11, the lamp control command Cr23, and the like are associated with the special drawing effect pattern TEp7 of the “high expectation reach effect (function)”. Here, the image / sound control command Cg7 is determined to be output to the image / sound control unit 703b at a time th when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the special figure effect (at the start of the change of the special symbol). The lamp control command Cr11 is output to the lamp control unit 703c at a time ti when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the special figure effect, and the lamp control command Cr23 is output at a time tj when the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the special figure effect. It has been established.

  The lamp control command Cr11 can be a command for driving the first movable accessory 131 with the first movable accessory 131 being driven. The lamp control command Cr23 can be a command for driving the second movable combination 132 with the second movable combination 132 being driven.

  The special figure production start processing program 732e selects a special figure production pattern associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure production pattern table TEt based on the information indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure correspondence storage area 733d. Let it be judged. Then, a special figure production start command including information indicating the determination result (special figure production pattern) is set in the output command storage area 733f.

  In addition, the special figure production start processing program 732e causes the production command associated with the special figure production pattern to be set in the output command storage area 733f. For example, in the case of the special drawing effect pattern TEp7 of “High Expectation Reach Effect (Function)”, the image / audio control command Cg7, the lamp control command Cr11, the lamp control command Cr23, etc. are set in the output command storage area 733f.

  Further, the special figure effect start processing program 732e may cause the effect random number to be acquired and determine the notice effect pattern associated with the effect random number from the notice effect pattern table YEt based on the effect random number. . In this case, for example, the special figure effect start command includes information indicating the notice effect pattern of the determination result. Here, the notice effect pattern defines the contents of the notice effect such as step-up notice and small character notice, for example.

  The special figure effect end processing program 732f ends the special figure effect started by the special figure effect start processing program 732e. Further, the special drawing effect end processing program 732f may set the effect mode.

  Based on the stored content of the general map corresponding storage area 733e, the general drawing production start processing program 732g determines the content of the production performed during the normal symbol change (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing production"). Start the usual drawing production. For example, the ordinary drawing effect start processing program 732g is executed from the ordinary drawing effect pattern table FEt in which a plurality of ordinary drawing effect patterns are registered based on the information indicating the ordinary figure variation pattern in the ordinary figure corresponding storage area 733e. The general drawing production pattern that determines the production contents of the general drawing production is determined. Then, a general drawing effect start command including information indicating the determination result (normal drawing effect pattern) is set in the output command storage area 733f.

  The jackpot effect processing program 732i receives a command (for example, an opening command) related to the jackpot output from the main control unit 701, and produces an effect (hereinafter referred to as a “hit effect”) performed during the jackpot based on the received command. The contents are judged and the jackpot effect of the effect content is started. For example, the jackpot effect processing program 732i, based on the opening command including information indicating the type of winning jackpot, displays the contents of the jackpot effect to be executed from the jackpot effect pattern table OEt in which a plurality of jackpot effect patterns are registered. The determined jackpot production pattern is determined.

  In the first embodiment, it is assumed that there are a long hit effect pattern in which a jackpot effect for 16R length is determined and a short hit effect pattern in which a jackpot effect for 16R short hit and 4R short hit are determined. In this case, the jackpot effect processing program 732i determines the long-hit effect pattern when the winning per 16R length is made, and starts this jackpot effect. When winning for 16R short hit or 4R short win, the short hit effect pattern is determined and this big hit effect is started.

  The jackpot presentation processing program 732i receives a command (for example, an ending command) related to the jackpot output from the main control unit 701, and ends the running jackpot presentation based on the received command. The production mode is also set.

  The operation reception processing program 732j receives control signals from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119, and sets an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the output command storage area 733f. The command output processing program 732k causes the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to output various commands set in the output command storage area 733f. For example, the command output processing program 732k causes the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c to output a special figure production start command, a special figure production end command, a production command, etc. set in the output command storage area 733f.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 17 is a block diagram (No. 3) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The image / audio control unit 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 741 reads from the ROM 742 various programs for outputting (for example, displaying or outputting audio) the effects instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a, and executes the read programs using the RAM 743 as a work area. The ROM 742 stores effect data Ed. Here, the production data Ed can be data including image data such as decorative designs, background images, reach production, audio data such as BGM (background music) and sound effects.

  For example, the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command output from the effect control unit 703a via the input / output I / O, and acquires information indicating the effect instructed to be executed. Then, based on the acquired information, necessary image data is read from the effect data Ed, and display data for the effect instructed to execute is generated. Then, display based on the display data is performed. In addition, voice output data for the effect instructed to be executed is generated, and voice output is performed based on the voice output data.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 741 of the image / audio control unit 703b and an example of information set in the RAM 743 by executing each program will be described. Only programs that are important in the first embodiment are described below. The ROM 742 stores many programs (not shown) in addition to the programs described below.

  The image / sound control processing program 742a sequentially executes subprograms such as a display control processing program 742b and a sound output control processing program 742c. The display control processing program 742b reads the effect image data instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data Ed, and generates display data and the like. Then, this display data is stored in a VRAM (Video RAM) 744. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing, and an image represented by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, for example, when the background image and the special figure decoration pattern overlap at the same position on the display screen, the display control processing program 742b uses the known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method to display the Z By referring to the Z value of the buffer, the special figure decoration symbol is preferentially stored in the RAM 743, so that the special figure decoration symbol is displayed in front of the background image.

  The sound output control processing program 742c reads the sound data of the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data Ed, and generates sound output data. Then, the audio output data is stored in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing, and the audio represented by the audio output data is output from the speaker 114.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
FIG. 18 is a block diagram (part 4) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The lamp control unit 703c includes a CPU 751, a ROM 752, a RAM 753, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 751 reads out various programs related to the drive control of the movable accessory 130 and the lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp from the ROM 752, and executes the read program using the RAM 753 as a work area.

  The ROM 752 stores a control data table SDt1 made up of a plurality of control data. Here, the control data may be data including drive control data for driving and controlling the movable accessory 130, lighting control data for controlling lighting of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp, and the like. .

  For example, the lamp control unit 703c receives the lamp control command output from the production control unit 703a via the input / output I / O. Then, the control data designated by the lamp control command is read, and control signals (electric signals) represented by the drive control data of the control data are input to the drive motors (first drive motor 411 and second drive motor 511). Further, a control signal represented by the lighting control data of the read control data is input to the light emission control circuit of the lamp.

  Further, the lamp control unit 703c includes a first accessory sensor S1 for detecting the position of the first movable accessory 131 and a second accessory sensor S2 for detecting the position of the second movable accessory 132. Is connected. The first accessory sensor S1 inputs a detection signal to the lamp controller 703c when the first movable accessory 131 is in the retracted position. The second accessory sensor S2 inputs a detection signal to the lamp controller 703c when the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position. The lamp control unit 703c can return the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 to the retracted position based on detection signals from the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2. .

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 751 of the lamp control unit 703c and an example of information set in the RAM 753 by executing each program will be described. Only programs that are important in the first embodiment are described below. The ROM 752 stores many programs (not shown) in addition to the programs described below.

  The accessory / lamp control processing program 752a sequentially executes an initial operation control processing program 752b, an effect start control process program 752c, an effect control process program 752d, and the like. The initial operation control processing program 752b receives an initial setting command and a recovery command output from the production control unit 703a when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated, and performs a predetermined initial operation.

  The production start control processing program 752c determines, for example, whether or not the movable accessory 130 is in the retracted position at the start of the special figure effect, and performs return drive if it is not in the retracted position. The performing control processing program 752d receives the lamp control command, and reads the control data specified in the lamp control command from the control data table SDt1. Then, a control signal represented by the drive control data of the control data is input to the drive motor of the movable accessory 130, or a control signal represented by the lighting control data is input to the effect light unit 115 or the light emission control circuit of the panel lamp Lp. To do.

(Control data table-1)
FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a control data table. The control data table SDt1 is configured by associating a control time table and a lamp control command with control data including drive control data and lighting control data. For example, here, the drive control data is data representing one or more control signals input to the first drive motor 411 and the second drive motor 511 (see FIG. 19-2). Similarly, the lighting control data is data representing a control signal to be input to the effect light unit 115 and the light emission control circuit of the panel lamp Lp.

  The control time table is a time table that determines the timing at which the control signals of the drive control data and the lighting control data are input to the control target (for example, the first drive motor 411 and the second drive motor 511). The lamp control unit 703c inputs the control signals of the drive control data and the lighting control data to the control target according to the control time table. A group is set for each control data.

  In the first embodiment, the drive control is performed such that the control data having the drive control data for the first movable accessory 131 is the first group, and the control data having the drive control data for the second movable accessory 132 is the second group. It is set to be a different group depending on the movable accessory 130 driven by data.

(Drive control data)
Here, an example of drive control data will be described. FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of drive control data. FIG. 19-2 shows an example of the drive control data Kd11. The drive control data Kd11 includes a control signal Si11a, a control signal Si11b, and a control signal Si11c. Here, in the control signal Si11a, the control signal Si11b, and the control signal Si11c, information indicating a drive motor (movable accessory to be driven) that inputs each control signal, the number of input pulses, a pulse speed, and the like are set. Yes.

  In the first embodiment, the production control unit 703 is provided with a production control unit 703a, an image / audio control unit 703b, and a lamp control unit 703c as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a movable accessory 130, a detection unit 2001, and a drive control unit 2002.

  The detection unit 2001 has a function of detecting whether or not the movable accessory 130 is at a predetermined reference position (for example, a retracted position). For example, the detection unit 2001 is connected to the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2. The detection unit 2001 receives a detection signal from the first accessory sensor S1 or the second accessory sensor S2, and determines whether the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are at their respective reference positions. Is detected. The detection unit 2001 outputs the detection result to the drive control unit 2002.

  The drive control unit 2002 includes a first control unit 2002a and a second control unit 2002b. The first control unit 2002a has a function of driving the movable accessory 130 based on the received command. For example, the first control unit 2002a inputs a predetermined control signal based on the received command to the drive unit (the first drive unit 410 or the second drive unit 510 in the present embodiment) to move the movable accessory 130. Drive.

  When the detection unit 2001 detects that the movable accessory 130 is not at the reference position, the second control unit 2002b prioritizes the return drive for returning the movable accessory 130 to the reference position over the drive by the first control unit 2002a. It has a function that can be performed. For example, the second control unit 2002b performs a predetermined operation on the drive unit (in this embodiment, the first drive unit 410 and the second drive unit 510) until the detection unit 2001 detects the movable accessory 130 at the reference position. By inputting a control signal (for example, a control signal for rotating the drive motor 411 or the drive motor 511 in a predetermined direction), the movable accessory 130 is driven to return. While the driving by the second driving unit 2002b is performed, the first control unit 2002a regulates the driving of the movable accessory 130.

  For example, here, the drive control unit 2002 includes a setting unit 2002c. The setting unit 2002c has a plurality of setting regions (first layer Ly1 to third layer Ly3 described later) that define the priority order of control data to be input to the drive unit. The setting unit 2002c can set control data for performing driving based on the received command and control data for returning driving (hereinafter referred to as “returning driving control data”) in a plurality of setting areas. In this case, the first control unit 2002a and the second control unit 2002b drive the control data set in the setting region with the highest priority among the setting regions in which the control data is set by the setting unit 2002c. The movable combination 130 is driven by inputting it into the section.

  When the detection unit 2001 detects that the movable accessory 130 is not at the reference position, the setting unit 2002c sets the return drive control data to a setting region that has the highest priority among the plurality of setting regions. . As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the return drive by the second control unit 2002b is preferentially performed by the first drive unit 2002a.

  In addition, when the return drive control data is set, the setting unit 2002c performs another control to the set area having the highest priority among the plurality of setting areas in which the return drive control data is set. Regulate data settings. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the return drive control data set in the setting area with the highest priority even if a new command is issued during the return drive. The setting unit 2002c may discard the control data set in the plurality of setting areas when the return drive is completed. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the drive of the movable accessory 130 of the control data set in the setting area at the end of the return drive.

  The drive control unit 2001 can realize its function, for example, by the CPU 751 of the lamp control unit 703c executing a program stored in the ROM 752.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, an example of detailed processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 701 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Note that each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712, for example.

(Main process)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the main control unit 701 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. 21 and continuously executes this process while the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated.

  In the main process, the main control unit 701 first waits for 1000 ms (step S2101), and then permits access to the RAM 713 (step S2102). If access to the RAM 713 is permitted, the main control unit 701 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2103).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2103: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs RAM clear (step S2104). Here, the RAM clear is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail, but various information stored in the RAM 713 (for example, information indicating a gaming state. ON / OFF of a time-short game flag and a highly-probable game flag) Is in a predetermined initial state.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 701 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S2105) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S2106). For example, in step S2106, the main control unit 701 instructs the peripheral units such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 (for example, the effect control unit 703a) to perform predetermined initial settings. Output the command.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S2103: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S2107). If the backup flag is ON (step S2107: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S2108).

  If the checksum is normal (step S2108: YES), the main control unit 701 executes a predetermined recovery process (step S2109). In this restoration processing, for example, the state before the power shutdown is restored based on the backup information stored in the backup storage area 713b of the RAM 713. In this restoration process, the main control unit 701 outputs a restoration command representing backup information to the effect control unit 703 (for example, the effect control unit 703a).

  In step S2107, if the backup flag is not ON (step S2107: No) or the checksum is not normal (step S2108: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2104 and clears the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 701 sets a period (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S2110), and updates the setting storage area 713a. The main control unit 701 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 22) described later using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S2110, the main control unit 701 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S2111).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 701 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S2112), and sets an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S2113). Then, the main control unit 701 updates the initial value random number (step S2114), performs the interrupt permission setting of the timer interrupt process (step S2115), and proceeds to step S2111. Thereafter, the main control unit 701 repeatedly executes the processing from step S2111 to step S2115.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. The main control unit 701 interrupts and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main processing described above.

  In the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 701 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 701 (step S2201). In this random number update process, the main control unit 701 updates various random numbers such as a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, a random number per ordinary figure, a random number per ordinary figure, and a random number counter. The count value of C1 to C5 is incremented by “1”.

  Next, the main control unit 701 executes switch processing for detecting with various switches (step S2202). In this switch process, the main control unit 701 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), a start port switch process (described later), Gate switch processing to detect (detailed explanation and illustration are omitted), large winning opening switch processing to detect a game ball won in the big winning opening 109 (detailed explanation and illustration are omitted), and a game won to the normal winning opening 110 A normal winning opening switch process for detecting a ball (detailed explanation and illustration are omitted) is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S2203). Here, the symbol processing includes special symbol processing related to special symbols (described later) and normal symbol processing related to normal symbols (detailed explanation and illustration are omitted). In the special symbol process, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery to perform display control of the special symbol. In the normal symbol process, the main control unit 701 performs a normal symbol lottery to perform display control of the normal symbol.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes an electric accessory control process related to the operation control of the special winning opening 109 and the electric tulip 107 (step S2204). Here, the electric accessory control process includes a grand prize opening process (described later) for controlling the operation of the special prize opening 109 and an electric tulip process (detailed description and illustration are omitted) for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107. Including. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 701 controls the operation of the big prize opening 109 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. In the electric tulip process, the main control unit 701 controls the operation of the electric tulip based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes prize ball processing relating to prize ball payout control (step S2205). In the winning ball process, the main control unit 701 issues a winning ball command to instruct the winning ball control unit 702 to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls when a game ball wins a prize winning hole 109 or a normal winning hole 110. Set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 713 to the prize ball control unit 702, the effect control unit 703, etc. by the processes of steps S2201 to S2205 (step S2206). The timer interrupt process ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 701 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, processing contents of the start port switch process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 714a is turned on (step S2301). If the first starter SW 714a is not ON (step S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S2305 to be described later.

  If the first start port SW 714a is ON (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 701 obtains the first special figure determination information number U1 acquired for the game ball won in the first start port 105. Is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step S2302). If the first special figure determination information number U1 is not less than 4 (step S2302: No), that is, if the first special figure determination information number U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2305.

  If the first special figure determination information number U1 is less than 4 (step S2302: Yes), the main control unit 701 adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first special figure determination information number U1 to the new first special figure determination information number U1. One special figure determination information number U1 is set as the value (step S2303). Then, referring to the counter storage area 713c, the count values of the random number counters C1 to C3 are acquired as special figure determination information, and stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d (step S2304).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the second start port SW 714b is turned on (step S2305). If the second start port SW 714b is not ON (step S2305: No), the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the second start port SW 714b is ON (step S2305: Yes), the main control unit 701 obtains the second special figure determination information number U2 acquired for the game ball won in the second start port 106. Is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step S2306). If the second special figure determination information number U2 is not less than 4 (step S2306: No), that is, if the second special figure determination information number U2 is four or more, the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is less than 4 (step S2306: Yes), the main control unit 701 adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the second special figure determination information number U2 to a new first It is set as the value of 2 special figure determination information count U2 (step S2307). Then, referring to the counter storage area 713c, the count values of the random number counters C1 to C3 are acquired as special figure determination information, and stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d (step S2308). The switch process ends.

  When acquiring the special figure determination information in step S2308, the main control unit 701 uses the special figure determination information acquired here more than the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Then, the information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area in which the priority is higher. Then, the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is shifted one by one to the special figure determination information storage area where the priority is lowered.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the in-confirmation flag indicating the special symbol determination period is ON (step S2401). Here, the fixed period is a predetermined period from when the special symbol is stopped, and can be a period provided for allowing the player to recognize the stopped special symbol. If the in-confirmation flag is set to ON (step S2401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2416.

  If the in-confirmed flag is set to OFF (step S2401: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot gaming flag indicating that the jackpot gaming state is set to ON (step S2402). If the jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S2402: Yes), that is, if it is a jackpot game state, the special symbol process is terminated.

  If the big hit game flag is set to OFF (step S2402: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the special symbol is changing (step S2403). If the special symbol is changing (step S2403: YES), the process proceeds to step S2412. If the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S2403: No), it is determined whether the number of second special symbol determination information U2 acquired for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is 1 or more ( Step S2404).

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S2404: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the second special figure determination information number U2. Is set as the new second special figure determination information number U2 (step S2405), and the process proceeds to step S2408. If the second special figure determination information number U2 is not 1 or more (step S2404: No), the first special figure determination information number U1 acquired for the game ball won in the first starting port 105 is 1 or more. (Step S2406).

  If the first special figure determination information number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S2406: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the first special figure determination information number U1. Is the new value of the first special figure determination information number U1 (step S2407), and the process proceeds to step S2408. If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is not 1 or more (step S2406: No), the special symbol process is terminated.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery process (described later) to derive a lottery result of the jackpot lottery (step S2408), and performs a special figure variation pattern determination process (described later) to determine the special map variation pattern determination. A result is derived (step S2409). Based on the processing results of step S2408 and step S2409, the special symbol display unit 201 starts the variation of the special symbol (step S2410).

  When the special symbol is changed in step S2410, the main control unit 701 performs the second special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 201b if the jackpot lottery is performed for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 in step S2408. Fluctuate. If the big hit lottery is performed for the game ball won in the first starting port 105 in step S2408, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a is changed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a special figure change start command in the RAM 713 (step S2411). Here, the special figure variation start command to be set is, for example, a command including information indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed in step S2408 and the determination result of the special figure variation pattern determination performed in step S2409. it can. When executing the output process (step S2206 in FIG. 22), the main control unit 701 outputs this special figure change start command to the effect supervising unit 703a.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the period determined by the variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol (step S2412). In step S2412, it is determined whether a period corresponding to the variation time determined by the special figure variation pattern determined at the start of variation has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2412: No), the special symbol process is terminated.

  If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2412: Yes), the main control unit 701 stops the special symbol so as to indicate the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed at the start of fluctuation (step S2413), and stops the special figure fluctuation. The command is set in the RAM 713 (step S2414). Here, the special figure fluctuation stop command to be set can be, for example, a command including information indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed at the start of fluctuation or the determination result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. When executing the output process (step S2206 in FIG. 22), the main control unit 701 outputs this special figure variation stop command to the effect supervising unit 703a. Then, the in-confirm flag is set to ON (step S2415), a stop process (described later) is performed (step S2416), and the special symbol process is terminated.

(Large lottery processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is a high-probability game state is set to ON (step S2501). If the highly probable game flag is set to ON (step S2501: Yes), the high probability special figure determination table TAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2502), and the process proceeds to step S2504.

  If the highly probable game flag is set to OFF (step S2501: No), the main control unit 701 sets the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 in the RAM 713 (step S2503), and proceeds to step S2504.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure determination table TAt set in step S2502 or step S2503, and the special figure determination information (the special figure having the highest priority) as the determination target for the current special figure determination. Is compared with the hit random number of the determination information) to determine whether the hit random number matches the predetermined value of the jackpot (step S2504).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result of the special figure determination in step S2504 is a big hit (step S2505). Here, in the special figure determination, it is determined whether or not the random number per special figure in the determination information matches a predetermined value for the big jackpot. If it is a big hit (step S2505: Yes), special symbol design determination is performed (step S2506).

  In step S <b> 2506, the main control unit 701 displays the special symbol determination table TZt and the special symbol determination information (the special symbol determination information with the highest priority) as the determination target for the current special symbol determination. The random number is compared with a random number to determine which type of jackpot matches the predetermined value of the jackpot.

  In step S2506, if the winning start port of the determination target determination information is the first start port 105, the main control unit 701 uses the first special symbol determination table TZt1. If the winning start port of the determination target determination information is the second start port 106, the main control unit 701 uses the second special symbol determination table TZt2. Then, a jackpot symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol symbol determination (type of jackpot) is set in the RAM 713 (step S2507), and the jackpot lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure per step determination in step S2504 is not a big hit (step S2505: No), the main control unit 701 sets a lost symbol indicating a loss in the RAM 713 (step S2508), and a big hit lottery process Exit.

(Special figure variation pattern judgment processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special figure variation pattern determination process. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 701 determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed immediately before is a jackpot (step S2601). If it is a big hit (step S2601: Yes), the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2 for big hit is set (step S2602). If it is not a big hit (step S2601: No), that is, if it is a loss, the first special figure variation pattern determination table THt1 for the loss is set (step S2603).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 changes the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt1 or the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2 set in step S2602 or S2603 and the fluctuation pattern of the special figure determination information to be determined. The special pattern fluctuation pattern determination for comparing the random pattern with a random number to determine which special figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the fluctuation pattern random number in the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt1 or the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table THt2. (Step S2604), the determination result is set in the RAM 713 (step S2605), and the special figure variation pattern determination process is terminated.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 27A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the in-stop process. FIG. 27-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the in-stop process. In the stop process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether or not the fixed period has elapsed (step S2701). If the confirmation period has not elapsed (step S2701: NO), the stopped process is terminated.

  When the fixed period has elapsed (step S2701: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the finalizing flag to OFF (step S2702), and sets the short-time game flag to ON indicating that it is in the gaming state with electric chew support. It is determined whether it has been performed (step S2703). If the time-saving game flag is set to OFF (step S2703: No), the process proceeds to step S2708.

  If the short-time game flag is set to ON (step S2703: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value J of the short-time game counter as the new count value J of the short-time game counter. (Step S2704). The short-time game counter indicates the remaining number of game states with electric chew support. In the first embodiment, for example, “70” is set at the time of a big hit. Subsequently, it is determined whether the count value J of the short-time game counter has become “0” (step S2705).

  When the count value J of the short time game counter is “0” (step S2705: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the short time game flag to OFF (step S2706). Then, a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is performed (step S2707). On the other hand, when the count value J of the time-saving game counter is not “0” (step S2705: No), the process proceeds to step S2708.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2708). If the high probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2708: No), the process proceeds to step S2712. If the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2708: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value X of the high probability game counter is set as a new count value X of the high probability game counter (step S2708: Yes). S2709). The high probability game counter indicates the remaining number of times of the high probability game state. In the first embodiment, for example, “74” is set at the time of a big hit. Subsequently, it is determined whether the count value X of the highly reliable game counter has become “0” (step S2710).

  When the count value X of the high-accuracy game counter is “0” (step S2710: Yes), the high-probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2711). If the count value X of the high-accuracy game counter is not “0” (step S2710: NO), the process proceeds to step S2712.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol) (step S2712). If it is not a jackpot symbol (step S2712: No), the main control unit 701 is stopped as it is. The process ends. When it is a jackpot symbol (step S2712: Yes), the jackpot game flag is turned ON (step S2713), and a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S2714).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count value J of the short time game counter and the count value X of the high probability game counter to “0” (step S2715), and turns off the short time game flag and the high probability game flag (step S2715). S2716), the jackpot opening is started (step S2717). Thereafter, an opening command is set in the RAM 713 (step S2718), and the stopped process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is set to ON (step S2801). If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S2801: No), the main control unit 701 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2801: YES), the main control unit 701 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S2802). If it is during opening (step S2802: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs an opening process (described later) (step S2803), and proceeds to step S2804. If the opening is not in progress (step S2802: NO), the process proceeds to step S2804.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2804). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2804: Yes), a process during opening (described later) is performed (step S2805). If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2804: NO), the process proceeds to step S2806.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether it is during the interval (step S2806). If it is during the interval (step S2806: Yes), an interval process (described later) is performed (step S2807), and the process proceeds to step S2808. If it is not during the interval (step S2806: NO), the process proceeds to step S2808.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2808). If it is during ending (step S2808: Yes), an ending process (described later) is performed (step S2809), and the big prize opening process is terminated. If it is not in the ending (step S2808: No), the special winning opening process is terminated.

(Opening process)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S2901). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2901: No), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S2901: YES), the main control unit 701 ends the opening (step S2902), and sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S2903). Then, the round progress command is set in the RAM 713 (step S2904), and the opening of the first prize winning opening 109 is started (step S2905), and the opening process ends.

  Here, the round progress command includes information indicating the value of the count value R of the round number counter (number of rounds). When executing the output process (step S2206 in FIG. 22), the main control unit 701 outputs this round progress command to the production control unit 703a.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the open process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S3001). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S3001: No), the main control unit 701 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the large winning opening 109 during the opening of the large winning opening 109 this time. Is determined (step S3002). If there is no prescribed number of winnings (step S3002: No), the open process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S3001: Yes), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been made (step S3002: Yes), the main control unit 701 closes the big winning port 109 (step S3003). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening opening pattern (step S3004). For example, here, Rmax is set to “16” in the special winning opening opening pattern selected at the time of winning per 16R length and per 16R short. In the special winning opening opening pattern selected at the time of winning the 4R short win, Rmax is set to “4”.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S3004: No), the main control unit 701 starts an interval (step S3005) and ends the releasing process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S3004: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S3006).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 701 sets an ending command in the RAM 713 (step S3007), and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending period. When executing the output process (step S2206 in FIG. 22), the main control unit 701 outputs this ending command to the production control unit 703a.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S3101). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S3101: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S3101: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the interval (step S3102), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S3103). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 713 (step S3104). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts to open the R-th round winning opening 109 (step S3105), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S3201). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S3201: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S3201: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the ending (step S3202), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S3203). Then, a game state setting process to be described later for setting the game state after the current jackpot game is performed (step S3204). Then, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (step S3205), right-handed notification end processing for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3206), and the ending processing is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 701 first sets a short-time game flag indicating ON in a game state with an electric-chu support function (step S3301), and sets the count value J of the short-time game counter to “ 70 "(step S3302). Then, a right-handed notification start process for turning on the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3303). Then, a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is a high probability game state is set to ON (step S3304). Then, the count value X of the highly probable game counter is set to “74” (step S3305), and the game state setting process is terminated.

(2-1. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, the process performed by the effect control unit 703 will be described in detail. First, the processing performed by the production control unit 703a of the production control unit 703 will be described. In addition, each process which the production | presentation supervision part 703a demonstrated below performs, for example, when CPU731 of the production | presentation supervision part 703a executes the program memorize | stored in ROM732.

(Direction main processing)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect main process. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the production supervision unit 703a starts executing the production main process shown in FIG. 34 and continuously executes this process while the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated. In the effect main process, the effect supervising unit 703a waits until receiving an initial setting command or a recovery command output from the main control unit 701 at startup (step S3401: No loop).

  When an initial setting command or a recovery command is received (step S3401: YES), an initial setting process is performed (step S3402). In the initial setting process, for example, the effect supervising unit 703a sets an interrupt period of an effect timer interrupt process to be described later. Further, in the initial setting process, the effect supervising unit 703a may set an effect mode for starting a game.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a outputs an initial setting command or a restoration command to the lamp control unit 703c and the image / audio control unit 703b (step S3403), performs production random number update processing (step S3404), and thereafter. The production random number update process is repeated. For example, in the effect random number update process, the effect supervising unit 703a increments the count value of the effect random number counter by “1”, and returns the value to “0” when the count value of the effect random number counter reaches a predetermined value. To do.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. As described above, the effect supervising unit 703a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process of FIG. 35 with respect to the effect main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interruption process, the effect control unit 703a first performs a command reception process described later (step S3501). When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 703a continues to perform an operation receiving process for setting an operation command when an operation from the player is received with the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 (step S3502).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs command output processing (step S3503). In the command output process, a command indicating information set in each storage area of the RAM 733 by a command reception process or an operation reception process is output to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c.

  Further, in the command output process, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether or not the time for outputting the command in effect has come, since the elapsed time from the start of the special figure effect being executed becomes a predetermined time. As described above, the timing for outputting the command during production is predetermined for each of the special figure production patterns TEp1 to TEp7. If it is time to output the command during production, the production supervision unit 703a sends the command during production to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c based on the special figure production being executed and the elapsed time. Output.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. In the command reception process, the production control unit 703a first determines whether a command related to a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special command”) is received from the main control unit 701 (step S3601). Here, the special figure command can be, for example, the above-described special figure change start command or special figure change stop command.

  If a special figure command has been received (step S3601: YES), the production supervision unit 703a performs a special drawing production process (described later) regarding the special drawing production (step S3602), and proceeds to step S3603. If no special figure command has been received (step S3601: NO), the process proceeds to step S3603.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether a command related to a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general command”) is received from the main control unit 701 (step S3603). Here, the common command may be, for example, a general symbol change start command that is output at the start of normal symbol variation or a general symbol variation stop command that is output when a normal symbol variation is stopped.

  If an ordinary command has been received (step S3603: YES), the production supervision unit 703a performs an ordinary drawing production process (detailed explanation and illustration omitted) relating to the ordinary drawing production (step S3604), and then proceeds to step S3605. Transition. If the usual command has not been received (step S3603: NO), the process proceeds to step S3605 as it is.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3605). If the opening command has not been received (step S3605: NO), the process proceeds to step S3607. If the opening command has been received (step S3605: YES), the production control unit 703a performs a jackpot presentation start process for selecting the jackpot presentation to be performed during the jackpot and starting the jackpot presentation (step S3606). The process moves to S3607.

  For example, in the jackpot presentation start process, the presentation supervision section 703a selects a jackpot presentation for 16R length and starts the jackpot presentation if the winning is per 16R length. If the 16R short win is won, the jackpot effect for 16R short hit is selected and the big hit effect is started. If the 4R short win is won, the big hit effect for 4R short hit is selected and the big hit effect is started.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a round progress command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3607). If no round progress command has been received (step S3607: NO), the process proceeds to step S3609. If the round progress command has been received (step S3607: YES), the production supervision unit 703a performs a round production progress process for controlling the production corresponding to the advanced round (step S3608), and proceeds to step S3609. .

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3609). If the ending command has not been received (step S3609: NO), the command reception process is terminated. When the ending command is received (step S3609: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a performs a jackpot effect end process for ending the jackpot effect (step S3610), and ends the command reception process.

(Special drawing processing)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special drawing effect process. In the special figure effect process, the production control unit 703a first determines whether a special figure change start command has been received (step S3701). If the special figure change start command has not been received (step S3701: NO), the process proceeds to S3708.

  If the special figure change start command has been received (step S3701: YES), the production control unit 703a analyzes the received special figure change start command (step S3702), and the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special figure change pattern ( Information indicating special symbol variation time), gaming state, etc. is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a uses the information acquired in step S3702 and the special figure effect pattern table TEt to display a special figure effect pattern associated with the special figure change pattern indicated by the special figure change start command. Determination is made (step S3703), and the determination result (special drawing effect pattern) is set in the RAM 733.

  In step S3703, when the special figure production pattern is set, the production supervision unit 703a may determine a combination of special figure decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed. For example, when the special drawing production pattern of reach production is set in the RAM 733 and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the special figure decorative design is set to a combination that becomes a doublet. When the special drawing production pattern of the reach production is set in the RAM 733, and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost, the special figure decoration pattern is set to a combination that becomes a reach lost eye. When the variation effect pattern of the normal lose effect is set in the RAM 733, the special figure decoration pattern is a combination that becomes a disjointed pattern.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a refers to the count value of the effect random number acquisition counter to acquire the effect random number (step S3704), and uses the acquired effect random number and the effect effect pattern table YEt to make an advance notice. The effect pattern is determined (step S3705), and the determination result is set in the RAM 733. Then, a special figure effect start command for starting the notice effect produced by the combination of the special figure effect pattern and the special figure decoration pattern set in step S3703 and the notice effect pattern set in step S3705 is set in the RAM 733 (step 307). S3706). Then, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the special drawing effect is started (step S3707), and the process proceeds to step S3708.

  When different effects are prepared for each effect mode, the effect supervising unit 703a refers to information indicating the current effect mode when determining the special drawing effect pattern and the notice effect pattern, and the current effect mode. By selecting an effect that matches the above, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect and produce a highly interesting effect.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not a special figure fluctuation stop command has been received (step S3708). If the special figure fluctuation stop command has been received (step S3708: Yes), the special figure production being executed is determined. Is set in the RAM 733 (step S3709). Then, the elapsed time measured from the start of the special figure effect is reset (step S3710), and the special figure effect process is terminated. If the special figure change stop command has not been received (step S3708: No), the special figure production process is terminated as it is.

(2-2. Processing performed by the lamp control unit)
Next, processing performed by the lamp control unit 703c will be described in detail. In addition, each process which the lamp control part 703c demonstrated below performs is performed when CPU751 of the lamp control part 703c runs the program memorize | stored in ROM752.

(Accessories / lamp control processing)
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the accessory / lamp control processing. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the lamp control unit 703c starts executing the accessory / lamp control process shown in FIG. 38 and continuously executes this process while the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated. To do. In the accessory / lamp control process, the lamp control unit 703c first waits until an initial setting command or a recovery command is received from the production control unit 703a (step S3801: No loop).

  When the initial setting command or the recovery command is received (step S3801: YES), the lamp control unit 703c performs an initial operation control process for causing the movable accessory 130, the effect light unit 115, and the panel lamp Lp to perform a predetermined operation (step S3802). . For example, in step S3802, the lamp control unit 703c once drives the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 to the advanced position and then returns them to the retracted position. In addition, the lamp control unit 703c turns on the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp in red, then green, and then blue (RGB lighting).

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c performs an effect start control process (described later) (step S3803), performs an effect control process (described later) (step S3804), proceeds to step S3803, and repeats the above process. .

(Production start time control process of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect start time control process according to the first embodiment. In the production start control process of Embodiment 1, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether a special figure production start command has been received (step S3901). When the special figure production start command is not received (step S3901: No), the production start time control process is terminated.

  When the special figure effect start command is received (step S3901: YES), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether there is a movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position (step S3902). In step S3902, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are in the retracted positions based on the detection signals of the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2. To do. When there is no movable combination 130 that is not in the retreat position (step S3902: No), that is, when all the movable combinations 130 are in the retreat position, the control process at the start of the effect is ended.

  When there is a movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position (step S3902: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines the movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position (step S3903). In step S3903, when the lamp control unit 703c is not detected by the first accessory sensor S1, the lamp controller 703c determines that the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position. If it is not detected by the second accessory sensor S2, it is determined that the second movable accessory 132 is not in the retracted position. When it is not detected by both the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2, it is determined that both the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are not in the retracted position.

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of step S3903, the lamp control unit 703c starts return driving for returning the movable accessory 130 that is not at the retracted position to the retracted position (step S3904). Subsequently, a returning flag indicating that return driving is being performed is set to ON (step S3905), a drive restriction flag setting process (described later) is performed (step S3906), and the effect start control time process ends.

(Driving restriction flag setting process)
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the contents of the drive restriction flag setting process. In the drive restriction flag setting process, the lamp control unit 703c first determines the group to which the driven movable accessory 130 belongs (step S4001). In the present embodiment, if the first movable combination 131 is being driven, it is determined to be the first group in step S4001, and if the second movable combination 132 is being driven, it is determined to be the second group. If the first movable combination 131 and the second movable combination 132 are being driven, it is determined as the first group and the second group.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first group is obtained as the determination result of step S4001 (step S4002). When the first group is not obtained as the determination result of step S4001 (step S4002: No), the process proceeds to step S4004.

  When the first group is obtained as the determination result in step S4001 (step S4002: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c sets the first drive restriction flag for restricting the drive of the first movable accessory 131 to ON. (Step S4003), the process proceeds to Step S4004.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the second group is obtained as the determination result of step S4001 (step S4004). If the second group is not obtained as the determination result in step S4001 (step S4004: No), the drive restriction flag setting process is terminated.

  When the second group is obtained as the determination result of step S4001 (step S4004: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c sets the second drive restriction flag for restricting the drive of the second movable accessory 132 to ON. (Step S4005), the drive restriction flag setting process is terminated.

(Control processing during production of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the control process during production according to the first embodiment. In the effect control process, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether the returning flag is set to ON (step S4101). If the returning flag is not set to ON (step S4101: No), the process proceeds to step S4103. When the returning flag is set to ON (step S4101: Yes), a returning process during performance (described later) is performed (step S4102), and the process proceeds to step S4103.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the in-control flag indicating that the control is being performed is set to ON based on the control data (step S4103). If the in-control flag is not set to ON (step S4103: No), the process proceeds to step S4105. If the in-control flag is set to ON (step S4103: Yes), an in-control process (described later) is performed (step S4104), and the process proceeds to step S4105.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether a lamp control command has been received from the effect supervision unit 703a (step S4105). When the lamp control command has not been received (step S4105: No), the in-effect control process is terminated. When the lamp control command is received (step S4105: Yes), the control data designated by the lamp control command is read and set in the RAM 753 (step S4106).

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the drive restriction flag (first drive restriction flag or second drive restriction flag) is set to ON (step S4107). If the drive restriction flag is not set to ON (step S4107: No), that is, if both the first drive restriction flag and the second drive restriction flag are set to OFF, the process proceeds to step S4109.

  When the drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4107: Yes), that is, when at least one of the first drive restriction flag and the second drive restriction flag is set to ON, the lamp control unit 703c performs control. Data correction processing (described later) is performed (step S4108), and the process proceeds to step S4109.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c starts control (drive control and lighting control) based on the control data set in the RAM 753 (step S4109). The lamp control unit 703c inputs control data (each control signal thereof) according to a control time table associated with the set control data. Subsequently, the in-control flag is set to ON (step S4110), and the in-effect control process is terminated.

(Return process during production of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the return processing during performance according to the first embodiment. In the return process during performance of the first embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether or not the movable accessory 130 that is being driven to return is in the retracted position (step S4201). For example, when the first movable accessory 131 is driven to return, it is determined whether the first accessory sensor S1 is turned on. When the second movable accessory 132 is driven to return, it is determined whether the second accessory sensor S2 is turned on. If it is not the retreat position (step S4201: No), the returning process during the performance is ended.

  When the movable accessory 130 during the return drive is at the retracted position (step S4201: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c completes the return drive of the movable accessory 130 at the retracted position (step S4202). Then, it is determined whether or not the first movable accessory 131 is in the retracted position by this return driving (step S4203). If the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position by the return driving (step S4203: NO), the process proceeds to step S4205. If the first movable accessory 131 is in the retracted position by the return drive (step S4203: YES), the first drive restriction flag is set to OFF (step S4204), and the process proceeds to step S4205.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position by the return driving (step S4205). If the second movable accessory 132 is not in the retracted position due to the return driving (step S4205: NO), the process proceeds to step S4207. If the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position by the return drive (step S4205: Yes), the second drive restriction flag is set to OFF (step S4206), and the process proceeds to step S4207.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether there is a movable accessory 130 that is being driven to return (step S4207). If there is a movable accessory that is being driven to return (step S4207: Yes), the return process during performance is ended. If there is no movable accessory 130 during return driving (step S4207: No), the returning flag is set to OFF (step S4208), and the returning process during performance ends.

(Processing during control)
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the in-control processing. In the in-control process, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the driving of the movable accessory 130 has been started (step S4301). For example, in step S4301, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the drive control data (first control signal) input to be input first is started in the control data control time table set in the RAM 753. judge. When the driving of the movable accessory 130 has not been started (step S4301: No), the process proceeds to step S4303. When driving of the movable accessory 130 is started (step S4301: Yes), a drive restriction flag setting process (described above) is performed (step S4302), and the process proceeds to step S4303.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the driving of the movable accessory 130 has been completed (step S4303). For example, in step S4303, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the input of the drive control data (the last control signal) determined to be input last in the control time table of the control data set in the RAM 753 has been completed. judge. When the driving of the movable accessory 130 has not been completed (step S4303: No), the in-control process is terminated.

  When the driving of the movable accessory 130 is completed (step S4303: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4304). If the first drive restriction flag is not set to ON (step S4304: No), the process proceeds to step S4306. If the first drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4304: Yes), the first drive restriction flag is set to OFF (step S4305), and the process proceeds to step S4306.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the second drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4306). If the second drive restriction flag is not set to ON (step S4306: No), the process proceeds to step S4308. When the second drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4306: Yes), the second drive restriction flag is set to OFF (step S4307), and the control data set in the RAM 753 is not input. It is determined whether there is a control signal (step S4308). As described above, the control signals of the control data (drive control data and lighting control data) set in the RAM 753 are sequentially input according to the control time table. In step S4308, it is determined whether input of all control signals represented by the drive control data and lighting control data of the control data set in the RAM 753 is completed.

  When there is an uninput control signal (step S4308: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c ends the in-control process. When there is no uninput control signal (step S4308: No), that is, when input of all control signals represented by the control data set in the RAM 753 is completed, the in-control flag is set to OFF (step S4309). The in-control process is terminated.

(Control data correction processing)
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the contents of the control data correction process. In the control data correction process, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether the control data set in the RAM 753 is the first group of control data (step S4401). If it is not the control data of the first group (step S4401: NO), the process proceeds to step S4404.

  When the control data set in the RAM 753 is the first group of control data (step S4401: YES), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4402). If the first drive restriction flag is not set to ON (step S4402: No), the process proceeds to step S4404.

  When the first drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4402: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c invalidates the drive control data of the control data set in the RAM 753 (step S4403), and proceeds to step S4404. . For example, in step S4404, it is assumed that there is no drive control data by setting the input step number of the drive control data of the control data set in the RAM 753 to “0”. At this time, the lighting control data is maintained in a prescribed state, and only the drive control data is invalidated.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the control data set in the RAM 753 is the second group of control data (step S4404). If it is not the control data of the second group (step S4404: No), the control data correction process is terminated. When the control data set in the RAM 753 is the second group control data (step S4404: YES), it is determined whether the second drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4405). If the second drive restriction flag is not set to ON (step S4405: No), the control data correction process is terminated.

  When the second drive restriction flag is set to ON (step S4405: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c invalidates the drive control data of the control data set in the RAM 753 (step S4406), and performs control data correction processing. finish. For example, similarly to step S4403, it is assumed that there is no drive control data by setting the number of input steps of the drive control data of the control data set in the RAM 753 to “0” in step S4406.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment sets the drive restriction flag while the movable accessory 130 is being driven. When the drive restriction flag is set, even if a lamp control command is issued, the drive by the lamp control command is restricted. For this reason, even if the pachinko gaming machine 100 issues a lamp control command while the movable accessory 130 is being driven, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the driving performed before the lamp control command is issued.

  Thus, for example, even though the pachinko gaming machine 100 has not completed a series of driving, a new driving of the movable accessory 130 is started and the continuity of the production is interrupted, giving the player a sense of incongruity. This can be prevented. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the effect of the presentation from being lowered, and the player can enjoy the game and play for a long time.

  In addition, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the return drive even if a ramp control command is issued during the return drive, and can return the movable accessory 130 to the reference position. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can stably control the movable accessory 130 even by a simple process such as inputting a predetermined control signal, and a large load is generated on the mechanism and the drive motor of the movable accessory 130. It is possible to prevent them from being damaged. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce labor and cost for maintenance of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 only needs to be able to detect whether or not the movable accessory 130 is in the retracted position. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 only needs to include a sensor that can detect whether or not the movable accessory 130 is in the retracted position. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not need to increase the number of sensors or the like for detecting a movable accessory near the advance position or provide a displacement sensor, thereby preventing an increase in the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 100. it can. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the manufacturing cost from increasing, and can stably control the movable accessory 130 and prevent the movable accessory 130 and the like from being damaged.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 corrects only the drive control data for the lamp control command and maintains the lighting control data as it is (default state). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can light the lamp with the specified lighting contents even when the movable accessory 130 is not driven. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform an effect by a lamp even when the movable accessory 130 is not driven, and can make the player enjoy an effect by lighting the lamp, compared to the case where the lamp is not lighted. The effect can be enhanced.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c performs drive control of the movable accessory 130, lighting control of the effect light unit 115, and the like by control using the concept of layers. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

(Outline of drive control of movable accessory of embodiment 2-1)
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an outline of drive control of a movable accessory by the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 45, the ramp control unit 703c of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment includes the first layer Ly1, the second layer Ly2, the third layer Ly3 (hereinafter referred to as “first layer Ly1 to third layer Ly3”). A plurality of layers are abbreviated as "" on the RAM 753. Here, the first layer Ly1 to the third layer Ly3 define the priority order of the output control data (drive control data, lighting control data). Here, as shown in FIG. 45, first layer Ly1> second layer Ly2> third layer Ly3 is set in descending order of priority.

(Control Data Table of Embodiment 2)
FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a control data table according to the second embodiment. In the control data table SDt2 of the second embodiment, a layer (hereinafter referred to as “setting destination layer”) to be set when each control data is read out is defined. For example, the setting destination layer of the control data Sd11 is defined as the third layer Ly3. Thus, when the control data Sd11 is specified by the lamp control command and the control data Sd11 is read, the lamp control unit 703c sets the control data Sd11 in the third layer Ly3.

  When the control data is set in any one of the first layer Ly1 to the third layer Ly3, the lamp control unit 703c controls the driving of the movable accessory 130 by the control data set in the layer, or the effect light unit 115 and the like are controlled to be turned on. Specifically, the lamp control unit 703c drives and controls the movable accessory 130 using control data set in the highest layer (highest priority layer) among the layers in which the control data is set. The lighting unit 115 and the like are turned on.

(Outline of drive control of movable accessory of embodiment 2-1)
For example, as shown in FIG. 45, the lamp control unit 703c receives the lamp control command Cr11 at time t31, which is the start time of the special figure effect. In this case, the lamp control unit 703c sets the control data Sd11 in the third layer Ly3. At time t31, only the control data Sd11 of the third layer Ly3 is set. In this case, the lamp control unit 703c performs drive control of the movable accessory 130 and lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the like by the control data Sd11 of the third layer Ly3.

  At time t32 after time t31, the lamp control unit 703c receives the lamp control command Cr12. In this case, the lamp control unit 703c sets the control data Sd12 in the second layer Ly2. Thereby, at time t32, the control data Sd12 of the second layer Ly2 and the control data Sd11 of the third layer Ly3 are set.

  When control data is set in a plurality of layers in this way, the lamp control unit 703c sets the control data set in the highest layer (for example, the second layer Ly2 here) among the layers in which the control data is set. Thus, the driving of the movable accessory 130 is controlled, and the lighting of the effect light unit 115 is controlled. In the example shown in FIG. 45, after time t32, the movable accessory 130 is driven and the lighting of the effect light unit 115 is controlled by the control data Sd12 of the second layer Ly2.

  In other words, in this case, control by the control data Sd11 set in a layer other than the highest layer (for example, the third layer Ly3 in this case) among the layers in which the control data is set is not performed.

  As described above, the lamp control unit 703c sets control data in a plurality of layers, and performs control to switch output contents according to the priority order of the layers. Thereby, for example, the lamp control unit 703c does not need to read new control data from the ROM 752 every time the effect is switched, and quickly controls a complex operation for the movable accessory 130, various lighting formats for various lamps, and the like. It is possible to do various productions.

  In addition, when setting new control data in a layer in which arbitrary control data is set, the lamp control unit 703c overwrites this layer with new control data. In this case, the old control data set before setting new control data is discarded from the layer. For example, when the control data Sd11 is newly set to the third layer Ly3 while the control data Sd11 is set to the third layer Ly3, the control data Sd11 is discarded and the control data Sd21 is set to the third layer Ly3. .

(Overview of drive control of movable accessory of embodiment 2-Part 2)
FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an outline of drive control of a movable accessory by the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment determines, for example, whether the movable accessory 130 is in the retracted position at the start of the special drawing effect. If there is a movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position, the movable accessory 130 is driven to return.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the lamp control unit 703c receives the lamp control command Cr11 at time t41, which is the start time of the special drawing effect. In this case, the lamp control unit 703c sets the control data Sd11 in the third layer Ly3. Further, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the movable accessory 130 is at the retracted position, and if it is not at the retracted position, the control data for returning driving (hereinafter referred to as “returning drive control data”) is given the highest priority. The first layer Ly1 is set to be high.

  When the return drive control data is set, the lamp control unit 703c prevents other control data other than the return drive control data from being set in the first layer Ly1 even when the lamp control command is received. The lamp control unit 703c may discard other control data from the layer when the return drive control data is set. Then, the return drive control data is discarded from the first layer Ly1 at time t42 when the movable accessory 130 is in the retracted position, and the return drive is terminated.

(Production start time control process in Embodiment 2)
Next, processing performed by the lamp control unit 703c according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect start time control process according to the second embodiment. In the production start control process of the second embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether a special figure production start command has been received (step S4801). When the special figure production start command has not been received (step S4801: No), the production start control process is terminated.

  When the special figure production start command is received (step S4801: YES), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether there is a movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position (step S4802). In step S4802, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are in the retracted positions based on the detection signals of the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2. To do. When there is no movable combination 130 that is not in the retreat position (step S4802: No), that is, when all the movable combinations 130 are in the retreat position, the control process at the start of the effect is ended.

  When there is a movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position (step S4802: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines the movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position (step S4803). In step S4803, the lamp control unit 703c determines that the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position when it is not detected by the first accessory sensor S1. When it is not detected by the second accessory sensor S2, it is determined that the second movable accessory 132 is not in the retracted position. When it is not detected by both the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2, it is determined that both the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are not in the retracted position.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position is the first movable accessory 131 based on the determination result of step S4803 (step S4804). If it is not the first movable accessory 131 (step S4804: NO), the process proceeds to step S4808.

  When the movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position is the first movable accessory 131 (step S4804: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c supplies the first return drive control data for causing the first movable accessory 131 to return. One layer Ly1 is set (step S4805). For example, the lamp control unit 703c moves the first drive motor 411 clockwise by a predetermined angle (for example, 5 rotations) in FIGS. 4-1 and 4-2 in order to drive the first movable accessory 131 to the retracted position. First return drive control data to be rotated is set in the first layer Ly1. Then, the first returning flag is set to ON (step S4806).

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the first returning flag is set to ON (step S4807). When the first returning flag is set to ON (step S4807: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4810.

  When the first returning flag is set to OFF (step S4807: No), the lamp control unit 703c supplies the second return drive control data for returning the second movable accessory 132 to the first layer Ly1. Setting is made (step S4808). For example, the lamp controller 703c rotates the second drive motor 511 by a predetermined angle (for example, 180 °) in FIGS. 5A and 5B to drive the second movable accessory 132 to the retracted position. Drive control data is set in the first layer Ly1. Then, the second returning flag is set to ON (step S4809).

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether there is control data other than the return drive control data on the layer (step S4810). When there is no other control data (step S4810: No), the process proceeds to step S4812. If there is other control data (step S4810: Yes), the control data is discarded from the layer (step S4811), and based on the return drive control data set above, the movable accessory 130 that is not in the retracted position is displayed. Return drive is started (step S4812), and the effect start control process is terminated.

(Control processing during production of Embodiment 2)
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the control process during performance according to the second embodiment. In the performance control process according to the second embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether the returning flag (the first returning flag or the second returning flag) is set to ON (step S4901). If the returning flag is not set to ON (step S4901: NO), the process proceeds to step S4903. When the returning flag is set to ON (step S4901: Yes), a returning process during production (described later) is performed (step S4902), and the process proceeds to step S4903.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether a lamp control command has been received (step S4903). If a lamp control command has been received (step S4903: YES), it is determined whether the returning flag is set to ON (step S4904).

  When the returning flag is set to ON (step S4904: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c ends the in-effect control process. As described above, the lamp control unit 703c does not set the control data specified by the lamp control command in the layer even if the lamp control command is received, if the return drive is being performed. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 703c can prevent the return drive control data being set in the first layer Ly1 from being overwritten by other control data.

  When the returning flag is set to OFF (step S4904: No), the lamp control unit 703c sets the control data specified by the lamp control command in the setting destination layer of this control data (step S4905). Then, it is determined whether control is being performed using control data set in a higher layer than the newly set control data (step S4906). For example, in step S4906, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether input of all control signals of control data set in the upper layer is completed.

  When the control is being performed with the control data set in the upper layer (step S4906: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c ends the in-effect control process. When control is not being performed with the control data set in the upper layer (step S4906: No), the lamp control unit 703c starts control with the set control data (step S4907). For example, in step S4907, the lamp control unit 703c starts control with newly set control data when control is being performed with control data set in a lower layer than the newly set control data. In step S4907, the lamp control unit 703c starts control with the newly set control data even when control data other than the newly set control data is not set in the layer.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the input of the control data set in the uppermost layer is completed (step S4908). For example, in step S4908, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the input of all control signals of the control data set in the highest layer has been completed. If the input of the control data has not been completed (step S4908: No), the in-production control process is terminated.

  When the input of the control data is completed (step S4908: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c ends the control using the control data for which the input has been completed (step S4909), and discards the control data from the layer (step S4910). . Then, it is determined whether there is control data set in the lower layer (step S4911). When there is no control data set in the lower layer (step S4911: No), the in-production control process is terminated. If there is control data set in the lower layer (step S4911: YES), the process proceeds to step S4907, control is started with the control data set in the lower layer, and the above processing is repeated.

  On the other hand, if a lamp control command has not been received in step S4903 (step S4903: No), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether control is in progress (step S4912). For example, in step S4912, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether control data is being input to the control target. If it is not under control (step S4912: No), the in-effect control process is terminated.

  When the control is being performed (step S4912: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether there is control data that can be discarded in the lower layer than the control data being controlled (step S4913). As described above, a control time table is associated with each control data. For example, in step S4913, the lamp control unit 703c determines that the control data set in the lower layer is discardable when the input of the last control signal is completed according to the time table.

  If there is no control data that can be discarded (step S4913: NO), the lamp control unit 703c proceeds to step S4908. If there is control data that can be discarded (step S4913: YES), the lamp control unit 703c discards the control data from the layer (step S4914), and the process proceeds to step S4908.

(Return process during production of Embodiment 2)
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the return processing during performance according to the second embodiment. In the return process during performance of the second embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether or not the movable accessory 130 that is being driven to return is in the retracted position (step S5001). For example, when the first return drive control data is set, in step S5001, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first accessory sensor S1 is turned on. If the second return drive control data is set, it is determined whether the second accessory sensor S2 is turned on.

  When it is not in the retracted position (step S5001: No), the lamp control unit 703c ends the return process during performance as it is. When the retracted position is reached (step S5001: Yes), the return driving of the movable accessory 130 that has reached the retracted position is completed (step S5002), and the movable accessory 130 that has reached the retracted position by this return driving is completed. It is determined whether it is the first movable accessory 131 (step S5003). For example, when the first return drive control data is set, it is determined in step S5003 that the lamp control unit 703c is the first movable accessory 131. When the second return drive control data is set, it is determined that the second movable accessory 131 is not used.

  If it is the first movable accessory 131 (step S5003: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c discards the first return drive control data from the first layer Ly1 (step S5004), and sets the first returning flag to OFF. (Step S5005). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position (step S5006). When the second movable accessory 132 is in the retracted position (step S5006: Yes), the returning process during performance is ended.

  When the second movable accessory 132 is not in the retracted position (step S5006: No), the lamp control unit 703c sets the second return drive control data in the first layer Ly1 (step S5007), and turns on the second returning flag. Is set (step S5008), and the return process during rendering is ended.

  On the other hand, when the movable accessory 130 that has reached the retracted position is not the first movable accessory 131 (step S5003: No), the movable accessory 130 that has reached the retracted position is assumed to be the second movable accessory 132, and the lamp control unit. 703c discards the second return drive control data from the first layer Ly1 (step S5009). Then, the second returning flag is set to OFF (step S5010), and the returning process during rendering ends.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment sets the return drive control data for the return drive in the first layer Ly1. Here, since the first layer Ly1 is a layer with the highest priority, the pachinko gaming machine 100 prioritizes return driving over driving by control data set in other layers. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the return drive even when the lamp control command is issued during the return drive, and can return the movable accessory 130 to the reference position. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can stably control the movable accessory 130 even by a simple process such as inputting a predetermined control signal, and a large load is generated on the mechanism and the drive motor of the movable accessory 130. It is possible to prevent them from being damaged.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not set the control data by the lamp control command issued during the return drive (when the return drive control data is being set) in the layer. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the return control data set in the first layer Ly1, and can stably perform the return drive. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can stably return the movable accessory 130 to the reference position, and prevent the movable accessory 130 and the drive motor from being damaged and the presentation effect from being deteriorated. can do. In the present embodiment, when the return control data is set, the control data is not set in any of the first layer Ly1 to the third layer Ly3. However, layers other than the first layer Ly1 are set. Control data may be set for the.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment discards other control data from the layer when the return drive control data is set. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 100 prevents the movable accessory 130 from being driven by other control data after the return drive. For example, the other control data may include drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130 in the retracted position direction. For this reason, if other control data is left on the layer during the return drive, after the return drive (after the return drive control data is discarded), the movable accessory 130 is further moved toward the retracted position by the other control data. It may be driven.

  In such a case, even if the movable accessory 130 reaches the drive limit and cannot be driven, the drive motor rotates, and a large load is generated on the mechanism and the drive motor of the movable accessory 130. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 discards other control data from the layer at the time of return driving, and prevents the movable accessory 130 from being driven by other control data after the return driving. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the movable accessory 130 from being driven further from the retracted position toward the retracted position. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 prevents a large load from being generated on the movable accessory 130 and the drive motor, prevents damage to the movable accessory 130 and the drive motor, and is troublesome for maintenance of the pachinko gaming machine 100. And cost can be reduced.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be prevented from being driven to a halfway position by other control data after the return driving. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and can prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make the player enjoy the game and allow the player to play for a long time.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the first return drive control data to drive the first movable accessory 131 to return, and then sets the second return drive control data to drive the second movable accessory 132 to return. I tried to make it. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 drives the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 to return at different timings. With this, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent a voltage drop due to insufficient output of the power source by simultaneously applying to the first drive motor 411 and the second drive motor 511 at the time of return driving. The movable accessory 130 can be stably controlled without mounting a large power source. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from increasing.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the driving by the lamp control command issued during the driving of the movable accessory 130 is temporarily reserved until the current driving is completed. When the driving is completed, the reserved driving is performed. In the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first and second embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted.

(Processing at the start of production in Embodiment 3)
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the production start time processing according to the third embodiment. In the effect start control process of the third embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether a special figure effect start command has been received (step S5101). When the special figure production start command is not received (step S5101: No), the production start time control process is terminated.

  When the special figure production start command is received (step S5101: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether there is a movable accessory that is not in the retracted position (step S5102). In step S5102, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are in the retracted positions based on the detection signals of the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2. judge. If there is no movable accessory that is not in the retracted position (step S5102: No), that is, if all the movable actors are in the retracted position, the control process at the start of the effect ends.

  When there is a movable accessory that is not in the retracted position (step S5102: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines a movable accessory that is not in the retracted position (step S5103). In step S5103, the lamp control unit 703c determines that the first movable accessory 131 is not in the retracted position when it is not detected by the first accessory sensor S1. If it is not detected by the second accessory sensor S2, it is determined that the second movable accessory 132 is not in the retracted position. When it is not detected by both the first accessory sensor S1 and the second accessory sensor S2, it is determined that both the first movable accessory 131 and the second movable accessory 132 are not in the retracted position.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c starts a return drive for returning the movable accessory that is not in the retracted position to the retracted position based on the determination result in step S5103 (step S5104). Subsequently, a returning flag indicating that the return driving is being performed is set to ON (step S5105), and the effect start time control process is ended.

(Control processing during production of Embodiment 3)
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the in-effect control process of the third embodiment. In the performance control process in the third embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether the returning flag is set to ON (step S5201). When the returning flag is not set to ON (step S5201: No), the process proceeds to step S5203. When the returning flag is set to ON (step S5201: Yes), a returning process during production (described later) is performed (step S5202), and the process proceeds to step S5203.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether a lamp control command has been received (step S5203). When the lamp control command is received (step S5203: YES), it is determined whether the returning flag is set to ON (step S5204).

  When the returning flag is set to ON (step S5204: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c buffers the received lamp control command in the RAM 753 (step S5205), and proceeds to step S5209. In this manner, the lamp control unit 703c temporarily buffers the lamp control command if it is in the return drive when receiving the lamp control command.

  When the returning flag is set to OFF (step S5204: No), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the driving of the movable accessory 130 is being controlled (step S5206). For example, in step S5205, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the drive control data of the set control data is being input to the drive motor. If drive control is being performed (step S5206: YES), the process proceeds to step S5205.

  If drive control is not being performed (step S5206: NO), the lamp control unit 703c sets control data designated by the lamp control command in the RAM 753 (step S5207). And control of the movable accessory 130 etc. is started with the set control data (step S5208). Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the input of control data has been completed (step S5209). When the input of the control data is not completed (step S5209: No), the in-production control process is terminated.

  When the input of the control data is completed (step S5209: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c ends the control using the control data for which the input has been completed (step S5210), and determines whether there is a buffered lamp control command (step S5210). Step S5211). If there is no buffered control command (step S5211: No), the in-effect control process is terminated. If there is a buffered control command (step S5211: YES), the process proceeds to step S5207, where the control data designated by the buffered lamp control command is set in the RAM 753 and the above processing is performed.

  On the other hand, when the lamp control command is not received in step S5203 (step S5203: No), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the control is being performed (step S5212). For example, in step S5211, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether control data is being input to the control target. If it is not under control (step S5212: No), the in-effect control process is terminated. If it is under control (step S5212: Yes), the process proceeds to step S5209 and the above processing is performed.

(Return processing during production of Embodiment 3)
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the return processing during performance according to the third embodiment. In the return process during performance of the third embodiment, the lamp control unit 703c first determines whether or not the movable accessory 130 that is being driven to return is in the retracted position (step S5301). For example, in step S5301, when the first movable accessory 131 is driven to return, it is determined whether or not the first accessory sensor S1 is turned on. When the second movable accessory 132 is driven to return, it is determined whether the second accessory sensor S2 is turned on.

  When it is not in the retreat position (step S5301: No), the lamp control unit 703c ends the effect return processing as it is. When the retracted position is reached (step S5301: YES), the return driving of the movable accessory 130 that has reached the retracted position is completed (step S5302), and it is determined whether there is another movable accessory 130 that is in the return drive. (Step S5303). If there is a movable accessory 130 during return driving (step S5303: Yes), the return processing during performance is ended.

  If there is no movable accessory 130 that is being driven to return (step S5303: NO), the lamp control unit 703c sets the returning flag OFF (step S5304), and determines whether there is a buffered lamp control command ( Step S5305). When there is no buffered control command (step S5305: No), the return process during rendering is ended. If there is a buffered control command (step S5305: YES), the control data designated by this ramp control command is set in the RAM 753 (step S5306). Then, the control of the movable accessory 130 and the like is started with the set control data (step S5307), and the returning process during performance is ended.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the third embodiment reserves the driving by the lamp control command issued during the driving of the movable accessory 130. Thus, even when the pachinko gaming machine 100 issues a lamp control command while the movable accessory 130 is being driven, the driving performed before the lamp control command is issued can be maintained. The same effect as 2 can be obtained.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is driven by a lamp control command issued during the driving of the movable accessory 130 after that. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 prevents the player from being disappointed when the movable accessory 130 is not driven, thereby increasing the player's expectation and maintaining the player's interest in the game. The game can be enjoyed by the player for a long time.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 buffers the lamp control command, and reads the control data when driving by the lamp control command is started. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent a plurality of control data from being expanded on the RAM 753 and squeezing the storage area of the RAM 753.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a new driving from being started during the driving of the movable accessory and to drive the movable accessory stably. it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 131 1st movable accessory 132 2nd movable accessory 410 1st drive part 411 1st drive motor 510 2nd drive part 511 2nd drive motor 701 Main control part 703 Production control part 703a Production control part 703b Image・ Voice control unit 703c Lamp control unit

Claims (4)

A movable accessory provided on the game board, having a drive unit, and capable of being driven within a predetermined range including a predetermined reference position by the drive unit;
Detecting means for detecting whether or not the movable accessory is at the reference position;
First control means for driving the movable accessory based on the received command;
When the detection means detects that the movable accessory is not at the reference position, a return drive for returning the movable accessory to the reference position is performed with priority over the drive by the first control means. Two control means;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising: A plurality of setting areas in which priority order of control data to be input to the driving unit is determined, and the control data for driving based on the command and the control data for returning driving are set in the plurality of setting areas; Further comprising setting means that can be set to
The first control means and the second control means input the control data set in the setting area with the highest priority among the setting areas in which the control data is set to the drive unit. To drive the movable accessory,
The setting means sets the control data for causing the return drive when the movable accessory is not at the reference position to the control area for setting the highest priority among the plurality of setting areas. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is set to the following.   The setting means does not set the other control data in the setting area having the highest priority among the plurality of setting areas when the control data for the return drive is set. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the setting means discards the control data set in the plurality of setting areas when the return driving is completed.

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