JP2013070888A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the deterioration of a performance effect, while stably operating a movable Yakumono (accessory).SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes the movable Yakumono to be moved with an original point position as a reference. As regards action timing of the movable Yakumono, the Pachinko game machine carries out a performance by moving the movable Yakumono from the original point position to an advance position, and subsequently, moving it toward the original point position for recovery to the original point position. Then, it is determined whether or not the movable Yakumono is returned to the original point position by the time when a control signal with the regulated number of pulses is input. When the movable Yakumono is not returned to the original point position, a recovery action is continuously carried out.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a movable accessory held movably and operates the movable accessory.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which when a game ball wins a starting opening provided on a game board, a big hit lottery is performed and three symbols (for example, numbers) displayed on a display are changed. When such a gaming machine wins a jackpot, the three changed symbols are stopped in a specific combination (for example, a so-called “double eye” such as “7, 7, 7”). Then, it becomes a big hit gaming state, and a big winning opening (so-called “attacker”) provided on the game board is opened. At this time, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls at the big prize opening.

  In addition, such a gaming machine performs various effects until the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is shown. For example, in recent years, in addition to displaying an image for production and lighting a lamp, a gaming machine that produces an effect of operating a movable accessory for production called “gimmic” (for example, the following) (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-319374 A

  Generally, since a gaming machine controls the operation of a movable accessory through a simple process, the operation of the movable accessory is controlled by inputting a control signal having a predetermined number of pulses to the pulse motor of the movable accessory. ing. Specifically, for example, the number of pulses required to move from the origin position to the advance position is set in advance, and the gaming machine inputs a control signal of this number of pulses to the motor, thereby moving the movable accessory from the origin position. It is moved to the advance position. For this reason, for example, if the operation is started from a position other than the origin position, the movable accessory stops at a halfway position and becomes unsightly, or the motor is rotated even if the drive limit is reached. This can lead to damage to the movable object. In order to prevent this, it is important for the gaming machine to place the movable accessory at the origin position when the operation is started.

  Therefore, in general, in gaming machines, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory is located at the origin position at the start of symbol variation, and if it is not located at the origin position, it is returned to the origin position. This return operation to the origin position is performed with higher priority than the operation by production. For this reason, even if an effect that is determined to drive the folding corner or the movable accessory occurs due to a change in the pattern in which the return operation has occurred, the operation due to this effect is not performed and the effect is lacking the movable accessory. As a result, the production effect may be reduced.

  In addition, if the production operation and the return operation are performed in a piecewise manner, the player may misunderstand that “Is it a production operation?” Even during the return operation. In such a case, after that, the player who noticed that it was a return operation was disappointed and his expectation could be lowered.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine that can stably move a movable accessory and prevent a reduction in production effect and a player's expectation in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. Objective.

  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. The gaming machine (100) according to the present invention includes a movable accessory (130) that is movably held with reference to a predetermined reference position, a motor (311) that drives the movable accessory (130), and the movable An effect drive control means (621) for rotating the motor (311) so as to cause the accessory (130) to perform a predetermined effect operation, and the movable accessory (130) positioned at the reference position are detected. A detection unit (610); a determination unit (622) for determining whether the movable accessory (130) is located at the reference position based on a detection result of the detection unit (610); When it is determined by the means (622) that the movable accessory (130) is not positioned at the reference position, the motor (311) is rotated so as to perform a return operation for returning to the reference position. Return drive control means (623) for causing the effect drive control means (621) to move the movable accessory (130) to the reference position after performing the predetermined effect operation. A first control means (621a) for rotating the motor (311) so as to perform an end operation, and the detection means (610) when the end operation is being performed by the first control means (621a). And a second control means (621b) for stopping the rotation of the motor (311), the return drive control means (623) is controlled by the first control means (621a). When the movable member (130) located at the reference position is not detected by the detection means (610) even if the end operation is performed, the motor (311) Characterized in that to perform the return operation without stopping the rotation.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to stably move the movable accessory and to prevent the effect of the presentation and the decrease in the player's expectation.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information display part of this Embodiment. It is a front view (the 1) of a movable accessory of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the control signal which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment inputs into the motor of a movable accessory. It is a front view (the 2) of the movable accessory of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram (the 1) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. 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 table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a prior determination result storage area. It is a block diagram (the 2) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure production time table. It is a block diagram (the 3) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram (the 4) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. 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 prior determination 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 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of 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 a movable accessory control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of another movable accessory.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first type.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. In the pachinko gaming machine 100, a glass plate (not shown) is provided on the front surface (player side surface) of the game board 101 so that the player cannot directly touch the game board 101.

  A launching unit for launching a game ball is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101. The game ball that has reached the upper position falls within the game area 103 on the game board 101. A large number of nails are provided in the game area 103. The game ball collides with the nail when falling in the game area 103. Thereby, the fall trajectory of the game ball is changed, and the game ball falls in an unspecified direction. Further, a windmill or the like for changing the falling trajectory of the game ball may be provided in the game area 103.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at the center of the game board 101. Here, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like can be employed for the image display unit 104. The image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol decorative symbol”) provided in correspondence with a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. The image display unit 104 also displays an image related to an effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 (hereinafter referred to as “effect image”). In addition, the image display unit 104 may display a decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol decorative symbol”) provided in correspondence with the normal symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  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. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) using the special figure determination information when a predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  A variable winning device (so-called electric tulip, hereinafter referred to as “electric tulip”) 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the second start port 106, and an open state (an open state) in which a game ball easily wins a prize at the second start port 106. Can take. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the solenoid for the electric tulip 107 to open or close the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is normally closed and is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the gate 108 provided on the left side of the image display unit 104, the pachinko gaming machine 100 obtains determination information for a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general map determination information”). To do. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery using this general figure 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 below 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. . For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the solenoid for the special winning opening 109 to open or close 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 hit lottery when a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. When a big win is won in the big win lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a big win gaming state, and the big prize opening 109 is opened for a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined number of rounds). When a game ball wins the opened big winning opening 109, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls. The arrangement of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110, and the like is not limited to the illustrated position, and may be disposed at any 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 part of the game board 101, there is provided an information display unit 112 for suggesting game information related to the game to the player. Although the details will be described later, for example, the information display unit 112 displays a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a normal symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, or the like.

  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 unit 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 launches a game ball 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 stores game balls and sends the stored game balls to the launching unit.

  In addition, a movable accessory 130 is provided in the vicinity of the image display unit 104. The movable accessory 130 is driven in an effect using the movable accessory 130 (hereinafter referred to as “actual effect”). A detailed configuration of the movable accessory 130 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 present 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, and a round number display unit 204. Each display unit 201 to 204 employs an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  The 1st special symbol display part 201a displays the special symbol showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the 1st starting port 105. For example, the first special symbol display unit 201a is an LED display having eight LEDs. In addition, the second special symbol display unit 201b displays a special symbol for representing a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins at the second starting port 106. The second special symbol display unit 201b is also an LED display having eight LEDs as in the first special symbol display unit 201a.

  The special symbol variation (variable display) by the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b is performed, for example, by sequentially turning on and off each LED so as to flow from left to right in the diagram. It is. During the change of the special symbol, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect using the special symbol decoration symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104 (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol effect”). 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.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of each jackpot will be described later, but it is assumed that there are three jackpots, that is, a normal jackpot, a probability win, and a sudden hit. In addition to these jackpots, it is assumed that there is a special loss called “small jackpot”. For example, when all the LEDs are turned on in the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b, the probability variation is shown. When the second, third, and sixth LEDs from the left are lit, a normal hit is indicated. When the 1st, 4th, and 7th LEDs from the left are lit, it indicates a sudden hit. If the first, third, and seventh LEDs from the left turn on, a small hit is displayed. In addition, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a normal loss (a loss that is not a small hit). The lighting mode of the LED indicating each hit (big hit and small win) may take a plurality of patterns of lighting modes.

  When the special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a probable hit or a normal hit, the special symbol decorative symbol is stopped at a specific combination (for example, “7/7/7”) called a so-called “zolo eye”. When the special symbol stops at a symbol that indicates a sudden hit or a small hit, the special symbol decorative symbol stops at a specific combination called a “chance eye” (a combination that is not a flat eye, for example, “1, 3, 5”). In addition, when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating a loss, the special symbol decorative symbol stops at a combination other than a slotted eye or a chance eye.

  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 displays a normal symbol representing 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. For example, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are two normal symbols per short opening and per long opening (hereinafter abbreviated as “per normal drawing”). When the “Δ” LED is lit, it indicates per short opening. When the “◯” LED is lit, it indicates per long release. When the “x” LED is lit, it indicates a loss (ordinary loss).

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 can hold the special figure determination information and the universal figure determination information up to a prescribed number. The 1st special symbol reservation number display part 203a, the 2nd special symbol reservation number display part 203b, and the normal symbol reservation number display part 203c display what was memorize | stored by said upper limit.

  The round number display unit 204 displays the number of rounds for the jackpot when winning the jackpot. For example, in the present embodiment, the normal hit or the probability variation is a big hit of 16 rounds (hereinafter referred to as “long hit”). The winning hit is a big hit of 2 rounds (hereinafter referred to as “short win”). In this case, the LED “16” is turned on when winning in the normal hit or probability change. When winning at the moment of winning, “2” LED lights up.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 and acquires special figure determination information. 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 the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a big win lottery based on the special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won at the first starting port 105, the special symbol display unit 201a changes the special symbol. When the big hit lottery is performed based on the special symbol determination information acquired for the game ball won in the second starting port 106, the special symbol is changed in the second special symbol display unit 201b.

  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. Then, the winning prize opening 109 is opened for the number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) corresponding to the winning jackpot. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a jackpot lottery in the jackpot game 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 the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is put into a highly probable gaming state in which the winning probability of winning the big hit is increased, or is set to an auxiliary gaming state in which a game ball is easily won at the second starting port 106.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108 and acquires the information for determining the common figure. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 202. When a predetermined period elapses after the normal symbol change starts, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the changed normal symbol so as to indicate the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. When the regular symbol lottery is won per ordinary figure, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the ordinary symbol indicating the ordinary figure. Then, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a period according to the winning map.

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 100 also changes the special symbol decoration symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104 when the special symbol is 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. In addition, when the normal symbol is changed, the general symbol decoration symbol is also changed on the display screen of the image display unit 104, and when the normal symbol is stopped, the general symbol decorative symbol is also displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. It may be stopped.

(Highly reliable gaming state with pachinko machines)
Next, the above-described highly probable gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can be in a highly probable gaming state with an increased probability of winning a jackpot. For example, when the gaming state is not a high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as “low probability gaming state”), the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery with a winning probability of jackpot 1/300. On the other hand, in the case of a highly probable gaming state, a jackpot lottery with 1/30 the winning probability for the jackpot is performed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 advances the game in the highly probable gaming state until the next jackpot is won. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may be a so-called “ST machine” in which a highly probable gaming state is maintained until a predetermined number of jackpots are made after the jackpot. In this case, if a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed after the jackpot, the game state returns to the low probability gaming state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can be in an auxiliary gaming state in which it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 106. For example, when in the auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 extends the period during which the electric tulip 107 is opened (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew opening time”) or increases the frequency of opening the electric tulip 107 (so-called electric tulip). Chu support). Since the auxiliary game state is a known technique, detailed description thereof is omitted.

(About movable objects)
Next, the movable accessory 130 will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view (part 1) of the movable accessory of the present embodiment. The movable accessory 130 includes a decorative member 300 and a drive unit 310. The decorative member 300 includes a decorative portion 301 formed in a shape with ten hands as a motif, and a base portion 302. The base portion 302 includes a movable rack 302a, a shaft portion 302b, and a detected portion 302c. The movable rack 302 a is provided at one end of the base 302 on the drive unit 310 side so as to face the drive unit 310. The gear of the movable rack 302 a meshes with the circular gear 312 of the drive unit 310.

  The shaft 302b is supported by a frame (not shown) so as to be rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise in the drawing. A sensor S1 is disposed above the base 302 in the frame. When the movable accessory 130 is at the position shown in FIG. 3, the detected portion 302c is detected by the sensor S1. Hereinafter, this position is referred to as the origin position of the movable accessory 130.

  The drive unit 310 includes a motor 311 and a circular gear 312. The motor 311 outputs a driving force corresponding to the supplied control signal by the driving shaft 312a, and rotates the circular gear 312 provided coaxially with the driving shaft. The circular gear 312 meshes with the gear of the movable rack 302a of the base 302 as described above. As a result, when the circular gear 312 rotates, the decorative member 300 rotates around the shaft portion 302b.

(Movement of a movable accessory-part 1)
Next, the operation of the movable accessory 130 will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a control signal input to the movable accessory motor by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 100 normally sets the movable accessory 130 at the origin position shown in FIG. At this time, the detected portion 302c is detected by the sensor S1, and the output value of the sensor S1 is turned ON. Then, as shown in FIG. 4 (1), for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 rotates the motor 311 in the clockwise direction in FIG. 3 at the time t1, which is the operation timing of the movable accessory 130 during the effect production. Input of the control signal (CW) is started. As a result, the decorative member 300 rotates counterclockwise about the shaft portion 302b.

  Thereafter, when the decorative member 300 rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle, the detected portion 302c is retracted from the detectable range of the sensor S1, and the output value of the sensor S1 is turned OFF. After that, at time t2 when the input of the prescribed number of pulses (here, N1 pulse) is completed from time t1, pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the input of the control signal started from time t1. Thereby, the movable accessory 130 stops.

  FIG. 5 is a front view (part 2) of the movable accessory according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 shows the movable accessory 130 at time t2. That is, FIG. 5 shows the movable accessory 130 when the motor 311 is rotated clockwise from the origin position by the control signal of the N1 pulse. Hereinafter, this position is referred to as the advance position of the movable accessory 130.

  At time t3 after the movable accessory 130 is set to the advanced position, the pachinko gaming machine 100 rotates the motor 311 counterclockwise in FIGS. 3 and 5 in order to return the movable accessory 130 to the origin position. Input of the control signal (CCW) is started. As a result, the decorative member 300 rotates clockwise about the shaft portion 302b. When the decorative member 300 rotates clockwise by a predetermined angle, the detected portion 302c enters the detectable range of the sensor S1, and the output value of the sensor S1 is turned on. At time t4 when the sensor S1 is turned ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the input of the control signal started from time t3, assuming that the return of the movable accessory 130 to the origin position is completed. Here, the number of pulses of the control signal input until the movable accessory 130 returns to the origin position is N2 pulse. When the movable accessory 130 returns to the origin position, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the driving of the movable accessory 130 by this accessory effect.

(Movement of a movable object-2)
On the other hand, FIG. 4B shows a case where the movable accessory 130 has not returned to the origin position. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (2), the sensor S1 was not turned ON even at the time t5 when the input of the specified number of pulses (here, N3 pulses; N3> N2) was completed from the time t3. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the input of the control signal started from the time t3. Specifically, for example, when the movable accessory 130 is not driven smoothly for some reason and the circular gear 312 is idle, the movable accessory 130 remains at the origin even when the N3 pulse control signal is input. It may not return to the position.

  In such a case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 subsequently causes the movable accessory 130 to return. In the returning operation, the pachinko gaming machine 100 first inputs a control signal (CW) having a prescribed number of pulses (here, N4 pulses) and rotates the motor 311 clockwise to move the movable accessory 130 in the advance position direction. To drive. When it is time t6 when the input of the control signal of the N3 pulse is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to input the control signal (CCW) and drives the movable accessory 130 toward the origin position. When the origin position is reached, the return operation is terminated. If the origin position is not reached, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 restricts the subsequent operation of the movable accessory 130.

(About the functional configuration of pachinko machines)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a detection unit 610 and a drive control unit 620.

  The detection unit 610 has a function of detecting the movable accessory 130 located at a predetermined reference position (the origin position in this embodiment). For example, the detection unit 610 is connected to the sensor S1 and detects the movable accessory 130 located at the origin position when the output value of the sensor S1 is ON. Then, the detection unit 610 outputs the detection result to the drive control unit 620.

  The drive control unit 620 is connected to the movable accessory 130 and has a function of controlling the driving of the movable accessory 130 by inputting a control signal to the motor 311 of the movable accessory 130. The drive control unit 620 is also connected to the detection unit 610 and receives a detection result from the detection unit 610. Further, the drive control unit 620 is also connected to, for example, a drive instruction unit (not shown), and drives the movable combination 130 when the drive instruction unit is instructed to drive the movable combination 130. For example, the drive instruction unit instructs the drive control unit 620 to drive the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing during the effect production.

  Here, the drive control unit 620 includes an effect drive control unit 621, a determination unit 622, and a return drive control unit 623. The effect drive control unit 621 has a function of causing the movable accessory 130 to perform an effect operation. In the production operation, for example, the production drive control unit 621 inputs a predetermined control signal to the motor 311 as shown in FIG. Specifically, here, the effect drive control unit 621 includes a first control unit 621a and a second control unit 621b.

  The first control unit 621a rotates the motor 311 so as to perform an end operation of moving the movable accessory 130 to the reference position (the origin position in the present embodiment) after performing a predetermined presentation operation. . As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, first, the motor 311 is rotated clockwise by the control signal of the N1 pulse to move the movable accessory 130 to the advanced position (corresponding to the rendering operation). Thereafter, the motor 311 is rotated counterclockwise by a control signal with the N2 pulse as the upper limit, and the movable accessory 130 is moved in the direction of the origin position (corresponding to the end operation).

  The second control unit 621b stops the rotation of the motor 311 by the first control unit 621a. Specifically, the second control unit 621b stops the input of the control signal to the first control unit 621a when a control signal with a specified number of pulses is input or when the movable accessory 130 reaches the origin position. To stop the rotation of the motor 311. For example, as described above, the second control unit 621b moves the movable combination based on the detection result received from the detection unit 610 when the movable combination 130 is driven in the origin position direction by the first control unit 621a. When the object 130 reaches the origin position, the rotation of the motor 311 is stopped. Further, the second control unit 621b stops the rotation of the motor 311 when the movable accessory 130 is driven by the control signal of the N2 pulse in the origin position direction even if the movable accessory 130 does not reach the origin position. The effect drive control unit 621 can input the control signal shown in FIG. 4 by the first control unit 621a and the second control unit 621b.

  The determination unit 622 has a function of determining whether the movable accessory 130 has reached the origin position based on the detection result of the detection unit 610. For example, as described above, the determination unit 622 determines whether the movable accessory 130 has reached the origin position while the movable accessory 130 is driven in the origin position direction by the first control unit 621a of the effect drive control unit 621. Determine.

  When the determination unit 622 determines that the movable accessory 130 is not located at the origin position, the return drive control unit 623 causes the motor 311 to perform a return operation for returning the movable accessory 130 to the origin position. Has a function to rotate. For example, as described above, the return drive control unit 623 once drives the movable combination 130 in the advance position direction by a predetermined amount, and then moves the movable combination 130 in the origin position direction until the movable combination 130 reaches the origin position. Perform return operation.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, an example of a detailed internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram (part 1) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the main progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of a prize ball, and an effect control unit 703 that controls the progress of the effect.

(1. Main control unit)
First, the main control unit 701 will be described. 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.

  Here, the CPU 711 governs overall control of the main control unit 701. The ROM 712 stores programs and data related to the progress of the game. The RAM 713 is used as a work area for the CPU 711. That is, the CPU 711 controls the main control unit 701 by reading a program from the ROM 712 and executing this program with the RAM 713 as a work area.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to a switch (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) that detects a game ball in order to acquire information necessary to advance the game. 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.

  Here, proximity switches or the like can be employed for the various SWs 714 to 717. 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. Based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, the main control unit 701 stores special figure determination information (see FIG. 9), general map determination information (see FIG. 10), and awards. A prize ball payout instruction is given to the ball control unit 702.

  The main controller 701 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 718 for opening / closing the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 719 for opening / closing the big prize opening 109. The electric tulip solenoid 718 and the special prize opening solenoid 719 convert the current (electric energy) input from the main control unit 701 into a mechanical motion, and open and close the electric tulip 107 and the special prize opening 109.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is connected to an information display unit 112 for displaying information related to the game. As described above, the information display unit 112 includes the special symbol display unit 201 (the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b), the normal symbol display unit 202, the reserved number display unit 203, the round And a number display unit 204.

  The main control unit 701 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b so as to represent the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In addition, the main control unit 701 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 so as to represent the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Display control of the number-of-holds display unit 203 is performed so as to represent the number of information for special figure determination and the number of information for general figure determination.

  Here, an example of a program stored in the ROM 712 and information stored in the RAM 713 by executing the program will be described. Note that only characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment will be 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 main processing program 712a is executed when power is supplied to the main control unit 701, and the main control unit 701 is initialized (for example, setting an interrupt cycle) or restored (for example, to the state at the time of the previous power shutdown). Recovery). Further, the main processing program 712 a generates backup information when the main control unit 701 is powered off, and stores this backup information in the RAM 713.

  For example, power is supplied to the RAM 713 for a certain period (for example, one day) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off by a backup power supply (not shown). For this reason, the RAM 713 can retain backup information for a certain period even when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is powered off. The RAM 713 may be a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 713 can hold backup information without requiring a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 712b is interrupt-executed with respect to the main processing program 712a at the set interrupt cycle. 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. .

  The random number update processing program 712c includes a random number for special symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as "random number per special symbol"), a special design random number (hereinafter abbreviated as "special symbol random number"), a special symbol variation pattern determination random number (hereinafter referred to as "random number per special symbol"). Such as “Special Figure Variation Pattern Random”), initial value random number, random number for normal symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as “random number per common symbol”), normal symbol for normal symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as “general symbol random number”), etc. The random number managed by the main control unit 701 is updated. In the RAM 713, a counter storage area 713a for managing the above various random numbers is set.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area. In the counter storage area 713a, as a count value of a special design random number counter, a count value of a special design random number counter, a count value of a special design random number counter, a count value of a special design variation pattern random number counter, and an initial value The count value of the value random number counter is stored. In addition, the count value of the random number counter per ordinary figure and the count value of the ordinary figure random number counter are stored as the count value of the random number counter for ordinary symbols.

  The random number update processing program 712c increments each count value stored in the counter storage area 713a by “+1” each time it is executed once. Further, when the count value of the random number counter other than the random number counter per special figure reaches the upper limit value, the count value of the counter that has reached the upper limit value is returned to “0”. When the count value of the random number counter per special figure reaches the upper limit value, the count value of the random number counter per special figure is set to be the same value as the count value of the initial value random number counter at that time.

  In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the random number counter per special figure and the initial value random number counter are counted in an integer range of “0 to 299”. The special figure random number counter and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter are counted in an integer range of “0 to 99”. In addition, it is assumed that the common symbol random number counter and the common symbol random number counter are counted in an integer range of “0 to 9”.

  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 port switch processing program 712e detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Then, the counter storage area 713a is referred to at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is detected, and the count value of the special counter per random number counter and the count of the special symbol random number counter are counted. The value and the count value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter are acquired as special figure determination information. In the RAM 713, a special figure determination information storage area 713b for storing the acquired special figure determination information is set.

  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 713b has special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. The special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8 are associated with the count value of the acquired random number counter per special figure, the count value of the special figure random number counter, and the count value of the special figure variation pattern random number counter. It is stored as special figure determination information.

  The special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713b is the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Is also stored as special figure determination information acquired by (winning start port). In the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, a maximum of four special figure determination information is stored for each start port of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106, up to a maximum of eight. Can be done.

  Moreover, the priority order for receiving the big hit lottery 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 priority for receiving the big hit lottery is set higher for the special figure determination information stored in the information storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area with a smaller number from the special figure determination information acquired by winning first in time series. In the present embodiment, the special figure determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 has a lower number than the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. It is stored in the figure determination information storage area.

  In addition, when the special chart determination information is stored, the start port switch processing program 712e performs a jackpot lottery (special chart determination or special symbol design determination), special chart variation pattern determination, and the like, and the results thereof. May be stored in the preliminary determination result storage area 713e as a preliminary determination result. As a result, the main control unit 701 can obtain the jackpot lottery result and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result of the stored special figure determination information before the start condition of each special figure determination information is satisfied. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is obtained before the start conditions for each special figure determination information are satisfied, so that the pachinko gaming machine 100 can produce a series of effects (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effects”) over a plurality of special symbol variations. Can be done. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a “chance zone (so-called zone effect)” is performed in a special effect mode as a continuous effect. In addition, the determination per special figure, the special symbol design determination, the special figure variation pattern determination, and the like will be described later.

  The gate switch processing program 712f detects the passage of the game ball to the gate 108. Then, the counter storage area 713a is referred to at the timing when the passage of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected, and the count value of the random number counter per common figure and the count value of the common symbol random number counter are used as the information for determining the normal figure. Get it. In the RAM 713, a general-purpose information storage area 713c for storing the acquired general-purpose information is set.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the common map determination information storage area. The general-purpose determination information storage area 713c includes general-purpose determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. In the common symbol determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the acquired count value of the random number counter per common symbol and the count value of the regular symbol random number counter are stored in association with each other. The usual figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4 can store the usual figure determination information with an upper limit of four.

  Moreover, the priority order for receiving the normal symbol lottery is set in the general symbol determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. 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 priority for receiving the normal symbol lottery is set higher for the figure determination information. In the present embodiment, in the time series, the common figure determination information acquired by winning first is stored in the young figure determination information storage area having a smaller number.

  The big prize opening switch processing program 712g detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, and the normal prize opening switch processing program 712h detects a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110.

  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 region TJ1 having the highest priority in the special symbol determination information storage region 713b when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. Then, the jackpot lottery (determination per special figure or special figure symbol determination) or special figure variation pattern determination is performed. In the RAM 713, a special figure determination result storage area 713d for storing these determination results is set.

  Specifically, first, the special symbol processing program 712j makes a per-special symbol determination that compares the per-special symbol determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 with a random number per special symbol in the special symbol 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 special figure determination table TAt has a low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1 shown in FIG. 11A and a high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 shown in FIG.

  The special symbol processing program 712j uses the determination table TAt1 for the low probability special figure if the high probability game flag indicating the high probability gaming state (for example, the probability variation gaming state) is set to OFF at the time of the special symbol determination. To make a judgment per special figure. On the other hand, if the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON, the determination per special figure is made using the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2.

  In the determination table TAt1 per low-accuracy special chart and the determination table TAt2 per high-accuracy special map, each win (in this embodiment, a big win and a small win) is associated with a determination value that determines the winning probability for each win. Configured. In the present embodiment, as an example, in the low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1, a determination value “0 (one)” is assigned to the big hit, and a determination value “297 to 299 (three)” is assigned to the small hit. Assigned. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2, the determination values “0 to 9 (10 pieces)” are assigned to the big hits, and the determination values “297 to 299 (3 pieces)” are assigned to the small hits.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special symbol matches the determination value associated with the jackpot. If the random number per special figure matches the determination value associated with the small bonus, it is determined that the small bonus is won. If the random number per special figure does not match the determination value for big hit or small hit, it is determined that it is a loss (for example, a normal loss that is not a small hit).

  As described above, the random number per special figure acquired in the present embodiment is any integer from 0 to 299. For this reason, when the judgment per special figure is performed using the judgment table TAt1 with low probability special figure, the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/300 and the jackpot is won with a probability of 3/300. ing. In addition, when the judgment per special figure is performed using the high-accuracy special figure judgment table TAt2, the jackpot is won with a probability of 10/300, and the jackpot is won with a probability of 3/300. Yes. As a result, when the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 is used, the determination per special figure with a higher probability of winning the jackpot is performed.

  When the special symbol winning is won in the special symbol determination, the special symbol processing program 712j then compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 712 with the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information. Make symbol determination. 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 has 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 special symbol processing program 712j uses the first special symbol determination table TZt1 if the special symbol determination information used for the special symbol determination is acquired by winning the first starting port 105. To do. On the other hand, if the special symbol determination information used for the special symbol determination is acquired by winning the second start port 106, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2.

  The first special symbol determination table TZt1 and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 are determined by determining the winning probability for each jackpot for each jackpot (ordinary hit, probability variation, and odd hit in this embodiment). Configured by associating values. In the present embodiment, as an example, in the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the determination value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the normal hit, and the determination value “40 to 69 (30) is set to the probability change. The determination value “70 to 99 (30 pieces)” is assigned to the hit probability. On the other hand, in the second special symbol judgment table TZt2, the judgment value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the normal hit, and the judgment value “40 to 89 (50 pieces)” is assigned to the probability variation. The determination value “90 to 99 (10 pieces)” is assigned to the hit.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the special symbol random number has been won per normal when the special symbol random number matches the determination value associated with the normal symbol. If the special symbol random number matches the determination value associated with the probability variation, it is determined that the probability variation is won. If the special symbol random number matches the determination value associated with the odds, the winning combination is determined to be won.

  As described above, the special symbol random number acquired in the present embodiment is any integer from 0 to 99. For this reason, when the special symbol design determination is performed using the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the winning unit is normally won with a probability of 40/100, and is won per probability change with a probability of 30/100. / 100 chances to win a win. In addition, when the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2, the normal winning is won with a probability of 40/100, and the winning is per probability change with the probability of 50/100. It is designed to win with a probability of 100.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, it is possible to obtain a larger number of prize balls in the 16 round jackpot (per normal hit and per odd change) than in the 2 round jackpot (per hit). For this reason, special symbol determination that is more advantageous to the player is performed when the second special symbol determination table TZt2 is used.

  When the special symbol processing program 712j performs determination per special symbol or special symbol determination (only at the time of big hit), the special symbol variation pattern table THt stored in the ROM 712 and the special symbol variation in the special symbol determination information A special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for comparing the pattern random number is performed. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

(Special figure variation pattern table)
FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special figure variation pattern table. FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt includes a loss special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 shown in FIG. 13A and a hit special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2 shown in FIG.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs the special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol variation pattern table THt1 for loss if the determination result of the determination per special symbol is lost. On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit or a small hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination can be performed using the hit special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss THt1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for hits THt2 are configured in association with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp6 and determination values that determine the respective winning probabilities. Here, the special symbol variation patterns THp1 to THp6 define special symbol variation modes. For example, the special symbol variation time can be defined as shown in the figure.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that a special symbol variation pattern having a determination value matching the special symbol variation pattern random number in the special symbol determination information is won in the special symbol variation pattern determination. In the pachinko gaming machine 100, a special figure fluctuation pattern that defines a long period of fluctuation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit, and it is difficult to determine at the time of a loss. In other words, the determination values of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp6 are determined such that the expectation for the big hit becomes higher as the special figure fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time.

(Special drawing judgment result storage area)
The special symbol processing program 712j stores the determination results of special symbol determination, special symbol determination, and special symbol variation pattern determination in the special symbol determination result storage area 713d. 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 713d, the determination result of special figure determination, the determination result of special figure determination, and the determination result of special figure variation pattern determination are stored in association with each other.

  The special figure determination result storage area 713d may store information indicating symbols 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 probability variation, and the symbol “2” is stored per normal hit. Further, the symbol “3” is stored in the sudden hit, and the symbol “4” is stored in the small hit. In case of losing, the symbol “-” is stored.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs display control of special symbols based on the contents stored in the special symbol determination result storage area 713d. For example, after changing the special symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the special symbol variation pattern, the special 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.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a prior determination result storage area. As described above, when the special figure determination information is stored, the main control unit 701 performs a lottery lottery (determination per special figure or special figure symbol determination), special figure variation pattern determination, and the like. Can be stored in the preliminary determination result storage area 713e as a preliminary determination result. The pre-judgment result storage area 713e stores a jackpot lottery result, a special figure variation pattern judgment result, and the like for each special figure judgment information stored in the special figure judgment information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k uses the general symbol determination information stored in the general symbol determination information storage region FJ1 having the highest priority in the general symbol determination information storage region 713c when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The normal symbol lottery is performed. In the RAM 713, a general-purpose determination result storage area 713f for storing these determination results is set.

  In the determination per hit figure, the normal symbol processing program 712k, like the determination per special figure, determines the random number per reference figure in the reference figure determination information and the determination value associated with the per reference figure in the per figure determination table FAt. Make a judgment per common figure to determine whether they match. If it matches with the judgment value associated with each ordinary figure, it is judged that the player has been won per ordinary figure. When winning per common figure, the common symbol random number in the universal figure determination information is associated with any type of common figure (per long opening or per short opening) in the general symbol determination table FZt. The common symbol determination is performed to determine whether the value matches.

  Further, the normal symbol processing program 712k performs a normal drawing from the general symbol variation pattern table FHt based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination or the setting state of the auxiliary game flag (ON or OFF) indicating the auxiliary game state. Determine the variation pattern. When the normal symbol processing program 712k performs the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol variation pattern determination, etc., these determination results are stored in the universal symbol determination result storage area 713f, and the normal symbol determination result storage area Based on the content stored in 713f, normal symbol display control is performed. For example, after changing the normal symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the normal pattern change pattern, the normal symbol is stopped at a symbol that represents both the determination result of the normal 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 from the special winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 712j, and opens and closes the special winning opening 109 according to this special winning opening opening pattern. Let

  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 RAM 713 to set game flags such as a highly-probable game flag and an auxiliary game flag in accordance with the winning jackpot.

  The electric tulip processing program 712o sets the electric tulip opening pattern from the electric tulip opening pattern KPt2 based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 712k and the setting state (ON / OFF) of the auxiliary game flag, and according to this electric tulip opening pattern The electric tulip 107 is opened and closed.

  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 RAM 713.

  The output processing program 712q sends information (for example, commands) 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. Output.

  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)
Next, the internal configuration of the prize ball control unit 702 will be described. 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 the payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 701, the CPU 721 reads various programs related to payout control of the prize ball 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, as shown in the figure, 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 provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 726 that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the supply tray 120 and a full tank detection SW 727 that detects 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. 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 prize ball control unit 702 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 728 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 728 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 702 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 728, the prize ball control unit 702 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. Launch a game ball.

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

  Also, the prize ball control unit 702 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 792, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 702 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
Next, the effect control unit 703 will be described. FIG. 16 is a block diagram (part 2) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703 a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703 b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 114, lamp lighting control, and movable A lamp control unit 703c for controlling the driving of the accessory 130.

(3-1. Director of Production)
First, the production control unit 703a will be described. The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 734, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Here, the CPU 731 controls the entire production control unit 703a. The ROM 732 stores programs and data for controlling the effect control unit 703. The RAM 733 is used as a work area for the CPU 731. The CPU 731 reads a program or the like from the ROM 732 and executes the program using the RAM 733 as a work area.

  The RTC 734 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 734 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 734 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shut off. Here, the RTC 734 is provided in the production control unit 703a, but may be provided in the main control unit 701, the image / sound control unit 703b, or the like. Further, the RTC 734 may be arranged independently and configured to output information indicating the actual time measured with respect to the production control unit 703a and the like.

  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.

  Here, an example of the program stored in the ROM 732 and information stored in the RAM 733 by executing these programs will be described. Note that only characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment will be 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 effect main processing program 732a is executed when power is supplied to the effect control unit 703a, and the effect control unit 703a for initial setting of the effect control unit 703a (for example, setting of an interrupt cycle) or a random number for effect production. The count value of the random number counter to be managed is updated (for example, “+1” is incremented every time it is executed once).

  The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main processing program 732a at the set interrupt cycle. The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b sequentially executes subprograms such as a command reception processing program 732c, an operation reception processing program 732g, and a command transmission processing program 732h.

  The command reception processing program 732c receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit 701, and performs processing according to the received commands. For example, the command reception processing program 732c sequentially executes sub-programs such as the special drawing effect processing program 732d, the general drawing effect processing program 732e, and the hit effect processing program 732f.

  The special figure effect processing program 732d performs a process related to the special figure effect when a command related to the special symbol is received from the main control unit 701. For example, the special figure effect processing program 732d causes the RAM 733 to set one special figure effect pattern from the special figure effect pattern table TEt when a special figure change start command is received. Then, a special figure production start command for starting the special figure production defined by the special figure production pattern is generated and set in the RAM 733. The special figure effect processing program 732d also causes the RAM 733 to set a command to be transmitted when executing the special figure effect and a special figure effect time table that determines the timing for transmitting this command.

(Special drawing production pattern table)
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special drawing effect pattern table. The special figure production pattern table TEt is configured by associating special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp6 with special figure production patterns TEp1 to TEp6 that define special figure productions having different production contents. For example, here, the special figure effect patterns TEp5 and TEp6 associated with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp5 and THp6 that have a high degree of expectation for the jackpot are special figure effects including a combination effect using the movable accessory 130. This is a special drawing production pattern.

(Special drawing production time table)
In the special figure effect pattern table TEt, special figure effect time tables Tt1 to Tt6 are also associated with the special figure effect patterns TEp1 to THp6. Here, the special figure production time tables Tt1 to Tt6 are commands that the production supervision unit 703a transmits to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c in order to perform the special figure productions that are associated with each other. It is a set timetable.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special drawing effect time table. FIG. 18 shows a special figure production time table Tt6 associated with the special figure production pattern TEp6 as an example. In the special figure production time table Tt6, a command (transmission command in the figure) transmitted by the production control unit 703a to perform the special figure production determined by the special figure production pattern TEp6, the transmission destination of this command, and the transmission timing Are associated with each other.

  Here, for example, the command transmitted by the production control unit 703a includes a display instruction command for instructing display of a predetermined image, a voice output instruction command for instructing output of a predetermined sound, and the like. The transmission destination of the display instruction command and the audio output instruction command is the image / audio control unit 703b. In addition, the commands transmitted by the production control unit 703a include a drive instruction command for instructing driving of the movable accessory 130 and a lighting instruction command for instructing lighting of the lamp. The transmission destination of the drive instruction command and the lighting instruction command is the lamp control unit 703c. The transmission timing is determined by, for example, the elapsed time from the special drawing effect. For example, if the transmission timing is a command ta as shown in the figure, the production supervision unit 703a transmits the time when the elapsed time from the start of the special drawing production reaches ta.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the command related to the normal symbol is received from the main control unit 701, the general diagram effect processing program 732 e performs the process related to the normal diagram effect. For example, the ordinary drawing effect processing program 732e causes the RAM 733 to set one ordinary drawing effect pattern from the ordinary drawing effect pattern table FEt when the ordinary drawing change start command is received. Then, a general drawing effect start command for starting the general drawing effect determined by the normal drawing effect pattern is generated and set in the RAM 733.

  The winning effect processing program 732f performs processing related to a winning effect when a command related to a winning (for example, a big hit or a small hit) is received from the main control unit 701. For example, when the opening command transmitted at the start of winning is received, the winning effect processing program 732f causes the RAM 733 to set one winning effect pattern from the winning effect pattern table AET. Then, a winning effect start command for starting the winning effect determined by the winning effect pattern is generated and set in the RAM 733.

  The operation reception processing program 732g receives a control signal from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119, generates an operation command corresponding to the control signal, and sets it in the RAM 733. The command transmission processing program 732h causes various commands set in the RAM 733 to be transmitted to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c. Further, the command transmission processing program 732h may transmit various commands to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c according to a time table (for example, a special drawing effect time table) set in the RAM 733.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 19 is a block diagram (No. 3) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The image / sound controller 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, a VRAM 744, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  Here, the CPU 741 governs overall control of the image / sound controller 703b. The ROM 742 stores a program, data, and the like for outputting an image and sound related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 703a. The RAM 743 is used as a work area for the CPU 741. The CPU 741 reads a program or the like from the ROM 742 and executes this program using the RAM 743 as a work area.

  Here, an example of programs and data stored in the ROM 742 will be described. Note that only characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment will be described below. The ROM 742 stores many programs and data (not shown) in addition to the programs and data described below.

  The ROM 742 stores effect data Ed. Here, the production data Ed includes image data representing a decorative design (special design decoration design or ordinary design design), image data representing a background image, image data for reach production, and the like. Furthermore, the production data Ed includes BGM (Background music) audio data, sound data of sound effects, and the like.

  The ROM 742 stores a display control program 742a and an audio output control program 742b. The display control program 742a reads image data related to the effect instructed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data Ed, generates display data from the image data, and stores it in the VRAM 744. When generating the display data, the display control program 742a may use a hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method. Since the Z buffer method is a known technique, a description thereof is omitted here. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing. As a result, an image represented by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  The audio output control program 742b reads audio data related to the effect instructed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data Ed, generates audio output data, and stores it in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sound represented by the sound output data is output from the speaker 114.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
FIG. 20 is a block diagram (No. 4) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present 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.

  Here, the CPU 751 governs overall control of the lamp control unit 703c. The ROM 752 stores a program, data, and the like for controlling the lighting of the lamp related to the effect instructed by the effect supervising unit 703a and controlling the driving of the movable accessory 130. The RAM 753 is used as a work area for the CPU 751. The CPU 751 reads a program and the like from the ROM 752, and executes this program using the RAM 753 as a work area.

  Here, an example of programs and data stored in the ROM 752 will be described. Note that only characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment will be described below. In addition to the programs and data described below, the ROM 752 stores a number of programs and data (not shown).

  The ROM 752 stores control data Sd. Here, the control data Sd includes drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130 and lighting control data for lighting each lamp of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp.

  The ROM 752 stores a drive control program 752a and a lighting control program 752b. The drive control program 752a reads drive control data related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 703a from the control data Sd, and stores it in the RAM 753. The lamp control unit 703 c drives the movable accessory 130 by inputting a control signal corresponding to the drive control data stored in the RAM 753 to the motor 311 of the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing. The lamp controller 703c is also connected to the sensor S1, receives a detection signal from the sensor S1, and controls the driving of the movable accessory 130 based on the detection signal.

  The lighting control program 752b reads lighting control data related to the effect instructed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data Sd and stores it in the RAM 753. The lamp control unit 703c inputs a control signal corresponding to the lighting control data stored in the RAM 753 to the lighting control circuit for the lighting unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp at a predetermined timing, so that the lighting unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp are input. Turn on the lamp.

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

  For example, the functions of the detection unit 610 and the drive control unit 620 described above can be realized 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. 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.

(Main process)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing. For example, the main control unit 701 starts executing the main process when power is supplied and the main control unit 701 is activated. The main process is continuously executed while the main control unit 701 is activated. In the main process, first, the main control unit 701 waits for 1000 ms (step S2101) and permits access to the RAM 713 (step S2102).

  Subsequently, 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 RAM is cleared (step S2104). Since the RAM clear is a known technique, a detailed description is omitted, but the main control unit 701 discards (clears) the backup information stored in the RAM 713 by the RAM clear. In this case, the main control unit 701 is activated in a predetermined initial state (for example, a state where the auxiliary game flag is OFF and the high probability game flag is OFF).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a work area on the RAM 713 (step S2105), and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S2106). In step S <b> 2106, for example, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command instructing each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 to perform predetermined initial settings.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S2103: NO), the main control unit 701 determines whether the backup flag indicating that the backup information is stored in the RAM 713 is set to ON (step S2107). ). If the backup flag is set to OFF (step S2107: No), the process proceeds to step S2104. If the backup flag is set to ON (step S2107: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S2108). If there is an abnormality in the checksum (step S2108: No), the process proceeds to step S2104.

  If the checksum is normal (step S2108: YES), the main control unit 701 performs a recovery process for recovering to the previous power-off state based on the backup information stored in the RAM 713 (step S2109). ). In the restoration process, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command for instructing each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 to perform predetermined initial settings. In the restoration process, the main control unit 701 may transmit backup information and the like to the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a CTC (timer counter) cycle (for example, 4 ms) in the RAM 713 (step S2110). The main control unit 701 performs a timer interrupt process, which will be described later, at the cycle set here. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a power-off monitoring process for monitoring the cut-off of the power supplied to the main control unit 701 (step S2111). Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, in the power shutdown monitoring process, the main control unit 701 monitors the power shutdown and generates backup information based on the information stored in the RAM 713 when the power is shut off. Then, this backup information is stored in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 updates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number to increment the count value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter by “+1” (step S2112), and sets the interrupt prohibition setting of the timer interruption process. (Step S2113). The timer interrupt process is interrupted with respect to the main process, but this interrupt execution is restricted while the interrupt prohibition setting is set. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs initial value random number update to increment the count value of the initial value random number counter by “+1” (step S2114). Then, the interrupt permission setting for canceling the interrupt prohibition setting of the timer interrupt process is performed (step S2115), the process proceeds to step S2111, and thereafter the steps from step S21111 to S2115 are repeated.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. As described above, the main control unit 701 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process with respect to the main process at a set predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, first, the main control unit 701 performs a random number update process for incrementing the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 701 by “+1” (step S2201). As described above, the main control unit 701 returns the count value to a predetermined value when the count value reaches the upper limit value.

  Subsequently, 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), A gate switch process for detecting, a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, a normal prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S2203). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process (described later) regarding a special symbol, a normal symbol process regarding a normal symbol, and the like. For example, in the special symbol process, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery to control display of the special symbol. Further, in the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 701 performs normal symbol lottery to control display of normal symbols.

  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 special prize opening process (described later) for controlling the operation of the special prize opening 109, an electric tulip process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, and the like. For example, 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 107 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)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, first, the main control unit 701 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 S2306.

  If the first start port SW 714a is ON (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the first start port 105 (hereinafter referred to as “the first figure”). It is determined whether or not U1 (referred to as “first special figure determination information number”) is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step S2302). If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is 4 or more (step S2302: No), the process proceeds to step S2306.

  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 (step S2303). Subsequently, the counter storage area 713a is referred to, and the count values of the special figure random number counter, the special figure random number counter, and the special figure variation pattern random number counter at that time are acquired as special figure determination information. The figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713b (step S2304). Then, a preliminary determination process (described later) is performed using the acquired special figure determination information (step S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2306.

  Next, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second start port SW 714b is turned on (step S2306). If the second start port SW 714b is not ON (step S2306: No), the start port switch process is terminated. If the second start port SW 714b is ON (step S2306: Yes), the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the second start port 106 (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure determination”). It is determined whether U2 (referred to as “number of information”) is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step S2307). If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is 4 or more (step S2307: No), the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is less than 4 (step S2307: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the second special figure determination information number U2 as a new first It is set as 2 special figure determination information number U2 (step S2308). Subsequently, the counter storage area 713a is referred to, and the count values of the special figure random number counter, the special figure random number counter, and the special figure variation pattern random number counter at that time are acquired as special figure determination information. The figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713b (step S2309). Then, a preliminary determination process is performed using the acquired special figure determination information (step S2310), and the start port switch process is terminated.

  When storing the special figure determination information in step S2309, the main control unit 701 acquires the special figure determination information acquired here by winning the special start determination information at the first start port 105. Rather, it is stored in a special figure determination information storage area that has a higher priority. 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.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the prior determination processing. In the pre-determination process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is high is set to ON (step S2401). If the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON (step S2401: Yes), the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2402), and the process proceeds to step S2404. If the high probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2401: No), the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2403), and the process proceeds to step S2404.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 makes a judgment per special figure (step S2404). In the determination per special figure, the main control unit 701 obtains the value of the random number per special figure of the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the determination value of the determination table per special figure set in step S2402 or step S2403. Compare. Then, it is determined whether the value of the random number per special figure matches the determination value associated with the jackpot in the special figure determination table. If they match, it is determined that it is a big hit. If they do not match, it is next determined whether or not they match the determination values associated with the small hits. If they match, it is determined as a small hit, and if they do not match, it is determined as lost. The main control unit 701 sets the determination result thus derived in the RAM 713.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S2404, the main control unit 701 continues to perform special symbol determination. In the special symbol determination, the main control unit 701 responds to the value of the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information to be determined this time and the winning start opening that triggered the acquisition of the special symbol determination information. The special symbol design determination tables are compared to determine the jackpot type associated with the determination value that matches the special symbol random number value, and the derived determination result is set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the determination result in step S2404 is a big hit or a small win (step S2405). If it is a big hit or a small hit (step S2405: Yes), the special figure for variation pattern table THt2 for winning is set in the RAM 713 (step S2406), and the process proceeds to step S2408. If it is a loss (step S2405: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 for the loss is set in the RAM 713 (step S2407), and the process proceeds to step S2408.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step S2408). In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern random value of the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the determination value of the special figure fluctuation pattern table set in step S2406 or step S2407. And compare. As a result, the main control unit 701 determines a special figure variation pattern associated with a determination value that matches the value of the special figure variation pattern random number, and sets the determination result in the RAM 713. Then, the determination result in step S2404 and the determination result in step S2408 are associated with each other and stored in the RAM 713 as the prior determination result of the special figure determination information to be determined this time (step S2409). Then, a preliminary determination command representing the current preliminary determination result is generated and set in the RAM 713 (step S2410), and the preliminary determination process is terminated.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 25 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 winning game flag indicating that the jackpot or the jackpot is being set is ON (step S2501). If the winning game flag is set to ON (step S2501: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated. If the winning game flag is not set to ON (step S2501: No), it is determined whether the special symbol is changing (step S2502). If the special symbol is changing (step S2502: YES), the process proceeds to step S2511.

  If the special symbol is not changing (step S2502: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the second special figure determination information number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S2503). If the second special figure determination information number U2 is 1 or more (step S2503: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second special figure determination information number U2 is used as new second special figure determination information. As the number U2 (step S2504), the process proceeds to step S2507.

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is less than 1 (step S2503: No), the main controller 701 determines whether the number of first special figure determination information U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1). Is determined (step S2505). If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is less than 1 (step S2505: No), the special symbol process is terminated. If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is 1 or more (step S2505: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first special figure determination information number U1 is used as new first special figure determination information. As the number U1 (step S2506), the process proceeds to step S2507.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery process (described later) (step S2507), and performs a special figure variation pattern setting process (described later) (step S2508). Then, the variation of the special symbol based on the processing result of the jackpot lottery processing and the processing result of the special diagram variation pattern setting processing is started (step S2509). Here, the main control unit 701 changes the special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 201b when the game ball wins the big hit lottery based on the special symbol determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106. Let When the big winning lottery is performed based on the special symbol determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105, the special symbol is changed in the first special symbol display unit 201a.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a special figure change start command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S2510). For example, here, the special figure change start command can be a command that represents a jackpot lottery result, a special figure change pattern, a game flag setting (for example, an auxiliary game flag or a highly-probable game flag is turned ON or OFF), and the like. When the main control unit 701 performs the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits the special figure change start command to the effect control unit 703 and the like.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2511). In step S2511, for example, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time determined by the special diagram variation pattern set at the start of variation of the special symbol this time has elapsed. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2511: No), the special symbol process is terminated. If the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2511: Yes), the special symbol is stopped so as to show the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed at the start of the fluctuation (step S2512).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a special figure change stop command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S2513). For example, the special figure variation stop command can be a command that represents a jackpot lottery result, a special figure variation pattern, setting of a game flag (for example, ON or OFF of an auxiliary game flag or a highly probable game flag), and the like. When the main control unit 701 performs the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits the special figure fluctuation stop command to the effect control unit 703 and the like. Then, a stopped process (described later) is performed (step S2514), and the special symbol process is terminated.

(Large lottery processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is high is set to ON (step S2601). If the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON (step S2601: Yes), the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2602). If the high probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2601: No), the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2603).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 makes a judgment per special figure (step S2604). As described above, in the determination per special figure, the main control unit 701 determines the random number value per special figure in the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the special figure determination table set in step S2602 or S2603. Compare with the judgment value. Then, it is determined whether the value of the random number per special figure matches the determination value associated with the jackpot in the special figure determination table. If they match, it is determined that it is a big hit. If they do not match, it is next determined whether or not they match the determination values associated with the small hits. If they match, it is determined as a small hit, and if they do not match, it is determined as lost. The main control unit 701 sets the determination result thus derived in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit (step S2605). If it is not a big hit (step S2605: No), it is judged whether the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a small hit (step S2606). If it is a small hit (step S2606: Yes), a small hit symbol representing a small hit is set in the RAM 713 (step S2607), and the big hit lottery process is terminated. If it is not a small win (step S2606: No), it is determined that the game has been lost and a lost symbol representing the loss is set in the RAM 713 (step S2608), and the big win lottery process is terminated.

  If it is a big hit in step S2605 (step S2605: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the special figure determination information to be determined this time has been acquired by winning the first start port 105. Determination is made (step S2609). If it is acquired by winning the first starting port 105 (step S2609: Yes), the first special symbol determination table TZt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2610). If it is acquired by winning the second starting port 106 (step S2609: No), the second special symbol design determination table TZt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2611).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special symbol determination (step S2612). In the special symbol determination, the main control unit 701 uses the special symbol random number value of the special symbol determination information to be determined this time and the determination value of the special symbol determination table set in step S2610 or step S2611. Compare. Thus, the main control unit 701 determines the jackpot type associated with the determination value that matches the value of the special symbol random number. Then, the main control unit 701 sets a jackpot symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol determination in the RAM 713 (step S2613), and ends the jackpot lottery process. For example, when setting the jackpot symbol, the main control unit 701 wins the symbol per probability variation when winning per probability variation, and the symbol per bonus when winning per normal variation, In the case of a hit, the winning symbol is set in the RAM 713.

(Special figure variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special figure variation pattern setting process. In the special figure variation pattern setting process, the main control unit 701 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small win (step S2701). If it is a big hit or a small win (step S2701: Yes), the winning special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2702), and the process proceeds to step S2704. If it is a loss (step S2701: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss THt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2703), and the process proceeds to step S2704.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step S2704). As described above, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern random value of the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the special figure fluctuation set in step S2702 or step S2703. The judgment value in the pattern table is compared. As a result, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the determination value that matches the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and sets the special figure fluctuation pattern that is the determination result in the RAM 713 ( Step S2705), the special figure variation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. In the stop process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag indicating the auxiliary game state is set to ON (step S2801). If the auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S2801: No), the process proceeds to step S2805. If the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S2801: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter is set as a new count value Yh (step S2802). Then, it is determined whether the count value Yh is “0” (step S2803).

  If the count value Yh becomes “0” (step S2803: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF (step S2804), and proceeds to step S2805. If the count value Yh is not “0” (step S2803: NO), the process proceeds to step S2805.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2805). If the highly probable game flag is set to OFF (step S2805: No), the process proceeds to step S2809. If the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2805: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Yk of the high probability game counter is set as a new count value Yk (step S2806). Then, it is determined whether the count value Yk has become “0” (step S2807).

  If the count value Yk becomes “0” (step S2807: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the high-probability game flag to OFF (step S2808), and proceeds to step S2809. If the count value Yk is not “0” (step S2807: No), the process proceeds to step S2809.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol (whether the jackpot is won) (step S2809). If it is not stopped at the big hit symbol (step S2809: No), it is determined whether it is stopped at the small hit symbol (step S2810). If it is not stopped at the small winning symbol (step S2810: No), here, if it is stopped at the lost symbol, the in-stop processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is stopped at the small hit symbol (step S2810: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the small hit game flag to ON (step S2811), starts the opening (step S2812), and sends an opening command to the RAM 713. (Step S2813), and the stopped process is terminated.

  Further, if the jackpot symbol is stopped (step S2809: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the jackpot represented by the jackpot symbol is a long hit (in this embodiment, a probability hit or a normal hit) ( Step S2814). If long hit (step S2814: Yes), the long hit game flag is set to ON (step S2815), and the process proceeds to step S2817. If it is not long hit (step S2814: No), it is assumed that it is short hit (probable hit in this embodiment), the short hit game flag is set to ON (step S2816), and the process proceeds to step S2817.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count values of the various game counters to “0” (step S2817). In step S2818, the main control unit 701 sets the count value Yk of the highly probable game counter and the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter to “0”. Then, various game flags are set to OFF (step S2818), and the process proceeds to step S2812. In step S2818, the main control unit 701 sets the high probability game flag and the auxiliary game flag to OFF.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning game flag (long winning game flag, short winning game flag, or small winning game flag) is set to ON (step S2901). If the winning game flag is OFF (step S2901: NO), the big prize opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S2901: YES), the main control unit 701 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S2902). If it is during opening (step S2902: Yes), an opening process (described later) is performed (step S2903), and the process proceeds to step S2904. If the opening is not in progress (step S2902: NO), the process proceeds to step S2904.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2904). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2904: YES), the below-described opening process is performed (step S2905). If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2904: NO), the process proceeds to step S2906.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether it is during the interval (step S2906). If it is during the interval (step S2906: YES), interval processing (described later) is performed (step S2907), and the process proceeds to step S2908. If not in the interval (step S2906: NO), the process proceeds to step S2908.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2908). If it is during ending (step S2908: Yes), an ending process described later is performed (step S2909), and the big prize opening process is terminated. If the ending is not in progress (step S2908: No), the special winning opening process is terminated.

(Opening process)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S3001). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S3001: No), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S3001: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the opening (step S3002), and performs a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S3003). In the big prize opening pattern setting process, the main control unit 701 sets a big prize opening pattern according to the set winning game flag. For example, a long winning game winning opening pattern for a long winning game flag, a short winning game winning opening pattern for a short winning game flag, and a small winning game winning flag for a small winning game flag. A winning opening opening pattern is set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S3004), and sets a round progress command in the RAM 713 (step S3005). For example, here, the round progress command includes information indicating the count value R (how many rounds) of the round number counter. When the main control unit 701 executes the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits this round progress command to the effect control unit 703a. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts to open the first prize winning opening 109 (step S3006), and ends the opening process.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 31 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 S3101). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S3101: No), the main control unit 701 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls at the large winning opening 109 during the opening of the current large winning opening 109. Is determined (step S3102). If there is no prescribed number of winnings (step S3102: No), the in-release process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S3101: Yes), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been made (step S3102: Yes), the main control unit 701 closes the big winning port 109 (step S3103). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening action pattern (step S3104). For example, here, Rmax is "16" per long (per probability variation or normal). Rmax is set to “2” for short hit (probable hit). In addition, Rmax is set to “1” in the small hit.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S3104: No), the main control unit 701 starts an interval (step S3105) and ends the open process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S3104: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S3106).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 701 sets an ending command in the RAM 713 (step S3107) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending period. When the main control unit 701 executes the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits this ending command to the effect control unit 703a.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 32 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 S3201). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S3201: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S3201: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the interval (step S3202), 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 S3203). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 713 (step S3204). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts to open the R-round big winning opening 109 (step S3205), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 33 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 S3301). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S3301: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S3301: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the ending (step S3302), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S3303). Then, a game state setting process to be described later for setting the game state after the current jackpot game is performed (step S3304). Then, the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S3305), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning hit is a small hit (step S3401). If it is a small hit (step S3401: Yes), the gaming state setting process is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a small hit (step S3401: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the terminated big hit is a normal hit (step S3402). If it is normal (step S3402: YES), the auxiliary game flag ON is set in the RAM 713 (step S3403). Then, “100” is set to the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter (step S3404), and the game state setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not a normal hit (step S3402: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the terminated jackpot is a probable hit (step S3405). If it is not the probability variation (step S3405: No), it is determined that the probability is a chance and the process proceeds to step S3408. If it is a positive hit (step S3405: Yes), the auxiliary game flag ON is set in the RAM 713 (step S3406). Then, “10000” is set to the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter (step S3407), and the process proceeds to step S3408.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a highly probable game flag ON in the RAM 713 (step S3408). Then, “10000” is set to the count value Yk of the highly reliable game counter (step S3409), and the gaming state setting process is terminated.

(2-1. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 703 will be described. As described above, the effect control unit 703 includes the effect control unit 703a, the image / sound control unit 703b, and the lamp control unit 703c. Here, the processing performed by the production control unit 703a will be described. Each process of the production control unit 703 a described below is performed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703 a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

(Direction main processing)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect main process. For example, the production control unit 703a starts executing the production main process when power is supplied and the production control unit 703a is activated. The main production process is continuously executed while the production control unit 703a is activated. In the effect main process, the effect supervising unit 703a first performs an initial setting process (step S3501). For example, in the initial setting process, when the production control unit 703a receives an initial setting command from the main control unit 701, the production control unit 703a performs a predetermined initial setting such as setting an interruption period of an after-mentioned production timer interruption process.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs an effect random number update process (step S3502), and thereafter repeats the effect random number update process. In the effect random number update process, the effect control unit 703a updates the random numbers such as the effect random numbers managed by the effect control unit 703a, for example, counts the count value of the effect random number counter set on the RAM 733 by “+1”. Up.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. For example, the effect supervising unit 703a performs this effect timer interrupt process with respect to the effect main process at a predetermined period set by the initial setting process (for example, every 4 ms). In the effect timer interruption process, first, the effect control unit 703a performs a command reception process (described later) (step S3601). Although details will be described later, in the command receiving process, the effect supervising unit 703a receives various commands from the main control unit 701 and performs processing according to the received command.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs an operation reception process (step S3602). In the operation accepting process, the effect supervising unit 703 a generates an operation command corresponding to the pressed button or key when the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 is pressed, and sets the generated operation command in the RAM 733. Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs a command transmission process (step S3603), and ends the effect timer interrupt process. In the command transmission process, the production control unit 703a transmits the command set in the RAM 733 to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c by performing the command reception process and the operation reception process.

  In addition, the production control unit 703 a may set a time table (for example, a special drawing production time table) in the RAM 733 when performing the command reception process. In this case, in the command transmission process, the production control unit 703a transmits a predetermined command to the image / audio control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c at a predetermined timing according to the set time table. For example, when the predetermined elapsed time has elapsed since the start of the special drawing effect, the production control unit 703a transmits a special drawing production command to the image / audio control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the command reception processing. In the command reception process, first, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether or not a predetermination command indicating a predetermination result is received from the main control unit 701 (step S3701). If a prior determination command has not been received (step S3701: NO), the process proceeds to step S3704. If the advance determination command has been received (step S3701: YES), the storage contents of the advance determination result storage area set in the RAM 733 are stored in the advance determination result storage of the main control unit 701 based on the received advance determination command. Updating is performed so as to synchronize with the contents stored in the area (step S3702). Then, a pending increase command is generated and set in the RAM 733 (step S3703). For example, the pending increase command may be a command that indicates that the number of special figure determination information has increased or a prior determination result of the increased special figure determination information.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a special symbol command related to the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3704). For example, the special symbol command can be a special symbol variation start command or a special symbol variation stop command. If a special symbol command has not been received (step S3704: NO), the process proceeds to step S3706. If a special symbol command has been received (step S3704: YES), a special symbol effect process (described later) related to the special symbol effect is performed based on the received special symbol command (step S3705). Although the details will be described later, in the special figure production process, the production supervision unit 703a starts the special figure production or ends the special drawing production.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a normal symbol command related to a normal symbol has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3706). For example, here, the normal symbol command can be a universal symbol change start command or a universal symbol variation stop command. If the normal symbol command has not been received (step S3706: NO), the process proceeds to step S3708. If the normal symbol command has been received (step S3706: YES), the general symbol effect process related to the normal symbol effect is performed based on the received normal symbol command (step S3707).

  For example, in the ordinary drawing production process, the production supervision unit 703a receives the ordinary drawing change start command from the main control unit 701, and determines the contents of the ordinary drawing production based on the received ordinary drawing change start command. . Then, a general drawing effect start command for starting this general drawing effect is generated and set in the RAM 733. Further, in the ordinary drawing effect processing, the effect supervising unit 703a receives the ordinary drawing variation stop command from the main control unit 701, generates a usual drawing effect end command for ending the currently performed ordinary drawing effect, and the RAM 733. Set to. Note that the processing in steps S3706 and S3707 is not necessary if the gaming machine does not perform the usual drawing effect.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether or not a hit command related to winning has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3708). For example, here, the hit command may be an opening command, a round progress command, or an ending command. If no winning command has been received (step S3708: NO), the command receiving process is terminated. If a winning command has been received (step S3708: YES), a winning effect process is performed based on the received winning command (step S3709), and the command receiving process is terminated. Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, in the winning effect process, the effect supervising unit 703a starts the winning effect, advances the winning effect being performed, or ends the winning effect being performed.

(Special drawing processing)
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special figure effect process. In the special figure production process, first, the production supervision unit 703a determines whether a special figure change start command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3801). If the special figure change start command has not been received (step S3801: NO), the process proceeds to step S3808. If a special figure change start command has been received (step S3801: YES), the received special figure change start command is analyzed (step S3802), and information represented by this special figure change start command is acquired. As described above, the special figure change start command includes information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol change time when displaying the lottery result (special figure fluctuation pattern), the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, etc. It is included. In step S3802, these pieces of information are acquired.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs a special drawing production pattern setting process (step S3803). In the special figure production pattern setting process, the production supervision unit 703a, based on the various information acquired in step S3802, and the like, the special figure production pattern representing the production contents of the special figure production to be performed this time and the special figure production pattern corresponding to this special figure production pattern. The graphic effect time table is set in the RAM 733. If it is a gaming machine having an effect mode, a special figure effect pattern may be set with reference to the current effect mode.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs a special figure decoration design setting process for setting a combination of special figure decoration symbols to be stopped (step S3804). For example, in the special figure decoration design setting process, the production supervision unit 703a has a lottery result of the big hit lottery, and when the special figure production pattern representing the normal loss production is set in the special figure production pattern setting process. Sets a combination of special symbol decorative symbols in the RAM 733, which will be a disjoint pattern (for example, “3, 1, 5”). If the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and a special drawing effect pattern representing the reach effect is set by the special drawing effect pattern setting process, the special figure decoration that becomes reach lose (for example, “7 / 8.7”) The symbol combination is set in the RAM 733.

  Further, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, a combination of special figure decorative symbols that become a doublet (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) is set in the RAM 733. If the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a positive hit, it may be an odd number of double eyes, and if the lottery result is a normal number, it may be an even number of double eyes. Furthermore, even in the case of the probability variation, it may be an even-numbered slot with a predetermined probability. In this way, when the odd-numbered odd-numbered per unit is selected, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can give surprise and joy to the player by performing the promotion effect thereafter. Also, if the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a long win, it will be a specific combination called a double eye, and if it is a short hit or a small hit, a chance combination (for example, “1, 2, 3”) May be set.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs a notice production pattern setting process (step S3805). For example, in the notice effect pattern setting process, the effect control unit 703a refers to the count value of the effect random number counter and acquires this count value as an effect random number. Then, the obtained effect random number and the notice effect pattern table YEt are compared, and the notice effect pattern is set in the RAM 733. In the notice effect pattern setting process, the effect supervising unit 703a may set the notice effect pattern with reference to the special figure effect pattern set in step S3803. Note that the processing of step S3805 is not necessary if the gaming machine does not perform the notice effect.

  Subsequently, the production supervision unit 703a generates a special drawing production start command for starting the special drawing production and sets it in the RAM 733 (step S3806). For example, here, the special figure effect start command is a command representing the special figure effect pattern set in step S3803, the combination of the special figure decoration pattern set in step S3804, or the notice effect pattern set in step S3805. It can be. Then, the production supervision unit 703a starts measuring the elapsed time of the special drawing production (step S3807), and proceeds to step S3808.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a special figure change stop command has been received (step S3808). If the special figure change stop command has not been received (step S3808: No), the special figure effect process is terminated. If the special figure change stop command has been received (step S3808: YES), the production mode changing process related to the production mode transition is performed (step S3809). Note that the processing of step S3809 is not necessary if the gaming machine does not have an effect mode. Then, a special figure production end command for ending the special figure production being performed is set in the RAM 733 (step S3810), and the elapsed time of the measured special figure production is reset to “0” (step S3811). The special drawing effect process ends.

(2-2. Processing performed by the lamp control unit)
Next, processing performed by the lamp control unit 703c will be described. Each process of the lamp control unit 703c described below is performed by the CPU 751 of the lamp control unit 703c executing a program stored in the ROM 752.

(Movable accessory control process)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the contents of the movable accessory control process. For example, the lamp control unit 703c executes the movable accessory control process at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms) while the lamp control unit 703c is activated. In the movable accessory control process, the lamp control unit 703c first refers to the RAM 753 and determines whether or not the movable accessory drive restriction is set (step S3901).

  Although details will be described later, the lamp control unit 703c sets a movable accessory driving restriction that restricts the driving of the movable accessory 130 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the movable accessory drive restriction is set (step S3901: YES), the movable accessory control process is terminated. Accordingly, in this case, the lamp control unit 703c ends the movable accessory control process without driving the movable accessory 130.

  If the movable accessory drive restriction has not been set (step S3901: NO), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether it is the operation timing of the movable accessory 130 (step S3902). In step S3902, for example, the lamp control unit 703c determines that it is the operation timing of the movable accessory 130 if it has received a drive instruction command for instructing driving of the movable accessory 130 from the effect supervising unit 703a, and must accept it. It is determined that the operation timing is not reached.

  If it is the operation timing of the movable accessory 130 (step S3902: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the operable condition of the movable accessory 130 is satisfied (step S3903). In the present embodiment, the operable condition of the movable accessory 130 is that there was no abnormality in the output value change of the sensor S1 when the movable accessory 130 was operated last time (for example, changed from ON to OFF to ON). ). If the operable condition of the movable accessory 130 is not satisfied (step S3903: No), the movable accessory control process is terminated.

  If the operable condition of the movable accessory 130 is satisfied (step S3903: Yes), the lamp control unit 703c performs a movable accessory operation process for operating the movable accessory 130 (step S3904). In step S3904, for example, the lamp control unit 703c inputs a predetermined control signal to the motor 311 so as to perform the effect operation shown in FIG. Thereafter, a predetermined control signal is input to the motor 311 until the sensor S1 is turned on so as to perform the end operation. When the movable accessory 130 is operated (when a control signal is input), the lamp control unit 703c monitors the output value of the sensor S1.

  Subsequently, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether or not the movable accessory 130 has reached the origin position (the output value of the sensor S1 is ON) by the end operation (step S3905). If it is not the origin position (step S3905: No), the process proceeds to step S3907. If the origin position is reached (step S3905: YES), it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the output value change of the sensor S1 when the movable accessory 130 is operated (step S3906).

  As described above, when the movable accessory 130 is moved from the origin position to the advanced position and then returned to the origin position, the output value of the sensor S1 should be ON → OFF → ON. In step S3906, when the output value of the sensor S1 has thus changed, it is determined that there is no abnormality. Otherwise, it is determined that there is an abnormality. If there is no abnormality in the output value change of the sensor S1 (step S3906: Yes), the movable accessory control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the output value change of the sensor S1 (step S3906: NO), the lamp control unit 703c performs a movable accessory return process for causing the movable accessory 130 to perform a return operation (step S3907). As described above, in step S3907, the lamp control unit 703c drives the movable accessory 130 by a predetermined amount in the advance position direction, and then drives it in the origin position direction until the output value of the sensor S1 becomes ON. Then, it is determined whether the movable accessory 130 has reached the origin position by the return operation (step S3908). If the movable accessory 130 is at the origin position (step S3908: Yes), the movable accessory control process is terminated. If it is not the origin position (step S3908: No), the movable accessory drive restriction is set (step S3909), and the movable accessory control process is terminated.

  If it is not the operation timing of the movable accessory 130 in step S3902 (step S3902: No), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether the ramp control unit 703c is activated (pachinko gaming machine 100) (step S3910). . For example, the lamp control unit 703c receives the initial setting command transmitted from the main control unit 701 via the production control unit 703a. In step S3910, if it is within a predetermined period after receiving the initial setting command in this way, it is determined that it is a start-up time. If it is at the time of starting (step S3910: Yes), it will transfer to step S3904.

  If it is not at the time of activation (step S3910: No), the lamp control unit 703c determines whether it is at the start of variation of the special symbol (step S3911). In step S3911, for example, the lamp control unit 703c determines whether a special figure effect start command has been received from the effect control unit 703a. If it is not at the time of starting the change of the special symbol (step S3911: No), the movable accessory control process is terminated. If it is at the time of starting the change of the special symbol (step S3911: YES), it is determined whether the movable accessory 130 is located at the origin position (step S3912). If the movable accessory 130 is located at the origin position (step S3912: Yes), the movable accessory control process is terminated. If the movable accessory 130 is not located at the origin position (step S3912: NO), the process proceeds to step S3907.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 continuously performs the return operation as it is when the movable accessory 130 does not return to the origin position due to the end operation after the production operation. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can return the movable accessory 130 to the origin position by the variation in which the production operation has been performed. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 reduces the possibility that the return movement of the movable accessory 130 is necessary in the next change, and stably drives the movable accessory 130 from the next change to perform the accessory effect. Can be done. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the chance that the movable accessory 130 is not driven by the return operation, and can prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating due to the movable accessory 130 not being driven.

  In addition, if the production operation and the return operation are performed in pieces, there is a risk that the player may misunderstand “Is it a production operation?” Even during the return operation. In that respect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the return operation continuously from the end operation after the production operation, so that it can be shown to the player as if the movable object 130 performed a series of production operations. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform the return operation so as not to be noticeable to the player, and can prevent the player from misunderstanding the return operation. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the player from being misled by misinterpreting the return operation as an effect operation, and can maintain the player's expectation.

  Although the movable accessory 130 according to the embodiment described above moves the ten-handed decorative member 300, the present invention is not limited to this. The movable accessory may have any shape of the game machine creator, and the operation content can be arbitrarily set by the game machine creator. Hereinafter, an example of another movable accessory will be described.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of another movable accessory. As shown in FIG. 40, the movable accessory 4000 includes a decorative member 4001 having a wheel shape. The decorative member 4001 is rotatably held on the frame body by the shaft portion 4001a. In addition, the decorative member 4001 is formed with a slit 4001b that penetrates the decorative member 4001 from the front surface to the back surface. In this case, when the sensor S2 disposed in the vicinity of the movable accessory 4000 detects this slit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 detects that the movable accessory 4000 is located at the origin position.

  A circular gear 4002 is provided on the back surface of the decorative member 4001. The circular gear 4002 is meshed with a circular gear 4004 provided coaxially with the drive shaft of the motor 4003. The motor 4003 outputs a driving force according to the supplied control signal from the driving shaft, and rotates the circular gear 4002 through the circular gear 4004, thereby rotating the movable accessory 4000 around the shaft portion 4001a. .

  When the movable accessory 4000 configured as described above is provided, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the movable accessory 4000 to rotate a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 rotations) in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise) at the time of performing the effect. Thereafter, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines whether the movable accessory 4000 has reached the origin position while rotating the movable accessory 4000 once in the same clockwise direction. When the origin position is reached, the movable accessory 4000 is stopped. On the other hand, if it does not reach the origin position, it is again rotated once again, similarly in the clockwise direction, so that the movable accessory 4000 returns to the origin position.

  In this way, when the operation contents are common between the production operation and the end operation (clockwise rotation operation) and the return operation (also the clockwise rotation operation), the return operation is performed continuously from the production operation and the end operation. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not make the return operation more conspicuous, and can show the player as if a series of performance operations are being performed. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can stably operate the movable accessory 4000 while preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable and causing the player to be confused or upset. It is possible to prevent a reduction in the production effect.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the movable accessory can be stably operated, and the effect of the presentation and the expectation of the player can be prevented from being lowered.

100 Pachinko machines 701 Main control unit 702 Prize ball control unit 703 Production control unit 703a Production control unit 703b Image / audio control unit 703c Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

A movable accessory held movably with reference to a predetermined reference position;
A motor for driving the movable accessory;
Effect drive control means for rotating the motor so as to cause the movable accessory to perform a predetermined effect operation;
Detecting means for detecting the movable accessory located at the reference position;
Determination means for determining whether or not the movable accessory is located at the reference position based on a detection result of the detection means;
A return drive control means for rotating the motor so as to perform a return operation for returning to the reference position when the determination means determines that the movable accessory is not located at the reference position;
With
The production drive control means includes:
First control means for rotating the motor so as to perform an ending operation for moving the movable accessory to the reference position after performing the predetermined presentation operation;
Second control means for stopping rotation of the motor when the movable accessory located at the reference position is detected by the detection means when the end operation is being performed by the first control means;
Having
The return drive control means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that the return operation is performed without stopping the rotation of the motor when the end operation is not detected by the detection unit even if the end operation is performed by the first control unit.

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