JP2013215411A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of sufficiently improving amusement for a player by increasing the variation of a presentation to notify a player of a fact that a determination result of a jackpot determination means is a jackpot before allowing a symbol display device to stop and display variably-displayed symbols.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine has a first jackpot and a second jackpot as a jackpot, and includes a first jackpot presentation and a second jackpot presentation as a jackpot presentation to notify a player of a determination result of a jackpot. When the second jackpot presentation is carried out, a jackpot establishment notification presentation, for notifying a player of a fact that a determination result of a jackpot determination means is a jackpot before allowing a symbol display device to stop and display variably-displayed symbols, is varied between a case with the first jackpot and a case with the second jackpot in a jackpot (an upper Yakumono (accessory) third presentation of an upper movable Yakumono 1100 and a lower Yakumono presentation of a lower movable Yakumono 2100 in a case with the first jackpot, and the lower Yakumono presentation of the lower movable Yakumono 2100 in a case with the second jackpot).

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique of a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to an effect technique for notifying a player of a determination result of a big hit by a big hit determination means.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, symbols are variably displayed on a symbol display device, then stopped and displayed, and the determination result of the jackpot determining means is notified to the player. On the other hand, even before the symbol that has been variably displayed on the symbol display device is stopped and displayed, an effect for notifying the player that the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a jackpot (a jackpot confirmation notification effect) is provided. The technology of the pachinko gaming machine provided is publicly known. For example, as described in Patent Document 1.

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, an effect of notifying the player that the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a big hit before stopping the display of the symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device (a big hit confirmation notification effect) ) Has only one type and lacks variations, and has not been able to sufficiently enhance the player's interest.

JP 2009-119156 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the situation as described above, and the problem to be solved is that the determination result of the big hit determination means is a big hit before the symbols displayed on the symbol display device are variably displayed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can increase the variation of the effect of notifying the player of the fact (big hit confirmation notification effect) and sufficiently enhance the player's interest.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, in claim 1, the pachinko gaming machine includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a start port arranged in the game area and allowing a game ball to win, and the start of the game ball Depending on the winning of the mouth, jackpot determination means for determining whether or not it is a big hit that gives the player a gaming state more advantageous than usual, and when the judgment by the jackpot determination means is performed, the symbols are displayed in a variable manner And a symbol display device that displays the stop result and notifies the player of the determination result by the jackpot determining means, and the jackpot determined by the jackpot determining means includes a first jackpot and the first jackpot Including a second jackpot that gives the player an unfavorable gaming state, and includes the following effects a) and b) as a jackpot effect for informing the player of the determination result of the jackpot: a) According to the symbol display device The display of the variation of the pattern is started, the reach state is reached, the reach effect is performed, and after the reach effect is finished, the first jackpot effect informing the player of the determination result of the jackpot, b) in the middle of the first jackpot effect When performing the second jackpot effect and the second jackpot effect in which the determination result of the jackpot is notified to the player in a shorter time than the first jackpot effect by performing the jackpot determination notification effect from the The jackpot determination notification effect is different depending on whether the determined jackpot is the first jackpot or the second jackpot.

  In addition, in claim 2, the pachinko machine has the first reach effect and the halfway effect content is the same as the first reach effect and the determination is more than the first reach effect in the reach effect. And a second reach effect that is easily selected when the result is a big hit, and a specific notice effect that is performed at a timing in the middle of the second reach effect and the content of the effect is different from the first reach effect. In the case of the first jackpot, the specific notice announcement effect and the jackpot confirmation notification effect are performed, and in the case of the second jackpot, the jackpot confirmation notification effect is performed without performing the specific notice effect. It is a feature.

  As effects of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the present invention, the pachinko machine has different jackpot confirmation notification effects depending on the type of jackpot, so what effect was performed as a jackpot confirmation notification effect before the symbols displayed on the symbol display device were variably displayed. The player can be notified of the type of jackpot. That is, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect of notifying the player that the determination result of the big hit determination means is a big hit (big hit confirmation notification effect), and sufficiently enhance the player's interest.

The front view which showed the whole structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which showed the structure of the state by which the window frame was open | released. Similarly, the front view which showed the structure of the game board. Similarly, a block diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit, a sub control circuit, and a display control circuit. The front perspective view which showed the upper movable accessory. Similarly, front view. Similarly, side view. Similarly, a front upper perspective view. The rear upper perspective view which showed the peripheral part of the engagement mechanism. Similarly, a front upper perspective view. (A) The side surface schematic diagram which showed the 1st state of the upper movable accessory. (B) The side surface schematic diagram which showed a mode that it similarly changed from a 1st state to a 2nd state. (C) The side surface schematic diagram which showed the 2nd state similarly. The side view which showed the upper movable accessory in the 2nd state. Similarly, front view. The side view which showed the upper movable accessory in the 3rd state. Similarly, front view. The disassembled perspective view which showed the lower movable accessory. (A) The top view which showed the upper side movable body. (B) Similarly, a front view. (A) The top view which showed the lower side movable body. (B) Similarly, a front view. The assembly perspective view which showed the lower movable accessory in the accommodation position. Similarly front view. Similarly, a rear view. Similarly, a side cross-sectional schematic diagram. The side surface cross-section schematic diagram which showed a mode that a movable production | presentation body moved from an accommodation position to an appearance position. The front view which showed the game board in case a movable effect body exists in an appearance position. The assembly perspective view which showed the lower movable accessory in the appearance position. Similarly, front view. Similarly, a rear view. Similarly, a side cross-sectional schematic diagram. The side surface cross-sectional schematic diagram which showed a mode that a movable production | presentation body moved from an appearance position to an accommodation position. The figure which showed the structure of main control RAM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit determination table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit symbol selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the loss variation pattern selection table memorize | stored in main control ROM of the main control circuit. The figure which showed the structure of the sub control RAM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of the sub control ROM of a sub control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the production content selection table memorize | stored in the sub control ROM of the sub control circuit. The figure which showed the structure of display control RAM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the structure of display control ROM of a display control circuit. Similarly, the figure which showed the control data of the notice effect selection table memorize | stored in display control ROM of the display control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the flow of the game. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the special symbol game of the main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the continuation of the process in FIG. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the selection of the variation pattern in the process of the special symbol game of a main control circuit. Similarly, the flowchart which showed the process of the decoration symbol game of a sub control circuit. Similarly, in the case of normal reach, a schematic diagram showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of normal reach, a flowchart showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of Super Reach 1, a schematic diagram showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of Super Reach 1, a flowchart showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of super reach 2, a schematic diagram showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of Super Reach 2, a flowchart showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data regarding the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of sudden hit 1, the schematic diagram showing the processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and the processing of the display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, the schematic diagram which showed the continuation of FIG. Similarly, in the case of sudden hit 1, the flowchart showing the processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and the processing of the display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of sudden hit 2 different from the sudden hit shown in FIG. 53, a schematic diagram showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect. Similarly, in the case of sudden hit 2 different from the sudden hit shown in FIG. 53, a flowchart showing processing of the motor drive circuit after reaching the reach state and processing of display data related to the VDP notice effect.

  Next, embodiments of the invention will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side is defined as the rear side of the gaming machine 1 to define the front-rear direction. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left and right directions are defined with the left hand side as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right hand side as the right side of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 is mainly formed by attaching various gaming parts to a frame body constituted by an outer frame 2, an inner frame 3, and a window frame 5. The

  The outer frame 2 is a frame that forms an outline of the gaming machine 1 and is formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The outer frame 2 is installed in Taijima provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 is provided with an intermediate frame 3.

  The middle frame 3 is a frame formed in a substantially rectangular tube shape with front and rear surfaces opened. The middle frame 3 is rotatably supported by a front opening of the outer frame 2 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. The middle frame 3 is provided with a game board 4, a window frame 5, and a lower tray unit 6.

  The game board 4 is a member formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The game board 4 is arranged over substantially the entire surface excluding the lower side of the middle frame 3. The game board 4 is detachably attached to the middle frame 3. On the front side surface of the game board 4, a game area 7 that is an area in which the game ball rolls is formed (see FIG. 3).

  The window frame 5 is a frame formed in a substantially flat plate shape. The window frame 5 is disposed in front of the game board 4. The window frame 5 is rotatably supported by an opening on the front side of the middle frame 3 via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A substantially circular window frame opening 8 is opened at the approximate center of the window frame 5. The window frame opening 8 is covered with a transparent plate 13. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area 7 of the game board 4 arranged behind the window frame 5 through the transparent plate 13 from the front. Below the window frame opening 8, an upper plate 9 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. Speakers 10 are disposed above and to the left and right of the window frame opening 8.

  The lower dish unit 6 is attached below the middle frame 3 and below the window frame 5. A lower plate 11 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 9 are stored is arranged at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 6. A firing handle 12 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 11 on the right side of the lower plate unit 6. The launch handle 12 is configured to be able to launch the game balls stored in the upper plate 9 toward the game area 7 of the game board 4 by being rotated.

  Next, the configuration of the game area 7 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.

  The game area 7 is defined by a guide rail 20 on the front side surface of the game board 4. The guide rail 20 is a belt-like member formed in a substantially arc shape. The guide rail 20 is disposed on the front side surface of the game board 4 so as to form a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. That is, the game area 7 is partitioned and formed in a substantially circular shape by the guide rail 20 in front view. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 7. The game ball released into the game area 7 by the turning operation of the launch handle 12 falls (rolls) downward in the game area 7 while colliding with the game nail.

  In the game area 7, the variable winning device 22, the start gate 23, the big winning device 24, the normal symbol display device 25, the special symbol display device 26, the decorative symbol display device 27, and the upper movable accessory 1100 , A lower movable accessory 2100 is provided.

  The variable winning device 22 (ordinary electric accessory) is arranged at the lower center of the game area 7. The variable winning device 22 is provided with a starting port 29. The start port 29 is formed in a pocket shape with an upper surface opened, and is configured to allow a game ball to enter (win). A pair of movable pieces 30 are disposed on the left and right upper sides of the start port 29 so as to face each other. A movable piece solenoid 31 provided in the variable winning device 22 is interlocked with the pair of movable pieces 30. The pair of movable pieces 30 are switched between a closed state in which the game ball cannot win the start opening 29 and an open state in which the game ball can win the start opening 29 by the movable piece solenoid 31. Configured to be possible.

  A start port sensor 32 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start port 29. When the game ball wins the starting opening 29 (variable winning device 22), the starting opening sensor 32 detects the winning and outputs a starting opening winning signal.

  The start gate 23 is disposed on the left side in the game area 7. The start gate 23 is formed in a substantially U shape in plan view penetrating in the vertical direction, and is configured so that a game ball can pass through the inside thereof. A start gate sensor 33 including a proximity switch is disposed inside the start gate 23. When the game ball passes through the start gate 23, the start gate sensor 33 detects the passage and outputs a start gate passage signal.

  The big winning device 24 (special electric accessory) is arranged in the lower part of the game area 7 and below the variable winning device 22. The big prize device 24 is provided with a big prize port 34. The big winning opening 34 has a substantially rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and the game area 7 is formed through the front-rear direction. The big prize opening 34 is covered with a big prize opening door 35. The big prize opening door 35 is supported so as to be able to rotate forward and backward with respect to the game area 7 with the lower end as a fulcrum. A big winning opening door solenoid 36 provided in the big winning device 24 is linked to the big winning opening door 35. The grand prize opening door 35 is in an open state in which the game ball can win the big prize opening 34 by the big prize opening door solenoid 36 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win the big prize opening 34. And can be switched.

  Inside the big prize opening 34, a big prize opening sensor 37 comprising a proximity switch is arranged. The big winning opening sensor 37 detects the winning when the game ball wins the big winning opening 34 (big winning device 24), and outputs a big winning opening winning signal.

The normal symbol display device 25 is a device that displays the variation of the normal symbol 39 and displays (notifies) the result of the normal symbol game hit determination. The normal symbol display device 25 is arranged in the lower right part in the game area 7. The normal symbol display device 25 is provided with a dot matrix LED display unit 38 for displaying the normal symbol 39.
In the present embodiment, symbols “◯” and “x” are used as the symbol elements of the normal symbol 39. The symbols “◯” and “x” are displayed on the LED display unit 38 while alternately changing. If the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a win, the change is stopped at the symbol “◯”. On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination is a loss, the change is stopped at the symbol “x”.

The special symbol display device 26 is a device that displays the variation of the special symbol 41 and displays (notifies) the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game. The special symbol display device 26 is arranged at the lower right portion in the game area 7 and adjacent to the normal symbol display device 25.
In the present embodiment, a 7-segment LED display unit 40 for displaying the special symbol 41 is provided. The special symbol 41 is displayed while changing on the 7-segment LED display unit 40. And if the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is a big hit, the fluctuation is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a loss, the change is stopped at a predetermined loss symbol.

The decorative symbol display device 27 is a device that displays fluctuations of a plurality of decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43, and displays (informs) a result of a decorative symbol game hit determination (result of a special symbol game jackpot determination). The decorative symbol display device 27 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 42 as a display area for the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43. The decorative symbol display device 27 is attached to an opening 44 that is opened substantially in the center of the game area 7 with the liquid crystal display 42 facing forward. The liquid crystal display unit 42 is formed with three variable regions of left, middle, and right. In the three variable areas, the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 are displayed so as to change independently. When the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 is stopped, the three decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are displayed in a state of being arranged in a horizontal row.
In the present embodiment, the order in which the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 is stopped is sequentially stopped from the left of the three variation regions. In addition, numerical symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are used as the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43.

  Here, the “variation of the decorative pattern 43” indicates that the symbols from “0” to “7” are repeatedly (circulated) in order within a predetermined variation time. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and one decorative symbol 43 from “0” to “7” becomes the final symbol. Then, the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is displayed according to the combination (mode) of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped (determined) in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42. The variation of the decorative symbol game 43, 43, 43 stops simultaneously with the variation of the special symbol 41 in the special symbol display device 26. The result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is determined according to the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination. In other words, if the result of the jackpot determination for the special symbol game is a jackpot, the result of the hit determination for the decorative symbol game is a hit. Also, if the result of the big symbol determination for the special symbol game is a loss, the result of the determination for the decorative symbol game is a loss.

  In the present embodiment, if the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a win, the combinations of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42 are the same as each other. It becomes a kind of design. In other words, if the result of the winning determination of the decorative symbol game is a winning, the combination of the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 stopped in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42 is “000” “111” “222”. ”“ 333 ”“ 444 ”“ 555 ”“ 666 ”“ 777 ”. Note that the series of display of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 by the decorative symbol display device 27, which are the same type of symbols as described above, is a big hit effect for notifying the player of the result of the determination of the big hit. The decorative symbol display device 27 starts the variable display of the symbols 43, 43, and 43, reaches the reach state, performs the reach effect, and informs the player of the determination result of the jackpot after the reach effect is completed. It is one embodiment of the first jackpot effect according to the present invention.

  Here, of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 that have been changed to the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42, the two decorative symbols 43, 43 are stopped and the state before the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped. And a state in which the player is notified of the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination (the result of the special symbol game jackpot determination) according to the manner in which the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, it will be referred to as “reach state”. That is, in the present embodiment, when the reach state is reached, the combination of the symbol elements of the two decorative symbols 43 and 43 stopped among the three variable regions of the liquid crystal display unit 42 is “00” “11” “22” “33”. “44” “55” “66” “77”.

  If the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a win, the gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state. Here, the “hit game state” means that a game state that is advantageous over the game state (normal game state) before the big win device 24 (special electric equipment) is activated and enters the big game state. This refers to the state given to the person. The “big hit game” refers to a game in the big hit game state.

  More specifically, when the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state, the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24 are continuously switched, and the winning chance of the game ball to the big winning opening 34 is changed to the normal gaming state. Compared to increase relatively. The continuous switching between the open state and the closed state of the grand prize winning device 24 is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times (round)). Note that the open state per one time of the big winning device 24 is when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game balls wins the big winning opening 34. If it does, it will end and switch to the closed state.

  In the present embodiment, two types of jackpot games (type of jackpot) are set. More specifically, in the big hit game (big hit type), the 15 round round big hit in which the continuous switching between the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24 is performed, and the open state and the closed state of the big winning device 24. Is set to 5 round big hits where 5 rounds of continuous switching are performed. Here, 15 round big hit is one embodiment of the first big hit according to the present invention. In addition, the 5-round jackpot is a jackpot that gives a player a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the 15-round jackpot, and is an embodiment of the second jackpot according to the present invention.

If the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is lost, the combination of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 stopped in the three variable areas of the liquid crystal display unit 42 is “000” “111” “222” “333”. ”“ 444 ”“ 555 ”“ 666 ”“ 777 ”.
Here, when the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a loss, the content of the effect depends on the order in which the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 displayed in the three variable areas stop, or the combination that has been stopped. "(The result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is notified after reaching the reach state)" and "Completely lost" (The result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is notified without reaching the reach state) The

  A notice effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. The “notice effect” means that the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 variably displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 and the liquid crystal display unit 42 while the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 are changing. This is an effect that is displayed to remind the player of the determination result of the jackpot determination (for example, an effect such as the appearance of a character). Further, the notice effect includes operations (effects) of the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 performed while the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 are changing. And this expectation effect can raise the player's expectation to shift to the big hit gaming state. In the following notice effect, the effect that is displayed (performed) after reaching the reach state is referred to as “reach effect”.

  The liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 is provided with a special symbol variation holding number display unit 45. The special symbol variation hold count display section 45 displays the (variable) hold count of the special symbol game. The special symbol game (variation) hold count is displayed with an upper limit of 4 times, which is added according to the winning of the game ball at the start opening 29 or subtracted according to the variation of the special symbol 41.

  Next, the configuration of the upper movable accessory 1100 will be described in detail.

  The upper movable accessory 1100 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to 15 is movable according to the decorative symbol game displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, and gives a visual impression (impact) to the player. It is. The upper movable accessory 1100 is disposed above the liquid crystal display unit 42 and is disposed in front of the liquid crystal display unit 42 in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, the upper movable accessory 1100 mainly includes a base 1110, a first movable body 1120, a second movable body 1130, a drive mechanism 1140, an engagement mechanism 1150, and a torsion. And springs 1160 and 1160.

  Since the configuration of the upper movable accessory 1100 is generally bilaterally symmetric, the description and illustration of either the left or right are omitted as appropriate in the following description.

  A base 1110 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is a main structure constituting the upper movable accessory 1100. The base 1110 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. A base decoration 1111 such as letters and designs is applied to the front surface of the base 1110 (see FIG. 13 and the like). The base decoration 1111 is made of a transparent member.

  Inside the base 1110, a light emitting means (not shown) such as an LED is provided. The base decoration 1111 can emit light by turning on the light emitting means.

  The first movable body 1120 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is for giving a visual impression (impact) to the player by moving and emitting light. The first movable body 1120 mainly includes a first display portion 1121, first support portions 1122 and 1122, protruding portions 1123 and 1123, a first decoration 1124, and protrusions 1126 and 1126.

  The first display portion 1121 shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8 is a substantially plate-like member. The first display unit 1121 is disposed in front of the base 1110 with its plate surface substantially in the front-rear direction and the longitudinal direction in the left-right direction.

The first support portions 1122 and 1122 shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 to 10 support the first display portion 1121. The first support portions 1122 and 1122 extend from the left and right end portions of the first display portion 1121 substantially rearward and upward, respectively.
In addition, although the 1st support part 1122 * 1122 which concerns on this embodiment shall be comprised integrally with the 1st display part 1121, it can also be comprised by another member.

  The protrusions 1123 and 1123 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are provided so as to protrude inward from the rear ends of the first support portions 1122 and 1122, respectively. A flat surface portion is formed substantially on the front side of the protrusions 1123 and 1123.

  The first decoration 1124 shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 is configured by characters, designs, and the like, and is applied to the front surface of the first display unit 1121. As the first decoration 1124, a decoration different from the base decoration 1111 is applied.

  The protrusions 1126 and 1126 shown in FIG. 8 (the protrusion 1126 disposed on the right side is not shown) are substantially columnar members, and the first support portions 1122 and 1122 with the longitudinal direction thereof directed in the left-right direction. It is fixed to the inner surface.

  The 1st movable body 1120 (especially the 1st display part 1121 and the 1st decoration 1124) is comprised by the member which has permeability | transmittance.

  The second movable body 1130 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is for giving a visual impression (impact) to the player by moving and emitting light. The second movable body 1130 mainly includes a second display portion 1131, second support portions 1132 and 1132, guide holes 1133 and 1133, a second decoration 1134, and shafts 1135 and 1135.

  The second display portion 1131 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 is a substantially plate-like member. The second display portion 1131 is disposed in front of the first display portion 1121 with its plate surface generally oriented in the front-rear direction and the longitudinal direction directed in the left-right direction. The 2nd display part 1131 is comprised by the member which has permeability | transmittance.

The second support portions 1132 and 1132 shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 support the second display portion 1131. The second support portions 1132 and 1132 are extended substantially rearward and upward from the left and right end portions of the second display portion 1131, respectively. The 2nd support part 1132 * 1132 is comprised by the member which has permeability | transmittance.
In addition, although the 2nd support part 1132 * 1132 which concerns on this embodiment shall be comprised integrally with the 2nd display part 1131, it can also be comprised by another member.

  The guide holes 1133 and 1133 shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 to 9 are long holes that penetrate the second support portions 1132 and 1132 in the left-right direction. The guide holes 1133 and 1133 are formed below the second support portions 1132 and 1132 so as to be substantially along the longitudinal direction of the second support portions 1132 and 1132, respectively.

  The second decoration 1134 shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8 is configured by characters, designs, and the like, and is applied to the front surface of the second display unit 1131. As the second decoration 1134, a decoration different from the base decoration 1111 and the first decoration 1124 is applied.

  Inside the second decoration 1134, light emitting means (not shown) such as an LED is provided. By turning on the light emitting means to emit light around the second decoration 1134, it is possible to produce an effect as if the second decoration 1134 emitted light.

  The shafts 1135 and 1135 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 serve as the rotation shaft of the second movable body 1130. The shafts 1135 and 1135 are inserted into the rear end portions of the second support portions 1132 and 1132, respectively, with the longitudinal direction thereof being directed in the left-right direction. The shafts 1135 and 1135 and the second support portions 1132 and 1132 are connected and fixed by bolts or the like (not shown) so that they cannot be rotated relative to each other. The shafts 1135 and 1135 are extended inward from the second support portions 1132 and 1132, respectively, and the extended portions are inserted into the first support portions 1122 and 1122 of the first movable body 1120, respectively. The shafts 1135 and 1135 and the first support portions 1122 and 1122 can be relatively rotated without being connected and fixed.

  The first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 (more specifically, the first display unit 1121 and the second display unit 1131) can reciprocate in the vertical direction by rotating around the shafts 1135 and 1135. Become.

  In the following description, the movement of the first movable body 1120 or the second movable body 1130 downward (moving in the order of (a) to (c) in FIG. 11) is referred to as “forward movement”. The movement of the body 1120 or the second movable body 1130 downward (moving in the order of (c) to (a) in FIG. 11) is defined as “return”.

  A drive mechanism 1140 shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 is configured to reciprocate (rotate) the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 in the vertical direction. The drive mechanism 1140 mainly includes a motor 1141, a first drive gear 1142, a first driven gear 1143, a transmission shaft 1144, second drive gears 1145 and 1145, second driven gears 1146 and 1146, and a transmission plate 1147. 1147 and drive protrusions 1148 and 1148.

  The motor 1141 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 serves as a drive source for reciprocating the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130. The motor 1141 is disposed behind the base 1110. The output shaft of the motor 1141 protrudes from the motor 1141 toward the right.

  The first drive gear 1142 is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 1141 and rotates around the output shaft.

  The first driven gear 1143 is engaged with the first drive gear 1142 from approximately the front of the first drive gear 1142.

  The transmission shaft 1144 shown in FIG. 8 is arranged with the longitudinal direction facing the left-right direction. The transmission shaft 1144 is arranged from the vicinity of the left end of the second movable body 1130 to the vicinity of the right end. A first driven gear 1143 is fixed to the left and right middle part of the transmission shaft 1144.

  The second drive gears 1145 and 1145 shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 are fixed to the left and right ends of the transmission shaft 1144, respectively.

  The second driven gears 1146 and 1146 are engaged with the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 from approximately the front of the second drive gears 1145 and 1145, respectively.

  The transmission plates 1147 and 1147 are substantially circular plate-like members, and are arranged with their plate surfaces facing in the left-right direction. A part (upper part) of the outer periphery of the transmission plates 1147 and 1147 is formed so as to protrude substantially upward. The transmission plates 1147 and 1147 are fixed to the inner side surfaces of the second driven gears 1146 and 1146, respectively.

  The drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 are substantially columnar members, projecting inward from the projecting portions of the transmission plates 1147 and 1147, respectively, in guide holes 1133 and 1133 formed on the left and right sides of the second movable body 1130, respectively. It is inserted (see FIG. 11).

  The engagement mechanism 1150 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10 switches between an engagement state in which the first movable body 1120 is engaged with the second movable body 1130 and an engagement release state in which the engagement is released. is there. The engagement mechanism 1150 is mainly composed of solenoids 1151 and 1151, connecting members 1152 and 1152, and return springs 1153 and 1153.

  Solenoids 1151 and 1151 are respectively arranged behind the left and right ends of the base 1110. From the solenoids 1151 and 1151, movable elements 1151a and 1151a project outwardly, respectively. When the solenoid 1151 is energized, the mover 1151a can be slid in the direction approaching the solenoid 1151.

The connecting members 1152 and 1152 connect the shafts 1135 and 1135 and the first movable body 1120.
The connecting members 1152 and 1152 are fitted on the shafts 1135 and 1135, respectively. The outer fitting portions of the shafts 1135 and 1135 are formed in a substantially rectangular cross section, and the insertion holes of the shafts 1135 and 1135 in the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are also formed in a substantially rectangular cross section. Therefore, the shafts 1135 and 1135 and the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are not rotatable relative to each other and are relatively movable in the left-right direction (see arrows in FIG. 10).
The inner ends of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are connected to the movers 1151a and 1151a of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 so that they can rotate relative to each other and cannot move in the left-right direction.
Protruding portions 1152a and 1152a project outward from the outer end portions of the connecting members 1152 and 1152, respectively. A flat portion is formed substantially on the rear side of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a.

  The return springs 1153 and 1153 shown in FIGS. 6, 9 and 10 are constituted by compression coil springs. The return springs 1153 and 1153 always urge the movable elements 1151a and 1151a outwardly in a state of being fitted around the movable elements 1151a and 1151a of the solenoids 1151 and 1151.

  The torsion springs 1160 and 1160 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are an embodiment of the urging member, and the first movable body 1120 is always moved so that the first movable body 1120 rotates upward. Energize. One ends (front ends) of the torsion springs 1160 and 1160 are connected to the protrusions 1126 and 1126 of the first movable body 1120, respectively. The other ends (rear ends) of the torsion springs 1160 and 1160 are appropriately fixed to the game board 4.

  The light emitting means disposed inside the base 1110, the light emitting means disposed within the second decoration 1134, the motor 1141, and the solenoids 1151 and 1151 are respectively connected to the sub control circuit via the motor drive circuit 120 and the like. 90 (see FIG. 4), and the operation is controlled by the sub-control circuit 90. The light emitting means arranged inside the base 1110 and the light emitting means arranged inside the second decoration 1134 can be controlled to emit light independently of each other by the sub-control circuit 90. A detailed description of the configuration of the sub control circuit 90 will be given later.

  Hereinafter, the state transition of the upper movable accessory 1100 configured as described above will be described.

  First, in the state shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 described above, the first movable body 1120 hides the base decoration 1111 (see FIG. 13) of the base 1110 from the front, and the second movable body 1130 is the first. The first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are positioned in front of the base 1110 with the first decoration 1124 of the movable body 1120 hidden from the front. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “first state”.

  In the first state, since the base decoration 1111 and the first decoration 1124 are concealed, only the second decoration 1134 of the second movable body 1130 is visible from the front (player).

  Further, in the first state, the sub control circuit 90 turns on the light emitting means arranged inside the base 1110 and the light emitting means arranged inside the second decoration 1134. By illuminating the light emitting means disposed inside the second decoration 1134, the second decoration 1134 can be caused to emit light, and the player can be given a strong impression of the second decoration 1134.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the first state, the sub control circuit 90 does not energize the solenoids 1151 and 1151. Accordingly, the movers 1151a and 1151a of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 are slid outward by the urging forces of the return springs 1153 and 1153, respectively. The connecting members 1152 and 1152 also slide outward together with the movable elements 1151a and 1151a, and the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are engaged with the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120. It is in a state (engaged state). That is, the connecting members 1152 and 1152 have the flat portions of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a and the flat portions of the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 which face each other and abut (engage). 1152 and the first movable body 1120 are not relatively rotatable.

  When the motor 1141 is rotationally driven in one direction from the first state and the first drive gear 1142 is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the side (see FIG. 7), the first driven gear 1143 meshed with the first drive gear 1142 is obtained. The transmission shaft 1144 and the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 rotate clockwise in a side view. When the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 rotate clockwise in side view, the second driven gears 1146 and 1146 and the transmission plates 1147 and 1147 engaged with the second drive gears 1145 and 1145 rotate counterclockwise in side view.

  Along with the transmission plates 1147 and 1147, the drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 fixed to the transmission plates 1147 and 1147 also rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the side (see FIGS. 11A to 11C). Since the drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 rotate while pushing the guide holes 1133 and 1133 of the second movable body 1130, the second movable body 1130 also centers around the shafts 1135 and 1135 as the drive protrusions 1148 and 1148 rotate. Rotates (forward) counterclockwise in side view. In addition, since the second movable body 1130, the shafts 1135 and 1135, and the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are not rotatable relative to each other, the shaft 1135 and 1135 and the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the side. Rotate to.

  At this time, since the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are engaged with the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120, the first movable body 1120 and the shaft 1135 It rotates (forward movement) about 1135 counterclockwise in side view. That is, together with the second movable body 1130, the first movable body 1120 also integrally rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the side (see (a) to (c) of FIG. 11), and downward when viewed from the front. It will move (see FIG. 13). Thus, by rotating the 1st movable body 1120 and the 2nd movable body 1130 integrally, it can give the player the impression that one member rotated.

  When the longitudinal direction of the first support portions 1122 and 1122 of the first movable body 1120 and the second support portions 1132 and 1132 of the second movable body 1130 are substantially oriented in the vertical direction, the sub control circuit 90 (FIG. 11 (c)). ) And FIG. 12), the drive of the motor 1141 is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this state, the base decoration 1111 of the base 1110 is exposed, and the base decoration 1111 is visible from the front (player side). Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “second state”.

  In the second state, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are rotated downward about the shafts 1135 and 1135, so that the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are It leans forward. For this reason, since it becomes difficult for the player to identify the contents of the second decoration 1134, it is easier for the player to go to the base decoration 1111 instead of the second decoration 1134.

  Further, in the second state, the sub control circuit 90 turns off the light emitting means arranged inside the second decoration 1134 and turns on only the light emitting means arranged inside the base 1110. Thereby, the base decoration 1111 can be caused to emit light, and the player can be given a strong impression of the base decoration 1111.

  In the second state, when the sub-control circuit 90 energizes the solenoids 1151 and 1151, the movers 1151a and 1151a are opposed to the solenoids 1151 and 1151 (inside) against the urging force of the return springs 1153 and 1153. Slide. Since the connecting members 1152 and 1152 slide inward together with the movable elements 1151a and 1151a, the relationship between the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120. It is in a state in which the connection is released (engagement release state).

  In the disengaged state, the first movable body 1120 is rotatable about the shafts 1135 and 1135 independently of the second movable body 1130. Further, since the first movable body 1120 is always urged so as to rotate upward by the torsion springs 1160 and 1160, the first movable body 1120 jumps up at the moment when the engagement is released. It rises vigorously (rebound). The moving speed (rising speed) of the first movable body 1120 at this time is faster than the moving speed (falling speed) of the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 when moving from the first state to the second state. It is comprised so that it may become.

  In this way, the first movable body 1120 that has appeared from behind the second movable body 1130 is in a state in which the base decoration 1111 of the base 1110 is concealed from the front, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. Located in front of. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “third state”.

  In the third state, since the base decoration 1111 is concealed, only the first decoration 1124 of the first movable body 1120 is visible from the front (player). Further, as described above, since the first movable body 1120 is lifted vigorously, it is possible to give the player the impression that the base decoration 1111 is suddenly replaced with the first decoration 1124.

  In the third state, the sub-control circuit 90 turns on only the light emitting means disposed inside the base 1110 following the second state. As a result, the base decoration 1111 can be caused to emit light, and the first decoration 1124 of the first movable body 1120 can be caused to emit light by the light from the base decoration 1111, giving a strong impression to the player by the first decoration 1124. be able to.

  In the state transition from the third state to the first state, the sub-control circuit 90 ends energization of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 and rotates the motor 1141 in the reverse direction.

  When the energization of the solenoids 1151 and 1151 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is finished, the connecting members 1152 and 1152 slide outward again by the urging force of the return spring 153. At this time, since the phases of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protruding portions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 are shifted, the connecting members 1152 and 1152 are outside end surfaces of the protruding portions 1152a and 1152a. And slide to a position where the inner end surfaces of the protrusions 1123 and 1123 come into contact with each other.

  In this state, when the motor 1141 is driven to rotate in the reverse direction, the second movable body 1130 rotates in the clockwise direction as viewed from the side (see FIG. 7). When the second movable body 1130 rotates to the same position as in the first state, the phases of the protrusions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protrusions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 coincide with each other (plane The protrusions 1152a and 1152a of the connecting members 1152 and 1152 and the protrusions 1123 and 1123 of the first movable body 1120 are engaged again. In this way, the state transition can be made again to the first state.

  When the state transitions to the first state, the sub-control circuit 90 turns on the light emitting means disposed inside the base 1110 and the light emitting means disposed inside the second decoration 1134 again.

If the motor 1141 is not continuously driven to rotate in one direction from the first state, but is switched alternately in a short time in one direction and the other direction, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are driven. Does not move downward in front view. That is, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 move (shake) in the vertical direction in small increments while being disposed above the liquid crystal display unit 42. Below, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 are arranged above the liquid crystal display unit 42, and the effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 that moves (shakes) in the vertical direction in small increments. "Upper character first production".
Further, since the first state is changed to the second state, the first movable body 1120 and the second movable body 1130 integrally rotate counterclockwise in a side view and move downward in a front view. The effect of the accessory 1100 is referred to as “upper accessory second effect”. Note that, as described later, the upper effect second effect is performed at the timing when the normal reach is developed into the super reach (more specifically, the super reach 2). It is a form.
In addition, since the second state is changed to the third state, the upper movable accessory 1100 in which the first movable body 1120 is jumped up and vigorously lifted (returned) independently of the second movable body 1130. Will be referred to as the “upper part third effect”. Note that, as will be described later, the upper accessory third effect is performed in the case of sudden hit 1 and is an embodiment of the jackpot confirmation notification effect according to the present invention.

  Next, the configuration of the lower movable accessory 2100 will be described in detail.

  The lower movable accessory 2100 shown in FIGS. 3 and 16 to 29 moves according to the decorative symbol game displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, and gives a visual impression (impact) to the player. It is. The lower movable accessory 2100 is disposed below the liquid crystal display unit 42 and is disposed behind the game board 4 in the front-rear direction and in front of the liquid crystal display unit 42. The lower movable accessory 2100 is mainly composed of a movable effect body 2110, a driving means 2140, and a stopper 2150.

  The movable effect body 2110 shown in FIGS. 16 to 22 is a structure simulating the shape of a boxing glove, and moves to a position where it can be visually recognized by the player (appearance position) or a position where it cannot be viewed (accommodating position). By doing so, the player is given a visual impression (impact). The movable effect body 2110 is mainly composed of an upper movable body 2120 and a lower movable body 2130.

  The upper movable body 2120 shown in FIGS. 16, 17, and 19 to 22 simulates the portion of the boxing glove that accommodates the index finger to the little finger. Upper movable body 2120 is a plate-like member that is long in the left-right direction, and is arranged with its plate surface facing in the front-rear direction. The periphery (upper and lower left and right ends) of the upper movable body 2120 is formed to have a curved shape simulating the shape of a boxing glove. The upper movable body 2120 is mainly composed of a thin portion 2121 and a thick portion 2122.

  The thin part 2121 constitutes the upper movable body 2120 from the left and right substantially central part to the right end part, and has a smaller thickness (width in the front-rear direction) than the other parts. A protrusion 2121a is formed at the lower end of the back surface of the thin portion 2121 so as to protrude rearward (see FIG. 22).

  The thick part 2122 constitutes the upper movable body 2120 from the left and right substantially central part to the left end part, and is a part thicker than the other part (thin part 2121). The front end of the thick portion 2122 is three-dimensionally formed so as to be positioned in front of the front end of the thin portion 2121.

  The lower movable body 2130 shown in FIGS. 16 and 18 to 22 simulates a portion of the boxing glove that accommodates the thumb and a portion that accommodates the palm to the wrist. The lower movable body 2130 mainly includes a main body portion 2131, a front wall portion 2132, and a groove portion 2133.

  The main body 2131 is a part simulating a part of the boxing glove that accommodates from the palm to the wrist. The main body 2131 is formed in a plate shape that is long in the vertical direction, and is arranged with its plate surface facing in the front-rear direction. The periphery of the lower portion of the main body portion 2131 is formed to have a substantially rectangular shape simulating the shape of a wrist, and the periphery of the upper portion of the main body portion 2131 is formed to have a curved shape simulating the shape of a palm. An engagement groove 2131a is formed from the vicinity of the upper end portion of the front surface of the main body portion 2131 to the substantially vertical central portion so as to be recessed rearward from the other portions (see FIG. 22).

  The front wall portion 2132 is a portion simulating a portion of the boxing glove in which the thumb is accommodated. The front wall portion 2132 is formed in a plate shape, and is disposed in front of the right end portion of the main body portion 2131 with its plate surface directed in the front-rear direction. The lower portion of the front wall portion 2132 is integrally fixed to the upper and lower central portions of the main body portion 2131 (see FIG. 22). The periphery of the front wall portion 2132 is formed in a curved shape simulating a portion of the boxing glove in which the thumb is accommodated.

  The groove portion 2133 is a portion formed between the main body portion 2131 and the front wall portion 2132. The groove portion 2133 is closed to the main body portion 2131 at the rear, the front wall portion 2132 at the front, and the connecting portion between the main body portion 2131 and the front wall portion 2132 at the bottom, and a U-shape that opens upward in a side sectional view. It is formed to become.

As shown in FIGS. 19 to 22, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 configured as described above are arranged so as to partially overlap each other when viewed from the front.
More specifically, the upper movable body 2120 is disposed in front of the main body 2131 of the lower movable body 2130, and the thin portion 2121 of the upper movable body 2120 is inserted into the groove 2133 of the lower movable body 2130. The At this time, the horizontal position of the thick portion 2122 of the upper movable body 2120 and the front wall portion 2132 of the lower movable body 2130 are shifted (the thick portion 2122 is located to the left of the front wall portion 2132). Therefore, the thick part 2122 and the front wall part 2132 do not interfere with each other.
At this time, the protrusion 2121a of the upper movable body 2120 is positioned in the engagement groove 2131a of the lower movable body 2130 (see FIG. 22). Therefore, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 can slide relatively in the vertical direction within the vertical width of the engagement groove 2131a.

In the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130, the thin portion 2121 of the upper movable body 2120 is a portion of the boxing glove corresponding to the front wall portion 2132 of the lower movable body 2130 (the thumb of the boxing glove accommodates it). It is associated with a portion that should be located farther away from the player than the player), and specifically, it is formed by imitating a portion in which the index finger and middle finger of the boxing glove are accommodated. Further, the thick portion 2122 of the upper movable body 2120 is associated with a portion that should be positioned closer to the player than the portion (the palm portion of the boxing glove) to which the main body portion 2131 of the lower movable body 2130 corresponds. Specifically, it is formed by imitating a portion in which the ring finger and little finger of the boxing glove are accommodated.
The upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 are formed so as to have a boxing glove color (for example, red or blue) by painting or using a pre-colored material.

  The drive means 2140 shown in FIG. 19 moves the upper movable body 2120 in the vertical direction. The driving means 2140 mainly includes support portions 2141 and 2141, guide shafts 2142 and 2142, racks 2143 and 2143, pinions 2144 and 2144, and motors 2145 and 2145.

  The support portions 2141 and 2141 support the upper movable body 2120. The support portions 2141 and 2141 are formed integrally with the upper movable body 2120 and extend from the left and right ends of the upper movable body 2120 toward the left and right outer sides, respectively. Through holes 2141a and 2141a penetrating the support portions 2141 and 2141 in the vertical direction are formed at outer end portions of the support portions 2141 and 2141, respectively. The support portions 2141 and 2141 are formed of a permeable member, and are configured to be difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  The guide shafts 2142 and 2142 guide the support portions 2141 and 2141 in the vertical direction. The guide shafts 2142 and 2142 are inserted through the through holes 2141a and 2141a of the support portions 2141 and 2141 in a state where the longitudinal direction thereof is directed in the vertical direction, and are fixed to the game board 4 as appropriate.

  The racks 2143 and 2143 extend upward from the outer ends of the support portions 2141 and 2141, respectively.

  The pinions 2144 and 2144 are engaged with the racks 2143 and 2143 in the vicinity of the upper ends of the racks 2143 and 2143, respectively.

  The motors 2145 and 2145 serve as driving sources for driving the upper movable body 2120. The motors 2145 and 2145 are arranged in front of the pinions 2144 and 2144, and the output shafts of the motors 2145 and 2145 are fixed to the pinions 2144 and 2144, respectively. The motors 2145 and 2145 are appropriately fixed to the game board 4. The motors 2145 and 2145 are connected to the sub-control circuit 90 via the motor drive circuit 120 and the like (see FIG. 4), and their operations are controlled by the sub-control circuit 90.

  The stopper 2150 shown in FIGS. 19 to 22 restricts the downward movement of the lower movable body 2130. The stopper 2150 is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and is disposed below the lower movable body 2130 with its plate surface directed in the vertical direction. The stopper 2150 is appropriately fixed to the game board 4.

  Next, the case where the movable effector 2110 is in the accommodation position will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 19 to 22. Here, the “accommodating position” is a position where the movable effector 2110 falls below the lower part of the liquid crystal display unit 42 and is hidden behind the game board 4 (not visible from the player side) ( Refer to FIG.

  The accommodation position is a state in which the upper movable body 2120 is located at the lowest position. At the storage position, the lower movable body 2130 also tries to move downward due to its own weight, but the stopper 2150 comes into contact with the lower end of the lower movable body 2130 and restricts the lower movable body 2130 from moving downward. Therefore, the lower movable body 2130 is held at a predetermined position (height). Thus, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 slide relative to each other (the lower movable body 2130 slides upward with respect to the upper movable body 2120), and the vertical height of the movable effect body 2110 is increased. (Full length) is shortened to be the shortest.

  Thus, when the movable effect body 2110 is in the accommodation position, it can be accommodated under the liquid crystal display unit 42 and behind the game board 4 with the entire length of the movable effect body 2110 being the shortest. A space required to accommodate the movable effect body 2110 can be reduced.

  Next, the state when the movable effector 2110 moves from the accommodation position to an appearance position described later will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 23.

  When moving the movable effector 2110 from the housing position to the appearance position, first, the motors 2145 and 2145 are driven to turn the pinions 2144 and 2144 in a predetermined direction (the right-side pinion 2144 is clockwise when viewed from the front and the left-side pinion 2144 is viewed from the front. Rotate clockwise. When the pinions 2144 and 2144 rotate, the racks 2143 and 2143 engaged with the pinions 2144 and 2144 move upward. When the racks 2143 and 2143 move upward, the upper movable body 2120 also moves upward via the support portions 2141 and 2141. At this time, since the support portions 2141 and 2141 are guided in the vertical direction by the guide shafts 2142 and 2142, the upper movable body 2120 can be accurately moved upward.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the upper movable body 2120 is moved upward, the lower movable body 2130 is held in contact with the stopper 2150 by its own weight, so first the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 are held. Are relatively slid (the upper movable body 2120 slides upward with respect to the lower movable body 2130), and the amount of overlap between the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 is reduced, so that the movable effect body. The vertical height (full length) of 2110 extends.

When the upper movable body 2120 slides relative to the lower movable body 2130 by the vertical width of the engagement groove 2131a, the protrusion 2121a of the upper movable body 2120 is engaged with the engagement groove 2131a of the lower movable body 2130. The lower movable body 2130 is suspended and supported by the upper movable body 2120. When the upper movable body 2120 is further moved upward from this state, the entire length of the movable effect body 2110 is not expanded, and the lower movable body 2130 is also moved upward together with the upper movable body 2120.
At this time, in the movable effector 2110, only the upper movable body 2120 is the liquid crystal screen until the upper movable body 2120 rises and the protrusion 2121a engages with the upper end of the engagement groove 2131a of the lower movable body 2130. Appears from the bottom of 25. Then, after the protrusion 2121a of the upper movable body 2120 and the engagement groove 2131a of the lower movable body 2130 are engaged, and the total length of the movable effect body 2110 is maximized, the lower movable body 2130 gradually appears. start. For this reason, the player first visually recognizes only the upper movable body 2120, and then, after the movable rendering body 2110 has the maximum length and the decoration of the boxing gloves is completed, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 You will begin to see both.

  As described above, first, only the upper movable body 2120 is moved upward, the entire length of the movable rendering body 2110 is extended, and then the lower movable body 2130 is moved upward, so that the movable rendering body 2110 is directed to the player. It is possible to give an impression as if the one with the decoration for the production (boxing glove) gradually appears.

  When the movable effect body 2110 appears below the liquid crystal display unit 42 and from the back of the game board 4 and comes to a position where the shape imitating the boxing glove is visible from the player side, the motor 2145. The driving of 2145 is stopped, and the movable effector 2110 is held at the position (see FIG. 24). This position is defined as “appearance position”. At this time, since the support portions 2141 and 2141 that support the upper movable body 2120 have transparency, the player can visually recognize the liquid crystal display portion 42 through the support portions 2141 and 2141.

  Next, the case where the movable effect body 2110 is in the appearance position will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The appearance position is a state where the upper movable body 2120 is located at the uppermost position. At the appearance position, the lower movable body 2130 moves downward by its own weight as described above, so that the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 slide relative to each other (the lower movable body 2130 is moved to the upper movable body 2120). The vertical height (full length) of the movable effector 2110 is extended to be the longest.

  When the movable effect body 2110 is extended as described above, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 together form one effect decoration, that is, a boxing glove. Specifically, the lower part of the main body part 2131 of the lower movable body 2130 is the wrist part of the boxing glove, the upper part of the main body part 2131 is the palm part of the boxing glove, the front wall part 2132 is the thumb part of the boxing glove, and the upper part is movable. The body 2120 imitates the portion from the index finger to the little finger of the boxing glove, and imitates the shape of the boxing glove as a whole.

  In addition, the movable effect body 2110 at the appearance position is such that the thick portion 2122 of the upper movable body 2120 and the front wall portion 2132 of the lower movable body 2130 are located on the front side (front) as viewed from the player side (front). Since the thin portion 2121 of the upper movable body 2120 and the main body portion 2131 of the lower movable body 2130 are located on the back side (rear), a complicated front-rear arrangement can be realized. Thereby, it is possible to realize a three-dimensional feeling close to an actual boxing glove (see FIG. 25).

  Next, a state when the movable effector 2110 moves from the appearance position to the accommodation position will be described with reference to FIG.

  When moving the movable effector 2110 from the appearance position to the accommodation position, the motors 2145 and 2145 (see FIG. 19) are driven in the opposite direction to the above (when moving from the accommodation position to the appearance position), and the upper movable body 2120 is moved. Move down. When the upper movable body 2120 is moved downward, the lower movable body 2130 is also moved downward together with the upper movable body 2120. At this time, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 do not slide relative to each other.

  When the lower end of the lower movable body 2130 comes into contact with the stopper 2150, the lower movable body 2130 cannot move further downward. When the upper movable body 2120 is further moved downward in this state, the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 slide relative to each other (the upper movable body 2120 slides downward relative to the lower movable body 2130). ), And the amount of overlap between the upper movable body 2120 and the lower movable body 2130 is increased, and the vertical height (full length) of the movable effect body 2110 is shortened.

  In this way, by first moving the movable effect body 2110 downward without changing the entire length of the movable effect body 2110, and then shortening the entire length of the movable effect body 2110, the player can change the state in which the movable effect body 2110 is shortened. There is no visual recognition.

  By stopping the driving of the motors 2145 and 2145 when the upper movable body 2120 is positioned at the lowest position, the movable rendering body 2110 can be held again in the accommodation position.

  Hereinafter, the effect of the lower movable accessory 2100 in which the movable effect body 2110 moves from the accommodation position to the appearance position is referred to as “lower effect effect”. The lower accessory effect is performed in the case of sudden hit 1 or sudden hit 2, as will be described later, and is an embodiment of the jackpot confirmation notification effect according to the present invention.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 50 that mainly controls the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 30 to 35.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 50 mainly includes a main control CPU 51, a main control ROM 55, a main control RAM 54, and a main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52.
The main control CPU 51, the main control ROM 55, the main control RAM 54, and the main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 are mutually connected by a bus. The main control ROM 55 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. In the main control RAM 54, processing items by the main control CPU 51 are temporarily stored. The main control CPU 51 uses the main control RAM 54 as a work area, and executes a control operation based on a control program stored in the main control ROM 55, various control data, and the like. A main control clock circuit 53 is connected to the main control CPU 51. The main control clock circuit 53 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the main control CPU 51 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 is electrically connected to the start port sensor 32, the start gate sensor 33, the big prize port sensor 37, and the like as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. ing. The main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 serves as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the main control CPU 51, and includes a movable piece solenoid 31, a prize winning door solenoid 36, and a sub control circuit. It is electrically connected to 90 sub-control input / output circuits (I / O) 92 and the like.

  In the main control RAM 54, as shown in FIG. 30, every time a clock signal is inputted from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51, a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” is stored. A counter 60 is provided.

  In the main control RAM 54, as shown in FIG. 30, every time a clock signal is inputted from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51, a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” is stored. A symbol selection counter 63 is provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “199” every time a clock signal is input from the main control clock circuit 53 to the main control CPU 51. A variation pattern selection counter 61 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special-purpose timer counter 62 that is used for measuring the variable display time of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special figure variable suspension number counter 64 used for measuring the (variable) number of reservations of the special symbol 41 of the special symbol game. The special figure variable suspension number counter 64 stores numerical values from “0” to “4”. The numerical value is incremented by 1 for each winning of the game ball to the starting port 29, or decremented by 1 for each variation of the special symbol 41. It should be noted that the upper limit of the number of special symbol games (variable) hold is four, and the counter value of the special figure variable hold number counter 64 is “4” at the maximum.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a plurality of counter value storage areas 66 in which the counter values of various counters are appropriately stored.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a big hit game state flag 67 (condition device) indicating whether or not the big hit game state. The big hit game state flag 67 is set to an off state (condition device is stopped) when the big hit game state is not set. On the other hand, the big hit game state flag 67 is set to an on state (condition device is activated) when the big hit game state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a big prize device operation flag 68 indicating whether or not the big prize device 24 is in operation. The special winning device operation flag 68 is set to an off state when the special winning device 24 is not in operation. On the other hand, the special winning device operation flag 68 is set to ON when the special winning device 24 is in operation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol fluctuation display flag 69 indicating whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is fluctuating. The special symbol variation display flag 69 is set to an off state when the special symbol 41 is not varying. On the other hand, the special symbol variation display flag 69 is set to an ON state when the special symbol 41 is varying.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control RAM 54 is provided with a special symbol stop symbol display flag 70 indicating whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time. . The special symbol stop symbol display flag 70 is set to an off state when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not in the stop symbol display time. On the other hand, the special symbol stop symbol display flag 70 is set to the ON state when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time.

  The main control ROM 55 is provided with a big hit determination table storage area 75 as shown in FIG. In the jackpot determination table storage area 75, a jackpot determination table 83 is stored. The jackpot determination table 83 is used to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot based on the counter value of the jackpot counter 60.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the big hit determination table 83 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the big hit counter 60 and a “determination result” corresponding to the “counter value”. In the present embodiment, when the count value of the big hit counter 60 is “7”, the determination result is a big hit, and when the counter value is other than that, the determination result is lost. That is, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is determined to be a jackpot is set to 1/200.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a jackpot symbol selection table storage area 76. In the jackpot symbol selection table storage area 76, a jackpot symbol selection table 84 is stored. The jackpot symbol selection table 84 is a counter value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 63 when it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot (the result of the hit determination of the decorative symbol game is a hit). Based on the above, it is used when selecting a combination of decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 (big hit symbol) that stops in the three variable regions of the liquid crystal display unit 42.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the jackpot symbol selection table 84 includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 63, a “hit symbol” corresponding to this “counter value”, and the “hit symbol”. “Big hit type” selected correspondingly. In the present embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot symbol selection counter 63 is “0” to “23”, “1” is selected as the jackpot symbol and “5 round jackpot” is selected as the jackpot type. . Thus, the probability that “1” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 24/200. When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 63 is “24” to “47”, “2” is selected as the big hit symbol, and “5-round big hit” is selected as the big hit type. Thus, the probability that “2” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 24/200. When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 63 is “48” to “87”, “3” is selected as the big hit symbol and “15 round big hit” is selected as the big hit type. Thus, the probability that “3” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 40/200. When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 63 is “88” to “111”, “4” is selected as the big hit symbol and “5 round big hit” is selected as the big hit type. Thus, the probability that “4” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 24/200. Further, when the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 63 is “112” to “135”, “5” is selected as the big hit symbol and “5 round big hit” is selected as the big hit type. Thus, the probability that “4” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 24/200. Further, when the counter value of the big hit symbol selection counter 63 is “136” to “159”, “6” is selected as the big hit symbol and “5 round big hit” is selected as the big hit type. Thus, the probability that “6” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 24/200. When the count value of the big hit symbol selection counter 63 is “160” to “199”, “7” is selected as the big hit symbol and “15 round big hit” is selected as the big hit type. Thus, the probability that “7” is selected as the jackpot symbol is set to 40/200.

  The main control ROM 55 is provided with a big hit variation pattern selection table storage area 78 as shown in FIG. The big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 78 stores a big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 86. The big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 86 is used when selecting a fluctuation pattern based on the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 when it is determined that the big hit determination result of the special symbol game is a big hit. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the big hit variation pattern selection table 86 includes “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 61 and “variation pattern” corresponding to this “counter value”. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 is “0” to “20”, “fluctuation pattern D” is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern D” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 21/200. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 is “21” to “160”, “fluctuation pattern E” is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern E” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 140/200. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 is “161” to “175”, “fluctuation pattern F” is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern F” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 15/200. Further, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 is “176” to “199”, “fluctuation pattern G” is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern F” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 24/200.

  Further, the main control ROM 55 is provided with a loss variation pattern selection table storage area 79, as shown in FIG. The loss variation pattern selection table storage area 79 stores a loss variation pattern selection table 87a. The loss variation pattern selection table 87a is a counter of the variation pattern selection counter 61 when it is determined that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a loss (when the special symbol game is determined to be a loss). This is used when a variation pattern is selected based on a value.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the loss variation pattern selection table 87a includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 61 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to this “counter value”. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 is “0” to “160”, “fluctuation pattern A” is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern A” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 161/200. When the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 is “161” to “190”, “fluctuation pattern B” is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern B” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 30/200. Further, when the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 61 is “191” to “199”, “variation pattern C” is selected as the variation pattern. Thus, the probability that “variation pattern C” is selected as the variation pattern is set to 9/200.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 90 that mainly controls the game effect operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 36 to 38.

As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control circuit 90 mainly includes a sub control CPU 91, a sub control ROM 95, a sub control RAM 94, and a sub control input / output circuit (I / O) 92.
The sub-control CPU 91, sub-control ROM 95, sub-control RAM 94, and sub-control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 are mutually connected by a bus. The sub-control ROM 95 stores control programs and control data used for various control processes in advance. In the sub control RAM 94, processing items by the sub control CPU 91 are temporarily stored. Then, the sub-control CPU 91 uses the sub-control RAM 94 as a work area, and controls the upper movable accessory 1100, the lower movable accessory 2100, etc. based on the control program stored in the sub-control ROM 95 and various control data. Perform the action. A sub control clock circuit 93 is connected to the sub control CPU 91. The sub control clock circuit 93 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the sub control CPU 91 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The sub control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 is electrically connected to the main control input / output circuit (I / O) 52 and the like of the main control circuit 50 by using various signals output from the outside as a receiving unit. Has been. The sub-control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 serves as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control CPU 91 and serves as a display control input / output circuit (I) for the motor drive circuit 120 and the display control circuit 100. / O) 102 and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the sub-control RAM 94 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the sub-control clock circuit 93 to the sub-control CPU 91. A sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is provided.

  In addition, the sub-control ROM 95 is provided with an effect content selection table storage area 97 as shown in FIG. An effect content selection table 98 is stored in the effect content selection table storage area 97. The effect content selection table 98 is an effect pattern based on the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 when the variation pattern is received by the sub-control circuit 90. Is used when selecting.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the effect content selection table 98 includes “counter value” indicating the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 and “effect pattern” corresponding to this “counter value”. .

  Here, the “effect pattern” is to set the effect contents of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. When the effect contents of the decoration symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decoration symbol display device 27 are set, the motor drive circuit 120 is controlled and the effect of the decoration symbols 43, 43, and 43 is controlled. The upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 are configured to operate (perform effect) in conjunction with the contents.

  The “production pattern” is classified into “per reach”, “reach loss”, “complete loss”, and “sudden hit” according to the contents. “Sudden hit” is an effect that, after reaching a reach state and starting a reach effect, causes the player to recognize that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is suddenly notified during the reach effect.

Further, “reach” is classified into “normal reach” and “super reach” according to the contents. “Normal reach” means that after reaching the reach state, the player is informed of the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination without any special reach effect other than displaying the change of the remaining one decorative symbol 43. This is a production. “Super Reach” is a reach that is more elaborate than normal reach, and while displaying the variation of the remaining one of the decorative symbols 43, a special effect that is not found in normal reach is performed and a hit judgment of decorative symbols is played. This result is informed to the player. Note that Super Reach is set to be more easily selected than Normal Reach when the result of the winning determination of the decorative symbol game is a win, so the player's expectation to shift to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the case of Normal Reach. be able to.
“Sudden hit” is divided into “sudden hit 1” and “sudden hit 2”. A detailed description of the configurations of “sudden hit 1” and “sudden hit 2” will be given later.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern A” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “99”. In addition, “effect pattern A” (“completely lost” as effect content) is selected as the effect pattern (nothing is selected as the effect effect). As described above, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern A”, the probability that “completely lost” is selected as the production content is set to 100/100.

  Further, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern B” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “99”, “effect pattern B” (effect “Normal reach lose”) is selected as the content, and the upper feature first effect is selected as the effect effect. Thus, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern B”, the probability that “normal reach loss” is selected as the production content is set to 100/100.

  Further, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern C” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “69”, the “effect pattern C1” (effect “Super Reach 1 Loss”) is selected as the content, and the upper feature first effect is selected as the effect effect. Thus, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern C”, the probability that “super reach 1 losing” is selected as the production content is set to 70/100.

  Further, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern C” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “70” to “99”, “effect pattern C2” (effect “Super Reach 2 Loss”) is selected as the content, and the upper feature first and second effects are selected as the effect effects. As described above, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern C”, the probability that “super reach 2 losing” is selected as the production content is set to 30/100.

  In addition, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern D” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “99”, “effect pattern D” (effect “Per normal reach”) is selected as the content, and the upper feature first effect is selected as the effect effect. As described above, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern D”, the probability that “per normal reach” is selected as the production content is set to 100/100.

  In addition, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern E” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “29”, “effect pattern E1” (effect “Per super reach” is selected as the content, and the upper feature first effect is selected as the effect effect. Thus, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern E”, the probability of selecting “per super reach” as the production content is set to 30/100.

  Further, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern E” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “30” to “99”, the “effect pattern E2” (effect "Per Super Reach 2") is selected as the content, and the first and second stage effects are selected as the stage effects. As described above, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern E”, the probability that “per super reach 2” is selected as the production content is set to 70/100.

  When the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern F” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “99”, the “effect pattern F” (effect “Sudden hit 1”) is selected as the content, and the first, second, and third stage effects and the lower stage effect are selected as the role effects. As described above, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern F”, the probability that “sudden hit 1” is selected as the production content is set to 100/100.

  Further, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern G” and the counter value of the sub-control variation pattern selection counter 96 is “0” to “99”, “effect pattern G” (effect “Sudden hit 2”) is selected as the content, and the upper feature first effect and the lower feature effect are selected as the effect effects. As described above, when the selected variation pattern is “variation pattern F2”, the probability that “sudden hit 2” is selected as the production content is set to 100/100.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, as described above, one effect pattern is selected for one variation pattern.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 100 that mainly controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 39, and 40.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display control circuit 100 mainly includes a display control CPU 101, a display control ROM 105, a display control RAM 104, a VDP 106, a VROM 107, a VRAM 108, and a display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102. And composed of
The display control CPU 101, the display control ROM 105, the display control RAM 104, the VDP 106, the VROM 107, the VRAM 108, and the display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102 are mutually connected by a bus. The display control ROM 105 stores in advance control programs and control data used for various control processes. The display control RAM 104 temporarily stores items to be processed by the display control CPU 101. The VROM 107 stores a display program, display data used for various display processes, and the like in advance. The VRAM 108 temporarily stores items to be processed by the VDP 106. Note that a display control clock circuit 103 is connected to the display control CPU 101. The display control clock circuit 103 generates a clock signal, and the clock signal is input to the display control CPU 101 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  The display control CPU 101 uses the display control RAM 104 as a work area, and based on various signals (commands) transmitted from the sub-control CPU 91, signals based on control programs and various control data stored in advance in the display control ROM 105. (Command) is set and output to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data corresponding to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101 from the VROM 107 and transmits it to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

  Here, the “display data” refers to a plurality of video data (moving image data) for displaying a notice effect such as a change (effect) of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43, a background screen, and a signal (display data) from the display control CPU 101. The video data indicates the data related to the display position and display timing of the video data. That is, in response to a signal (command) from the display control CPU 101, the VDP 106 displays, for example, a notice effect such as a change in the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 so that the player It is possible to recall the transition to the big hit gaming state and enhance the interest of the player.

  The display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102 is electrically connected to the sub-control input / output circuit (I / O) 92 and the like of the sub-control circuit 90 as a receiving unit for various signals output externally. Has been. The display control input / output circuit (I / O) 102 is electrically connected to the LCD circuit 109 or the like as a transmission unit for various signals (commands) transmitted from the VDP 106.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the display control RAM 104 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “99” every time a clock signal is input from the display control clock circuit 103 to the display control CPU 101. A display control notice effect selection counter 111 is provided.

  The display control ROM 105 is provided with a notice effect selection table storage area 112 as shown in FIG. The notice effect selection table 113 is stored in the notice effect selection table storage area 112. The notice effect selection table 113 is a notice effect based on the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 and the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111 when the effect pattern is received by the display control circuit 100. Is used when selecting.

  Next, the game flow of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S001, when the game ball passes the start gate 23, a normal symbol game is performed. In the normal symbol game, when the game ball passes through the start gate 23, the normal symbol game hit determination is performed. The result of the normal symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the normal symbol 39 displayed on the normal symbol display device 25.

  In step S002, if the result of the normal symbol game hit determination in step S001 is a win, the normal electric game (variable winning device 22) is activated and the normal electric game is played. When the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning device 22) is activated and opened, a game ball can be won at the start port 29.

  In step S003, when a game ball wins the starting port 29 in step S002, a special symbol game is performed. In the special symbol game, when the game ball wins at the starting port 29, the big symbol determination of the special symbol game is performed. The result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is notified to the player by the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.

In step S004, after the special symbol game jackpot determination in step S003 is performed, the decorative symbol game is performed. In the decorative symbol game, a hit determination according to the result of the big hit determination of the special symbol game is performed. The result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is notified to the player by the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27.
In the decorative symbol game, before the result of the hit determination is notified to the player, a notice effect that the hit result of the decorative symbol game hits and makes a transition to the big hit gaming state is given. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the display device 27.

  In step S005, if the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game in step S003 is a jackpot, after the notification result of the decorative symbol game hit determination in step S004 is notified, the special electric accessory (big prize device 24) is activated. Then, a special electric machine game is performed. When the special electric accessory (large winning device 24) is activated, a game ball can be won in the large winning opening 34.

  First, the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

In step S <b> 101, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start opening 29.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the game ball has won the start opening 29, that is, when the main control CPU 51 receives the start opening winning signal of the start opening sensor 32, the process proceeds to step S102.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the game ball has not won the start opening 29, that is, if the main control CPU 51 has not received the start opening winning signal of the start opening sensor 32, the process proceeds to step S104. To do.

In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the (variation) hold count of the special symbol game is four or more.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is 4 or more, that is, when the counter value of the special figure change hold count counter 64 is “4”, the process proceeds to step S104. To do.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is not four or more, that is, if the counter value of the special symbol change hold count counter 64 is not “4”, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S103. .

In step S <b> 103, the main control CPU 51 reads out the current counter value of the big hit counter 60 and the counter value of the variation pattern selection counter 61, and stores them in an appropriate counter value storage area 66.
After performing the process of step S103, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the condition device is operating.
The condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. The condition device starts operating when the special symbol 41 is stopped at a predetermined hit symbol set in advance. By the start of the operation of the condition device, the accessory continuous operation device operates, whereby the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state.
The main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG. 41 when the condition device is in operation, that is, when the big hit gaming state flag 67 is on.
On the other hand, when the condition device is not operating, that is, when the big hit gaming state flag 67 is in the off state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S105.

In step S105, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is changing.
When the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is fluctuating, that is, when the special symbol variation display flag 69 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S112.
On the other hand, when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not changing, that is, when the special symbol fluctuation display flag 69 is in the OFF state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S106.

In step S106, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time.
When the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is in the stop symbol display time, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol display flag 70 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S116.
On the other hand, when the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26 is not in the stop symbol display time, that is, when the special symbol stop symbol display flag 70 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S107. .

In step S107, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the (variation) hold count of the special symbol game is zero.
When the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is 0, that is, when the counter value of the special figure change hold count counter 64 is “0”, the main control circuit 50 The special symbol game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.
On the other hand, if the main control CPU 51 determines that the (fluctuation) hold count of the special symbol game is not 0, that is, if the counter value of the special symbol change hold count counter 64 is not “0”, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S108. .

In step S108, the main control CPU 51 performs a big hit determination for the special symbol game.
The main control CPU 51 determines the counter value of the jackpot counter 60 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 66 in step S103 and the determination result corresponding to the counter value in the jackpot determination table 83 stored in the jackpot determination table storage area 75. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of the special symbol game is a jackpot. And if it determines with the result of the big hit determination of a special symbol game being a big hit, the big hit game state flag 67 will be set from an OFF state to an ON state.
After performing the process of step S108, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S109.

In step S109, the main control CPU 51 selects a jackpot symbol and a variation pattern (variation time).
A detailed description of this variation pattern selection will be described later.
After performing the process of step S109, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S110.

In step S110, the main control CPU 51 transmits a signal related to the variation pattern (variation time) selected in step S109 to the sub-control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S110, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S111.

In step S111, the main control CPU 51 starts the variation of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.
After performing the process of step S111, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

Further, in step S112 transferred from step S105, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol 41 has passed a predetermined time (special symbol variation time) set in advance.
When the variation time of the special symbol 41 has passed the special symbol variation time, that is, when the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 62 has passed the variation pattern selected in step S109, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S113. Transition.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that the variation time of the special symbol 41 has not passed the special symbol variation time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 62 has not passed the variation pattern selected in step S109. In this case, the special symbol game processing of the main control circuit 50 is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 113, the main control CPU 51 transmits a confirmation signal to the sub control circuit 90.
After performing the process of step S113, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S114.

In step S114, the main control CPU 51 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol 41 displayed on the special symbol display device 26.
After performing the process of step S114, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S115.

In step S115, the main control CPU 51 sets the display time (special symbol stop symbol display time) of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped.
After performing the process of step S115, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped has passed the special symbol stop symbol display time set in step S115.
The main control CPU 51 displays the special symbol stop symbol display when the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has stopped exceeds the special symbol stop symbol display time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 62 is set in step S115. If the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S117.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that when the display time of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped does not exceed the special symbol stop symbol display time, that is, the counter value of the special symbol timer counter 62 is set in step S115. When the symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed, the process shifts to a special electric accessory game.

In step S117, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a combination of symbols that will cause the condition device to operate.
The main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S118 when the combination of the special symbols 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is a combination of symbols that activates the condition device, that is, when the big hit flag is on.
On the other hand, the main control CPU 51 determines that the special symbol of the main control circuit 50 is not used when the combination of the special symbol 41 whose fluctuation has been stopped is not the symbol combination that activates the condition device, that is, when the big hit flag is off. The game process is returned to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S118, the main control CPU 51 starts the operation of the condition device.
After performing the process of step S118, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S119.

In step S119, the main control CPU 51 starts the operation of the accessory continuous operation device in response to the start of the operation of the condition device.
The accessory continuous operation device is a device necessary to make the gaming state a big hit gaming state. When the operation of the accessory continuous device is started, the big hit gaming state flag 67 is changed from the off state to the on state, and the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state.
After performing the process of step S119, the main control CPU 51 returns the special symbol game process of the main control circuit 50 to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the selection of the variation pattern in step S109 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S201, the main control CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state.
When the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, that is, when the big hit gaming state flag 67 is on, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S202.
On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state, that is, when the big hit gaming state flag 67 is in the off state, the main control CPU 51 proceeds to step S203.

In step S202, the main control CPU 51 uses the big hit variation pattern selection table 86 to select a variation pattern.
The main control CPU 51 uses the counter value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 61 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 66 in step S103 and the counter in the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table 86 stored in the big hit fluctuation pattern selection table storage area 78. The variation pattern is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the value.
In the present embodiment, as described above, “variation pattern D”, “variation pattern E”, or “variation pattern F” is selected as the variation pattern (see FIG. 34).
After the main control CPU 51 performs the process of step S202, the selection of the variation pattern when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state ends.

In step S203, the main control CPU 51 uses the loss variation pattern selection table 87a to select a variation pattern.
The main control CPU 51 determines the counter value in the variation pattern selection counter 61 stored in the appropriate counter value storage area 66 in step S103 and the loss variation pattern selection table 87a stored in the loss variation pattern selection table storage area 79. The variation pattern is selected based on the determination result corresponding to the value.
In the present embodiment, as described above, “variation pattern A”, “variation pattern B”, or “variation pattern C” is selected as the variation pattern (see FIG. 35).
After the main control CPU 51 performs the process of step S203, the selection of the variation pattern when the gaming state is not the big hit gaming state ends.

  Next, the decorative symbol game process of the sub control circuit 90 after receiving a signal related to the variation pattern from the main control circuit 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S301, the sub-control CPU 91 determines whether or not a signal related to the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) selected by the main control circuit 50 has been received.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 has been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S302.
On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 91 determines that a signal related to the variation pattern selected by the main control circuit 50 has not been received, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S304.

In step S302, the sub control CPU 91 selects the main control circuit 50 based on the effect content selection table 98 stored in the effect content selection table storage area 97 and the counter value of the sub control variation pattern selection counter 96. The effect content corresponding to the changed pattern is selected.
As described above (see FIG. 38), when “change pattern A” is selected as the change pattern, “effect pattern A” is selected as the effect pattern, and “completely lost” is selected as the effect content. . When “variation pattern B” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern B” is selected as the effect pattern, and “normal reach lose” is selected as the effect content. When “variation pattern C” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern C1” or “effect pattern C2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “super reach 1 lose” or “super reach 2” is selected as the effect content. “Lose” is selected. When “variation pattern D” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern D” is selected as the effect pattern, and “per normal reach” is selected as the effect content. When “variation pattern E” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern E1” or “effect pattern E2” is selected as the effect pattern, and “per super reach 1” or “super reach 2” as the effect content. Hit is selected. When “variation pattern F” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern F” is selected as the effect pattern, and “sudden hit 1” is selected as the effect content. When “variation pattern G” is selected as the variation pattern, “effect pattern G” is selected as the effect pattern, and “sudden hit 2” is selected as the effect content.
After performing the process of step S302, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S303.

In step S303, the sub-control CPU 91 starts the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27 with the signal related to the selection result of the effect content in step S302. Transmit to the display control circuit 100.
After performing the process of step S303, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S304.

In step S <b> 304, the sub control CPU 91 determines whether or not a confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 50.
If the sub control CPU 91 determines that the confirmation signal has been received from the main control circuit 50, the sub control CPU 91 proceeds to step S305.
On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 91 determines that it has not received the confirmation signal from the main control circuit 50, it proceeds to step S301 again.

In step S <b> 305, the sub control CPU 91 displays a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal from the main control circuit 50 (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43) on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. In order to stop the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43, it is transmitted to the display control circuit 100.
After performing the process of step S305, the sub-control CPU 91 proceeds to step S301 again.

  Next, the decorative symbol game process of the display control circuit 100 after receiving a signal related to the effect pattern from the sub control circuit 90 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S <b> 401, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 has been received.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that a signal related to the effect pattern selected by the sub control circuit 90 has been received, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S402.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 101 determines that the signal related to the variation pattern selected by the sub-control circuit 90 has not been received, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S405.

In step S402, the display control CPU 101 selects a notice effect.
The main control CPU 51 selects the effect pattern selected by the sub-control circuit 90 based on the notice effect selection table 113 stored in the notice effect selection table storage area 112 and the counter value of the display control notice effect selection counter 111. Select the notice effect corresponding to.

  In step S403, the display control CPU 101 displays (starts) changes in the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. That is, the display control CPU 101 transmits a signal related to the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data from the VROM 107 according to the signal related to the variation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 transmitted from the display control CPU 101, and transmits the display data to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

  In step S <b> 404, the display control CPU 101 displays a notice effect on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. That is, the display control CPU 101 transmits a signal related to the selected notice effect to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 selects display data corresponding to the signal relating to the notice effect transmitted from the display control CPU 101 from the VROM 107, and transmits the display data to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109.

In step S <b> 405, the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not a signal related to reception of the confirmation signal (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43) has been received from the sub control circuit 90.
If the display control CPU 101 determines that a signal related to the reception of the confirmation signal (instruction to stop changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43) has been received from the sub-control circuit 90, the process proceeds to step S406.
On the other hand, if the display control CPU 101 determines that it has not received a signal related to the reception of the confirmation signal from the sub-control circuit 90 (decoration command for changing the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43), the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step 401 again. .

In step S <b> 406, the display control CPU 101 displays a stop of fluctuation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 of the decorative symbol display device 27. In other words, the display control CPU 101 transmits a signal related to the stop of fluctuation of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 to the VDP 106. The VDP 106 transmits, to the decorative symbol display device 27 via the LCD circuit 109, a signal related to the change stop of the decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 transmitted from the display control CPU 101.
After performing the process of step S406, the display control CPU 101 proceeds to step S401 again.

  Next, when the effect content in the signal related to the effect pattern is “normal reach”, the process of the motor drive circuit 120 (operation process of the effect effect) after entering the reach state, and the process of the display data regarding the notice effect of the VDP 106 (Video data display processing) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  For convenience of explanation, FIG. 47 shows the liquid crystal display unit 42, the upper movable accessory 1100, and the lower movable accessory 2100, and other members are omitted as appropriate. Further, although “7” is illustrated as a symbol element of the decorative symbol 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, the present invention is not limited to this. The liquid crystal display unit 42 shows a case where a decorative symbol game is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the operations of the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory are indicated by white arrows, and the variation display of the decorative symbols 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 is indicated by black arrows.

First, when the reach state is reached, as shown in step S1001 of FIG. 47A and FIG. 48, the VDP 106 causes the liquid crystal display unit 42 to display the two decorative symbols 43 and 43 stopped in the three variable regions. The combination of “77” becomes “77”, and a state in which the remaining one decorative symbol 43 changes is displayed. In the following, an effect that displays a state in which the remaining one decorative symbol 43 circulates from top to bottom is referred to as a “first display effect”.
In this state, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 do not operate.

  Next, as shown in step S1002 of FIG. 47 (b) and FIG. 48, while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106, the upper accessory first effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120. Is called. As a result, the player's attention can be attracted to the upper movable accessory 1100, and a sense of expectation for an effect performed thereafter can be enhanced.

  Next, as shown in step S1003 of FIG. 47 (c) and FIG. 48, even after the upper effect first effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is stopped by the motor drive circuit 120, the first operation is performed by the VDP 106. The display effect is continued.

  Next, as shown in step S1004 of FIG. 47D and FIG. 48, the VDP 106 ends the first display effect. More specifically, the fluctuation of the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 are displayed in a horizontal row. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas is “777”, and the player is notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a hit. Is done.

  Next, when the effect content in the signal related to the effect pattern is “Super Reach 1”, the processing of the motor drive circuit 120 after the reach state (operation process of the effect effect) and the display data regarding the notice effect of the VDP 106 This processing (moving image data display processing) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 49, the liquid crystal display unit 42, the upper movable accessory 1100, and the lower movable accessory 2100 are illustrated, and other members are appropriately omitted. Further, although “7” is illustrated as a symbol element of the decorative symbol 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, the present invention is not limited to this. The liquid crystal display unit 42 shows a case where a decorative symbol game is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the operation of the upper movable accessory 1100 is indicated by a white arrow, and the variation display of the decorative symbol 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 is indicated by a black arrow.

First, in the reach state, as shown in step S1041 of FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 50, the VDP 106 causes the liquid crystal display unit 42 to display the two decorative symbols 43 and 43 stopped in the three variable regions. The combination of “77” is displayed, and a state (first display effect) in which the remaining one decorative symbol 43 changes is displayed.
In this state, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 do not operate.

  Next, as shown in step S1042 of FIG. 49 (b) and FIG. 50, while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106, the upper accessory first effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120. Is called. As a result, the player's attention can be attracted to the upper movable accessory 1100, and a sense of expectation for an effect performed thereafter can be enhanced.

  Next, as shown in step S1043 of FIG. 49 (c) and FIG. 50, the motor drive circuit 120 stops the upper accessory first effect of the upper movable accessory 1100, and the VDP 106 makes the remaining one decoration. Unlike the first display effect, the decorative pattern 43 is enlarged and the changing direction is changed in the reverse direction. In the following, the effect of displaying the state in which the remaining one decorative pattern 43 is enlarged and circulated from the bottom to the top is referred to as a “second display effect”.

  Next, as shown in step S <b> 1044 of FIG. 49D and FIG. 50, the second display effect is ended by the VDP 106. More specifically, the fluctuation of the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 are displayed in a horizontal row. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas is “777”, and the player is notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a hit. Is done.

  As described above, the super reach 1 is configured so that the processing after reaching the reach state is the same as in the middle of the normal reach. More specifically, in the super reach, the processing from step S1041 to S1042 in FIG. 50 is the same as the processing from step S1001 to S1002 in FIG. 48 in normal reach, and the first display effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit. Is done. And in the super reach 1, the 2nd display effect which is the effect unique to a super reach is displayed (without performing the upper part 2nd effect of the upper movable object 1100).

  Next, when the effect content in the signal related to the effect pattern is “Super Reach 2”, the processing of the motor drive circuit 120 after the reach state is reached (the action process of the effect effect) and the display data regarding the notice effect of the VDP 106 Will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 51 and 52.

  For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 51, the liquid crystal display unit 42, the upper movable accessory 1100, and the lower movable accessory 2100 are illustrated, and other members are omitted as appropriate. Further, although “7” is illustrated as a symbol element of the decorative symbol 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, the present invention is not limited to this. The liquid crystal display unit 42 shows a case where a decorative symbol game is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the operations of the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory are indicated by white arrows, and the variation display of the decorative symbols 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 is indicated by black arrows.

First, in the reach state, as shown in step S1011 of FIG. 51A and FIG. 52, the VDP 106 causes the liquid crystal display unit 42 to display the two decorative symbols 43 and 43 that are stopped in the three variable regions. The combination of “77” is displayed, and a state (first display effect) in which the remaining one decorative symbol 43 changes is displayed.
In this state, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 do not operate.

  Next, as shown in step S1012 of FIG. 51 (b) and FIG. 52, while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106, the upper accessory first effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120. Is called. As a result, the player's attention can be attracted to the upper movable accessory 1100, and a sense of expectation for an effect performed thereafter can be enhanced.

  Next, as shown in step S1013 of FIG. 51 (c) and FIG. 52, while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106, the upper accessory second effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120. Is called.

  Next, as shown in step S1014 of FIG. 51D and FIG. 52, the VDP 106 changes the remaining one of the decorative symbols 43. Unlike the first display effect, the decorative symbols 43 are changed. A state (second display effect) in which the changing direction is changed in the reverse direction while being enlarged is displayed.

  Next, as shown in step S <b> 1015 of FIG. 51E and FIG. 52, the second display effect is ended by the VDP 106. More specifically, the fluctuation of the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 are displayed in a horizontal row. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas is “777”, and the player is notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a hit. Is done.

  As described above, the super reach 2 is configured so that the processing after reaching the reach state is the same as in the middle of the normal reach. More specifically, in Super Reach 2, the processing from Steps S1011 to S1012 in FIG. 52 is the same as the processing from Steps S1001 to S1002 in FIG. 48 in normal reach, and the liquid crystal display unit 42 has the first display effect. Is displayed. And in the super reach 2, the upper part 2nd effect of the upper movable object 1100 is performed, and the 2nd display effect which is an effect peculiar to super reach is displayed.

  Further, the super reach 2 is configured such that the processing after reaching the reach state is the same as that in the middle of the super reach 1. More specifically, in Super Reach 2, the processing from Steps S1011 to S1012 in FIG. 52 is the same as the processing from Steps S1041 to S1042 in FIG. 50 in Super Reach 1, and the liquid crystal display unit 42 displays the first display. An effect is displayed. And in the super reach 2, the upper part 2nd effect of the upper movable object 1100 is performed, and the 2nd display effect which is an effect peculiar to super reach is displayed.

  Thus, after reaching the reach state, the reach until the upper effect second effect is performed (in the case of Super Reach 2) or until the second display effect is displayed (in the case of Super Reach 1). The player cannot determine whether the state is due to normal reach or super reach (whether the state is developed from normal reach to super reach), and the player's interest in reach production can be increased.

  Further, as described above, when the effect pattern is per super reach, the super reach 2 (effect pattern E2) is set more easily than the super reach 1 (effect pattern E1). That is, when developing from normal reach to super reach, the second display effect is displayed after the upper effect second effect is performed (in the case of super reach 2), or (in the case of super reach 1). Depending on whether the second display effect is displayed without performing the second product effect, the possibility (reliability) that the super reach is a hit differs, and the player's interest in the reach effect can be increased. .

  Next, in the case where the effect content in the signal related to the effect pattern is “abrupt hit 1”, the processing of the motor drive circuit 120 after the reach state (operation processing of the effect effect) and the display data regarding the notice effect of the VDP 106 This processing (moving image data display processing) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 53, 54, and 55.

  For convenience of explanation, FIGS. 53 and 54 show the liquid crystal display unit 42, the upper movable accessory 1100, and the lower movable accessory 2100, and other members are omitted as appropriate. Further, “7” is illustrated as a symbol element of the decorative symbol 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, but “3” may be used. Further, even if the symbol elements of the decorative symbol 43 variably displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 are other than “7” and “3”, the symbol elements of the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 finally stopped are “ 7 ”or“ 3 ”. Further, the operations of the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory are indicated by white arrows, and the variation display of the decorative symbols 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 is indicated by black arrows.

First, in the reach state, as shown in step S1021 of FIG. 53 (a) and FIG. 55, the VDP 106 causes the liquid crystal display unit 42 to display the two decorative symbols 43 and 43 that are stopped in the three variable regions. The combination of “77” is displayed, and a state (first display effect) in which the remaining one decorative symbol 43 changes is displayed.
In this state, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 do not operate.

  Next, as shown in step S1022 of FIG. 53 (b) and FIG. 55, while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106, the upper accessory first effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120. Is called. As a result, the player's attention can be attracted to the upper movable accessory 1100, and a sense of expectation for an effect performed thereafter can be enhanced.

  Next, as shown in step S1023 of FIG. 53 (c) and FIG. 55, while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106, the upper accessory second effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120. Is called.

  Next, as shown in step S1024 of FIG. 53D and FIG. 55, the lower movable accessory 2100 is played by the motor drive circuit 120 while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106.

  Next, as shown in step S1025 of FIG. 54 (e) and FIG. 55, the upper effect third effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120 while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106. Is called.

  Next, as shown in step S1026 of FIG. 54 (f) and FIG. 55, the VDP 106 ends the first display effect. More specifically, the fluctuation of the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 are displayed in a horizontal row. That is, in this embodiment, the combination of the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas is “777”. However, since some of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 are behind the lower movable accessory 2100, it is difficult for the player to be notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a hit.

  Next, as shown in step S1027 of FIG. 54 (g) and FIG. 55, the VDP 106 keeps the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 displayed in a horizontal row on the liquid crystal display unit 42, and displays the motor drive circuit. By 120, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 are returned to the positions before the performance. As a result, all of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 appear from behind the lower movable accessory 2100, so that the player is surely notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is successful.

  In this way, the sudden hit 1 is configured so that the processing after reaching the reach state is the same as that in the middle of the super reach 2. More specifically, at the sudden hit 1, the processing from steps S1021 to S1023 in FIG. 55 is the same as the processing from steps S1011 to S1013 in FIG. Therefore, after reaching the reach state, the second effect of the upper part is performed, and for the player who is determined to have developed from the normal reach to the super reach, by performing the lower part effect, it is as if the reach effect (super reach 2) ), The player can recognize that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is suddenly notified, and an impact can be given.

  Next, in the case where the effect content in the signal related to the effect pattern is “sudden hit 2”, the processing of the motor drive circuit 120 after reaching the reach state (operation process of the effect effect) and the display data regarding the notice effect of the VDP 106 Will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 56 and 57.

  For convenience of explanation, in FIG. 56, the liquid crystal display unit 42, the upper movable accessory 1100, and the lower movable accessory 2100 are illustrated, and other members are appropriately omitted. Further, “4” is illustrated as the symbol element of the decorative symbol 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, but any of “0”, “1”, “2”, “5”, and “6” may be used. Further, even if the symbol element of the decorative symbol 43 variably displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 is “3” or “7”, the symbol elements of the three decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 that are finally stopped are “0”. “1” “2” “4” “5” “6”. Further, the operations of the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory are indicated by white arrows, and the variation display of the decorative symbols 43 displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 is indicated by black arrows.

First, in the reach state, as shown in step S1031 of FIG. 56 (a) and FIG. 57, the VDP 106 causes the liquid crystal display unit 42 to display the two decorative symbols 43 and 43 stopped in the three variable regions. The combination of “44” becomes “44”, and a state (first display effect) in which the remaining one decorative pattern 43 changes is displayed.
In this state, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 do not operate.

  Next, as shown in step S1032 of FIG. 56B and FIG. 57, the first display effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is performed by the motor drive circuit 120 while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106. Is called. As a result, the player's attention can be attracted to the upper movable accessory 1100, and a sense of expectation for an effect performed thereafter can be enhanced.

  Next, as shown in step S <b> 1033 of FIG. 56C and FIG. 57, the first operation by the VDP 106 is performed even after the upper action first effect of the upper movable action 1100 is stopped by the motor drive circuit 120. The display effect is continued.

  Next, as shown in step S1034 of FIG. 56 (d) and FIG. 57, the lower movable accessory 2100 is played by the motor drive circuit 120 while the first display effect is continued by the VDP 106.

  Next, as shown in step S1035 of FIG. 56 (f) and FIG. 57, the VDP 106 ends the first display effect. More specifically, the fluctuation of the remaining one decorative symbol 43 is stopped, and the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 are displayed in a horizontal row. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbol elements of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 stopped in the three variable areas is “444”. However, since some of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 are behind the lower movable accessory 2100, it is difficult for the player to be notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is a hit.

  Next, as shown in step S1036 of FIG. 56 (f) and FIG. 57, the VDP 106 keeps the three decorative symbols 43, 43, 43 displayed in a horizontal row on the liquid crystal display unit 42, and displays the motor drive circuit. By 120, the upper movable accessory 1100 and the lower movable accessory 2100 are returned to the positions before the performance. As a result, all of the decorative symbols 43, 43, and 43 appear from behind the lower movable accessory 2100, so that the player is surely notified that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is successful.

  In this way, the sudden hit 2 is configured so that the processing after reaching the reach state is the same as in the middle of the normal reach. More specifically, at the sudden hit 2, the processing from step S1031 to S1033 in FIG. 57 is the same as the processing from step S1001 to S1003 in FIG. 48 in normal reach. Therefore, after reaching the reach state, the second effect of the upper part is not performed, and for the player who has determined that the normal reach has not evolved into the super reach, by performing the lower part effect, it is as if the reach effect (normal reach) In the middle of the game, the player can be made to recognize that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination has been suddenly notified, and an impact can be given.

  Also, the sudden hit 2 is different from the sudden hit 1 in the type of the big hit. More specifically, the sudden hit 2 jackpot type is 5 round jackpots, while the sudden hit 1 jackpot type is 15 rounds jackpot. That is, the second movable effect and the third movable effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 are performed even if the player recognizes that the result of the decorative symbol game hit determination is suddenly notified in the middle of the reach effect. Depending on whether or not, the player's degree of advantage for the game is different. In this way, the player can be notified of the type of jackpot depending on whether the effect of sudden hit 1 or sudden hit 2 has been performed, and the symbols 43, 43, 43 variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27. It is possible to increase the variation of the effect of notifying the player that it was a big hit before stopping the display (a big hit confirmation notification effect), and to fully enhance the player's interest.

  The sudden hit 1 and the sudden hit 2 are big hit effects for notifying the player of the determination result of the big hit, and a series of display of the decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 by the decorative symbol display device 27 (first The determination result of the jackpot is notified to the player in a shorter time than the first jackpot effect by performing the jackpot confirmation notification effect in the middle of the jackpot effect), and is one of the second jackpot effects according to the present invention. It is an embodiment.

Further, the upper accessory second effect of the upper movable accessory 1100 is an embodiment of the specific notice effect according to the present invention, and is not limited thereto. That is, in this embodiment, the effect operation of the upper movable accessory 1100 is used as the specific notice effect. For example, the liquid crystal display unit of the decorative symbol display device 27 (without using the effect operation of the movable accessory as the specific notice effect). The effect display by the moving image data displayed on 42 may be used as the specific notice effect. In addition, both the effect operation of the movable accessory and the effect display by the moving image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 may be used as the specific notice effect.
In addition, the effect content according to the present invention includes effect content (display) based only on the moving image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42, and the effect content based on the moving image data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 and the upper movable accessory. Production contents (operations) of movable accessories such as 1100 are included.
In the present embodiment, the normal reach effect is described as the first reach effect according to the present invention, and the super reach 2 effect is described as the second reach effect according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the super reach 1 effect can be described as the first reach effect according to the present invention, and the super reach 2 effect can be described as the second reach effect according to the present invention. In this case, in this embodiment, the super reach 1 effect and the super reach effect 2 are those in which the first display effect and the second display effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 42 (on the liquid crystal display unit 42). Although the contents of the effects to be displayed are the same), the second display effects and later (after the upper character second effect of the upper movable character 1100 is performed in the super reach 2 effect) are different effects on the liquid crystal display unit 42, respectively. May be displayed.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is
A game board 4 having a game area 7 in which a game ball rolls;
A start port 29 arranged in the game area and capable of winning a game ball;
Big hit determination means (main control circuit 50) for determining whether or not the game ball is a big hit that gives a player a more advantageous gaming state in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the start opening;
When the determination by the jackpot determination means is performed, a decorative symbol display device 27 (symbol display device) that displays the symbols 43, 43, 43 in a variable manner and then stops the display and notifies the player of the determination result by the jackpot determination means; With
The jackpot determined by the jackpot determining means includes a first jackpot (15 rounds jackpot) and a second jackpot (5 rounds jackpot) that gives the player a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the first jackpot. ,
The following a) and b) effects are provided as a jackpot effect for notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot.
a) A first jackpot effect (decorative symbol) for starting the symbol variation display by the symbol display device, setting the reach state, performing the reach effect, and notifying the player of the result of the determination of the jackpot after the reach effect is completed. A series of display of decorative symbols 43, 43 and 43 by the display device 27)
b) A second jackpot effect (sudden hit) that informs the player of the result of the determination of the jackpot in a shorter time than the first jackpot effect by performing a jackpot confirmation notification effect in the middle of the first jackpot effect.
When performing the second jackpot effect, the jackpot determination notification effect is differentiated depending on whether the jackpot determined by the jackpot determining means is the first jackpot or the second jackpot (in the case of the first jackpot) Is a third effect of the upper movable character 1100 and a lower character effect of the lower movable character 2100, and a lower character effect of the lower movable character 2100 in the case of the second big hit). Is.

In addition, the gaming machine 1 has the first reach effect (normal reach effect) and the effect content up to the middle in the reach effect, and the determination result is more than the first reach effect. Including a second reach production (super reach 2 production) that is easily selected when it is a big hit,
In the second reach production, the first reach production and the specific announcement effect (upper actor second production of the upper movable feature 1100) performed at a timing in the middle of the content will be different,
In the case of the first jackpot, perform the specific notice effect and perform the jackpot confirmation notification effect,
In the case of the second jackpot, the jackpot confirmation notification effect is performed without performing the specific notice effect.
It is characterized by that.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine 1 has a big hit confirmation notification effect depending on the type of big hit, such as 15 round big hit or 5 round big hit (in the case of 15 round big hit, Directing and lower moving part effect of lower movable accessory 2100 In the case of 5 round big hits, lower moving part effect of lower movable accessory 2100 (see effect of sudden hit 1 and sudden hit 2)), change to decorative symbol display device 27 The player can be informed of the type of jackpot depending on what kind of effect has been performed as the jackpot finalizing notification effect before the displayed symbols 43, 43, 43 are stopped and displayed. That is, the variation of the effect (the jackpot confirmation notification effect) for notifying the player that the determination result of the jackpot determination means is a big hit before stopping the display of the symbols variably displayed on the decorative symbol display device 27 is increased. Can enhance the interests of the elderly.

  1: gaming machine, 4: gaming board, 7: gaming area, 29: starting port, 27: decorative symbol display device, 43: decorative symbol, 50: main control circuit, 1100: upper movable accessory, 2100: lower movable accessory object

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A start opening arranged in the gaming area and capable of winning a game ball;
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the game ball is a jackpot that gives a player a gaming state that is more advantageous than usual in accordance with a winning at the start opening of the game ball;
When the determination by the jackpot determination means is performed, a symbol display device that displays the symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the determination result by the jackpot determination means to the player,
The jackpot determined by the jackpot determining means includes a first jackpot and a second jackpot that gives the player a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the first jackpot,
The following a) and b) effects are provided as a jackpot effect for notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot.
a) The symbol display by the symbol display device is started, the reach state is set, the reach effect is performed, and after the reach effect is finished, the first jackpot effect informing the player of the determination result of the jackpot b) When performing the second jackpot effect by notifying the player of the determination result of the jackpot in a shorter time than the first jackpot effect by performing a jackpot confirmation notification effect in the middle of the first jackpot effect, The jackpot determination notification effect is made different depending on whether the jackpot determined by the jackpot determination means is the first jackpot or the second jackpot,
A pachinko machine characterized by that. The first reach effect is set to be easily selected when the first reach effect is the same as the first reach effect and the determination result is a big hit than the first reach effect. Including the second reach production,
In the second reach production, the first reach production and the specific notice production to be performed at a timing in the middle of the production content will be different,
In the case of the first jackpot, perform the specific notice effect and perform the jackpot confirmation notification effect,
In the case of the second jackpot, the jackpot confirmation notification effect is performed without performing the specific notice effect.
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1.

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