JP2013220143A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing an undesired movable part from moving awkwardly due to vibration and shock.SOLUTION: When some performance Yakumonos (accessories) 38L, 38R of a plurality of movable units are moved when a ready-to-win state is established, a performance control CPU 120 drives a performance Yakumono sensor 37H corresponding to the performance Yakumono 38H in a direction opposite a standby position, as operation limitation control for limiting operation of the performance Yakumono 38H of the other movable units.

Description

  The present invention includes a base portion, a movable portion operable with respect to the base portion, and a plurality of movable units including drive means for driving the movable portion, and drive control means for performing drive control of the drive means. It relates to a gaming machine provided.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to a player. When a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variation”) is provided, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value is obtained. There are pachinko machines configured to be given to players, slot machines in which a predetermined number of bets are set, and when a start operation is performed, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed.

  In such a gaming machine, a movable effect device having a movable part that performs a predetermined operation is provided, and the movable part is operated in accordance with a predetermined effect that is performed according to the progress of the game. For example, a plurality of movable bodies including an upper movable body provided in the upper portion of the variable display device and a lower movable body provided in the lower portion are variably displayed by driving means provided corresponding to each. There is one that can be individually operated between a stand-by position outside the device and an effect position on the front side of the variable display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-92651 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the driving means is stopped at the standby position that is the initial driving position, and is maintained at the standby position by the biasing force of the spring. In the case where one of the lower movable bodies is operated and the other is maintained at the standby position, for example, vibrations caused by the operation of one of the movable bodies and the impact generated when the other movable body is positioned at the production position are excluded from the movable object. By transmitting to the remaining movable body, the movable body may move or shake slightly against the biasing force of the spring, and this unnatural movement will give the player a sense of incongruity There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a movable part that is not a movable object does not move unnaturally due to vibration or impact.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A base part (base frame 301), a movable part (production effects 38L, 38R, 38H) that can be operated (rotated) with respect to the base part, and drive means (production effect motor) for driving the movable part 36L, 36R, 36H, drive gears 304L, 304R, 304H, rack gears 305L, 305R, 305H, etc.) and a drive that performs drive control of the drive means. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising control means (production control CPU 120),
The drive control means includes
When the driving means is controlled so that the movable parts (for example, the rendering objects 38L and 38R) of some of the movable units are operated based on the establishment of a predetermined movable condition, Operation restriction control is performed to restrict the movement of the movable unit (for example, the effect item 38H) from the current position of the movable unit regardless of the driving of the driving means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may Control for executing an accessory based on an effect control pattern including an instruction to drive such an accessory (see FIGS. 13 to 15 and FIG. 18),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if some of the movable units of the plurality of movable units operate, vibrations or impacts due to the operations are transmitted to the movable units of the remaining movable units that are not movable, the movable units Since the part is prevented from moving or trembling, the player is not discomforted.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The movable part of the movable unit (for example, the effect accessory 38H of the effect movable unit 300H) can be operated in one direction (positive direction) at a predetermined position (for example, standby position), while the other direction ( In the reverse direction)
In the operation restriction control, the drive control means performs control to drive the movable part of the movable unit at a predetermined position in a direction in which the movable unit cannot be operated (reverse direction) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the effect accessory 38L, When driving the production effect motors 37L and 37R in the forward direction in order to operate the 38R to the production position, control is performed to drive the production effect motors 36H of the remaining production features 38H in the reverse direction).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to reliably limit the movement or shaking of a movable part that is not a movable object.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The movable parts (production effects 38L, 38R, 38H) are provided so as to be operable between an initial position (standby position) and a movable position (production position) different from the initial position (see FIG. 17).
The gaming machine is
Initial position detecting means for detecting the movable part at the initial position (actuating accessory sensors 37L, 37R, 37H);
Determination means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for determining whether or not the movable portion is in the initial position based on the detection result of the initial position detection means;
The drive control unit performs control to drive the movable unit in the direction of the initial position when the determination unit determines that the movable unit of the remaining movable unit is not in the initial position in the operation restriction control ( For example, see FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is only necessary to immediately return to the initial position only when a movable part that is not a movable object has moved, so that the control load is reduced.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Operation means that can be operated by the player (for example, operation rod 30A, trigger button 31A, push button 31B);
Operation accepting means (for example, a portion in which the production control CPU 120 sets a predetermined operation effective period in the operation system notice) that receives an operation of the operation means in a predetermined effective period (operation effective period),
The drive control means performs the operation restriction control in the predetermined effective period (see, for example, FIG. 14)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a movable part that is not a movable object from moving or trembling due to vibration caused by operation of the operating means.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 1, wherein
The movable parts (production effects 38L, 38R, 38H) of the plurality of movable units (production movable units 300L, 300R, 300H) are attached to the gaming machine in a state where they are assembled together as an integral unit. (The production movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H are attached to the base frame 301, see FIG. 17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a plurality of movable parts can be attached at a time, attachment work is facilitated.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 4, wherein
The movable parts (production effects 38L, 38R, 38H) are provided so as to be operable between an initial position (standby position) and a movable position (production position) different from the initial position (see FIG. 17).
The gaming machine is
Initial position detecting means for detecting the movable part at the initial position (actuating accessory sensors 37L, 37R, 37H);
Determination means for determining whether or not the movable portion is in the initial position based on the detection result of the initial position detection means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S500A),
When the determination means determines that the movable part of the remaining movable unit is not in the initial position at every specific opportunity (for example, when the change of identification information starts) during the progress of the game, Control for driving the movable portion in the initial position direction is performed (for example, based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S500A that any effect accessory sensor 37L, 37R, 37H is ON). , Part for executing the accessory return process in step S74),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if a movable part that is not subject to movement is moved for some reason, the game returns to the initial position as the game progresses, so the movable part is initialized until a predetermined movable condition is newly established. It is prevented that the motor stops at a place other than the position.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 5,
The movable parts (production effects 38L, 38R, 38H) are provided so as to be operable between an initial position (standby position) and a movable position (production position) different from the initial position (see FIG. 17).
The gaming machine is
Initial position detecting means for detecting the movable part at the initial position (actuating accessory sensors 37L, 37R, 37H);
Power supply monitoring means (power monitoring unit 62) for monitoring the power supply voltage used in the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1);
Based on the fact that the power monitoring means detects the start of power supply to the gaming machine, a predetermined power-on notification (initialization notification) is performed, and after the predetermined power-on notification is completed, the initial position detecting means Based on the detection results of the effect actor sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H, initial operation process execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing an initial operation process for moving the movable portion to the initial position by the drive means). Is a portion that executes the initialization notification process of step S77),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the power-on notification and the initial operation process are not performed at the same time, it is not confusing and the power consumption can be distributed.

The gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of the start condition (the game ball has entered the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening) (The first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B), the display result is derived to the variable display means to determine the game result, and the game result is the specific game result (big hit display result) ) Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
The initial operation process execution means, when the variable display of the identification information is started during the execution of the predetermined power-on notification or the initial operation process, the predetermined power-on notification or the variable display of the identification information An initial operation process is performed (for example, a part in which the production control CPU 120 executes the initialization notification process in step S77),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, power consumption can be distributed.

The gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 6,
Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of the start condition (the game ball has entered the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening) (The first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B), the display result is derived to the variable display means to determine the game result, and the game result is the specific game result (big hit display result) ) Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
The initial operation processing execution means performs the initial operation processing after the end of the variable display when the variable display of the identification information is started during the execution of the predetermined power-on notification or the initial operation processing (for example, If the production process flag is 0 in step Sa408A in the initialization notification process shown in FIG. 33, the production control CPU 120 sets the standby flag in step Sa408B).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, power consumption can be distributed.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a side view which shows the structural example of a stick controller. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows various chance eyes. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. (A) is an example of the production control pattern including the operation restriction control of the accessory, (B) is a diagram showing an example of the control content of the accessory motor based on the production control pattern of (A). (A) is an example of the production control pattern including the operation restriction control of the accessory, (B) is a diagram showing an example of the control content of the accessory motor based on the production control pattern of (A). It is a figure which shows an example of the control content of the accessory motor based on the operation | movement limitation control of an accessory. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. (A) is the schematic which shows the state which has the production | presentation accessory in a stand-by position, (B) is the state which exists in a production position. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a case where two effect actors move to the effect position, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing a case where one effect accessory moves to the effect position. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an accessory return process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initialization alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an accessory position initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control command processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the initialization alerting | reporting process as a modification of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display unit divided into a plurality of divisions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This decorative display variable display (variable display) is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the effect display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction, update display by rotation, etc.) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of the decorative symbol variation display is stopped and displayed. Note that the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the effect display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, for example, various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol are derived and displayed to stop display of identification information such as a decorative symbol (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the effect display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the effect display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variation display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 5 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) may be used as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first reserved memory number display area 5D in which the first reserved memory number is displayed is formed (arranged) in the lower corner of the display area, and these first reserved memories are displayed. A second reserved memory number display area 5U in which the second reserved memory number is displayed is formed (arranged) in the upper corner of the display area that is diagonal to the number display area 5D. In the first reserved memory number display area 5D, the variable display hold number (special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the second reserved memory number display area 5U, the second special memory number display area 5D is specified. On-hold storage display is performed to display the variable display hold number corresponding to the figure game (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the first special figure game or the second special figure game is the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A winning opening is generated based on a start winning when a game ball passes (enters). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a decorative pattern change display is established, but a variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, etc., it corresponds to the established start condition. The variable display is put on hold.

  As an example, the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are first started based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening, respectively. A plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed are provided from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the condition is satisfied. Then, in the first reserved memory number display area 5D, the start condition for the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening. When the (first start condition) is satisfied, one of the display parts that are normally non-displayed (transparent color) (for example, the left end of the display part corresponding to the first display winning opening that is not displayed) Is changed to blue display. After that, when the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, one of the first reserved memory number display areas 5D (for example, the display part that is displayed in blue) Return the display part at the right end to non-display.

  Further, in the second reserved memory number display area 5U, the start condition for the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. When (the second starting condition) is satisfied, one of the display parts that are normally not displayed (for example, the leftmost display part in the display area corresponding to the second starting winning opening that is not displayed). Is changed to red. After that, when the start condition (second start condition) for the special figure game using the second special figure is established, one of the second reserved memory number display areas 5U (for example, the display part displayed in red) Return the display part at the right end to non-display.

  In the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, the number of the special figure reserved memory number is displayed by the player or the like by displaying a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number. You may make it recognizable. Further, the display colors are different in the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, and which one of the reserved displays corresponds to which special figure reserved memory number is identified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U may have the same display color. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number display area 5D is provided below the display area and the second reserved memory number display area 5U is provided above the display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U are both included. The display area of the effect display device 5 may be arranged above or below the display area.

  In addition to the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, or instead of the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, a special figure reserved memory number is used. You may make it provide the indicator to display. In the example shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B have an upper part and a lower part. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number as an effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special game started first is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. For this reason, when the start condition for starting the special figure game is not satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In addition, in the display area of the effect display device 5, special symbols that are variably displayed in the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B are separated from the decorative symbols. May be provided with a special symbol variation display area for display as identifiable. As an example, in response to the start of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbol variation in the special symbol variation display area. Variation of the effect image indicating “「 ”,“ 「”, “×”, etc. corresponding to the display is started. After that, the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game is terminated and the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed, and “◎” predetermined corresponding to the confirmed special symbol is displayed in the special symbol variation display area. It is only necessary to stop and display effect images such as “O” and “X”. For example, if the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a big hit symbol, “◎” is stopped and displayed in the special symbol fluctuation display area, and if it is a small bonus symbol, “○” is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol. In some cases, “x” may be stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Note that the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbols indicating “−”, etc. as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, between the effect display device 5 and the game board 2, as will be described later, by being driven by effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H made of stepping motors, it is rotated around a predetermined rotation axis. For the effect that can be rotated between a standby position that is an initial position waiting on the side of the effect display device 5 and an effect position as a movable position that is located on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 An accessory 38L, 38R, 38H is provided (see FIG. 17).

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 30 that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the stick controller 30. The stick controller 30 includes an operation rod 30A that is held by the player. A trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod 30A (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod 30A). Is provided. The trigger button 31A is used for a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that. A trigger sensor 35A (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A or the like may be built in the operation rod 30A. A tilt direction sensor unit 32 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 30. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 32 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 30A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. 4) combining a parallel sensor pair) and two transmission photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod 30A when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the two transmission type photosensors. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 30 in a lower plate is not limited to the center part of a lower plate, The position approached to either the right or left may be sufficient.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 30). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the push button 31 </ b> B and the stick controller 30 are attached in the vertical position in the center portion of the upper and lower plates. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of push button 31B and the stick controller 30 as the position which moved to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 31B and the stick controller 30 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured such that the player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operating finger while the player holds the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 with an operating hand. Yes. On the other hand, the push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 that forms the upper plate separately from the stick controller 30, and the player does not hold the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30. In FIG. 2, the instruction operation can be performed by pressing the operation hand. Therefore, the trigger button 31A is difficult to perform a continuous hitting operation that is a continuous instruction operation compared to the push button 31B.

  In the normal game by the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the usual chart start condition for executing the fluctuation display is established, based on the fact that the usual figure start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, for example, that the previous ordinary figure game has ended, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is established due to the above, it is started based on the fact that the first start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the last special game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, it is started based on the fact that the second special start game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, for example.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when a predetermined time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variation display result of the special symbol A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If the special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the result is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the change display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, and special symbols indicating the number “2” are small hit symbols, The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A becomes a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  Of the special symbols that show the numbers "1", "3", and "7" that will be jackpot symbols, the special symbols that show the numbers "3" and "7" will be the 15 round jackpot symbol, and the number "1" The special symbol shown will be a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific game state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special prize winning ball door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled. However, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Is changed to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received a special ball, which receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening. The device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening 60, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15-round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the period for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the period in which the grand prize opening is opened by the grand prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state It becomes. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the second round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round, by changing a predetermined winning opening serving as a big winning opening from a closed state to an open state, etc. The second state that is disadvantageous to the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In such a two-round big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round execution times compared to the big hit gaming state as the multiple round specific gaming state. For example, the round execution number is small round specific gaming state. While the state and the multi-round specific gaming state are the same, in the small-round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period for the multi-round specific gaming state (for example, 29 seconds) ) May be shorter. That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of executions may be at least one of the second round numbers less than the first round number in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the time reduction control (time reduction control) in which the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. Controlled to short state when done. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability change state, and a short time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is not probable. It is called a jackpot symbol (also called “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the status is over, or after the 2 round jackpot state has ended based on the special symbol showing the number “1” that will be the 2 round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game, As one of the special game states different from the normal state, for example, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the short time control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. Be controlled. In this probabilistic state, the probability that the variation display result will be a “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than the normal state or the short time state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration design. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next change display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to be probable after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. Further, out of 15 round jackpot symbols, the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit”, which is called “15R probability jackpot”. The fact that the sudden hit big hit symbol is stopped and the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is called “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability big hit”). The 15 round jackpot symbols “3” and “7” and the 2 round jackpot symbol “1” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number of times (the number of executions equal to the second round number) is reached. Is done. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times is performed. After the small hit gaming state is completed, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the change display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached the predetermined number when the special figure game whose variation display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in the present embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability / high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability / low-base state, which is not a high-release control period, which will be described later. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state which is also referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Probability change states include not only those with time-varying control and high-opening control, but also those with time-varying control and high-opening control (latent probability changing). Also good. As an example, after the end of the 15 round big hit state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “15R probable big hit”, the first probable change state (high accuracy (Also called a high base state). After that, when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continuously performed, but the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed. It is also possible to control to a second certain variation state (also referred to as a high certainty low base state) that is not performed after the completion of. Moreover, after the end of the two round big hit state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the special game is “surprise big hit” in the normal state, the state shifts to the second probability variation state (latency probability variation state) Only the probability variation control may be performed, and the time reduction control or the high opening control may not be performed. On the other hand, after the end of the two round big hit state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “surprise big hit” when in the probable change state or the short time state, the state shifts to the first positive change state, Short time control and high opening control may be performed together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, after the 15-round big hit state based on “15R probable big hit”, the control is made to the first positive change state until the special figure display result becomes “big hit” again, while the 2-round big hit state based on “surprise big hit” After the completion of, the transition to the first certain change state is made, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the second certain change state is entered. It may be. While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) is started. Is done. The period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variation display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach” which has not been temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is there. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is temporarily stopped is displayed. ) In the display state in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or all or part of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the effect object 38L. , 38R, 38H, etc. may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before reaching the reach state. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the decorative display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach production, it is possible that the decorative display of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. A variable display effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the symbol. In the present embodiment, a variation display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. No is determined.

  In the “sliding” variation display effect, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all changed, and then two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and after changing the decorative symbol again, stop display. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variation display effect, the variation display of the decorative pattern is started after either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is established once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for decorative patterns of “Left”, “Medium”, and “Right”, excluding the first fluctuation from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern until the first temporary stop of all decorative patterns. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo train”, the special combination pseudo as shown in FIG. 4A is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of lost combinations predetermined as the consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the “left symbol” shown in FIG. 4A or the like is a decorative symbol temporarily displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation variation display or immediately changing the decorative symbol again only by stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect, the variation display result may be set so that the probability that the variation display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) increases. As a result, the player can recognize that any of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is performed, and the number of pseudo-continuous variation increases. Accordingly, the expectation that the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is enhanced. In the present embodiment, the pseudo start variation (re-variation) is performed once to three times in the “pseudo continuous” variation display effect, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is established once. It is possible to make it appear as if the decorative pattern change display has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. It should be noted that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” fluctuation display effect may be executed more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed, the associated display effects and effect-use effects 38L, 38R, 38H, etc. are accompanied by a plurality of variation displays including the initial variation (pseudo-sequence variation). You may make it perform the re-change effect by the operation | movement of a movable object. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variation display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variation display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, it is possible to move the movable objects such as the effect objects 38L, 38R, 38H, and the inside or outside of the game area. It may be controlled so that the provided effect model (movable member) operates. As yet another example, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the “pseudo-continuous” change display effect. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of the effect model, display of effect images The re-variation effect may be executed by combining some or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the production mode changes, the possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “big hit”, the possibility that the “15R probability variation big hit”, etc. may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L, 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (eg, production model, etc.) (differences in operating speed, differences in operating distance, differences in operating direction, etc.) Depending on the difference in motion of the character image displayed on the effect display device 5 (difference in motion speed, difference in operating distance, difference in motion direction, etc.) The effect mode in the re-variation effect may be made different by changing the character display instead of the image or changing the display of the background image. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “End of development opportunity eyes”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” can be used as a variation display effect using such a decorative pattern change display operation. Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Medium”, “Right” from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern to the display of the final decorative pattern that results in the variable display. ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped to display the decorative symbols constituting the development opportunity included in the predetermined special combination, and then the decorative symbol change display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily displayed, the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the change display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced. In the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative symbol variation display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variation display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, in the same way as the variation display effect of “pseudo-ream”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern starts, the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variation display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decoration pattern to be stopped and displayed by changing the decoration symbol again in a part of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  During decorative display of variable designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that the decorative display variation display state may become a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative design variation display operation, and that the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', A notice effect may be executed to notify the player. The display operation that is the notice effect is the display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that the variation display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this embodiment, display system notices such as “character display” and “step-up display” and operation system notices such as “single push button”, “push push button”, “single trigger button”, “trigger trigger button”, etc. A plurality of types of notice effects are set to be executable. The effect operation as the notice effect may be any action that does not change in the special symbol fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “character display”, effect display for displaying any one of a plurality of types of character images prepared in advance in the display area of the effect display device 5 is performed during the variation display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect of “step-up display” is an effect display in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order, for example, in the display area of the effect display device 5 during the display of the decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the “step-up display” notice effect, an effect image is displayed after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed. The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. In addition, instead of the effect display for switching the effect image to be displayed, or along with such an effect display, for example, the effect mode is caused by an effect operation in which a movable member for effect is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  The notice effect that can be stepped up is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize slot or the second start prize slot). Is a kind of notice effect that is executed during the variable display, and in particular, there are a plurality of stages of the notice form (effects of display, sounds, lamps, effects such as moving objects such as display effects 38L, 38R, 38H, movable members, etc.) This is also referred to as a step-up notice effect that changes (steps up). In general, the greater the number of stages (number of steps) that change, the higher the reliability (possibility that the fluctuation display result will be a “big hit”). Further, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “15R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, “15R non-probable variation” Of the promotion from “big hit” to “15R probable big hit”, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  In the pre-announcement effects such as “push-button single-shot”, “push-button multi-stroke”, “trigger-button single-stroke”, “trigger-button multi-stroke”, a predetermined effect that is a button operation promotion effect during the decorative pattern change display The operation may be performed. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area of the effect display device 5, thereby operating the push button 31 </ b> B or the trigger button 31 </ b> A by the player. It is only necessary to have a directing action that prompts. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform an operation is not limited to the effect display device 5 that displays the effect image, and a predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are specified. The lighting pattern may be turned on or blinking, the production model provided inside or outside the game area may be operated in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these may be combined. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, it becomes an operation effective period during which an operation action by the player is detected effectively. Then, in response to the detection of the operation action by the player within the operation effective period, for example, any one of the plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance is displayed on the effect display device 5, Various effect operations such as outputting sound effects corresponding to any one of the prepared voice patterns from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed.

  In the notice effect of “single push button” or “single trigger button”, a predetermined instruction operation by the player (for example, pressing operation of the push button 31B or pushing operation of the trigger button 31A) is detected once within the operation effective period. Based on this, the effect mode (effect content) in the notice effect changes. For example, when the operation is detected, the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H are operated. On the other hand, when the operation is not detected, the effect object of the image is displayed on the effect display device 5. Thereafter, even if an instruction operation by the player is detected, it is only necessary to perform control so that a change in the production mode corresponding to the detection result does not occur. Alternatively, when the instruction operation by the player is detected once, the operation valid period may be ended so that the instruction operation by the player is not detected thereafter.

  In the notice effect of “push button repeated hits” or “trigger button repeat hits”, a predetermined instruction operation (for example, pressing operation of the push button 31B or pushing operation of the trigger button 31A) by the player is detected within the operation effective period. Based on the number of times and the like, the effect mode (effect content) in the notice effect changes. For example, when the operation detection is performed a predetermined number of times or more, it becomes an effect in which the effect actors 38L, 38R, and 38H are operated. Is done. Further, every time an instruction operation by the player is detected, the effect mode in the notice effect is changed little by little so that the degree of change in the effect mode is changed according to the number of times the instruction operation is detected. good. Or you may make it vary the grade which an effect | action aspect changes according to the total frequency | count of instruction | indication operation detected within predetermined time.

  Also, in the notice effect of “trigger button single shot” or “trigger button repeated hit”, the effect mode (effect contents) in the notice effect changes according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 30 with respect to the operating rod 30A. For example, when a tilting operation by the player is detected, a switch display of effect images corresponding to the detected tilting direction, specifically, the displayed character moves or the character changes according to the tilting operation. By performing a switching effect such as performing an effect, the effect mode by displaying the effect image changes. Therefore, in the notice effect of “single trigger button” or “trigger trigger button repeated”, the effect manner in the notice effect changes according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 30 with respect to the operating rod 30A and the instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 31A. On the other hand, in the notice effect of “single push button” or “push button push”, the effect aspect in the notice effect changes according to the instruction operation to the push button 31B.

  In addition, the production operation in which the production mode changes according to the tilting operation with respect to the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 31A, and the production operation in which the production mode changes in accordance with the instruction operation with respect to the push button 31B, The present invention is not limited to the notice effect, and may be executed as a reach effect or a re-change effect that is executed in response to a change pattern, for example.

  You may make it alert | report the possibility of becoming a big hit or a super reach in the 1st reserved memory number display area 5D and the 2nd reserved memory number display area 5U separately from these notice effects. In this embodiment, as will be described later, at the stage where an effective start winning has occurred, a random number corresponding to the effective start winning is extracted and a lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit or super reach is performed, Based on these lottery results, for example, by changing the display form of the hold storage display corresponding to the effective start winning to a star shape or a rhombus different from the normal round display, there is a possibility of becoming a big hit or super reach. Just inform. Note that these notification modes are not limited to displaying different graphics, but may be notified by colors or sizes that are different from normal, or by differences in notification targets (for example, whether it is a big hit or super reach), The display form may be individually different.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variation display state will not reach the reach state after the decorative symbol variation display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative pattern variation display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the variation display state of the decorative symbol being reached after the decorative symbol variation display is started Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative pattern variation display result is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When a special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a non-probable variable jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game as a 15-round jackpot symbol, the variation display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as jackpot type) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the fluctuation display result is “big hit” by the fluctuation display mode of “non-probable change”, the game is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state.

  When a special symbol showing the number “7”, which is a probabilistic big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variation display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" For example, after the process is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a probable big hit combination has a symbol number that is displayed in a variable manner in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, etc., the fixed decorative symbol of the probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a “probable variation” variation display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) when the variation display result is “big hit”.

  When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the determined decoration symbol that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the decoration symbol. In this way, even when the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in a special figure game, it is included in the fluctuation display mode of “probable change”. . Thus, after the fluctuation display result is “big hit” by the fluctuation display mode of “probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the positive change state. The confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination and the definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination are also collectively referred to as a definitive decorative symbol of a big winning combination (specific combination).

  A re-lottery effect may be executed as a type of a probable change promotion effect during the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the definite decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that become the uncertain big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A change promotion promotion effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect during the stop display of the symbol may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect during the change may be executed. Such a re-lottery effect including the changing promotion failure effect and the changing promotion success effect is also referred to as a changing promotion effect.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, the next round will start after any round ends in the jackpot gaming state During the big hit that will be a notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period until the start of the next round display game in the jackpot gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. Such a jackpot promotion effect is also a kind of probable promotion effect.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect that notifies that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion that becomes a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  As such fluctuating promotion effects and jackpot promotion effects, for example, one of a plurality of types of probable promotion effects such as “single push button”, “push push button”, “single trigger button”, “trigger trigger button” is selected. May be set to be executable. That is, an effect operation in which the effect mode changes according to the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and an instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 31A, or an effect operation in which the effect mode changes according to the instruction operation with respect to the push button 31B, It may be executed as a promotion effect during change or a promotion effect during jackpot.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols that are predetermined as the second opening chances TC1 to TC4, for example, as shown in FIG. One of the above may be stopped. In addition, when the special symbol showing the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the change display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variation display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the fluctuation display result is “big hit” by the fluctuation display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changed state.

  When the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy”, the accusation mode start effect may be executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode called the accuracy mode may be started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is performed during the variation display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol, and continues from the variation display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed. When the suddenness mode start effect is started, the decorative design that is being displayed in a variable manner may be deleted, and after the suddenness mode start effect is executed, the finalized decorative symbol may not be derived and displayed. In the sudden accuracy mode, for example, until the variation display result becomes “big hit” and the probability variation state ends, the effect in the sudden accuracy mode is performed. In the effect during the accompaniment mode, the display mode of the background image in the display area of the effect display device 5 is different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the decorative pattern variation display. The sound to be different from the sound in the normal effect mode, the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED to be different from the lighting pattern in the normal effect mode, or a part of these Alternatively, by combining all of them, it may be informed so that the player can recognize that the mode is inaccuracy.

  In the certainty change state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the certainty change state is “currently changing” is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the background image and the decorative pattern display mode in the display area of the effect display device 5 are displayed. May be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, for example, so that the player can recognize that the player is in the probability change state. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that it is in the probability variation state by becoming the same production mode as in the normal state or the short time state (so-called latent probability variation). . It can be said that during the period in which such a latent probability change is performed, the gaming state is in the latent probability change.

  In addition, in these latent probability changes and the normal state, for example, by changing the display mode of the effect display device 5 to a display mode of a plurality of modes such as a day mode, a dusk mode, and a night mode, You may make it alert | report to a person. In this case, for example, when the latent probability is not changed, the day mode is easily selected and the night mode is hardly selected, and when the latent probability is changed, the day mode is hardly selected and the night mode is easily selected. The possibility of a latent probability change may be increased in the order of daytime mode, dusk mode, and night mode.

  In addition, these daytime mode, dusk mode, and night mode can be selected by, for example, lottery of “move to higher”, “do not move”, and “move to lower” every time a special game is executed. Even if it is a latent probability change, it may be changed (shifted) from the night mode to the dusk mode or the daytime mode, or may be changed (shifted) from the daytime mode to the dusk mode or the night mode.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the rendering accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H and the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is a display operation on the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect lamp 9, etc. A function of determining control contents for causing the electrical parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the operations of the accessory 38L, 38R, and 38H, is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing, illegal signal input to the main board 11 from the outside can be prevented.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 5A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result (variable display result) such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the pre-determined result of whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative symbol variation display mode (big hit type) is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” in the case of “big hit” Is done. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the variation display result indicated by the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a fluctuation pattern and a fluctuation display result (any one of “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”) A control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variation display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variation display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, in a case where the variation pattern and the variation display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variation display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the effect control command for designating the variation pattern and the effect control command for notifying the variation display result are prepared separately, the number of the effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns and the variation display result The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating the stop of variable symbol display in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. As will be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and otherwise. Sends an initialization specification command.

  The command 94XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. In the present embodiment, in the winning effect determination process (see FIG. 32), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is CA1-1 to CA1-6 (non-reach deviation) at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening, “00 ( H) ”is set, and a winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is CA2-3 (becomes super-reach) at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening, a winning in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data is determined. A time determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is CA3-3 (super reach big hit) at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening, a winning in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data is determined. A time determination result 3 designation command is transmitted. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is CA1-1 to CA1-6 (non-reach is lost) at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A winning determination result 4 designating command is set. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is CA2-3 at the start winning to the second start winning award (superreach is off), the winning is set to “04 (H)” in the EXT data. A time determination result 5 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3 at the start winning prize at the second start winning opening (super reach big hit), “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

  The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set in accordance with whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is a normal state, and the command 9501H is a highly accurate and high-speed control in which the gaming state is a probabilistic state and time-shortening control or high opening control is performed. The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the state, and the command 9502H is the third gaming state designation command corresponding to the high probability low base state (latency probability changing) in which the gaming state is the probability changing state and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed. The command 9503H may be a fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short-time state.

  In the present embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command 8F00H is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stoppage of the decorative symbol variation display. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of rounds (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state, or the big winning in the 2 round big hit state or the variable winning operation Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the mouth is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, Alternatively, the continuous presentation operation may be executed from the start time of the small hit game state or from the start of the decorative symbol variation display to the end time of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Or, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, depending on whether it is a period in which the big prize opening is in an open state or a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state, different performance operations May be executed.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. . In addition, when controlled to the two round big hit state and / or small hit game state, part or all of the hit start designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, and the winning end designation command are all or part of Instead of being transmitted, the effect operation in the two round big hit state and / or the small hit game state may be executed by the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command.

  The command C0XXH is a special figure reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number that is the total value of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. The special figure hold memory number notification command is executed when, for example, either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, or the special start game is executed when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Corresponding to the start, etc., following transmission of either the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The In the special figure hold memory number notification command, for example, the total storage number (for example, “0” to “8”) of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. ), Different EXT data is set. As a result, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, or when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special game is executed. Is received, the special figure hold storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the total storage of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is received. The number can be specified.

  The command C1XXH notifies the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a first reserved memory number display area 5D provided in the display area of the effect display device 5 so as to be specified. 1 is a pending storage count notification command. The first reserved memory number notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board in response to, for example, the first start condition being met or the first start condition being met and the execution of the special figure game being started. 12 is transmitted. In the first reserved memory count notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of stored pending data (for example, “0” to “4”) in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A shown in FIG. . Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, the first transmission condition transmitted from the main board 11 when the first start condition is satisfied or when the first start condition is satisfied and the execution of the special figure game is started. By receiving a 1-hold storage number notification command and specifying the number of stored hold data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, it is possible to grasp that there has been a valid start prize.

  The command C2XXH notifies the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second reserved memory number display area 5U provided in the display area of the effect display device 5 so as to be specified. 2 is a pending storage count notification command. The second reserved memory number notification command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board in response to, for example, the second start condition being met or the second start condition being met and the execution of the special figure game being started. 12 is transmitted. In the second reserved memory number notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of stored data (for example, “0” to “4”) in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. . Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, the second transmission condition transmitted from the main board 11 when the second start condition is satisfied or when the second start condition is satisfied and the execution of the special figure game is started. By receiving the 2 reserved memory number notification command and specifying the number of stored data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, it is possible to grasp that there has been an effective start winning.

  In the present embodiment, when a change (increase / decrease) in the number of reserved memories occurs, the presentation control board 12 stores the reserved memory by transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command. Although it is possible to specify that there has been an effective start prize depending on whether or not the number has increased, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not necessary to determine whether or not the number of reserved memories increases In addition to the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, it can pass through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so that it can be determined that there has been a valid start winning. The first special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has entered) is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated. A first starting port winning designation command (for example, command B100H) for notifying that the dynamic condition has been established, or a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is the second starting port. Based on the fact that the start winning is detected by the switch 22B, the second special symbol display device 4B notifies that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. 2 A start opening winning designation command (command B200H) may be transmitted.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  In this way, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type which is the variation display mode of the decorative symbol when the variation display result is “big hit” as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the fluctuation display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random value MR5 for determining the usual game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the fluctuation display result in the usual game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “surprise change”, and furthermore, the case where the fluctuation display result is “small hit” A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach lose variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as the non-reach fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern PA1-1 to fluctuation pattern PA1-5, a fluctuation pattern PB1-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB1-2 are prepared in advance. . Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PA4-2, fluctuation pattern PB4-1, fluctuation A pattern PB4-2, a fluctuation pattern PA5-1, a fluctuation pattern PA5-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variation display result is “small hit”, variation patterns PC1-1 to variation pattern PC1-3. Are prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and a fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only to the case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”.

  FIG. 8 shows the variation pattern types in the present embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 7 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variation display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variation display state of a decorative pattern does not reach a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, classify (group) multiple fluctuation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation), and execute “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects. A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not performed, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) is one in the variation display effect of the “pseudo sequence”, and a “pseudo sequence” What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the fluctuation | variation display effect. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence / absence of a variation display effect such as “pseudo train” or “slip”, or the variation display time of a decorative pattern. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-6 are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode is “reach”, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variation display mode (big hit type) of the variation display result “big hit” and “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”, the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and “surprise” fluctuation display mode (big hit type) or the fluctuation display result is “small hit”, the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. ing. Furthermore, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only in the case where the variation display result is the “big hit” and the “surprise” variation display mode (big hit type).

  In the variation pattern type CA1-1, when the game state is in a low base such as a normal state, the variation display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not shortened, and the variation such as “pseudo ream” or “sliding” The variation pattern type is “no shortening (normal state)” in which the display effect is not executed, and includes a variation pattern PA1-1 associated in advance. Fluctuation pattern type CA1-2 corresponds to the fact that the number of special figure reserved memory as the total reserved memory number is 2 to 4 when the gaming state is in the low base such as the normal state, It is a variation pattern type of “hold 2 to 4 shortened (normal state)” in which the variation display time of the decorative symbol is shortened and the variation display effect such as “pseudo ream” or “slip” is not executed. Variation pattern PA1-2. Fluctuation pattern types CA1-3 have a variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the total number of reserved memories being 5 to 8 when the gaming state is in a low base such as a normal state. It is a variation pattern type of “Reserved 5-8 shortened (normal state)” in which variation display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed, and a variation pattern PA1-3 associated in advance is displayed. Contains.

  In the variation pattern type CA1-4, when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state, the variation display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not shortened, and the variation such as “pseudo ream” or “sliding” The variation pattern type is “no shortening (during high base)” in which the display effect is not executed, and includes a variation pattern PB1-1 associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA1-5 corresponds to the fact that the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 8 when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state, and the variation display time of special symbols and decorative symbols It is a variation pattern type of “pending 2-8 shortening (high base)” in which variation display effects such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” are not executed, and the variation pattern PB1-2 associated in advance is displayed. Contains. The variation pattern type CA1-6 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-ream” in which a variation display effect of “pseudo-run” or “slip” is executed when the variation display mode is “non-reach”. The associated variation patterns PA1-4 and variation patterns PA1-5 are included.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 has a normal reach that is a normal reach effect after the variation display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the “pseudo-ream” variation display effect, and the reach effect is ended. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) pseudo-relation” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of a reach combination, and includes a variation pattern PA2-1 and a variation pattern PA2-2 that are associated in advance. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, when the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed and the variation display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, the normal reach is involved, and the reach combination finalized ornament symbol is displayed when the reach effect ends. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (lost) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern PB2-1 and a variation pattern PB2-2 that are associated in advance. In the variation pattern type CA2-3, super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is performed after setting the variation display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state regardless of whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed. Is a variation pattern type of “super reach (losing)” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of a reach combination when the reach production ends, and a variation pattern PA3-1 and variation pattern PA3-2 associated in advance , Fluctuation pattern PB3-1 and fluctuation pattern PB3-2.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variation display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, the variation display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state, followed by normal reach, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the big hit combination It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” for deriving and displaying symbols, and includes a variation pattern PA4-1 and a variation pattern PA4-2 that are associated in advance. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, when the variation display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed and the variation display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, normal reach is involved, and when the reach effect is finished, the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern PB4-1 and a variation pattern PB4-2 that are associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA3-3 is used when the reach effect ends with the super reach after the change display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state regardless of whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed. Is a variation pattern type of “super reach” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative combination of jackpot combination, and previously associated variation pattern PA5-1, variation pattern PA5-2, variation pattern PB5-1, variation pattern PB5-2 is included.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4, and “2nd release chance stop”. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative design is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. In the variation pattern type CA4-2, when the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the variation display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and then the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. It is a variation pattern type of “open reach reach loss”, and includes a variation pattern that is associated in advance with “2 times open reach loss”. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative design is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variation display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, Random value for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” and whether to control the small display game with the fluctuation display result as “small hit” It is a table referred to in order to make a decision based on MR1.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probabilistic state. (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. First, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130.

  On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, The assignment of the decision value to the special chart display result of “small hit” may be different. As an example, in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, as compared to the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, A determination value may be assigned to each special figure display result so that the ratio determined to the special figure display result of “small hit” is low.

  With this setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, compared to the special figure game using the first special figure, the probability that the fluctuation display result will be “small hit” is reduced, and the probability variation state is reduced. When the game ball is likely to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening with high opening control in a short time or short time state, the special figure display result is "small hit" and the little hit that hardly gets the prize ball It is possible to prevent the gaming state from being controlled, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency of the special game in the game will be increased, the time from the probability change state or short-time state (particularly the probability change state) to the 15th round big hit state will be shortened by such setting, and the game entertainment will be reduced. The effect that can be suppressed is great. Further, in the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, a determined value is assigned so that the special figure display result of “small hit” is not determined. May be.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variation display mode to “hits” based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B has the second value. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or the 2 round jackpot state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state Later, it becomes data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15th round jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result of controlling to the big round hit state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type of “probability” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”) as a value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (a jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the jackpot type of “probability change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “72” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value When “2” is “2”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “100” is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “73” to “100” is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the variation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, the decision value is not assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 10, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, it is not determined to control to the two round big hit state with the big hit type as “surprise”. With this setting, when the game ball is easy to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “surprise” and most of the prize balls are It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled to a two-round big hit state that cannot be obtained, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment. In addition to this setting, the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, so that 15 rounds from the probability variation state and the short time state can be obtained. The ratio of hitting big hits can be increased to improve the gaming fun.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. You may be made to do. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “surprise” and the game shifts to the probable change state after the end of the two round big hit state, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Thus, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination table 131 is assigned so that the determination value is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. The table data may be configured.

  In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (predetermined), the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type. The big hit variation pattern type decision table (not shown), which is referred to in order to decide one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR3 for use, and the special figure display result is decided to be “small hit” (in advance) A small hit variation pattern type determination table (not shown) that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type, and when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. The loss variation pattern type determination that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type Table (normal) (not shown), loss variation pattern type determination table (during high base) (not shown), loss variation pattern type determination table (latency probability changing) (not shown) are stored in the ROM 101. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 is connected with a signal line for inputting a power-off signal output from the power monitoring unit 62 that monitors the supply voltage and the like provided on the power board 16. In addition, a part or all of the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is backed up by a backup power supply supplied from a backup power supply unit 61 provided on the power supply board 16. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor of the backup power supply unit 61 is discharged). Saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Note that only the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 is backed up by the backup power supply unit 61, and backup power is not supplied to other sub-boards such as the effect control board 12.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way becomes hold storage information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. The hold data of the game (the special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way becomes hold storage information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In the present embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. Instructs which process should be selected and executed in the special symbol process executed for control. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the start of the time reduction control when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a certain change state or the time reduction state, while the time reduction control is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a special symbol variation display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the ordinary diagram game, such as a normal symbol variation display time (ordinary variation time) in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first start winning determination counter, a second start winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, A time reduction counter, a round counter, etc. are provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start port switch 22A is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal from the first start port switch 22A is ON, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the first start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has normally entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected. Judgment is made. In addition, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is cleared when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal is OFF or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal from the second start port switch 22B is ON, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the second start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally detected. Is made. In addition, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is cleared when the signal state in the second start winning signal is determined to be off, or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter counts the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed before the completion of the time reduction control in the high base when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state or a time reduction state. belongs to. For example, when the jackpot gaming state is ended, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . After that, until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is subtracted by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction control is terminated and the control to shift from the high base to the low base is performed by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. .

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a jackpot type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, “2” is set to the variable special figure designation buffer value. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. If there is, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the jackpot type is “surprise”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “2”.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action for the trigger button 31A has been detected from the trigger sensor 35A, and the player for the push button 31B. As an information signal indicating that an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action has been detected is detected as a player's operation action for the wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B, the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30. Wiring for transmitting the operation detection signal is also connected from the tilt direction sensor unit 32.

  Further, the effect control board 12 includes wiring for outputting drive signals to effect role motors 36L, 36R, and 36H for operating the effect items 38L, 38R, and 38H, and the effect items 38L, 38R, and 38 Wires for transmitting detection signals from the effect accessory sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H for detecting that 38H is located at a standby position that does not cover the front surface of the effect display device 5 that is a predetermined initial position are connected. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, the production-use accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H and the production-use accessory sensors 37L, 37R, 37H are provided on the production-use gifts 38L, 38R, 38H, respectively. 5, an accessory 38 </ b> L provided on the left side of the effect display device 5, an accessory 38 </ b> R provided on the right side of the effect display device 5, and an accessory 38 </ b> H provided on the upper side of the effect display device 5. Can be operated.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. In the present embodiment, on the side of the production control board 12, a random number value for determining the display type notice type, a random number value for determining the operation type notice type, a random value for determining the display type notice pattern, and a random number value for determining the operation type notice pattern are used. Numerical data indicating each of the random value, the random value for determining the end of ending (ending) effect, the random value for determining the stage (mode) type, and the random value for determining the holding notice are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the effect. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining the final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  In this embodiment, a display-type notice type determination table and an operation-type notice type determination table are prepared in advance as the notice type determination table. The display system notice type determination table determines whether or not to execute the notice effect of the display system notice type by displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the display system notice type in the case of executing the display system notice type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine which of a plurality of types is to be used based on a random number value for determining a display system notice type. The operation type advance notice type determination table determines whether or not to execute a notice effect of the operation type advance notice type according to a predetermined instruction operation to the stick controller 30 or the push button 31B, and a plurality of operation type advance notice types in the case of execution. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine which of these is based on the random number value for determining the operation type notice type.

  In addition, in the ROM 121, as stored in various effect control pattern tables (not shown), in addition to pattern data indicating the contents of various effect controls during the period controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state. A plurality of types of pattern data constituting the effect control pattern used for the effect control CPU 120 to control various effect operations are stored in advance. Such effect control patterns include, for example, a symbol variation control pattern shown in a symbol variation control pattern table (not shown), a notice effect control pattern (not shown) shown in a notice effect control pattern table (not shown), and the like. That's fine.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to the variation display operation of the ornament symbol in the display area of the effect display device 5 during the period from the start of the ornament symbol variation display until the final ornament symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by pattern data etc. which show the contents of control, corresponding to the variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes (stages) such as a daytime mode, a dusk mode, and a night mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a decorative symbol variation display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol or a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variation display. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, and the like are determined at the start of the variation display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  In the present embodiment, for example, except for the case of a winning hit or a small hit, corresponding to each of the fluctuating patterns of the decorative pattern that is in the reach state, the stage effects 38L, 38R, 38H are set when the reach is established. A symbol variation control pattern for displaying an effect image on the effect display device 5 without operating and a symbol variation control pattern for operating the effect actors 38L, 38R, and 38H when reach is established are set in advance. The player is also notified of the possibility of a big hit depending on the presence / absence of the action of the effect roles 38L, 38R, 38H at the time of establishment.

  For the super reach α and β that do not involve pseudo-ream, the directors 38L, 38R, and 38H operate when the super reach α is established, and the directors 38L, 38R, 38R, when the super reach β is established. A symbol variation control pattern in which 38H does not operate is set. As for the super reach β, when the reach state established first becomes a loss and develops into a super reach, the design change control pattern in which the acting objects 38L, 38R, 38H operate and the super reach reach. In addition, a design variation control pattern that does not operate the production actors 38L, 38R, 38H is set in advance, and the production of the production actors 38L, 38R, 38H when these reach states become lost and develop into super reach. The player is notified of the possibility of a big hit depending on whether or not there is an action.

  The notice effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, a plurality of notice effect control patterns are classified into display type notice types, such as a notice effect control pattern corresponding to a display type notice type, and notice effects such as “character display” and “step-up display” are executed. In order to do so, it is only necessary to include one that defines a time schedule such as the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, etc., corresponding to any of a plurality of display system notice patterns prepared in advance.

  In addition, the plurality of notice effect control patterns are classified into the operation type notice type, for example, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the operation type notice type, and are “push button single shot”, “push button continuous hit”, “trigger button” The display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, and the player corresponding to any of a plurality of operation system advance notice patterns prepared in advance to execute the notice effect such as “single shot” or “trigger button repeated hit” It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as setting of an operation valid period for effectively detecting an operation action by, and setting of switching of an effect operation when an operation is detected.

  In addition, regarding these operation type advance notice types, similarly to the display type advance notice type, a high-reliability and low-reliability notice effect control pattern is set. Since it is notified during the production as a result of the operation, an operation control for operating the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H with respect to the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the high reliability and the low reliability, and an accessory image are displayed. Although the display control to be displayed on the effect display device 5 is not set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect control pattern of these operation type notice types is also the same as the display type notice type. In addition, the operation control for operating the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H with respect to the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the high reliability and the low reliability and the display control for displaying the accessory image on the effect display device 5 are set. Unishi and may be.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of each such effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 12A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, effect accessory control data, and an end code. The content of the various effect controls, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like may be set in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (production time) of the production operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5 such as data indicating the change mode of each decorative symbol during the decorative display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects or the like that are linked to the decorative symbol variation display operation during the decorative symbol variation display. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period for effectively detecting the tilting operation with respect to the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 31A, or the operation validity for effectively detecting the instruction operation with respect to the push button 31B. Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action is included, such as data specifying the period and the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively. Here, the operation detection control data is limited so that the instruction operation for the push button 31B is not detected in the operation valid period in which the tilt operation for the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the instruction operation for the trigger button 31A are detected effectively ( It is only necessary to be set to prohibit. Further, the operation detection control data limits (prohibits) the detection of the tilting operation with respect to the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the detection of the instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 31A in the operation effective period in which the instruction operation with respect to the push button 31B is effectively detected. ) As long as it is set.

  The effect accessory control data includes, for example, drive control details of the effect accessory motor 36L that operates the left accessory 38L, drive control details of the effect accessory motor 36R that operates the right accessory 38R, It is possible to individually operate the left side character 38L, the right side character 38R, and the upper right character 38H, such as data for designating the drive control contents of the effect character motor 36H that operates the upper character 38H. As long as it contains correct data.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, if there is process data that includes all of display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and production-use accessory control data, a process that includes some of these process data. There may be data. Further, for example, in the case of providing other movable members included in the production bonus in addition to the production bonuses 38L, 38R, 38H, in addition to the production bonus control data, an operation mode of the movable member is shown. Various other control data such as movable member control data may be included.

  FIG. 12B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images in the display area of the effect display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. In the operation valid period specified by the detection control data, control is performed to accept the operation of the stick controller 30 on the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, or the push button 31B and determine the content of the effect, and it is specified by the effect accessory control data. In this manner, the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H are driven to control the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, when the decorative symbol variation display is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (production display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, production role according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the production control pattern. Control of the objects 38L, 38R, 38H, light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, effect accessory control data # 1 to effect accessory control data #n Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n indicating the content of control of the production operation in the apparatus and designating execution of production control are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern thus set is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the production accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . In addition, the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, and 36H that have received a command (drive signal) from the effect control CPU 120 perform control for operating the effect agents 38L, 38R, and 38H.

  Here, the structure of the effect movable units 300L, 300R, 300H including the effect accessories 38L, 38R, 38H will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The stage movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H include stage actors 38L, 38R, and 38H as movable parts, and stage bonus motors 36L, 36R, and 36H that drive the stage actors 38L, 38R, and 38H. Including a driving force transmission mechanism, and production-use actor sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H that detect whether or not the production-use actors 38L, 38R, and 38H are in a standby position that is an initial driving position. The units 300L, 300R, and 300H are attached to a base frame 301 having a square frame shape in which a viewing opening 302 that allows the display screen of the effect display device 9 to be viewed is formed in the center.

  The left and right effect roles 38L and 38R are made of a member that mimics a sword, and are provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base frame 301 around the rotation shafts 303L and 303R that are provided in the lower part and face the front-rear direction. Yes. Specifically, the stand-by position (see FIG. 17A) as an initial position arranged along the left and right sides of the viewing opening 302 in an upright direction and the viewing opening 302 ( It can be moved back and forth between the production position as a movable position tilting to the front side of the display screen of the production display device 5).

  Arc-shaped rack gears 305L and 305R meshing with the drive gears 304L and 304R fixed to the drive shafts 36a of the production role motors 36L and 36R are provided at the lower ends of the production roles 38L and 38R. As a result, the driving force of the stage effect motors 36L, 36R is transmitted to the stage actors 38L, 38R via the drive gears 304L, 304R and the rack gears 305L, 305R, and the stage actors 38L, 38R rotate. It rotates around the shafts 303L and 303R.

  In addition, the base frame 301 includes a restricting portion 306a for restricting the outward movement opposite to the effect position when the effect objects 38L and 38R are at the standby position, and an effect character 38L, A restricting portion 306b that restricts movement in the standby position direction by contact when 38R is in the effect position is provided.

  The upper production accessory 38H includes a disc-shaped light emitting portion 310a and an arm portion 310b extending to the right side from the light emitting portion 310a, and a pivot shaft 303H that is provided on the right side of the arm portion 310b and faces in the front-rear direction. It is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base frame 301. Specifically, a standby position (see FIG. 17A) arranged along the upper side of the visual recognition opening 302, and an effect position that tilts forward from the standby position to the visual recognition opening 302 (display screen of the effect display device 5). And can be reciprocated up and down.

  An arcuate rack gear 305H that meshes with a drive gear 304H that is fixed to the drive shaft 36a of the effect actor motor 36H is provided at the right end of the effect agent 38H. As a result, the driving force of the effect accessory motor 36H is transmitted to the effect accessory 38H via the drive gear 304H and the rack gear 305H, and the effect accessory 38H rotates about the rotation shaft 303H.

  As described above, the driving force transmission mechanism including the stage effect members 38L, 38R, and 38H, the stage effect motors 36L, 36R, and 36H, the drive gears 304L, 304R, and 304H, and the rack gears 305L, 305R, and 305H, and the stage use The effect movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H including the accessory sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H can be individually operated with respect to the base frame 301, and do not interfere with each other at the effect positions. They are arranged at different positions in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 17B).

  Further, each of the production movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H is attached to the base frame 301 so as to be integrally assembled with each other to form a single unit. Since the plurality of movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H can be attached at a time by being attached to a predetermined position on the back side of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that the screen faces, the movable unit for production 300L, The installation work of 300R and 300H becomes easy.

  In the base frame 301, there are a restricting portion 306a for restricting the upward movement opposite to the effect position by contact when the effect character 38H is in the standby position, and the effect character 38H is in the effect position. A restriction portion 306b that restricts movement in the standby position direction by contact is sometimes provided.

  Although not particularly illustrated, one end of each of the rotation shafts 303L, 303R, and 303H is locked to the effect-use accessories 38L, 38R, and 38H, and the other end is locked to the base frame 301. Coil springs (not shown) are provided for biasing the effect objects 38L, 38R, 38H so as to rotate toward the standby position. The biasing force of the coil spring can be rotated from the stand-by position to the rendering position against the biasing force by the driving force of the rendering effect motors 36L, 36R, 36H. It is said to be about.

  As described above, the effect movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H that are individually rotatable with respect to the base frame 301 between the stand-by position and the effect position are restricted by the coil springs (not shown) at the stand-by position. By being urged so as to be pressed, the standby position is maintained.

  However, for example, when only a part of the plurality of effect movable units 300L, 300R, 300H, for example, the left and right effect accessories 38L, 38R are operated (see FIG. 18A), the upper effect role In the case where only the object 38H is operated (see FIG. 18B), the remaining effect objects that are not the object of operation (in the case of FIG. 18A, the effect object 38H, FIG. 18B). In such a case, the effects and the effects caused by some of the effects for acting 38 </ b> L and 38 </ b> R are caused by the operation of some of the effects for the effects or the contact with the restricting portions 306 a and 306 b at the effect and standby positions. Vibrations or shocks generated by the player being operated on the trigger button 31A, the push button 31B, or the operating rod 30A through the base frame 301. By being transmitted to the presentation for won game, there is a risk that or trembling or worse away from the standby position move to the effect position side from the standby position. In particular, since a plurality of movable units for production 300L, 300R, and 300H are assembled and integrated into a single base frame 301, vibrations and impacts are easily transmitted to other objects.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to increase the urging force of a coil spring (not shown). However, if the urging force is increased too much, the resistance force when rotating the acting accessories 38L, 38R, 38H from the standby position to the effect position is increased. Because the load is applied to the production accessory motors 36L, 36R, and 36H, a motor having a large torque is required, and there is a limit to increasing the urging force toward the standby position.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120, for example, that a predetermined operation condition is established (for example, when the effect accessory is operated at a predetermined opportunity during execution of the predetermined notice effect, In the case of performing the drive control of the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H based on the trigger button 31A operation and the push button 31B operation at There are cases where not only the directors for production 38L, 38R, 38H are operated simultaneously, but also the directors for production 38L, 38R, 38H are individually operated. Then, when a part (including one or two) of the plurality of effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H is operated as described above, the operation restriction control that restricts the operations of the remaining effect actors. I do.

  In the following description, for the sake of convenience of description, the driving direction of the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H when the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H are moved from the standby position to the effect position is the forward direction. The driving direction of the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H when moving from the position to the standby position is referred to as the reverse direction.

  In FIG. 13A, for example, there is an example of effect control execution data in which effect accessory control data including an instruction to drive the left and right effect actors 38L and 38R among the plurality as the operation subject is set. It is shown. In the effect control execution data, when the effect accessory motors 36L and 36R are driven in the forward direction or the reverse direction, an instruction to drive the other effect accessory motors 36H in the reverse direction is given to the effect accessory control data. The data to be included is set.

  An example of the drive control contents of the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H based on the effect control execution data in which such effect accessory control data is set will be described with reference to FIG. In the case where the execution of the effect for operating the effect objects 38L and 38R is determined when the effect is developed, the effect for the effect is determined based on the fact that the predetermined operation condition is satisfied by the establishment of the reach after the start of the fluctuation. In order to rotate the accessory 38L, 38R from the standby position to the effect position, the effector motor 36L, 36R is rotated in the forward direction, and then the effector 38H is moved to the effect position after a predetermined time has elapsed. In order to perform the reciprocating operation by rotating the effecting accessory motor 36H in the reverse direction in order to rotate it from the standby position to the standby position (see FIG. 18A), the effecting agents 38L and 38R are in the standby position. Time to come back again to the standby position away driven towards the effect for won game motor 36H in the opposite direction (standby position side).

  Thus, in order to restrict the operation of the remaining effect actors 38H when operating the effect actors 38L, 38R, which are some of the plurality of effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H, By performing the operation restriction control for driving the utility motor 36H in the reverse direction, some of the rendering accessories 38L, 38R out of the plurality of rendering movable units 300L, 300R, 300H are operated. Even if the vibrations and shocks caused by the above are transmitted to the remaining production actor 38H that is not movable, the production actor 38H is pressed against the restricting portion 306a by the driving force of the production actor motor 36H. It is possible to prevent the acting object 38H that is not subject from moving or trembling. That is, the effect accessory 38H is forcibly pressed against the restricting portion 306a not only by the biasing force of a coil spring (not shown) but also by the driving force of the effect accessory motor 36H.

  Further, although not shown in particular, based on the fact that a predetermined operation condition is established, in order to rotate the effect actor 38H from the standby position to the effect position, the effect agent motor 36H is rotated in the forward direction. After that, when a predetermined time has elapsed, in order to rotate the effect actors 38L and 38R from the effect position to the standby position, the effect agent motors 36L and 36R are rotated in the reverse direction to perform a reciprocating operation. (Refer to FIG. 18 (B)), during the period until the effecting agent 38H leaves the standby position and returns to the standby position, the effecting agent motors 36L, 36R are directed in the reverse direction (standby position side). Operation restriction control for driving is performed.

  That is, when a part (one or two) of the directors among the plurality of directors 38L, 38R, 38H is operated, the director is limited in order to limit the operations of the remaining directors. By performing the operation restriction control for driving the utility motor 36 in the reverse direction, it is possible to prevent the production accessory from moving or trembling from being operated.

  In this embodiment, the operation is stopped for a predetermined period at the production position, that is, the period until the production character leaves the standby position and returns to the standby position again according to the establishment of the predetermined operation condition. In the meantime, although the motion restriction control for driving the effector motor in the reverse direction (standby position side) was performed, although not particularly illustrated, at least the effector from the standby position to the effect position or effect The operation restriction control may be performed only during a period in which the operation is performed from the position to the standby position.

  In FIG. 14A, for example, in the case where an operation system notice such as “push button repeated strike” and “trigger button repeat strike” is executed, all the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H are regarded as non-operation subject. An example of effect control execution data in which effect accessory control data including an instruction not to drive is set is shown. In this effect control execution data, when the operation valid period is set in the operation detection control data, an instruction to drive all effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H in the opposite direction is included in the effect accessory control data. Data including is set.

  An example of the operation control content of the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H based on the effect control execution data in which such effect accessory control data is set will be described with reference to FIG. When the button operation promotion effect is performed in accordance with the execution of the advance notice, and the operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation act by the player of the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, and the push button 31B is reached, the operation effective period is Until the process is completed, all effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H in the standby position are driven in the reverse direction.

  In this way, when the operation valid period is set, in order to restrict the operations of all the plurality of effecting agents 38L, 38R, 38H, the effecting agent motors 36L, 36R, 36H are driven in the reverse direction. By performing the operation restriction control to be performed, when the player operates the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, and the push button 31B (pressing operation, continuous hitting), all the effects that are not subject to vibration and impact due to the operation are included. Even if transmitted to the service items 38L, 38R, and 38H, the effect products 38L, 38R, and 38H are pressed against the restricting portion 306a by the driving force of the effect product motors 36L, 36R, and 36H. It is possible to prevent the acting objects 38L, 38R, 38H, which are not subject to movement, from moving or trembling. That is, the effects for use 38L, 38R, and 38H are not subject to operation by being forcibly pressed against the restricting portion 306a not only by the biasing force of the coil spring (not shown) but also by the driving force of the effect use of the effect motor 36H. It is possible to prevent the director from moving or trembling.

  In addition, for example, when a button operation promotion effect is performed in the operation system notice, it becomes an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation action by the player, and the operation action by the player is detected within the operation effective period. In response, when any one of the plurality of effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H (eg, the effect actor 38H) is operated (see, for example, FIG. 18B), the remaining effect actors 38L. , 38R is set as an effect accessory control data including an instruction not to operate as a non-operation subject. In the effect control execution data, when the operation valid period is set in the operation detection control data, all the operations from the start of the operation valid period until the operation is effectively detected are included in the effect accessory control data. The effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, and 36H are driven in the reverse direction, and when the operation is effectively detected, only the effect accessory motor 36H that is the operation subject accessory is driven in the forward direction to the effect position. After being operated, it is driven in the reverse direction to move to the standby position. Data including an instruction to drive the remaining effect accessory motors 36L and 36R in the reverse direction until the reciprocating operation is completed is set.

  An example of the operation control content of the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H based on the effect control execution data in which such effect accessory control data is set will be described with reference to FIG. When the button operation promotion effect is performed in the notice, it becomes an operation effective period in which an operation action by the player is effectively detected, and when the operation of the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, and the push button 31B is enabled, the standby All the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H in the position are driven in the reverse direction.

  When the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, and the push button 31B are detected during the operation valid period, only the effect accessory motor 36H is driven in the forward direction, and then reverses after a predetermined effect period elapses. Drive in the direction to reciprocate the effect object 38H. Further, during the reciprocating motion of the effect accessory 38H, the effect accessory motors 36L and 36R are driven in the reverse direction.

  As described above, when any one of the plurality of effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H is operated by a period during which the operation valid period is set or an operation received during the period, the remaining operation target is not included. In order to restrict the operation of the accessory, by performing the operation restriction control that drives the effecting accessory motor in the reverse direction, the player operates the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, and the push button 31B (press operation) Even if vibrations and shocks caused by the effect acting acting in response to the operation are transmitted to the effect acting that is not movable, the remaining effect acting is controlled by the driving force of each effect acting motor. Since it is pressed against 306 a, it is possible to prevent the acting accessory that is not the object of movement from moving or trembling.

  Further, in FIGS. 13 and 14, the remaining effects during the operation period until a part of the plurality of effect objects 38L, 38R, 38H rotates from the standby position to the effect position and then returns to the standby position again. In order to keep the utility in the standby position, the example of continuously driving the production accessory motor in the reverse direction as the operation restriction control has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, only when a part of the plurality of stage effects 38L, 38R, and 38H operates, the other stage effects that are not the target of movement have moved from the standby position. You may make it perform control which drives a motor to a reverse direction in order to return to a position side.

  As shown in FIG. 15, for example, when a predetermined operation condition is established, it is determined whether or not the effect actors 38R, 38H that are not to be operated among the effect actors 38L, 38R, 38H are in the standby position. Monitoring of the detection status of the effect actor sensors 37R and 37H to be detected is started. Then, for example, when the effecting agent 38H is lowered from the standby position due to an impact when the effecting agent 38L reaches the effecting position and comes into contact with the restricting portion 306b, that is, the effecting agent sensor When 37H is turned OFF, the effecting accessory motor 36H is driven in the reverse direction until the effecting agent sensor 37H is turned ON, that is, until it returns to the standby position.

  In addition, when the effector 38H is slightly lowered from the standby position due to vibration caused by the operation when the effector 38L returns from the effect position to the standby position, that is, the effector sensor 37H is turned off. In this case, the effect accessory motor 36H is driven in the reverse direction until the effect accessory sensor 37H is turned on, that is, until the effect return sensor 37H returns to the standby position.

  As described above, the motion restriction control is not limited to the control that prohibits the performance object that is not the object of movement from the standby position due to the operation of the object of the operation object, but is not the object of the operation that has moved from the standby position. Drive control for immediately returning the effect item to the standby position.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the control was made to drive the effect accessory motor in the reverse direction so that the effect object that is not the operation target does not move from the standby position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, by exciting the actuating accessory motors 36L, 36R, and 36H, which are stepping motors, and restricting the rotation of the drive shaft 36a, the actuating accessory that is not the target of operation. Including those that limit the operation of.

  Next, in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3, for example, data for effect control as shown in FIG. 16 is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the hold display and the effect operation. A holding area 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 16 includes a special figure hold storage unit 195, an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit. 194.

  In the special figure storage unit 195, the first number in the passage (entrance) of the game ball is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning port or the second start winning port. A value (0 (no winning), 1) corresponding to the winning determination result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 when the winning effect determining process is performed based on the establishment of the starting condition or the second starting condition. (With a prize), 2 (notice object, out of date), 4 (notice object, hit)) are stored for each of the first special figure and the second special figure. In this way, the data stored in the special figure storage unit 195 is displayed in the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory number display area 5U, and the display of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number and the display of the hold notice. (See FIG. 45). It should be noted that an area in which a value corresponding to the winning determination result designation command for the first special figure is stored is a first holding storage unit, and a value corresponding to the winning determination result designation command for the second special figure is stored. This area may be referred to as a second reserved storage unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 5, the display state of the hold storage display, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A plurality of types of flags that can be updated are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. As an example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a random counter for counting part or all of numerical data indicating random values (effect random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the effect operation. Just do it.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as decorative pattern change display and effect display in the reach effect by determining the timing of switching the effect image to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 5. The first hold memory number and the second hold memory number are displayed in the first hold memory number display area 5D and the second hold memory number display area 5U by the hold control instruction and the hold non-display instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control. Or control for non-display is performed. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, a trigger sensor 35A, a push sensor 35B, a tilt direction sensor unit 32, and effect-use accessory sensors 37L, 37R, An input port for capturing various signals such as an operation detection signal transmitted from 37H and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 are configured. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the effect display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13 (sound effect signal), and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electrical signal), and transmitted to the effect-use accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H, and commands (drive signals) are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated by the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate sound and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 100 on the main board 11. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 100 determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for checking, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms the state of an output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (not shown) (for example, mounted on the power supply board 16) input via the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 103 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). If it is confirmed that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 103 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 103 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 103 performs a game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 102) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 performs the first pending storage number notification command based on the first pending memory number counter, the second pending memory number counter, and the total pending memory number counter stored in the backup RAM in the process of step S43. The second reserved memory number notification command and the special figure reserved memory number notification command are also transmitted to the effect control board 80, so that the first reserved memory number display area 5D and the second reserved memory can be quickly displayed when the power supply is restored. The accurate display of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number can be started in the number display area 5U.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number value MR5 for determining a usual figure display result) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value is determined. You may make it initialize to the value currently set. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 102 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data for a counter for generating a random display value MR5 for determining a normal display result) may be left as it is. Further, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, various counters such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, a variation special figure designation buffer in the game control buffer setting unit 155, and a special figure in the game control flag setting unit 152 Initial values are set for the process flag, big hit flag, small hit flag, probability variation flag, hourly flag, and the like.

  In addition, the CPU 103 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 11 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 100 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when receiving the initialization designation command, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to perform initial screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 103 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 104 to update the value of the random number value MR1.

  In step S15, the CPU 103 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value of a counter (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number MR5 or the like for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol. It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 is a game display device 5 provided in the game machine, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. In the process of controlling, the process of sending a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or the game device control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal symbol is one round (the random number for determining the normal symbol) When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 103 executes a timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S27 shown in FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-off signal is turned on) (step S20). ). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring unit (circuit) 62 mounted on the power supply board 16 detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the power-off detection process, when the CPU 103 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 by executing predetermined switch processing. Is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S23).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S27). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 20 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 executes the following processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. .

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of multiple types based on the result of prior determination as to whether the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, a process for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the special symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. When the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to 15 rounds big hit state corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. In addition to the setting, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “15 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to be “surprise” and is controlled to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “2 times”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state or a short time state corresponding to the big hit type are included.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit opening pre-processing is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds” and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After the command analysis processing is executed in step S74, the determination is made when it is determined that the effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H are not in the standby position at the start of the change of the effect symbol, as will be described later. An accessory return process is performed to return the effect actors 38L, 38R, and 38H to the standby position (step S75).

  Next, the effect control process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process in step S76, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect About the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operations of the utility items 38L, 38R, 38H, etc., the determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Is called.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and an effect control counter setting unit 193 is used as various random values used for effect control of the effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H. The numerical data indicating the random number value counted by the random counter is updated by software. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on or restored from a power failure, after performing the accessory position initialization process (step S409), an initial screen indicating that the initialization process has been executed or a predetermined screen is determined in advance. Control is performed to display on the effect display device 5 a power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) (step S77), and then the process returns to step S72. Note that the initial screen includes an initial display of a predetermined effect symbol.

  23 to 25 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that reading is performed every 2 bytes (1 command).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a variable display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variable display result notification command in a variable display result notification command storage area formed in the RAM ( Step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a decorative symbol stop command (step S619), the effect control CPU 120 sets a decorative symbol stop command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a hit start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 120 sets a hit start designation command reception flag corresponding to the hit type specified from the EXT data (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the first variation start command (step S623), the first variation start command reception flag is set (step S624). If the received effect control command is the second variation start command (step S625), the second variation start command reception flag is set (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a hit end designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 120 sets a hit end designation command reception flag corresponding to the hit type specified from the EXT data (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command) (step S629), the effect control CPU 120 sets a power-on flag (step S631). If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S632), a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command (step S636), a gaming state flag corresponding to the gaming state is set (step S637). Specifically, if the gaming state designation command designates the normal state, the effect control CPU 120, if set, the probability variation state flag indicating that the gaming state is the certain variation state, or the gaming state is Reset the time-short state flag indicating that the time-short state. Further, if the received gaming state designation command designates the time reduction state, the effect control CPU 120 sets only the time reduction state flag. Further, if the received game state designation command designates the probability variation state, the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability variation state flag and a short state flag. If the received game state designation command designates the latent probability changing state, the effect control CPU 120 sets only the probability changing state flag.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command or the second reserved memory number designation command (step S638), the effect control CPU 120 performs the reserved memory update process shown in FIG. 43 (step 639). .

  If the received effect control command is the total reserved memory number designation command (step S640), the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect control counter based on the second byte data (EXT data) of the total reserved memory number designation command. The value of the total reserved memory number counter (total number of reserved memories) in the setting unit 193 is updated (step S641).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S642), the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control counter setting unit 193 based on the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command. The value of the time reduction counter (time reduction number) is updated (step S643). That is, the effect control CPU 120 stores the remaining number of times in the time-saving state indicated by the time-saving number designation command.

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 120 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the production control CPU 120 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 1 designation command (step S665), specifically, “00 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S666, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result 1 flag indicating that it is determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening.

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 2 designation command (step S667), specifically, “01 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S668, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result 2 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reaching has been lost” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening.

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command (step S669), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S670, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result 3 flag indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach big hit” will be made when starting winning the first starting winning opening.

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command (step S671), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S672, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result 4 flag indicating that it has been determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening.

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 5 designation command (step S673), specifically, “04 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S674, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result 5 flag indicating that it is determined that the “super reach is lost” at the time of starting winning in the second starting winning opening.

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command (step S675), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. In step S676, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result 6 flag indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach big hit” will be made when the start winning is made to the second start winning opening.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning determination result flag according to the received winning determination result designation command. In this embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “super reach big hit”, it is configured to execute the hold notice effect. It is also possible to confirm whether or not only the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 6 designation command shown in FIG.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S677). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as the accessory return process. In the accessory return processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the accessory return flag indicating that any of the effect accessories 38L, 38R, 38H is not in the standby position is set in step S500B described later. Is determined (step S300). If the accessory return flag is set in step S300, the accessory return flag is cleared and the accessory return execution flag is set (step S301). Next, after setting 0 as an initial value for the number of retries (step S302), a drive signal having a predetermined number of steps exceeding the number of steps that can be moved toward the standby position (in the reverse direction) that is the initial position is output. Then, a return operation for operating toward the standby position is started (step S303).

  If the accessory return flag is not set in step S300, it is determined whether or not the accessory return executing flag is set (step S304). If the accessory return executing flag is not set in step S304, the accessory return process is not being executed, and the process ends. In addition, when the accessory return executing flag is set in step S304, it is determined whether or not the return-related effect accessory sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H are ON, that is, whether or not the return to the standby position is performed. Is determined (step S305). In the case where the stage effect sensors 37L, 37R, 37H are ON in step S305, the stage return executing flag is cleared assuming that the stage effects 38L, 38R, 38H have returned to the standby position (step S306). The process is terminated.

  In addition, if the production effect sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H are not ON in step S305, it is determined whether or not the returning operation is being performed (step S307), and if the returning operation is being performed, the processing is ended as it is. If the return operation is not being performed in step S307, that is, if the driving of the effect accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H is stopped, it is determined whether or not the number of retries is 3 (step S308). When the number of times does not reach 3, after adding 1 to the number of retries (step S309), the driving of a predetermined number of steps exceeding the number of steps that can be moved toward the standby position side (reverse direction) that is the initial position. After restarting the returning operation for a predetermined number of steps for starting the returning operation to output the signal and operate toward the standby position (step S310), the process is terminated.

  In addition, when the number of retries reaches 3 in step S308, even if the return operation toward the standby position side (reverse direction) is performed at most three times, at least one of the effects for use 38L, 38R, 38H If it is determined that both are not stopped at the standby position, an error code that can specify that the effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H are not satisfactorily restored is displayed on the effect display device 5. (Step S311), the accessory position initialization process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as the initialization notification processing. In the initialization notification process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a predetermined value is set in the notification period timer, whether or not it is during the initialization notification period that is executed when the power is turned on or power is restored. (Step S400). If it is determined in step S400 that the notification period is in progress, it is determined whether the power-on flag or the power failure recovery flag is set (step S401). If the power-on flag is set, the initial screen is displayed. (The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols) is displayed on the effect display device 5, and when the power failure recovery flag is set, the power failure recovery screen is displayed. (Step S402), and if the set flag is a power-on flag, a notification sound is output (step S403). Then, a predetermined notification period value (for example, about 15 seconds) is set in the notification period timer (step S404), and the process ends.

  If it is not in the notification period in step S400, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification period timer (step S405), and then it is determined whether the notification period timer value is 0, that is, whether the notification period has ended. (Step S406). If the notification period timer value is 0 in step S406, the notification that is being executed is terminated (step S407), the power-on flag or the power failure recovery flag is cleared (step S408), and then the accessory position initialization process is performed. Execute (step S409).

  If neither the power-on flag nor the power failure recovery flag is set in step S401, the accessory position initializing execution flag indicating that the accessory position initializing process in step S409 is being executed is set. (Step S410), if set, the process proceeds to step S455, which will be described later, and if not, the process ends, assuming that the initialization notification process has not been executed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S409 of FIG. 27 as the accessory position initialization process. In the accessory position initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the accessory position initialization execution flag is set (step S450). A predetermined operation for confirming the operation of the stage effect sensor 37L, 37R, 37H, for example, an initial state by outputting a predetermined confirmation operation drive signal to the object motors 36L, 36R, 36H. After a predetermined amount of movement from the standby position, which is the position, an operation for returning to the initial position is performed again (step S451). Next, after setting 0 as an initial value for the number of retries (step S452), an accessory position initializing execution flag is set (step S453), and the process ends.

  In step S450, when the character position initialization executing flag is set, it is determined whether or not all the effect character sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H are ON, that is, whether they are in the standby position. (Step S454). In step S455, if it is determined that all the production-use accessory sensors 37L, 37R, 37H are ON, it is determined that the production-use features 38L, 38R, 38H are in the standby position, and the execution of the feature-position initialization flag is performed. Is cleared (step S459), and the process is terminated.

  In step S454, when it is determined that all the production-use accessory sensors 37L, 37R, 37H are not ON, it is determined whether or not the confirmation operation is being performed (step S455). The process is terminated as it is. If the operation is not in operation in step S455, that is, if the driving of the production accessory motors 36L, 36R, 36H is stopped, it is determined whether or not the number of retries is 3 (step S456). If the number does not reach 3, after adding 1 to the number of retries (step S457), a predetermined number of steps exceeding the number of steps that can be moved toward the standby position (in the reverse direction), which is the initial position, again. After starting the confirmation operation for a predetermined number of steps for starting the confirmation operation for outputting the drive signal to operate toward the standby position (step S458), the process is terminated.

  In addition, when the number of retries reaches 3 in step S456, even if the return operation toward the standby position side (reverse direction) is performed a maximum of three times, at least one of the effect items 38L, 38R, 38H If it is determined that both are not stopped at the standby position, which is the initial position, an error code that can specify that the effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H are not successfully returned to the effect display device 5 Is displayed (step S460), and the accessory position initialization process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 22 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold storage display control process every time, and in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following steps S170- One of the processes in S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start the variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display effect setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This effect setting process during variable display corresponds to the start of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform a variable display of symbols and other various effects, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to a variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. A process for performing various effects control during the variable display is included. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variation display of the decorative symbol is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or the decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the result of the decorative symbol variation display is displayed completely stopped. If the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variation display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the effect display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the effect display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents in the display area of the effect display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the effect display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect object sensors 37L, 37R, and 37H that are not motion targets and are not motion targets are ON. (Step S500A) If the production bonus sensor 37L, 37R, 37H is not ON, the process proceeds to Step S501. If it is ON, the bonus return flag is set (Step S500B), and the process proceeds to Step S501. That is, in Steps S500A and 500B, it is monitored whether or not the production effects are 38L, 38R, and 38H at the standby position.

  Next, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” (step S501). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variation display mode is “non-reach” (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 of the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S501; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S505). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is “surprise” or the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S505; Yes), the big hit type such as one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is “ The combination of the confirmed decorative pattern that is the display result of the decorative pattern variation corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or the case where the special display result is “small hit” is determined (step S506). As an example, corresponding to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbols constituting any of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 and The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is sufficient to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols constituting any one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 by referring to the above. Further, when either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same process as in step S504, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination are performed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S505 that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” (step S505; No), the final stop constituting the big hit combination A combination of the confirmed decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the non-probability variation symbols (for example, decorative symbols indicating the numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) is selected and non-probable This is the final stop symbol that constitutes the probable big hit combination. When the jackpot type is “probability change”, for example, the numbers of non-probability change symbols and probability change symbols (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) are shown depending on the presence / absence of the probability change promotion effect. Any one of the decorative patterns) may be selected. More specifically, when a probabilistic promotion effect such as a fluctuating promotion effect or a jackpot promotion effect is executed, one of the non-probable symbols is selected in the same way as when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. This is the final stop symbol constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination. On the other hand, when the probability variation promotion effect is not executed, one is selected from the probability variation symbols and becomes the final stop symbol constituting the probability variation jackpot combination. Alternatively, when the jackpot type is “probability variation”, either the non-probability variation symbol or the probability variation symbol is selected at a predetermined ratio, and it is determined whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect corresponding to the selection result. May be. In this case, when the non-probable variation symbol is selected, it is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect, while when the probability variation symbol is selected, it may be determined not to execute the probability variation promotion effect.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S503, S504, S506, and S507, settings for executing a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” are performed (step S508). For example, in the process of step S508, “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” variation display effects are executed according to the variation pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” variable display effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8 is displayed temporarily stopped in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. And the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect are determined.

  After executing the notice effect setting process as described above in step S510 shown in FIG. 30, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S511). At this time, the production control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared symbol variation control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, for example, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the display system notice pattern determined in step S707 shown in FIG. 47 and the operation system notice pattern determined in step S714 is selected. Set as usage pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S511, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S512). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the production | presentation display apparatus 5 is performed (step S513). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S511 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the five display areas. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S514), and the effect setting processing during variable display ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 updates (for example, subtracts 1) the effect control process timer value (step S531), and uses the updated effect control process timer value as the effect control pattern. Is compared with the production control process timer determination value shown in FIG. 6 to determine whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S532).

  If the timer determination value matches with the timer determination value in step S532 (step S532; Yes), the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, and the like) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. A part or all of the lamp control data, operation detection control data, effect accessory control data) or the end code is read out (step S533). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern match the effect control process timer value in step S532, the plurality of effect controls stored in association with the matched timer determination values. The execution data may be read in step S533. Then, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read in step S533 (step S534). At this time, when it is determined that it is not the end code (step S534; No), an effect control command process for performing an instruction or setting according to the effect control execution data read in step S533 is executed. (Step S538), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S534 that it is an end code (step S534; Yes), if it is set, for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, a hit start designation command is set. A reception waiting time is set (step S536). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S537), and the effect process during variable display is ended. As a result, when the next timer interrupt occurs, wait processing per special figure is executed, and if the hit start designation command is not received before the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses, the rendering process flag is cleared, The value is initialized to “0”. On the other hand, if a hit start designation command is received before the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses, effect control is performed depending on whether the special figure display result is “small hit” or “big hit”. By updating the value of the process flag to “4” or “6”, it is only necessary to control the rendering operation at the time of a small hit or a big hit.

  Moreover, also when it does not correspond with either of the timer determination values in step S532 (step S532; No), the variable display effect processing is ended. However, if it is determined that the decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received after executing the process of step S532 or before executing the process of step S532, the process of step S536 is performed. In advance, the waiting process per special figure may be executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control command process executed in step S535 of FIG. In this effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of effect control execution data read in the process of step S533 shown in FIG. 31 (step S721). At this time, it is only necessary to specify which control data is included among the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and effect accessory control data included in the effect control execution data.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is display control data (step S722). At this time, if it is determined that the data is display control data (step S722; Yes), a setting for sending a display control command designated by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 is performed. (Step S723).

  When it is determined in step S722 that the display control data is not (step S722; No), after executing the process of step S723, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is audio control data. (Step S724). At this time, when it is determined that it is voice control data (step S724; Yes), a sound effect signal corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is sent to the voice control board 13. Setting is performed (step S725).

  When it is determined in step S724 that the data is not voice control data (step S724; No), after executing the process of step S725, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is lamp control data. (Step S726). At this time, if it is determined that the data is lamp control data (step S726; Yes), a setting is made to send an illumination signal designated by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14 (step S727). ).

  When it is determined in step S726 that the data is not lamp control data (step S726; No), after executing the process of step S727, it is determined whether or not the specified effect control execution data is operation detection control data. Determination is made (step S728).

  At this time, if it is determined that it is not operation detection control data (step S728; No), or after the processing of step S735 is executed, is the specified effect control execution data the effect accessory control data? It is determined whether or not (step S736). At this time, when it is determined that it is the production-use accessory control data (step S736; Yes), the production-use accessory motor 36H and / or the production-use accessory motor specified by the production-use accessory control data. 36L is set to output a drive signal specified by the effect accessory control data (step S737), and the effect control command process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the operation detection control data is determined in step S728 (step S728; Yes), based on the operation detection control data, a predetermined instruction operation (for example, pressing down) on the push button 31B by the player is performed. (Operation etc.) is detected effectively, and it is determined whether or not it is a push button effective detection period which is a period in which the effect operation can be switched according to the detection result (step S729). For example, in the notice effect that is classified as single push button CBY1 or push button repeated CBY2, push until a predetermined time elapses after the effect image that prompts the operation of the push button 31B is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. What is necessary is just to prescribe | regulate by the operation detection control data matched with the predetermined | prescribed effect control process timer determination value so that it may become a button effective detection period.

  When it is determined in step S729 that it is the push button validity detection period (step S729; Yes), the player's instruction operation for the trigger button 31A provided in the stick controller 30 is limited so as not to be detected. Detection limit setting is performed (step S730). For example, in the process of step S730, it is only necessary to limit the instruction operation to the trigger button 31A so as not to be detected by stopping the operation of the trigger sensor 35A that detects the instruction operation to the trigger button 31A. Or you may restrict | limit detection of instruction | indication operation by controlling not to check the operation detection signal transmitted from 35 A of trigger sensors. Moreover, when restrict | limiting so that instruction operation with respect to 31 A of trigger buttons may not be detected, you may restrict | limit so that tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 may not be detected.

  Subsequent to the process of step S730, after performing the effect control based on the detection result of the instruction operation on the push button 31B (step S731), the effect control command process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S731, based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B to the effect control board 12, it is determined whether or not a predetermined instruction operation (for example, a pressing operation) for the push button 31B has been detected. To do. And when instruction operation with respect to the push button 31B is detected, the setting for changing the production content etc. may be made according to the detection result. Even in the push button validity detection period, when the player's instruction operation on the trigger button 31A is detected, settings for changing the contents of the effect or the like may be performed according to the detection result. Good. In this case, when an instruction operation on the trigger button 31A is detected, the effect content may be changed in the same manner as when an instruction operation on the push button 31B is detected, or when an instruction operation on the push button 31B is detected. The contents of the presentation may be changed in a different manner.

  When it is determined in step S729 that it is not the push button effective detection period (step S729; No), based on the operation detection control data, the player tilts the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the trigger button 31A. A predetermined instruction operation (for example, a push-pull operation) is effectively detected, and it is determined whether or not it is a stick controller effective detection period that is a period in which the rendering operation can be switched according to the detection result (step S732). . For example, in a notice effect that is classified as single trigger button CBY3 or trigger button repeated CBY4, the effect image that prompts the operation of the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 or the trigger button 31A is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. What is necessary is just to prescribe | regulate beforehand with the operation detection control data matched with the predetermined | prescribed effect control process timer determination value so that it may be set as the stick controller effective detection period until predetermined time passes.

  If it is determined in step S732 that it is the stick controller valid detection period (step S732; Yes), detection limit setting is performed to limit the player's instruction operation to the push button 31B so as not to be detected (step S732). S733). For example, in the process of step S733, it is only necessary to limit the instruction operation to the push button 31B from being detected by stopping the operation of the push sensor 35B that detects the instruction operation to the push button 31B. Or you may restrict | limit detection of instruction | indication operation by restrict | limiting not to check the operation detection signal transmitted from push sensor 35B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S733, the effect control based on the detection result of the instruction operation on the trigger button 31A is executed (step S734), and the effect control command process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S734, whether or not a predetermined instruction operation (for example, a push-pull operation) for the trigger button 31A is detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the trigger sensor 35A to the effect control board 12 is determined. judge. Further, based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 to the effect control board 12, it is determined whether or not the tilt operation of the stick controller 30 with respect to the operation rod 30A is detected. Then, when a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A or an instruction operation with respect to the trigger button 31A is detected, a setting for changing the contents of the production may be performed according to the detection result. Even in the trigger button valid detection period, when the player's instruction operation on the push button 31B is detected, a setting for changing the content of the production according to the detection result may be performed. Good. In this case, when an instruction operation on the push button 31B is detected, the effect content may be changed in the same manner as when an instruction operation on the trigger button 31A is detected, or when an instruction operation on the trigger button 31A is detected. The contents of the presentation may be changed in a different manner.

  When it is determined in step S732 that it is not the stick controller effective detection period (step S732; No), other operation detection control based on the operation detection control data is performed (step S735), and the effect control command processing is performed. finish. For example, in the process of step S735, based on the operation detection control data, the push button effective detection period and the stick controller effective detection period are ended, and settings for limiting the instruction operation and the like by the player from being detected thereafter are set. Can be done.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, for example, based on the establishment of a predetermined movable condition such as a case where it develops to reach production or when an operation system advance notice is executed, When operating some of the movable units (for example, the rendering accessories 38L, 38R) among the plurality of movable units 300L, 300R, 300H, the remaining movable units (for example, the rendering accessory 38H) of the remaining movable units are operated. By performing the operation restriction control that restricts the operation, some of the stage-use actors 38L and 38R of the plurality of movable units 300L, 300R, and 300H operate, so that vibrations and impacts due to the operations are not movable. Even if it is transmitted to the remaining acting units 38H for the movable units, it is possible to prevent the acting members 38H from moving or trembling, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. .

  Further, by controlling the production role motors 36L, 36R, 36H for driving the production roles 38L, 38R, 38H in this way, the production roles 38L, 38R, 38H are produced by the production role motors 36L, Since it is possible to restrict the operation regardless of the driving of 36R and 36H, the operation of the rendering objects 38L, 38R and 38H can be easily controlled without separately providing a regulating member or the like for regulating the operation. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 performs a motion restriction control, for example, in a case where some production actors 38L and 38R are caused to actuate the production actor motors 36L and 36R in the forward direction and operate in the production position. Further, by performing control to drive the production effect motor 36H of the remaining production features 38H in the reverse direction, it is possible to surely limit the movement or shaking of the production features 38H that are not movable. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H are provided so as to be operable between a standby position that is an initial position and an effect position that is a movable position different from the standby position. In the operation restriction control, when the CPU 120 determines that there is no performance object that is not movable in the standby position, the role of step S74 is made to drive the performance accessory in the standby position direction (return). By executing the object return process, it is only necessary to immediately return to the standby position when the acting object that is not the object of movement has moved, so the control load is reduced.

  In addition, since such an accessory return process is performed every time a change in the production symbol is started, even if the production for the production that is not subject to movement is moved for some reason, the game is progressed. Since the position returns to the standby position, it is possible to prevent the performance accessory from being stopped at a place other than the standby position until a predetermined movable condition is newly established.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the accessory return processing in step S74 based on the determination that any effect accessory sensor 37L, 37R, 37H is ON in step S500A. The feature return flag is set so that the accessory return process is executed every time the change of the production symbol is started, but the accessory return process is executed. The trigger can be changed in various ways. For example, it may be performed every time the change of the design symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), or the big hit gaming state is set as an opportunity other than the start of the change. You may make it perform in the case where it is controlled.

  Further, in this embodiment, for example, not only the operation restriction control is performed when a predetermined movable condition is established, for example, when it develops to reach production or when an operation system advance notice is executed, but each variation display is started. However, it is also possible to execute only one of the operation restriction control and the accessory return process.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production control CPU 120 sets a predetermined operation effective period in the operation system notice, the operation restriction control is performed during the operation effective period, whereby the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, and the push button It is possible to prevent the acting object that is not movable from moving or trembling due to vibration caused by the operation of 31B.

    Further, in the present embodiment, the effect objects 38L, 38R, 38H of the plurality of effect movable units 300L, 300R, 300H are attached to the base frame 1 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where they are assembled together as an integrated unit. As a result, it is possible to attach a plurality of performance objects at the same time, so that the installation work is facilitated.

  Further, in this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 performs a predetermined power-on notification (initialization notification) based on the detection of the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the predetermined power-on notification. Is completed, the power-on notification and the initial operation are performed by executing the initialization notification process of step S77 for operating the effect accessory to the standby position based on the detection results of the effect actor sensors 37L, 37R, 37H. Since processing is not performed at the same time, it is not confusing and power consumption can be distributed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production control CPU 120 starts the production symbol change display during execution of the predetermined power-on notification or the initial operation process, the initialization control process of step S77 is executed. , Can disperse power consumption.

  In the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern command during the initialization notification shown in FIG. 27, that is, when the special diagram variation display is started during the initialization notification. The decorative symbol variation display was started at the same time as the initialization notification and the accessory position initialization process being executed, but for example, when the variation display of the special figure is started during the initialization notification When the initialization notification is completed, it is possible to wait until the variation display of the special figure is completed, and execute the accessory position initialization process after the variation display is completed.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an initialization notification process as a modification of the present invention. Steps Sa400 to Sa410 are the same processes as steps S400 to 410 of the initialization notification process shown in FIG. In the initialization notification process of the present modification, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a predetermined value in the notification period timer to determine whether or not it is during the initialization notification period that is executed upon power-on or power failure recovery. It is determined based on whether or not (step Sa400). If it is determined in step S400 that the notification period is in progress, it is determined whether the power-on flag or the power failure recovery flag is set (step Sa401). If the power-on flag is set, the initial screen is displayed. (The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols) is displayed on the effect display device 5, and when the power failure recovery flag is set, the power failure recovery screen is displayed. (Step Sa402), and if the set flag is a power-on flag, a notification sound is output (step Sa403). Then, a predetermined notification period value (for example, about 15 seconds) is set in the notification period timer (step Sa404), and the process ends.

  If it is not in the notification period in step Sa400, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification period timer (step Sa405), and then it is determined whether or not the notification period timer value is 0, that is, whether or not the notification period has ended. (Step Sa406). If the notification period timer value is 0 in step Sa406, the notification being executed is terminated (step Sa407), the power-on flag or the power failure recovery flag is cleared (step Sa408), and the effect process flag is 0. It is determined whether or not the change display of the effect symbol has been started (step Sa408A).

  If the effect process flag is 0 in step Sa408A, that is, if the effect symbol variation display has not started, a waiting flag for waiting for the transition to the accessory position initialization process is set. If it is, it is cleared (step Sa408C), and the process proceeds to step Sa409 to execute the accessory position initialization process (step Sa409).

  Further, when the effect process flag is not 0 in step Sa408A, that is, when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the waiting flag is set (step Sa408B), and the process is ended.

  If neither the power-on flag nor the power failure recovery flag is set in step Sa401, the accessory position initialization execution flag indicating that the accessory position initialization process in step Sa409 is being executed is set. (Step Sa410), if set, the process proceeds to step S455, which will be described later. It is determined whether or not (Sa410A), and if the waiting flag is not set, it is determined that the initialization notification process has not been executed, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the waiting flag is set, the process proceeds to step Sa408A to return to the effect symbol waiting state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the movable part operable with respect to the base part, the effect objects 38L, 38R, and 38H provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base frame 301 are applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any movable part provided to be operable with respect to the base part is an object. For example, it moves linearly in the forward / backward and up / down / left / right directions with respect to the base part. Possible movable parts may be used. Moreover, the production | use actors 38L, 38R, and 38H as a movable part are not limited to three, Two may be sufficient and it is good also considering four or more.

  Also, when operating some of the plurality of movable parts, even if not all the remaining movable parts mounted on the gaming machine are subject to operation restriction control, at least one movable part such as a heavy weight among the remaining parts. If the part is the target, the other remaining movable parts may not be the target of the operation restriction control.

  Further, in the embodiment, the predetermined operating condition that triggers the production of the acting objects 38L, 38R, 38H is, for example, as described in the embodiment, when developing into a reach production or for executing an operation notice. However, in addition to such a trigger, the timing may be other than when the reach effect develops during the fluctuation, such as at the start of the fluctuation. However, it may be a case where a jackpot display result is derived.

  Further, as an example of the operation restriction control, the drive in the reverse direction of the drive shaft 36a and the restriction by excitation of the drive shaft 36a have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , 38R, 38H are provided with a restricting member capable of restricting the movement of the effect objects 38L, 38R, 38H in the effect position direction between the restricted position and the non-restricted position when in the standby position. Further, the operations of the production effects 38L, 38R, and 38H may be limited by moving the production roles 38L, 38R, and 38H to the restriction position when they are in the standby position.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, so that one game is completed and a prize is generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to a slot machine that has been made possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Production display device 7 Special variable winning ball device 30A Operation rod 31A Trigger button 31B Push button 100 Microcomputer 103 for game control CPU
120 CPU for effect control
36L, 36R, 36H Production accessory motors 37L, 37R, 37H Production accessory sensors 38L, 38R, 38H Production features 300L, 300R, 300H Production movable unit 301 Base frame

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising: a base unit; a movable unit operable with respect to the base unit; and a plurality of movable units including a driving unit that drives the movable unit; and a drive control unit that performs drive control of the driving unit. There,
The drive control means includes
When the driving means is controlled so that the movable parts of some of the movable units are operated based on the establishment of a predetermined movable condition, the movable parts of the remaining movable units are The operation restriction control is performed to restrict the operation from the position regardless of the driving means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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