JP2014030593A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of raising a probability to allow a rotor accessory to return to an initial position.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PM includes: initial position determination means 2311 for determining whether a rotor accessory 101 exists at an initial position at predetermined confirmation timing or not based on detection information from a rotor accessory detection sensor 104; first return processing execution means 2312 for controlling first return processing to allow the rotor accessory 101 to return to the initial position by rotation when it is determined that the rotor accessory 101 does not exist at the initial position at the confirmation timing; and second return processing execution means 2313 for controlling second return processing to allow the rotor accessory 101 to return to the initial position by rotation when the rotor accessory 101 does not return to the initial position even in the first return processing. The rotation speed of the rotor accessory 101 in the first return processing is set to be higher than the rotation speed of the rotor accessory 101 in the second return processing.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a rotating body accessory that performs a rendering operation in accordance with the game development status.

  As a typical example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is generally known in which a center decoration is arranged in the center of a game board constituting a gaming area and an effect display device such as a liquid crystal display is provided on the center decoration. The combination of symbols when a stop display is made after changing a plurality of symbols (decorative symbols) on the effect display device is triggered by the fact that a game ball has entered the start winning opening provided in the game area. If the winning symbol is set, the special gaming state (big hit) is established. In this special game state, a large winning opening called an attacker provided in the game area is opened to facilitate the entry of game balls, so that the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Yes.

  On the other hand, it is difficult to make the game amusing only with the effect display suggesting the lottery result in the effect display device, and the game content tends to be monotonous. Therefore, in the game area, together with the effect display device, there is provided a rotating body accessory that executes a required rotation operation (effect operation) according to the game development status, and the effect display is performed on the effect display device. A configuration is known in which the visual performance effect is improved by synchronizing and merging with each other in a timely manner (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-12194 A

  In general, a rotating body accessory is controlled in the production operation according to a predetermined production operation pattern, and the production operation is completed while the decoration display is changing by the production display device (between the change start and the change stop of the design). Is customary. The rotating body accessory is controlled with respect to a preset initial position (original position) as a reference, and when the rendering operation starts in conjunction with symbol variation by the rendering display device, the initial position is set. When the production operation ends, the camera returns to the initial position again. Whether or not the rotating object is present at the initial position is detected by a detector such as a photosensor, and the confirmation timing at which the rotating object is expected to exist at the initial position (for example, at the start of the variation of the decorative design) In the case where the initial position of the rotating body accessory cannot be detected, it is determined that a problem has occurred in the rotating body accessory, and a return operation is performed to return the rotating body accessory to the initial position. If it does not return to the position, the return operation is executed again after a predetermined time.

  However, the reason why the rotating body accessory does not exist in the initial position is that the rotating body accessory is caught by interference with other accessories from a slight abnormality that pops out of the initial position due to its own weight or inertia. Even if the rotating body accessory is returned to the initial position under the same conditions many times, it is unlikely that the rotating body accessory will return to the initial position. There is a problem that the performance operation of the object is not executed and the interest of the game is lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve the possibility of returning a rotating body accessory to an initial position.

  In order to achieve such an object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a gaming board on which a gaming area is formed, and a rotation that is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area and performs a predetermined rotating operation according to the game development status. A body accessory, a driving source for rotating the body accessory (for example, the stepping motor 102 in the embodiment), and a body object detection for detecting that the body object is present at a predetermined initial position. Means (for example, the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 in the embodiment) and rotating body accessory control means (for example, the movable body accessory control means 2300 in the embodiment) for controlling the operation of the rotating body accessory. The rotating body accessory control means determines whether or not the rotating body accessory exists at the initial position at a predetermined confirmation timing based on the detection information from the rotating body accessory detection means. Judgment means For example, the initial position determination means 2311) in the embodiment and the first return processing for rotating the rotating body accessory to the initial position when it is determined at the confirmation timing that the rotating body accessory does not exist at the initial position. The first return processing control means (for example, the first return processing execution means 2312 in the embodiment) for controlling the rotating body accessory in the case where the rotating body accessory does not return to the initial position even in the first return processing. And a second return processing control means (for example, a second return processing execution means 2313 in the embodiment) for controlling the second return processing for returning the rotation to the position, and the rotating body accessory in the first return processing Is configured to be faster than the rotational speed of the rotating body accessory in the second return process.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the possibility of returning the rotating body accessory to the initial position, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the production.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a perspective view of the movable body accessory unit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating rotation operation | movement of the said movable body accessory unit. It is a conceptual diagram of the stepping motor in the said movable body accessory unit. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the excitation system of the said stepping motor, (a) is a 1 phase excitation system, (b) is a 2 phase excitation system, (c) is a 1-2 phase excitation system. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows typically an example of a special figure success / failure lottery table, (b) is a normal figure success / failure lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol lottery table typically. It is a figure which shows typically an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special game content reference table typically. It is a main flowchart on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the winning process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the usual game random number acquisition process by the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the special figure game random number acquisition process by the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the normal game control process (normal symbol) on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the normal game control process (special symbol) on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of a special symbol display control process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the change start condition satisfaction determination process by the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the lottery table setting process in the main control board side. It is a flowchart of a special game end determination process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the special game operation condition determination process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of a special game control process on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the game state determination process after the end of the special game on the main control board side. It is a flowchart of the small hit game control processing on the main control board side. It is a main flowchart on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of hold information management and hold display control processing on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the decoration symbol display content determination process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display control process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the display control process during special game on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the small hit game control processing on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of presentation operation control processing on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the production operation pattern setting process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the initial position abnormality determination process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of a movable body accessory driving process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of a movable body accessory return process on the sub-control board side. It is a flowchart of the 1st return process by the sub control board | substrate side. It is a flowchart of the 2nd return process by the sub control board | substrate side. It is a timing chart when returning to an initial position only by the 1st return processing from the state where a rotating body accessory is not waiting in an initial position. It is a timing chart when returning to the initial position by the 1st and 2nd return processing from the state where the rotating body accessory is not waiting in the initial position.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A front view and a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. First, an overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of pachinko machines]
First, the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine PM has a front frame 2 that is formed in a rectangular frame size corresponding to the front frame 2 that forms an open / close mounting frame on the front surface of the outer frame 1 that forms a vertical fixed holding frame that is configured in an outer rectangular frame size. The upper and lower hinge mechanisms 3a and 3b arranged at the front left edge of each other are attached so as to be able to open and close and be attached and detached, and use a locking device 4 called a double lock provided at the front right edge. Therefore, the closed state is always kept engaged with the outer frame 1.

  On the front side of the front frame 2, a glass frame 5 and a ball tray unit 6 are assembled so that they can be opened and closed laterally and detachably using hinge mechanisms 7 a, 7 b, 7 c provided on the left side of the front side. It is always used in a closed state covering the front surface of the front frame 2. At the upper part of the front frame 2 located behind the glass frame 5, a rectangular frame-shaped storage frame (not shown) for detachably storing the game board 20 is provided, and this storage frame has a predetermined gauge setting. The configured game board 20 is detachably set and held so that the game area PA in front of the game board 20 can be faced through the glass frame 5 that is always closed and held.

  The glass frame 5 is configured such that a multi-layer glass is attached to a window frame attached to the front surface of the front frame 2 so as to be swingable and openable so as to close a window window. On the front side of the glass frame 5, there are provided a frame lighting device 10 that emits light according to the game development status, and a speaker 11 that generates sound effects according to the game development status. The ball tray unit 6 is provided with an upper ball tray 8 and a lower ball tray 9 which are tray members for storing game balls, and a launch handle 12 for performing a game ball launch operation is provided on the right side of the front of the lower ball tray 9. Is provided.

  The game board 20 is configured by using a decorative board 21 formed by attaching a cell printed with a predetermined pattern on a rectangular laminated plywood subjected to router processing or the like. On the front surface of the decorative plate 21, an outer rail and an inner rail are fixed in a circular arc shape, and a substantially circular game area PA in which a game ball can roll is defined, and a windmill and a large number of games are formed in the game area PA. Along with nails, various prize winning openings such as a general winning opening 60, a first special figure starting opening 61, a second special figure starting opening 62, a general drawing starting opening 63, a first large winning opening 64, a second large winning opening 65, etc. There are various display devices such as a first special symbol display device 71, a second special symbol display device 72, a first special symbol hold lamp 73, a second special figure hold lamp 74, a normal symbol display device 75, and a universal figure hold lamp 76. Is provided. A center ornament 22 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area PA, and a screen of an effect display device (for example, a liquid crystal panel) 70 is provided so as to be visible through the center opening of the center ornament 22. At the lower end of the game area PA, there is provided an out port 29 through which the game balls that have tumbled down without entering each winning port are discharged to the back side of the game board 20. Hereinafter, each component provided in the game board 20 is demonstrated in order.

  The general winning opening 60 includes a general winning detector 601 for detecting a game ball. The general winning detector 601 is a so-called passing type sensor that detects, for example, a game ball entering the general winning port 60, and generates general winning information indicating the winning when the game ball enters.

  The first special figure starting port 61 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “first special figure game”), and is used for detecting the entry of a game ball. A first start winning detector 611 is provided. The first start winning detector 611 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the first special figure starting port 61, and first start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated.

  The second special figure start port 62 is provided as a start winning opening corresponding to a second special symbol game (hereinafter simply referred to as “second special figure game”). The second special figure start port 62 includes a second start winning detector 621, an electric accessory 622 called a so-called electric chew (electric tulip), and an electric accessory solenoid 623 for opening and closing the electric accessory 622. With. The second start winning detector 621 is, for example, a so-called pass-type sensor that detects a game ball entering the second special figure start port 62, and second start winning information indicating the ball entering when the game ball enters. Is generated. The electric accessory 622 is variable between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the second special figure starting port 62 and an open state in which the game ball is easier to enter than this state. Here, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 62 is arranged at a position covered by the first special figure starting port 61 (a position overlapping vertically), and the second special figure starting port 62 is opened by the electric accessory 622. Otherwise, the presence of the first special figure starting port 61 makes it difficult for the game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the electric accessory 622 is opened, it is easier to enter the second special figure starting port 62, so that it enters the second special figure starting port 62 rather than entering the first special figure starting port 61. It is much easier to make a ball. For this reason, in the state where the entrance into the second special figure starting port 62 is low, the entrance into the first special figure starting port 61 is aimed at, and the entrance into the second special figure starting port 62 is enhanced. In such a state, a method of aiming at entering the second special figure starting port 62 is also effective.

  The normal start port 63 includes a general start prize detector 631. The universal start winning detector 631 is, for example, a so-called passage type sensor that detects the passage of a game ball to the general start port 63, and generates a general start start passage information indicating the passage when the game ball passes. Note that the passage of the game ball to the general figure start port 63 triggers the normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to expand the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure start port 62.

  The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) has a horizontal rectangular shape which becomes an open state as a “big hit” when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is suspended in a predetermined manner. This is a winning opening located below the PA. The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) includes a first big prize detector 641 (second big prize detector 651), a first electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652), A first big prize opening solenoid 643 (second big prize opening solenoid 653) for opening and closing the first electric combination 642 (second electric combination 652); The first grand prize detector 641 (second grand prize detector 651) is, for example, a so-called passing type sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize port 64 (second grand prize port 65). When a game ball enters, first grand prize information (second grand prize information) indicating the pitch is generated. The first electric accessory 642 (second electric accessory 652) has a normal state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in the first grand prize opening 64 (second grand prize opening 65) and a game ball enters. The first big prize opening 64 (second big prize opening 65) is changed to an open state that is easy to do. In the present embodiment, there are two special winning awards. However, the special game based on the first special figure game and the special game based on the second special figure game are executed with a single special prize outlet. Also good.

  Subsequently, the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) displays a variable display of the first special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol game (second special symbol game) and Stop display. The first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72) is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and the first special symbol (second special symbol) is 10 kinds of numbers “0” to “9” and Displayed with a “-” in the loss.

  The first special figure holding lamp 73 (second special figure holding lamp 74) is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamp is the number of random numbers held in the first special figure game (second special figure game). It corresponds to (maximum 4). The number of holds of the first special figure holding lamp 73 (second special figure holding lamp 74) is either during the fluctuation of the first special symbol (second special symbol) or during the execution of the first special game or the second special game. This is the number of lottery results won in the first special figure starting slot 61 (second special figure starting slot 62) during that time, and indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation.

  In addition, since the 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) does not necessarily need to have an effect role, in this embodiment, the size of the 1st special symbol display device 71 (2nd special symbol display device 72) is It is set to an inconspicuous level and is arranged in the lower left corner of the game area PA. However, when the first special symbol (second special symbol) itself has a role to be played and the first decorative symbol (second decorative symbol) is displayed, an effect display described below is used. You may comprise so that a 1st special symbol (2nd special symbol) may be displayed on a liquid crystal panel like the apparatus 70. FIG.

  The effect display device 70 mainly performs change display and stop display of the effect image including a decoration symbol that changes / stops in conjunction with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and a notice display, and also displays the decorative symbol on hold. Do. Specifically, on the screen of the effect display device 70, a decorative symbol display unit 700 on which a decorative symbol change display, stop display, and notice display are executed, and a decorative symbol hold display corresponding to the first special symbol is executed. The first figure hold display part 701 to be displayed and the second figure hold display part 702 for executing the hold display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol are formed. Although the liquid crystal panel is used in the present embodiment, it may be formed of other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED.

  The normal symbol display device 75 performs normal symbol variation display and stop display. The general symbol holding lamp 76 is composed of four lamps, and the number of lighting of the lamp corresponds to the number of normal symbol fluctuations held (the number of normal symbol fluctuations not yet executed).

  Finally, the center decoration 22 is installed around the effect display device 70 and has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the screen of the effect display device 70, and decoration. The center decoration 22 is lit and blinks in accordance with the game development status, and the panel lighting device 23 for enhancing the visual effect, or the movable body accessory unit that executes the performance operation in accordance with the game development status. 100 etc. are provided.

  Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PM will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the front frame 2, a back set board 30 having a window 30 a communicating in the front-rear direction substantially at the center and formed in a rectangular frame shape somewhat smaller than the front frame 2 is detachably attached. In each part of the back set board 30, there are a storage tank 31 that stores a large number of game balls, a tank rail 32 that extends from the storage tank 31 with a gentle downward slope, and a front and rear alignment by the tank rail 32. The game balls guided in the state are paid out from the prize ball payout unit 33 and the prize ball payout unit 33 for paying out the game balls under predetermined conditions (for example, in response to winning at each winning opening or a request from the card unit). A payout mechanism such as a prize ball passage 34 for guiding the game balls to the upper ball tray 8 is provided.

  In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, there is a main control board 1000 for comprehensively controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM, control of game effects according to the type of frame / board (including version) and game development status. A sub control board 2000 for performing the game, an effect display device 70 for displaying an effect image for enhancing the fun of the game, and the like are provided. On the other hand, on the back side of the back set board 30, a payout control board 3000 for controlling the game ball payout operation by the prize ball payout unit 33 and the game ball discharge operation by the launching device is received from the game facility side and various controls are performed. A power supply board 4000 for supplying power to the board and electric / electronic components is provided. In order to prevent unauthorized modification, these control boards are respectively arranged at predetermined positions on the back of the game board 20 or the back set board 30 in an assembled state accommodated in a transparent resin board case having a caulking structure and a sealing structure. Established.

  The pachinko gaming machine PM configured as described above can be used in a game in which the outer frame 1 is fixedly installed on the gaming island of the gaming facility, and the front frame 2, the glass frame 5, the ball tray unit 6 and the like are closed and locked. The game is started by storing the game ball in the upper ball tray 8 and rotating the launch handle 12. When the firing handle 12 is rotated, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 8 are sent to the launching mechanism one by one by the ball feed valve disposed on the back side of the glass frame 5, and the launching mechanism Is launched into the game area PA, and then the pachinko game is developed.

[Movable unit]
Next, the configuration of the movable object accessory unit 100 of the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Here, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the movable body accessory unit 100, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining the rotation operation of the movable body accessory unit.

  The movable body accessory unit 100 is disposed below the effect display device 70 and on the left side of the front of the first grand prize opening 64. The movable body accessory unit 100 includes a rotating body accessory 101 that is rotatably provided in a plane parallel to the game board 20, a stepping motor 102 that is a drive source of the rotating body accessory 101, and a rotating body accessory. 101 and the accessory connecting shaft 103 that connects the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 102.

  The rotating body accessory 101 is made of, for example, a light transmissive synthetic resin. A logo (not shown in FIG. 3) related to the character of the board surface is displayed in the circumferential direction on the surface of the rotating body accessory 101, and the position of the logo relative to the board surface is changed according to the rotation of the rotating body accessory 101. It is configured to be rotationally displaced. An LED substrate (not shown) on which a light emitting diode as a light source is mounted is provided inside the rotating body accessory 101, and light from the LED substrate passes through the light transmitting portion of the rotating body accessory 101 and moves forward. By being diffused to the (player side), it is configured to exhibit an electrical decoration effect.

  The stepping motor 102 can rotationally drive the rotating body accessory 101 in both forward and reverse directions (clockwise direction and counterclockwise direction). Every time the stepping motor 102 makes one rotation (360 ° rotation), the rotating body accessory 101 101 also rotates once (360 ° rotation). That is, the rotation speed of the stepping motor 102 and the rotation speed of the rotating body accessory 101 are set to be the same. As will be described later in detail, the stepping motor 102 operates by switching the excitation pattern of the drive pulse, and gives a predetermined number of steps of driving signals to rotate the rotating body accessory 101 once. Here, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the rotating body accessory 101 always rotates in the clockwise direction during the rendering operation, while it can rotate in the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction during the return processing operation. It is configured.

  Next, the basic structure of the stepping motor 102 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the stepping motor 102. The basic structure of the stepping motor 102 includes a rotor (rotor) 102a attached to a rotating shaft and a stator (stator) 102b which is a winding coil fixed to the outside thereof. When a magnetic force is generated by applying a pulse current to the winding coil of the stator 102b, the rotor 102a is attracted to rotate by a certain angle. As will be described in detail later, the stepping motor 102 has a plurality of excitation phases, and is configured to rotate one time by repeating excitation to the plurality of excitation phases a plurality of times.

  Next, an excitation method of the stepping motor 102 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, as is well known, the excitation method of the stepping motor 102 is intended for the one-phase excitation method, the two-phase excitation method, and the 1-2 phase excitation method (however, it is not limited to this). . Here, FIG. 6 is a table for explaining the outline of each excitation method (excitation sequence).

First, FIG. 6A shows a one-phase excitation method. In this excitation method, W → X → Y → Z → W ~ → X ~ → Y ~ → Z ~ → ... to excitation in accordance with the sequence that. Here, "~" of W ^~ and X ^~ like is meant to be a reversal logic such as W and X (hereinafter, the same). In this way, the rotation is performed by a predetermined step angle every time one pulse is applied. It should be noted that the sequence of excitation in reverse, reverse and ^{Z ~ → Y ~ → X ~} → W ~ → Z → Y → X → W → ... to excitation in accordance with the sequence of rotation.

Subsequently, FIG. 6B shows a two-phase excitation method. In this excitation method, the pulse width of each phase is set to twice the width of one-phase excitation, and excitation is performed simultaneously while shifting by one pulse from the next phase. WX → XY → YZ → ZW ^~ → W ^~ X ^~ Excitation is performed according to the sequence of X ^to Y ^to Y ^to Z ^to Z ^to W (the reverse in the case of reverse rotation). This excitation method has a merit that rotation is stable and a large torque can be obtained as compared with one-phase excitation, but there is a demerit that power consumption increases.

Finally, FIG. 6C shows the 1-2 phase excitation method. In this excitation method, the pulse width of each phase is set to 3, and the next phase is excited by shifting by 2 pulses. WX → X → XY → Y → YZ → Z → ZW ^˜ → W ^˜ → W ^{˜ X ~ → X ~ → X ~} Y ~ → Y ~ → Y ~ Z ~ → Z ~ → Z ~ W → W → ... exciting according to the sequence of (the opposite in the case of reverse rotation). In this excitation method, the angle of rotation for each pulse width is halved compared to one-phase excitation or two-phase excitation, so that finer motor control is possible.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the following description, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 102 is rotated once in 8 steps in the one-phase excitation method and the two-phase excitation method, and in 16 steps in the 1-2 phase excitation method. It is supposed to make one rotation. As described above, the rotational position of the stepping motor 102 and the rotational position of the rotating body accessory 101 correspond 1: 1.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the movable body accessory unit 100 detects the presence of the rotating body accessory 101 at the initial position (reference position that is the starting point of the rendering operation). A detection sensor 104 is provided. On the other hand, the accessory connecting shaft 103 of the rotating accessory 101 is provided with a disc-shaped detection board 105, and one detection hole 106 for detecting the initial position is provided on the outer periphery of the detection board 105. Only recessed. The rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 includes a light projecting unit that projects light and a light receiving unit that receives light from the light projecting unit, and is a photosensor arranged in a substantially U shape with the detection panel 105 interposed therebetween. It is. The position of the detection hole 106 corresponds to the initial position of the rotating body accessory 101, and when the detection hole 106 is not interposed between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 (that is, When the light is shielded by the turntable 105, the sensor is turned off, and when the detection hole 106 is interposed between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion of the rotating object detection sensor 104 (that is, the detection hole 106 blocks light). When it is not), it is turned on to detect the initial position of the rotating object 101. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), when the reference mark M of the rotating body accessory 101 is at the position of 0 o'clock (directly above when attached to the pachinko gaming machine PM), the initial position ( The description will be made assuming that the rotation angle θ = 0 °.

  The operation mode of the rotating body accessory 101 is classified into an initial operation and a production operation. The initial operation is an operation mode that is executed only once when the pachinko gaming machine PM is turned on, and acquires the position information necessary for controlling the rotation operation of the rotating body accessory 101 by the stepping motor 102. It is executed for the purpose of doing. On the other hand, the rendering operation is based on the assumption that the initial operation is being executed, and is based on the acquired position information, and is operated / stopped in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the symbol variation by the rendering display device 70. It is executed for the purpose of exerting the production effect. In the following description, the operation mode of the rotating object 101 will be described with a focus on the rendering operation, and the initial operation will be omitted.

[Function configuration]
Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine PM (mainly the main control board 1000 / sub control board 2000) according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to the block diagram of FIG.

<Main control board>
First, the main control board 1000 includes a game control means 1100 for controlling main games (first special figure game, second special figure game, special game, etc.), auxiliary games (general figure game, etc.) and general games. Various game information [for example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information {for example, 15R big hit (with a ball), 2R big hit (without a ball), small hit, miss)} on the sub-control board 2000 side, information on a fluctuation pattern Information transmission means 1200 for transmitting (for example, variation time), special game start signal, status information, end signal, hold information, and the like, and predetermined prize balls based on the entrance of game balls to various winning holes And a prize ball payout determining means 1300 for controlling the payout control board 3000 so as to pay out the payout amount.

  The game control unit 1100 includes a ball entry determination unit 1110 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening, a lottery random value acquisition unit 1120 for acquiring a lottery random number value, and each start during variable display. The holding control means 1130 for temporarily storing the ball entering the mouth as a holding ball within the upper limit number, and the special game based on the first special figure game random number, the second special figure game random number, and the general figure game random number, which will be described later in detail. The determination of whether or not the change start condition of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is satisfied, and the determination of whether or not the right and wrong and the opening of the electric accessory 622 of the second special symbol start port 62 are lottery are performed. Symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138, symbol content determining means 1140 for determining the stop symbol and variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of each symbol, and display control for performing control for displaying variation and stop of each symbol Means 1150, electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 for performing various processes directly related to the opening / closing determination of the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62, and control relating to special games that are more advantageous to the player than normal games Special game control means 1170 for managing the game, small hit game control means 1175 for controlling the small game, the first special figure game, the second special figure game, and the general figure game, which game state is the current game state Specific game control means 1180 for determining whether to shift, and processing for shifting the game state based on the determination, and current and past game states [e.g., state relating to main game {normal game state, specific game state ( Probability change state, short-time state), special game state, small hit game state}, state related to ordinary game (electric chew support state, non-electric chew support state), special symbol and ordinary game Game related information temporary storage means 1190 for temporarily storing stop symbols and variation pattern information relating to symbols, on / off statuses of various flags, gaming state during special game (for example, information on the number of rounds and winning prizes), etc. Have. Hereinafter, each means will be described in detail.

  First, the entering determination means 1110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When the first start winning information is acquired, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the first special figure starting port 61, and when the second starting winning information is acquired, the game ball has the second special figure starting port 62. Judge that he won a prize. In addition, when the first grand prize information is acquired, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the first big prize opening 64, and when the second big prize information is obtained, the game ball becomes the second big prize opening 65. Judge that he won a prize. Furthermore, the winning determination means 1110 determines that the game ball has won the general drawing start port 63 when the general winning information is acquired, and determines that the gaming ball has won the general winning port 60 when the general winning information is acquired. .

  Next, the lottery random number acquisition means 1120 receives a random number value related to the first special figure lottery (referred to as a “first lottery random value”) triggered by the game ball entering the first special figure start port 61. 1st special figure which determines whether it acquires, and acquires the said random number value (1st determination lottery random value, 1st special symbol lottery random value, 1st fluctuation pattern lottery random value) according to this determination result Whether to acquire a random value (referred to as “second lottery random value”) related to the second special drawing lottery triggered by the lottery random value acquisition means 1121 and the game ball entering the second special drawing start port 62 Second lottery random value acquisition means for determining whether or not and acquiring the random number value (second winning / non-selection lottery random value, second special symbol lottery random value, second variation pattern lottery random value) according to the determination result 1122 and the normal symbol lottery triggered by the passing of the game ball to the ordinary diagram starting port 63 Whether or not a random number value (referred to as “general drawing lottery random value”) can be acquired is determined, and based on the determination result, the random number value (general symbol lottery random number value, normal symbol lottery random value, common symbol variation pattern lottery) A random lottery value acquisition unit 1123 for acquiring a random number).

  Here, the “random number” in the claims and the description including the above is randomly determined from a predetermined range such as “0” to “65535” or “0” to “255” allocated according to the type of random number. Is the selected value. The random number may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. For example, the expression method of each value in a random number is a method in which values are expressed in order along the random number sequence (Paras One method), the next value when the final value of the random number sequence is expressed (initial value) Can be cited as a method for determining the value by chance (initial value update method), a combination thereof, and the like.

  Next, the hold control means 1130 determines whether or not to temporarily store the first lottery random value acquired in a situation where the first special symbol variation permission is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number value is subjected to symbol variation. First special figure holding means 1131 for holding in the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a until permission is granted, and the second lottery random value acquired in a situation where the second special symbol change permission is not given temporarily The second special figure holding means 1132 for holding the random number value in the second special figure holding information temporary storage means 1132a until the symbol fluctuation permission is given based on the determination result, and the normal symbol fluctuation It is determined whether or not the temporary drawing lottery random value acquired in the situation where the permission is not granted is temporarily stored, and based on the determination result, the random number value is stored in the temporary drawing hold information temporary storage means 1133a until the symbol variation permission is granted. Having a Prussian diagram holding means 1133 for, a. Here, the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132, and the universal figure holding means 1133 are capable of storing up to four, and temporarily storing the random number values in combination with the holding order. The first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, the second special figure hold information temporary storage means 1132a, and the general figure hold information temporary storage means 1133a, respectively.

  Next, as a result of the success / failure lottery, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game based on the first lottery random number value (second lottery random value) (for example, The special figure execution lottery means 1135a, the special figure success lottery table 1135b that is referred to when performing the lottery lottery, and the special lottery random number value are used. An unsuccessful lottery means 1135c for determining whether or not to release the electric accessory 622 at the start port 62, and an unsuccessful lottery drawing to be referred to when the electric accessory 622 at the second special drawing start port 62 is opened. Table 1135d. Furthermore, the special figure winning / lotting table 1135b performs the first special figure winning / losing lottery table 1135b-1 which is referred to when performing the winning / losing lottery regarding the first special figure game, and the right / no lottery regarding the second special figure game. And a second special figure winning / losing lottery table 1135b-2 referred to at the time.

  FIG. 8 (a) is a diagram schematically showing the special figure success / failure lottery table 1135b. As can be seen from FIG. 8 (a), the range corresponding to the jackpot changes according to the gaming state (normal state, probability change state), but corresponds to the jackpot in the first special figure lottery and the second special figure lottery. The probability of doing is equal. Even if the winning / raising lottery random value does not correspond to the big hit range, that is, so-called losing, the winning lottery random number value is a small hit when it falls within the predetermined range. In this example, the first special figure lottery is a small hit with a higher probability than the second special figure lottery. In this embodiment, the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are configured in the same table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may be determined in separate tables. On the other hand, FIG. 8 (b) is a diagram schematically showing a general-purpose winning / failing lottery table 1135d that is referred to in the open lottery of the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 as a normal symbol winning / losing lottery. is there. As can be seen from FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol time-short state (electric chew support state), that is, the case where the normal symbol time-short flag is on, has a higher probability. It is set to win (the electric chew opening winning probability is set high).

    Next, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 determines the variation start condition for the first special symbol and the second special symbol (not being in a special game, not being varied in the first special symbol or the second special symbol, etc.) Judgment processing of whether or not is satisfied. Further, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 reserves the start of the other variation display while one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 preferentially executes variation display of the second special symbol over the first special symbol. That is, while the second lottery random number value is held in the second special figure holding means 1132, even if the first lottery random value is held in the first special figure holding means 1131, the second special figure holding means 1132 is held. The second lottery random number value that is held in is preferentially digested. Thereby, as long as the state that the second lottery random number value is held by the second special figure holding means 1132 is maintained, the second special drawing lottery can be continuously executed.

  Next, the symbol content determination means 1140, based on the acquired first lottery random value (particularly, the first special symbol lottery random value, the first variation pattern lottery random value), the stop symbol and variation pattern of the first special symbol Based on the first special symbol content determining means 1141 for determining the second special symbol and the acquired second lottery random value (particularly, the second special symbol lottery random value and the second variation pattern lottery random value). And the second special figure content determining means 1142 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the stop symbol and the fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the acquired general symbol lottery random value (in particular, the normal symbol lottery random value and the common symbol variation pattern lottery random value). And a general-purpose content determining means 1143 for determining a pattern.

  The first special symbol content determining unit 1141 (second special symbol content determining unit 1142) is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern related to the first special symbol (second special symbol). It has a determination lottery table 1141a (second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). Further, the first special symbol content determination lottery table 1141a (second special symbol content determination lottery table 1142a) is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol (second special symbol). Symbol lottery table 1141a-1 (second special symbol lottery table 1142a-1) and first special symbol variation pattern lottery table 1141a- referred to when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol (second special symbol) 2 (second special figure variation pattern lottery table 1142a-2).

  Here, FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing the first special symbol lottery table 1141a-1 and the second special symbol lottery table 1142a-1. As can be seen from FIG. 9, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of jackpot symbols, and the profit state at the time of the special game and the game state after the special game are determined based on the type of the symbol. (This will be described later).

  Next, FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the first special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table 1141a-2 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table 1142a-2. In the present embodiment, the table configurations of both are the same, so they are summarized. The plurality of types of variation patterns are defined on the assumption that the variation patterns have various variation times, and that the variation of the symbols by the decorative symbols composed of a plurality of symbols is also executed at the variation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the hourly symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped when the variation time elapses. Here, the fluctuation pattern 1 (non-reach 1) is defined by a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 2 (normal reach) is defined by a fluctuation time of 30 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern 3 (super reach) is a fluctuation of 60 seconds. Time is prescribed. As can be seen from FIG. 10, in the case of a loss in the short time state, a relatively short variation time is selected as compared with other tables. Furthermore, a different variation time may be selected depending on the number of balls to be held (for example, when there are three or four holds at the time of holding digestion, a short variation time is selected. May be configured).

  Next, the general symbol content determination means 1143 has a general symbol content determination lottery table 1143a that is referred to when determining a stop symbol related to a normal symbol. Further, the general symbol content determination lottery table 1143a is referred to when the normal symbol lottery table 1143a-1 referred to when determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol and the normal symbol variation pattern (variation time) are determined. And a common map variation pattern lottery table 1143a-2. It should be noted that the normal symbol content determination means 1143 refers to the normal symbol lottery table 1143a-1, and when the winning is determined based on the normal symbol lottery random value (unsuccessful lottery random value), the predetermined winning symbol “7”. On the other hand, when a loss is determined, a predetermined loss symbol “-” is assigned. Further, the general symbol content determining means 1143 refers to the general symbol variation pattern lottery table 1143a-2, and in the normal symbol variation display in the normal state (in the situation where the normal symbol short-time flag is off), a relatively long variation. Select time X (“30 seconds”). On the other hand, in the normal symbol time-short state (under the condition that the normal symbol time-short flag is on), a considerably short variation time Y (“1 second”) is selected.

  Next, the display control means 1150 includes a first special symbol control means 1151 that performs control to stop and display the first special symbol after the first special symbol is changed for a predetermined time on the first special symbol display device 71, and a second special symbol. On the display device 72, the second special symbol control means 1152 for controlling the display to stop after the second special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time, and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 75 are variably displayed for a predetermined time. And a general-purpose control means 1153 for performing a control to stop and display.

  Here, the first special figure control means 1151 has first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a for managing the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the first special figure content determination means 1141. . The first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a further includes a first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. The second special figure control means 1152 has second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a for managing the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined by the second special figure content determination means 1142. The second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a further includes a second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1 (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero. Further, the universal symbol control means 1153 has an ordinary symbol variation time management unit 1153a for managing the variation time of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 75. The common figure fluctuation time management means 1153a further includes a common figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 capable of measuring time.

  Next, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 includes a condition determination means 1161 for determining whether or not a condition for performing control for opening and closing the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is satisfied, The electric chew opening time determination reference table 1163 that is referred to when determining the opening time of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62 and the opening time of the electric accessory 622 at the second special figure starting port 62 are shown. And an electric chew release time management timer 1162 to be managed. The electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew opening time determination reference table 1163, and when the winning / failing lottery is won in the short time state of the normal symbol, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens for a relatively long time compared to the normal state {normal symbol Release time α when the short time flag is on = 3 seconds (long time), open time β when the normal symbol time short flag is off = 0.1 seconds (short time)}.

  Next, the special game control means 1170 determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game (big hit) is satisfied. Specifically, the special game (big hit) execution permission flag is won. If the condition determination means 1171 for determining whether or not has occurred and the special game transition condition is satisfied, the content of the special game (specifically, the big winning opening to be opened, the number of rounds, A special game content determining means 1172 that sets a special game related information temporary storage means 1191c and a first big prize opening 64 or a second big prize opening 65 in an open state under predetermined conditions (round time, etc.) Special game execution means 1173 for executing a big hit) and a special game for performing time management of various processes related to the special game (for example, management of opening and closing times of the first big prize opening 64 and the second big prize opening 65) It has a while managing unit 1174, the. Here, the special game time management means 1174 further includes a round execution timer 1174a for managing the round time. The special game content determination unit 1172 further includes a special game content reference table 1172a that is referred to when specifying the content of the special game to be set in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c.

  When the lottery result related to the first special drawing lottery indicates the transition to the special game, the special game control means 1170 has the special game operation condition when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the game has been established, and the special game is executed by opening the first grand prize port 64 or the second grand prize port 65. Similarly, the special game control means 1170, when the lottery result related to the second special figure lottery indicates the transition to the special game, the special game control means 1170 is displayed when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the operating condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the first grand prize winning port 64 or the second grand prize winning port 65. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 64 or the second grand prize winning port 65 is continuously continued a plurality of times, and is composed of a plurality of unit games (rounds) with one opening / closing as a unit. Is done. The special game control means 1170 ends the special game when the set round number (15 rounds or 2 rounds) of the unit game is consumed.

  Here, FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing the special game content reference table 1172a, where (a) is a table referred to in the lottery result relating to the first special figure game, and (b) is the second special figure. It is a table referred by the lottery result concerning a game. In each special game content reference table, for special symbols "1, 3, 5, 7, 9", the number of special games rounds, the big winning opening to be opened, the maximum number of winnings in a round, and whether or not there is a probability change The presence / absence of time reduction and the time reduction period are associated with each other. When the special symbol “7” is selected, it becomes a high-profit special game (15R special game) in which a large number of games can be obtained. On the other hand, when the special symbol “1, 3, 5, 9” is selected, a low-profit special state (2R special game) in which almost no winnings can be obtained. In the case of the special symbol “7” and the special symbol “1, 3, 5, 9”, the opening time is different (the former is 30 seconds and the latter is 0.25 seconds). Or it is common in the point that the special game which the 2nd big winning opening 65 keeps opening is performed. Further, in this example, the probability change is accompanied only when the special symbol “3, 7” is selected, but the time is shortened when any of the special symbols “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” is selected. Will be accompanied. Here, as can be seen by comparing the contents shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the ratio of the high profit special game is higher in the second special drawing lottery than in the first special drawing lottery. The probability that the probability variation jackpot is attached (that is, the probability variation entry rate) is the same in the first special figure lottery and the second special figure lottery.

  The small hit game control means 1175, when the lottery result related to the first special drawing lottery results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game when the first special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit state. It is determined that the operating condition has been established, and the small winning game is executed by opening the first big prize opening 64 or the second big prize opening 65. Similarly, if the lottery result related to the second special drawing lottery indicates a transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 1175 will stop when the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. It is determined that the small winning game operating condition is satisfied, and the small winning game is executed by opening the first big winning port 64 or the second big winning port 65. The small hit game is different from the special game in that it is composed of one unit game. Here, when the 2R special game and the small hit game described above are compared, although they are internally different, the point of the same opening / closing time (0.25 seconds) and the number of times of opening / closing are the same (the former is Since one opening and closing per round is twice in two rounds, and the latter is common in two opening and closing per round twice, a game with an approximate opening time / opening pattern is developed.

  Next, the specific game control means 1180 includes a specific game availability / content determination means 1183 that determines the content of the specific game, and a specific game end condition determination means 1181 that determines whether or not the specific game state end condition is satisfied. And having. Here, the specific game end condition determining means 1181 has a short time counter 1181a capable of counting a special symbol short time (ordinary symbol short time). Here, the “specific game” is, for example, a probability variation state in which a lottery probability for a special game is higher than that in the normal game, a short time state in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively shorter than that in the normal game, the second special figure It refers to a normal game such as an electric chew support state in which the ease of entering the starting port 62 is enhanced.

  The specific game control means 1180 controls the normal game in the probability changing state, the short time state, and the electric chew support state. The specific game control means 1180 shifts the game state to the short-time state and the electric chew support state after the end of the special game. On the other hand, the special symbol determined by the symbol content determining means 1140 is the jackpot symbol (“3”, “7” in this example) that is shifted to the probability variation after the special game is finished. Limited to cases. The short-time state and the easy-to-open state are continued until the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of end conditions, for example, 100, counting from the end of the special game. However, when shifting to the probability changing state at the same time, as long as the probability changing state continues, the time reduction state and the electric chew support state are continued. That is, it continues until the next big hit. As described above, the end of the time reduction state and the electric chew support state is determined according to the gaming state. In the short-time state, a variation pattern with a particularly short variation time tends to appear. In the electric chew support state, the normal symbol is shortened, the normal symbol is changed, and the opening time of the electric accessory 622 is extended. On the other hand, the probability variation state is continued until a special game with the next jackpot is executed. During the probability change state, the probability that the success / failure lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 1135 becomes a big hit is maintained at a high value. The specific game propriety / content determination means 1183 turns on the “special symbol probability change flag” in the probability change state and sets the “special symbol time reduction flag” in the time reduction state when determining the transition content to the specific game related to the special symbol. turn on. In this embodiment, the “ordinary symbol time flag” is also turned on in conjunction with the “special symbol time flag”. Note that, as will be described in detail later in the processing column, when the “special symbol time-short flag” is turned off, the “normal symbol time-short flag” is also turned off.

  Next, the game related information temporary storage means 1190 is a special chart for temporarily storing information related to special figure games (main game) such as control related to special symbols and control related to special games and small hit games. Game related information temporary storage means 1191 and general game related information for temporarily storing information related to the general game, such as control related to normal symbols and information related to the electric accessory 622 of the second starting port 62 Temporary storage means 1192.

  Here, the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191 temporarily stores on / off information of various flags in various gaming states relating to the first special figure game and the second special figure game, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. First special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a for temporarily storing information relating to display control of the special figure game side game state for temporarily storing information relating to the game state of the special figure game side Temporary storage means 1191b and special game related information temporary storage means 1191c for temporarily storing information related to special game processing.

  Further, the general-purpose game-related information temporary storage means 1192 temporarily stores general-purpose game-related information temporary storage means 1192a for temporarily storing information related to display control of normal symbols, and information related to the game state on the general-purpose game side. And a normal game side game state temporary storage means 1192b.

  The sub control board 2000 performs effect display control on the effect display device 70 based on the information receiving means 2100 for receiving commands and various information from the main control board 1000 side, and commands from the main control board 1000 side. Production display control means 2200 for controlling, movable body accessory control means 2300 for controlling the operation of the movable body accessory unit 100, and general presentation information (including flags) related to processing executed on the sub-control board 2000 side. Production-related information temporary storage means 2400 for storing.

  The information receiving means 2100 has main-side information temporary storage means 2110 for temporarily storing symbol information related to the special figure game from the main control board 1000 side. The information temporarily stored here is appropriately referred to as necessary by each means described later in each process described below.

  The decorative symbol display control means 2210 is a display for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol and a variable effect pattern based on the symbol information from the main control board 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2110. Content determination means 2211 and a drawing change pattern storage means for storing all data related to the effect display including data (various object data, moving image data, audio data, etc.) related to the decorative design and the change design pattern of the decorative design. 2212. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2211 is referred to when determining the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2211a for reference when determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol. And a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211b for the purpose.

  The decorative symbol display control means 2210 is configured to determine a decorative symbol stop symbol and a variable effect pattern based on special symbol information (stop symbol information and variation pattern information) transmitted from the main control board 1000 side. . In addition, about the stop design of the decorative design, it is determined by lottery based on the attribute information of the special symbol in the case of winning, and in the case of losing, it is determined by lottery based on whether it is reach or non-reach, The decorative design variation effect pattern is uniquely specified based on the special symbol variation pattern, but is not limited to this. For example, the decoration symbol may be uniquely determined by being tied to the special symbol stop symbol.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the result of winning / not-winning lottery means 1135 indicates a transition to 15R special game, a specific combination such as “777” or “111” is used. Thus, a combination of three symbols is selected. A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357”, is also selected when the result of the lottery result indicates a shift to 2R special game or a small hit. That is, the specific combination of 2R big hit or small hit does not necessarily have to be a combination of three symbols. If the winning / losing lottery result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946”, and is a specific combination that is selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. If the winning / raising lottery result is not 15R big hit, and a variation effect pattern indicating a loss with reach is selected, a combination that does not have only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is selected. .

  The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a variation display mode of the decorative symbol, that is, a series of effect display processes from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the end of variation. The variation effect pattern includes a pattern for displaying a normal lost symbol and a pattern for displaying a lost symbol or a big hit symbol through a reach state that is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. For example, normal reach refers to a mode in which two out of three symbol sequences temporarily stop, and then the remaining one symbol sequence fluctuates. Super reach refers to two out of three symbol sequences temporarily. After stopping, it means a mode in which the remaining one symbol sequence fluctuates frame-by-frame.

  Next, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 has a hold information temporary storage means 2221 for temporarily storing various information related to the hold.

  In addition, the effect display control means 2200 controls other than the image display such as effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the frame lighting device 10 and the panel lighting device 23 and sound output from the speaker 11. I do.

  The movable body accessory control means 2300 includes a movable body accessory operation control means 2310 for controlling control relating to the rendering operation of the movable body accessory unit 100 determined in conjunction with the variation design pattern of the decorative symbol, and a variation of the decorative symbol. Production operation pattern storage means 2320 for storing data related to the production operation pattern determined in conjunction with the production pattern, and movable body accessory operation for temporarily storing information relating to the operation state of the movable body accessory unit 100 Related information temporary storage means 2330. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the effect operation pattern storage unit 2320 is referred to when determining an effect operation pattern in which a series of driving modes of the stepping motor 102 are defined in order to operate the rotating body accessory 101. At this time, among the plurality of variation effect patterns in the decorative design described above, an effect operation pattern is associated with some variation effect patterns, and the variation effect pattern is selected by the decoration symbol display content determination means 2211. The effect operation pattern storage unit 2320 is configured to designate (execute an execution request) the effect operation pattern of the rotating body accessory 101 corresponding to the variation effect pattern. Here, in the effect operation pattern, the operation content of the rotating body accessory 101 is defined by, for example, the number of steps of the stepping motor 102, the driving speed, the rotation direction, the operation time, and the like.

  Next, the movable body accessory operation control means 2310 performs control to operate the rotating body accessory 101 according to the operation content (number of motor steps, drive speed, rotation direction, operation time, etc.) determined in the effect operation pattern. . The operation of the rotating object 101 is configured to start from the initial position and finally return to the initial position in accordance with the production operation pattern, and is configured to be completed during one decoration symbol change. ing.

  Furthermore, the movable body accessory operation control means 2310 includes an initial position determination means 2311 for performing a determination process of whether or not the rotary body accessory 101 is present at the initial position at a predetermined confirmation timing, and the rotary body accessory 101 A first return processing execution means 2312 for executing a first return processing (first return processing) for returning the rotating body accessory 101 to the initial position when it is determined that the rotary body accessory 101 does not exist at the initial position; And a second return process execution means 2313 for executing a second return process (second and subsequent return processes) when the rotating object 101 does not return to the initial position even after the process is executed.

  The initial position determination unit 2311 detects a detection signal from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 at a confirmation timing at which the rotating body accessory 101 is expected to exist at the initial position (in this example, when the decoration symbol starts to change). Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the rotating object 101 exists at the initial position. In the present embodiment, the case where the initial position confirmation timing is set at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped or when the decorative symbol is not varied. Any timing may be used as long as it is a confirmation timing at which the rotating body accessory 101 is expected to be present at the initial position. Further, as the confirmation timing, the initial position of the rotating body accessory 101 may be constantly monitored at intervals of a minute time (for example, several ms). In addition to the above confirmation timing, the initial position determination unit 2311 determines whether or not the rotating body accessory 101 has returned to the initial position by the first return process or the second return process, and the return process is normal. It is determined whether or not it has been completed.

  The first return processing execution means 2312 controls to rotate the rotating body accessory 101 clockwise or counterclockwise to return to the initial position when the rotating body accessory 101 does not exist at the initial position at a predetermined confirmation timing. (First return processing) is executed.

  The second return processing execution means 2313 reduces the rotational speed of the stepping motor 102 from the steady state (decreases the step cycle) when the rotating body accessory 101 does not return to the initial position even in the first return processing. At the same time, the excitation method of the stepping motor 102 is switched to an excitation method that can increase the output torque (for example, from the one-phase excitation method to the two-phase excitation method), and the rotating body object 101 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. Then, control for returning to the initial position (second return processing) is executed. Note that the second return processing execution means 2313 repeatedly executes the second return processing up to a predetermined number of retries (can be arbitrarily set) until the rotating object 101 returns to the initial position.

  Here, in the first and second return processing, the first and second return processing execution means 2312 and 2313 do not always return the rotating body accessory 101 to the initial position in a fixed rotation direction. Depending on the rotation position of the body accessory 101 (excitation stator position of the stepping motor 102), the rotating body is rotated in the shortest rotation direction (clockwise or counterclockwise direction) in order to return the rotation body accessory 101 to the initial position. The accessory 101 is rotated and returned to the initial position. For example, when the rotation angle θ of the rotating body accessory 101 is 0 ° <θ ≦ 180 °, the rotating body accessory 101 is rotated counterclockwise to return to the initial position. On the other hand, when the rotation angle θ of the rotating body accessory 101 is 180 ° <θ <360 °, the rotating body accessory 101 is rotated clockwise to return to the initial position.

[processing]
Next, the flow of processing of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Processing on the main control board>
First, the flow of processing on the main control board 1000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S1100, the main control board 1000 executes a winning process for performing a process related to winning at a starting port (including an indirectly contributing general starting port) related to special game transition. To do. Next, in step S1350, the main control board 1000 determines whether or not a normal game is being played. If Yes in step S1350 (if a normal game is being played), in step S1400, the main control board 1000 executes a normal game control process (a process related to a normal symbol). Next, in step S1500, the main control board 1000 executes normal game processing (processing related to special symbols). On the other hand, if the answer is No in step S1350 (when the game is not in a normal game), the main control board 1000 executes a special game control process in step S1800. Next, in step S1900, the main control board 1000 executes a small hit control process. In step S1950, the main control board 1000 transmits a prize ball payout command to the payout control board 3000 based on the winning opening where the game ball has won, and performs a payout process for a predetermined number of prize balls. The process returns to S1100. Note that the special game of S1800 and the small hit game of S1900 are not executed simultaneously, and when one is executed, the other is avoided. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the winning process according to the subroutine of step S1100 in FIG. First, in step S1200, the main control board 1000 executes a general drawing lottery random number acquisition process described later. In step S1300, the main control board 1000 executes a special drawing lottery random value acquisition process, which will be described later, and proceeds to step S1400.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the general lottery random number acquisition process according to the subroutine of step S1200 in FIG. First, in step S 1202, the ball entering determination unit 1110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (passed) the universal winning prize opening 63. In the case of Yes in step S1202, in step S1204, the general drawing lottery random number acquisition unit 1123 refers to the general drawing hold information temporary storage unit 1133a, and determines whether or not the number of held balls is within the upper limit (for example, 4). To do. In the case of Yes in step S1204, the normal lottery random number acquisition unit 1123 acquires the normal lottery random number value in step S1206. Subsequently, in step S1208, the general figure holding means 1133 adds 1 to the holding ball in the form of setting the random number value in the general figure holding information temporary storage means 1133a together with the order information indicating the number of the holding. The process proceeds to the next process (special drawing lottery random value acquisition process in step S1300). In addition, also when it is No in step S1202 and step S1204, it transfers to the following process (special drawing lottery random value acquisition process of step S1300).

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special drawing lottery random value acquisition processing according to the subroutine of step S1300 in FIG. First, in step S1302, the pitch determination means 1110 determines whether or not the first start winning information has been received from the first start winning detector 611 of the first special figure starting port 61. In the case of Yes in step S1302, in step S1304, the first special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1121 refers to the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a, and whether the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit (for example, four). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step S1304, in step S1306 and step S1308, the first special figure lottery random value acquisition unit 1121 obtains the first lottery random value (first winning lottery random number value, first special symbol lottery random value, first variation). Pattern lottery random value, etc.), and the first special figure holding means 1131 stores the first lottery random value with the first special figure holding information together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held for the first special symbol. Set in the temporary storage means 1131a. Next, in step S1309, the information transmission means 1200 refers to the first special figure hold information temporary storage means 1131a, and obtains information as to what number of hold is stored for the first special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, the winning determination means 1110 determines whether or not the second start winning information is received from the second start winning detector 621 of the second special figure starting port 62. In the case of Yes in step S1310, in step S1312, the second special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1122 refers to the second special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a, and whether the number of reserved balls is within the upper limit (for example, four). Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step S1312, in step S1314 and step S1316, the second special figure lottery random value acquisition means 1122 obtains the second lottery random number value (the second winning lottery random number value, the second special symbol lottery random value, the second variation). Pattern lottery random value, etc.), and the second special figure holding means 1132 receives the second lottery random number value as the second special figure holding information together with the order information indicating how many pieces are held for the second special symbol. The temporary storage means 1132a is set. Next, in step S1317, the information transmitting unit 1200 refers to the second special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1132a, and obtains information on how many pieces of hold are stored for the second special symbol. At the same time, the information is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000, and the process proceeds to the next process {normal game control process (process related to normal symbols) in step S1400}. In the case of No in step S1302 and step S1304, the process proceeds to step S1310, and in the case of No in step S1310 and step S1312, the process proceeds to the next process {normal game control process in step S1400 (process related to normal symbols)}.

  Next, FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the normal game control processing (processing related to normal symbols) according to the subroutine of step S1400 in FIG. First, in step S1402, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and determines whether or not the electric chew release flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S1402, in step S1404, the universal chart control means 1153 refers to the universal figure game related information temporary storage means 1192 and determines whether or not the normal symbol variation flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S1404, in step S1406, the common figure content determination unit 1143 refers to the common figure holding information temporary storage unit 1133a and determines whether or not there is a holding ball related to the normal symbol. In the case of Yes in step S1406, in step S1408, the electric chew release availability determining means 1135c refers to the general game related information temporary storage means 1192, and the game state information on the normal game side (the current game state is electric chew support). Whether or not it is in a state, that is, whether or not the short-time flag of the normal symbol is on), and based on the regular drawing lottery random value to be digested this time, refer to the electric chew release lottery table 1135d to determine whether or not Then, the general symbol content determination means 1143 determines the stop symbol with reference to the normal symbol lottery table 1143a-1 based on the result of the determination. Next, in step S1410, the general figure content determining means 1143 refers to the general figure game related information temporary storage means 1192 to acquire the game state information on the general figure game side, and then the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery table 1143a. -2 is set, a predetermined time is set in the normal figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1 (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined). Subsequently, in step S1412, the general-purpose control means 1153 turns on the normal symbol changing flag in the general-purpose game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S1414, the general-purpose holding means 1133 updates the holding information recorded in the general-purpose holding information temporary storage means 1133a after subtracting 1 from the holding ball related to the normal symbol, and the general-purpose control means. 1153 starts normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display device 75 after starting the normal symbol change management timer 1153a-1. Next, in step S1416, the common figure fluctuation time management unit 1153a refers to the common figure fluctuation management timer 1153a-1, and determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step S1416, in step S1418, the universal symbol control means 1153 finalizes and displays the stop symbol determined by the universal symbol content determination means 1143 in step S1408 on the normal symbol display device 75. Then, in step S1420, the ordinary figure control means 1153 turns off the normal symbol changing flag in the ordinary figure game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S <b> 1422, the condition determination unit 1161 determines whether or not the stop symbol is “winning”. In the case of Yes in step S1422, in step S1424, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192 to acquire the game state information on the ordinary game side, and based on the game state. Then, referring to the electric chew release time determination reference table 1163, the release time of the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62 is determined, and the release time is set in the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192. Next, in step S1426, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 turns on the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192. In step S1428, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 opens the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62.

  Next, in step S1430, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 refers to the electric chew release time management timer 1162, and has reached the end timing of the open time temporarily stored in the general game related information temporary storage means 1192 or not. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step S1430, in step S1432, the electric chew opening / closing control means 1160 closes the electric accessory 622 of the second special figure starting port 62. Next, in step S1434, the electric chew release control means 1160 turns off the electric chew release flag in the flag area of the ordinary game related information temporary storage means 1192, and the next process {the normal game control process (step S1500 ( Processing for special symbols)}.

  If NO in step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1430. If NO in step S1404, the process proceeds to step S1416. If NO in step S1406, step S1416, step S1422, and step S1430, the next process {step S1500. Normal game control processing (processing related to special symbols)}.

  Next, FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a normal game control process (a process related to special symbols) according to the subroutine of step S1500 in FIG. First, in step S1600 (1), the main control board 1000 executes a first special symbol display control process to be described later. Next, in step S1600 (2), the main control board 1000 executes a second special symbol display control process described later. In step S1700, the main control board 1000 executes special game operation condition determination processing described later, and proceeds to the next processing (prize ball payout processing in step S1950).

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing according to the subroutine of step S1600 in FIG. Since this process is common to the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, the first special symbol side will be mainly described, except for special cases, and the second special symbol side will be written in parentheses. Describe. First, in step S1650, the main control board 1000 executes a change start condition satisfaction determination process described later. Next, in step S1602, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) determines whether or not the variation start permission flag relating to the first special symbol (second special symbol) is on. Determine. The “variation start permission flag” is a flag that is turned on in a variation start condition satisfaction determination process described later, and that is turned on on the condition that the special game or the special symbol is not varied. In the case of Yes in step S1602, in step S1603, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (second special figure content determination unit 1142) accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and the first special figure content determination unit 1142 The variation start permission flag related to the symbol (second special symbol) is turned off.

  Next, in step S1604, the success / failure lottery means 1135 first stores the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1131a (first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a) temporarily stored in the first special figure reservation information temporary storage means 1132a. A lottery random value (second lottery random value) is read. Next, in step S1650, the game control means 1100 executes a lottery table setting process to be described later. Next, in step S1606, the success / failure lottery means 1135 determines the first special lottery value (first success / failure lottery random value) {second lottery random value (second success / failure lottery random value)} and the game state. With reference to the figure winning / losing lottery table 1135b-1 (second special figure winning / losing lottery table 1135b-2), a special symbol winning / losing (big hit, small hit) lottery is executed. In the present embodiment, the lottery for the big hit and the small hit is executed in the same lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of winning / not-winning lottery, the big hit lottery is first executed with reference to the big hit lottery table, and when the lottery is shifted to the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery is executed with reference to the small hit lottery table Good. Further, the small hitting lottery may be executed by referring to the small hitting lottery table first, and the big hitting lottery may be executed even when the small hitting lottery is deviated or hit. In step S1608, the special game transition determining unit 1135a determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step S1608, in step S1610, the special game transition determining means 1135a turns on the hit flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. On the other hand, if No in step S1608, step S1610 is skipped.

  In step S1612, the first special figure content determination unit 1141 (the second special figure content determination unit 1142) stores the first special figure content determination lottery table 1141a (the second special figure content determination lottery table 1142a). 1st lottery random value (first special symbol lottery random value, first variation pattern lottery random value) {second lottery random value (second special symbol lottery random value, second variation pattern lottery) The stop symbol and the variation pattern relating to the first special symbol (second special symbol) are determined based on the random number value)}, and these are temporarily stored in the first special figure / second special figure game-related information temporary storage means 1191a. The table to be referred to is determined based on the result of the success / failure and the gaming state (probability variation gaming state and limited frequency gaming state) (and so on). Next, in step S1614, the information transmission unit 1200 changes the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation pattern information, etc.) related to the first special symbol (second special symbol) determined in step S1612. Along with the start command, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, in step S1616, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) sets the predetermined time (the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S1612) to the first special figure. It is set to the fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-1). In step S1618, the first special symbol control unit 1151 (second special symbol control unit 1152) performs the first special symbol / second symbol on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). In accordance with the variation pattern stored in the special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Next, in step S1620, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns on the changing flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a.

  In step S1622, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step S1622, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step S1622, in step S1624, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a change stop command to the sub control board 2000 side. Next, in step S1626, the first special symbol control means 1151 (second special symbol control means 1152) displays the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 71 (second special symbol display device 72). It stops, and the display control of the stop symbol memorize | stored in the 1st special figure and 2nd special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a as a fixed stop symbol is carried out.

  Next, in step S1628, the game control means 1100 refers to the first special figure / second special figure game-related information temporary storage means 1191a and determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1628, in step S1630, the game control means 1100 turns off the hit flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Next, in step S1632, the game control means 1100 determines whether or not the lottery result is a big hit. In the case of Yes in step S1632, in step S1634, the game control unit 1100 turns on the special game (big hit) execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and proceeds to step S1638. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1632, in step S1636, the game control means 1100 turns on the small hit execution permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1194, and proceeds to step S1638. In the case of No in step S1628, that is, in the case of a loss, the process proceeds to step S1638.

  Next, in step S1638, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) turns off the changing flag in the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. Then, in step S1640, the first special figure fluctuation time management means 1151a (second special figure fluctuation time management means 1152a) performs the first special figure fluctuation management timer 1151a-1 (second special figure fluctuation management timer 1152a-). 1) is reset. Next, in step S1680, the main control board 1000 executes a special game end determination process described later, and proceeds to the next process (specific game operation condition determination process in step S1700).

  If NO in step S1602, in step S1638, the first special figure control means 1151 (second special figure control means 1152) stores the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a. It is determined whether or not the changing flag is on. If Yes in step S1638, the process proceeds to step S1622, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700).

  Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the variation start condition satisfaction determination process of the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to the subroutine of steps S1650 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step S1652, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1194, and determines whether or not a special game or a small hit game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step S1652, in step S1654, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining unit 1138 accesses the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are currently fluctuating. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1654, in step S1658, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 determines whether or not there is a reservation on the priority digest side, that is, a second special symbol hold in this example. In the case of Yes in step S1658, in step S1660, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 accesses the first special figure / second special figure game-related information temporary storage means 1191a and sets the second special symbol on the priority digest side. The change start permission flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S1602). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1658 (when there is no hold on the priority digest side), in step S1662, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determination unit 1138 determines whether there is a hold on the non-priority digest side. . In the case of Yes in step S1662, in step S1664, the symbol variation start condition satisfaction determining means 1138 accesses the first special figure / second special figure game related information temporary storage means 1191a, and the first special symbol on the non-priority digest side. Is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S1602). In addition, also when it is No in step S1652 or step S1654, it transfers to the following process (step S1602).

  Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart of lottery table setting processing according to the subroutine of step S1670 in FIG. First, in step S1671, the game control unit 1100 refers to the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol probability change flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1671, in step S1672, the game control unit 1100 sets a probability change state table as a lottery table, and proceeds to the next process (step S1606). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1671, in step S1673, the game control unit 1100 refers to the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 and determines whether or not the special symbol time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1673, in step S1674, the game control means 1100 sets a time reduction state table as a lottery table, and proceeds to the next process (step S1606). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1673, in step S1675, the game control unit 1100 sets a normal state table as a lottery table, and proceeds to the next process (step S1606).

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the specific game end determination according to the subroutine of steps S1680 (1) and (2) in FIG. First, in step S1682, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special symbol time reduction counter 1181a to determine whether or not the counter value is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the non-probability short time game is in progress. To do. In the case of Yes in step S1682, in step S1684, the specific game control means 1180 decrements the counter value of the special symbol time counter 1181a by one. Next, in step S1686, the specific game control means 1180 refers to the special symbol time reduction count 1181a to determine whether or not the special symbol time reduction count (the counter value) is zero. In the case of Yes in step S1686, in step S1687, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the special symbol time reduction flag in the game related information temporary storage means 1190. Then, in step S1688, the specific game control means 1180 turns off the normal symbol time reduction flag in the game related information temporary storage means 1190, and proceeds to the next process (special game operation condition determination process in step S1700). In addition, also when it is No in step S1682 and step S1686, it transfers to the following process (special game operation condition determination process of step S1700).

  Next, FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the special game operating condition determination process according to the subroutine of step S1700 in FIG. First, in step S1702, the condition determination unit 1171 refers to the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special game execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1702, in step S1704, the condition determination unit 1171 turns off the special game execution permission flag in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190. Next, in step S1706, the special game content determination unit 1172 sets the content of the special game in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 by referring to the special game content reference table 1172a based on various parameters. Then, in step S1707, the specific game control means 1180 displays the information on the past winning symbol and the gaming state temporarily stored in the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 (game content determination information storage area) as the current winning symbol. And information on the current gaming state. This game state information is used when determining the game state after the end of the special game. This completes the special game content setting process.

  Next, in step S1708, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 refers to the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the current hit is not a small hit. In the case of Yes in step S1708, in step S1710, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol probability changing flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1710, in step S1712, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 turns off the special symbol probability changing flag in the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190.

  Next, in step S1716, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the special symbol time reduction flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1716, in step S1718, the specific game end condition determination unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the special symbol time reduction flag. In step S1719, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 accesses the flag area of the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns off the normal symbol time flag. In step S1720, the specific game end condition determining unit 1181 clears the special figure game short-time counter 1181a and sets the short-time number to zero. In step S1728, the condition determination unit 1171 turns on the special game transition permission flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step S1950). In the case of No in step S1702, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950). In the case of No in step S1708 and in the case of No in step S1716, the process proceeds to step S1728, and in step S1710. In No, it transfers to step S1716.

  Next, FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the special game control process according to the subroutine of step S1800 in FIG. First, in step S1802, the special game executing unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the special game transition permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1802, in step S1804 and step S1806, the special game transition permission flag is turned off and the special game execution flag is turned on. Next, in step S1808, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game start signal to the sub-control board 2000 side, and the process proceeds to step S1812. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1802, in step S1810, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. If YES in step S1810, the process proceeds to step S1812. In the case of No in step S1810, the special game execution means 1173 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step S1950).

  Next, in step S1812, the special game execution means 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c, and whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1812, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step S1824 without performing the processes of steps S1814 to S1822 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1812, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step S1814, the special game control unit 1170 first stores the release pattern (temporarily stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c). For example, an open pattern that keeps opening and a pattern that opens and closes are set. Next, in step S1816, the special game executing means 1173 sets the winning ball counter in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c to zero. Next, in step S1818, the special game execution unit 1173 adds 1 to the round number counter in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. The number of rounds stored in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step S1820, the special game executing means 1173 turns on the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. In step S1822, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191 and confirms which one of the first grand prize winning port 64 or the second grand prize winning port 65 is to be opened. The electric combination 642 of the first grand prize opening 64 or the electric combination 652 of the second big prize opening 65 is driven to open the first big prize opening 64 or the second big prize opening 65, and the process proceeds to step S1824. .

  Next, in step S1824, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the current game state information (for example, the current number of rounds, the number of winning game balls, etc.) to the sub-control board 2000 side. In step S1826, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c to determine whether or not there is a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. In the case of Yes in step S1826, the process proceeds to step S1830. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1826, in step S1828, the special game executing means 1173 refers to the round execution timer 1174a (particularly, the opening time timer) and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step S1828, the process proceeds to step S1830, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950).

  Next, in step S1830, the special game executing means 1173 stops the driving of the electric combination 642 of the first big prize opening 64 or the electric combination 652 of the second big prize opening 65, and the first big prize opening 64. Alternatively, the second big prize opening 65 is closed. In step S1832, the special game executing means 1173 resets the round execution timer 1174a. Next, in step S1834, the special game execution unit 1173 turns off the round continuation flag in the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c. Next, in step S1836, the special game execution unit 1173 refers to the special game related information temporary storage unit 1191c and determines whether or not the round is the final round (for example, 15 rounds or 2 rounds if it is a big hit). Determine. In the case of Yes in step S1836, in step S1838, the special game execution means 1173 turns off the special game execution flag in the special game related information temporary storage means 1191c. Next, in step S1840, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a special game end signal to the sub-control board 2000 side. In step S1850, the game control unit 1100 executes a game state determination process after the end of the special game, which will be described later, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950). Even in the case of No in step S1836, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950).

  Next, FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the gaming state determination process after the end of the special game according to the subroutine of step S1850 in FIG. First, in step S1852, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the game-related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the current special game is a probability variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step S1852, in steps S1854 and S1856, the specific game control means 1180 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage means 1190, turns on the special symbol probability change flag, The normal symbol hour / short flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step S1852, in step S1858, the specific game control unit 1180 refers to the game related information temporary storage unit 1190, and determines whether or not the current special game is a time reduction variation big hit. In the case of Yes in step S1858, in step S1860 and step S1862, the specific game control unit 1180 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage unit 1190 and turns on the special symbol time flag and the normal symbol time flag respectively. Then, a predetermined value (for example, 100) is set in the hour / count counter 1181a, and the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process in step S1950).

  Next, FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the small hit game control process according to the subroutine of step S1900 in FIG. First, in step S1902, the small hit game control means 1175 refers to the flag area of the game related information temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the small hit execution flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S1902, in step S1904, the small hit game control means 1175 refers to the flag area of the game related information temporary storage means 1190 and determines whether or not the small hit execution permission flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S1904, in step S1906 and step S1908, the small hit game control means 1175 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage means 1190 to turn off the small hit execution permission flag and execute the small hit execution. Turn on the flag. Next, in step S1912, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a small hit game start signal to the sub-control board 2000 side. Next, in step S1912, the small hitting control means 1175 starts the opening / closing process of the big prize opening. Next, in step S1914, the small hitting control means 1175 determines whether or not the big winning opening is opened according to the set opening pattern. In the case of Yes in step S1914, the small hit control means 1175 closes the big prize opening when the predetermined closing timing is reached. Next, in step S1918, the small hit control means 1175 accesses the flag area of the game related information temporary storage means 1190 and turns off the small hit execution flag. In step S1920, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a small hit game end signal to the sub-control board 2000, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step S1950).

<< Sub-control board side processing >>
Next, the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 26 is a main flowchart showing the flow of processing on the sub-control board 2000 side. First, in step S6100, the sub-control board 2000 executes a hold information management / hold display control process to be described later. Next, in steps S6200 (1) and (2), the sub-control board 2000 executes first and second decorative symbol display content determination processing described later. Next, in Steps S6300 (1) and (2), the sub-control board 2000 executes first and second decorative symbol display control processes to be described later. Next, in step S6400, the sub-control board 2000 executes a special game display control process described later. In step S6500, the sub-control board 2000 executes a small hit game display control process described later. Then, in step S6600, sub control board 2000 repeats the process of performing an effect operation control process to be described later and returning to step S6100. Note that the special game display in step S6400 and the small hit game display in step S6500 are not executed concurrently, and when one is executed, the other is avoided. Hereinafter, processing related to each subroutine will be described in detail.

  Next, FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the hold information management / hold display process according to the subroutine of step S6100 in FIG. First, in step S6102, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not hold information is received from the main control board 1000 side. If YES in step S6102, in step S6104, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 adds 1 to the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221. In step S6105, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 performs the same number of hold display as the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2221, and performs the next process {decision of display of decoration symbol display in step S6200. Process}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6102, in step S6106, the drawing hold information display control unit 2220 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110, and from the main control board 1000 side, changes start command (and new symbol information). ) Is received. In the case of Yes in step S6106, the drawing hold information display control means 2220 subtracts 1 from the drawing hold counter value in the drawing hold information temporary storage means 2221 in step S6108. Then, in step S6110, effect display control means 2200 accesses the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, turns on the symbol content determination permission flag, and proceeds to step S6105. In addition, also when it is No at step S6106, it transfers to step S6105.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination process according to the subroutine of step S6200 in FIG. Here, since step S6200 (1) related to the first decorative symbol and step S6200 (2) related to the second decorative symbol are common, both will be described together. First, in step S6202, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether new symbol information has been received from the main control board 2000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6202, in step S6204, the decorative symbol display content determination means 2211 stores the drawing stop symbol determination lottery table 2211a and the drawing variation content determination lottery table 2211b based on the symbol information received in step S6202. Referring to the decorative symbols, the stop symbol and the variation effect pattern are determined. In step S6206, the decorative symbol display content determination unit 2211 accesses the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, turns on the symbol content determination flag, and performs the next process (decorative symbol display control process in step S6300). ). On the other hand, also in the case of No in step S6206, the process proceeds to the next process (decorated symbol display control process in step S6300).

  Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display control process according to the subroutine of step S6300 in FIG. Here, since step S6300 (1) related to the first decorative design and step S6300 (2) related to the second decorative design are common, both will be described together. First, in step S6302, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, and determines whether or not the symbol changing flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6302, in step S6304, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230, and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on. In the case of Yes in step S6304, in steps S6306 and S6308, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns on the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230 and sets the symbol content determination flag. Turn off. Next, in step S6310, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 follows the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230 on the drawing display unit 700 of the effect display device 70. Starts variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step S6312, the decorative symbol display control unit 2210 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2110, and determines whether or not a change stop command (determined display command) has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6312, in step S6314, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 displays the drawing on the effect display device 70 according to the determination contents temporarily stored in the symbol related information area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol is fixedly displayed on the part 700. Then, in step S6316, the decorative symbol display control means 2210 turns off the symbol changing flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next process (special game display control process in step S6400). Transition.

  In the case of No in step S6302, the process proceeds to step S6312. In the case of No in step S6304 and in the case of No in step S6312, the process proceeds to the next process (the display control process during special game in step S6400).

  Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special game (during big hit) display control process according to the subroutine of step S6400 in FIG. First, in step S6402, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and determines whether or not the special gaming flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6402, in step S6404, the effect display control unit 2200 refers to the main side information temporary storage unit 2110 and determines whether or not a special game start signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6404, in step S6406 and step S6408, the effect display control means 2200 turns on the special game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230 and on the effect display device 70. Make a big hit start display. In step S6410, the effect display control means 2200 sequentially displays the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the effect display device 70 based on the game information sequentially transmitted from the main control board 1000 side in step S1624. Next, in step S6412, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not a special game end signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6412, in step S6414, the effect display control means 2200 performs a big hit end display on the effect display device 70. In step S6416, effect display control means 2200 turns off the special gaming flag in the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next process (the effect operation control process in step S6600).

  In the case of No in step S6402, step S6404, and step S6412, the process proceeds to the next process (the effect operation control process in step S6600).

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the small hit game display control processing according to the subroutine of step S6500 in FIG. First, in step S6502, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and determines whether or not the small hitting flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6502, in step S6504, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the main side information temporary storage means 2110 and determines whether or not a small hit game start signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6504, in step S6506 and step S6508, the effect display control means 2200 turns on the small hitting game flag in the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and on the effect display device 70 To start the small hits display. Next, in step S6510, the effect display control means 2200 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2110, and determines whether or not a small hit game end signal has been received from the main control board 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step S6510, in step S6512, the effect display control means 2200 performs a small hit end display on the effect display device 70. In step S6514, effect display control means 2200 turns off the small hitting flag in the flag area of effect display related information temporary storage means 2230, and proceeds to the next process (the effect operation control process in step S6600).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the rendering operation control process according to the subroutine of step S6600 in FIG. First, in step S6620, the movable article accessory control means 2300 executes an effect operation pattern setting process to be described later. Next, in step S6640, the movable body accessory control means 2300 executes an initial position abnormality determination process described later. Next, in step S6660, the movable body accessory control means 2300 executes a movable body accessory driving process described later. Next, in step S6680, the movable body accessory control means 2300 executes a movable body accessory return process described later, and proceeds to the next process (holding information management / holding display control process in step S6100).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the effect operation pattern setting process according to the subroutine of step S6620 in FIG. First, in step S6622, the movable body accessory movement control means 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and determines whether or not the movable presentation permission flag is off. Here, the “movable effect permission flag” is a flag that is turned on when the effect operation pattern is determined. In the case of Yes in step S6622, in step S6624, the movable body accessory movement control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation operation related information temporary storage unit 2330, and determines whether or not the movable presentation execution flag is off. To do. Here, the “moving effect execution flag” is a flag that is turned on when the effect operation of the movable body accessory unit 100 is executed. In the case of Yes in step S6624, in step S6626, the movable body accessory movement control unit 2310 refers to the flag area of the effect display related information temporary storage unit 2230 and determines whether or not the symbol content determination flag is on, that is, It is determined whether or not a decorative design variation effect pattern has been determined. In the case of Yes in step S6626, in step S6628, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 determines whether or not the effect action pattern information is included in the variation pattern of the decorative design. In the case of Yes in step S6628, in step S6630, the movable body accessory movement control unit 2310 refers to the presentation operation pattern storage unit 2320 to determine the presentation operation pattern corresponding to the variable production pattern, and produces the determined information. Temporarily stored in the motion pattern related information area of the motion related information temporary storage means 2330. Next, in step S6632, the movable body accessory movement control means 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330, turns on the movable presentation permission flag, and performs the next processing (initial position abnormality in step S6640). The process proceeds to (judgment processing). In addition, also when it is No in step S6622, step S6624, step S6626, and step S6628, the process proceeds to the next process (initial position abnormality determination process in step S6640).

  Next, FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the initial position abnormality determination process according to the subroutine of step S6640 in FIG. First, in step S6642, the movable body accessory action control means 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and determines whether or not the error flag is off. Here, the “error flag” is ON when the rotating body object 101 does not exist at the initial position at a predetermined confirmation timing (in this example, at the start of variation of the decorative symbol), that is, when an abnormality is detected. It is a flag. In the case of Yes in step S6642, in step S6644, the initial position determination unit 2311 determines whether it is a predetermined confirmation timing at which the rotating body accessory 101 is expected to exist at the initial position. In the case of Yes in step S6644, in step S6666, the initial position determination unit 2311 determines whether or not the rotating body accessory 101 is present at the initial position based on the detection signal from the rotating body accessory detection sensor (photosensor) 104. Determine whether. In the case of Yes in step S6646, the process proceeds to the next process (movable body accessory driving process in step S6660). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S 6646, in step S 6648, the movable body accessory movement control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation movement related information temporary storage unit 2330 to turn on the error flag, and performs the next process (step S 6660). (Movable body accessory driving process). In addition, also when it is No in step S6642 and step S6644, it transfers to the following process (movable body accessory drive process of step S6660).

  Next, FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the movable body accessory driving process according to the subroutine of step S6660 in FIG. First, in step S6662, the movable body accessory action control means 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and determines whether or not the error flag is off. In the case of Yes in step S6662, in step S6664, the movable body accessory movement control means 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and determines whether or not the movable presentation permission flag is on. . In the case of Yes in step S6664, in step S6666, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 determines whether it is the execution timing of the effect action pattern that should drive the rotating object accessory 101 or not. This is because the rotating body object 101 is not driven immediately after the start of the variation of the decorative design, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation (for example, when a predetermined production design is displayed on the production display device 70). This is because the drive of the rotating body accessory 101 may be started. In the case of Yes in step S6666, that is, when it is the execution timing of the production operation pattern, in steps S6668 and S6670, the movable body accessory operation control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the production operation related information temporary storage unit 2330. The movable effect execution flag is turned on, and the movable effect permission flag is turned off. Next, in step S6671, the movable body accessory operation control unit 2310 starts driving the rotating body accessory 101 from the initial position. Next, in step S6672, the movable body accessory operation control means 2310 drives the rotating body accessory 101 according to the selected effect operation pattern. Next, in step S6674, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 determines whether or not the effect action pattern scheduled with the end of the variation of the decorative symbol has ended, in other words, the effect action according to the action pattern. It is determined whether all the contents are completed. In the case of Yes in step S6674, that is, in the case where the production operation pattern is completed, in step S6676, the movable body accessory operation control unit 2310 accesses the flag area of the production operation related information temporary storage unit 2330 and is executing the movable production. The flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to the next process (movable body accessory return process in step S6680). In the case of No in step S6674, the process proceeds to the next process (movable body accessory return process in step S6680). On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6664, in step S6678, the movable body accessory action control means 2310 refers to the flag area of the effect action related information temporary storage means 2330 and determines whether or not the movable effect execution flag is on. Determine. In the case of Yes in step S6678, since the rotating body accessory 101 has already started driving, the process proceeds to step S6672. In the case of No in step S6678, step S6662 and step S6666, the process proceeds to the next process (movable body accessory return process in step S6680).

  Next, FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the movable body accessory return process according to the subroutine of step S6680 in FIG. First, in step S6681, the movable body accessory action control means 2310 refers to the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and determines whether or not the error flag is on. Next, in step S6682, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 accesses the return process related information area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and sets an initial value (N = 1) for the return process count N. . Next, in step S6710, the first return processing execution means 2312 executes the first return processing on the rotating body accessory 101. Next, in step S6683, the initial position determination means 2311 determines whether or not the rotating body accessory 101 has returned to the initial position based on the detection signal from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104. In the case of Yes in step S6683, that is, in the case where the rotating body accessory 101 has returned to the initial position, the process proceeds to step S6684. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6683, in step S6686, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 accesses the return process related information area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 and increments the return process count N by one. Next, in step S <b> 6720, the second return process execution unit 2313 executes a second return process on the rotating body accessory 101. Next, in step S 6687, the initial position determination unit 2311 determines whether or not the rotating body accessory 101 has returned to the initial position based on the detection signal from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104. In the case of Yes in step S6687, that is, in the case where the rotating body accessory 101 has returned to the initial position, the process proceeds to step S6684. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S 6687, in step S 6688, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 accesses the return process related information area of the presentation action related information temporary storage unit 2330 and the total number of return processes N is 10 times. It is determined whether or not it has been reached. In the case of No in step S6688, that is, if the number N of return processing is less than 10, the process returns to step S6686 and the second return processing is repeated until the rotating body accessory 101 returns to the initial position. Executed. On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step S6686, that is, when the return processing number N has reached 10 (when the return to the initial position is not expected), in step S6689, the movable body accessory control means 2300 For example, an alarm signal is output and the alarm signal is held by itself until a predetermined reset operation is performed. There are various forms of alarm operation using an alarm signal. As a typical example, the pachinko gaming machine PM itself (the production display device 70, the lamp, and the speaker) notifies a predetermined alarm, and the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PM. An alarm is notified to the user, a predetermined operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM is regulated, and these means can be operated alone or in combination.

  In the case of Yes in step S6683 and in the case of Yes in step S6687, the movable body accessory action control unit 2310 accesses the return process related information area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 in step S6684. The value of the number N of restoration processes is cleared to zero. Next, in step S6685, the movable body accessory movement control means 2310 accesses the flag area of the presentation action related information temporary storage means 2330 to turn off the error flag, and performs the next processing (holding information management / holding in step S6100). The display control process is started.

  Next, FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the first return processing according to the subroutine of step S6710 in FIG. First, in step S6711, the first return processing execution unit 2312 calculates the current rotation position (rotation angle θ) of the rotating body accessory 101 based on the excitation stator position (or the number of drive pulses) of the stepping motor 102. Then, it is determined whether or not the rotation angle θ is in the range of 0 ° <θ ≦ 180 °. In the case of Yes in step S6711, that is, when 0 ° <θ ≦ 180 ° (when the amount of rotation for return is smaller in the counterclockwise direction), the first return processing execution unit 2312 performs rotation. The body accessory 101 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (the direction opposite to that during the production operation) to return to the initial position. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6712, that is, when 180 ° <θ <360 ° (when the amount of rotation for returning is smaller in the clockwise direction), the first return processing execution unit 2312 The rotating body accessory 101 is rotated in the clockwise direction (the same direction as in the rendering operation) to return to the initial position.

  Next, FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the second return processing according to the subroutine of step S6720 in FIG. First, in step S6721, the second return processing execution unit 2313 reduces the switching speed of one step of the stepping motor 102 {for example, the excitation timing of the stator is once in X (for example, 3 ms), and Y (Y> X , For example, 6 ms) to reduce the rotation speed of the rotating body accessory 101 (stepping motor 102). This is because the fact that the return to the initial position in the first return process has not occurred is highly likely that a serious error such as interference with other accessories or disturbance has occurred. This is to reduce the rotation speed of the first and more carefully to return to the initial position. Next, in step S6722, the second return processing execution unit 2313 switches the excitation method of the stepping motor 102 to the excitation method for the second return processing. Here, in the present embodiment, the excitation method for the staging operation and the first return processing for the stepping motor operation is set to the one-phase excitation method, whereas the excitation method for the second return processing is 2 Phase excitation method is set. Among the excitation methods (one-phase excitation method, two-phase excitation method, and 1-2-phase excitation method) listed in this example, the generated output torque is 1-phase excitation method <1-2-phase excitation method <2-phase Since the excitation method increases in order, switching from the one-phase excitation method to the two-phase excitation method can avoid a torque shortage for error elimination. Returning to the description of the flowchart, in step S6723, the second return processing execution unit 2313 determines the current rotation position (rotation angle) of the rotating body accessory 101 based on the excitation stator position (or the number of drive pulses) of the stepping motor 102. θ) is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the rotation angle θ is in the range of 0 ° <θ ≦ 180 °. In the case of Yes in step S6723, that is, when 0 ° <θ ≦ 180 ° (when the amount of rotation for return is smaller in the counterclockwise direction), the second return processing execution unit 2313 rotates. The body accessory 101 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (the direction opposite to that during the production operation) to return to the initial position. On the other hand, in the case of No in step S6723, that is, in the case of 180 ° <θ <360 ° (when the amount of rotation for return is smaller in the clockwise direction), the second return processing execution unit 2313 The rotating body accessory 101 is rotated in the clockwise direction (the same direction as in the rendering operation) to return to the initial position.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 39 is a timing chart when the rotating body accessory 101 returns to the initial position only by the first return processing from a state where the rotating body accessory 101 is not waiting at the initial position at a predetermined confirmation timing, and FIG. It is a timing chart when returning to the initial position by the 1st and 2nd return processing from the state where the rotating body accessory 101 is not waiting at the initial position at the confirmation timing.

  First, the timing chart of FIG. 39 will be described. At the timing when the decorative display pattern starts to change in the effect display device 70 (see box 1 in the drawing), the rotating body accessory 101 is in a normal operation start position (that is, A determination process is performed to determine whether it exists at the initial position (see box 2 in the figure). Specifically, based on the detection signal (ON / OFF signal) from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104, it is determined whether or not the rotating body accessory 101 is present at the initial position. In this example, it is assumed that a minor error state occurs in which the rotating body accessory 101 waits at a position beyond the initial position due to its own weight, inertia, or the like before the start of the change. Here, as a result of referring to the detection signal from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104, although the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 is originally turned on ("Rotating body accessory detection sensor in the figure" ”), Since the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 is off, it is determined that the rotating body accessory 101 does not exist at the initial position, and the error flag is turned on (in the drawing). (See box 3).

  In response to the error flag being turned on, first, a first return process for returning the rotating object 101 to the initial position is executed (see box 4 in the figure). At this time, the rotational position (j = 3, θ = 135 °) of the rotating body accessory 101 exists in the range of 0 ° <θ ≦ 180 ° (see box 5 in the figure), so the rotating body The accessory 101 is rotated counterclockwise to return to the initial position. Thereby, compared with the case where the rotation direction (clockwise direction) is returned in the same direction as the production operation, the amount of rotation for the return can be reduced, so that the rotating body accessory 101 can be moved more quickly to the initial position. It is possible to return to When the rotating body accessory 101 is normally returned to the initial position by the first return processing (see box 6 in the figure), the rotating body object detection sensor 104 is turned on (see box 7 in the figure). The error flag is turned off (see box 8 in the figure). Thereby, the initial position error of the rotating body accessory 101 is eliminated. Thereafter, the rotating body accessory 101 executes the effect operation according to the effect operation pattern every time the decorative symbol on the effect display device 70 changes, triggered by the fact that the rotating object character 101 is waiting at the initial position. It will be.

  Next, the timing chart of FIG. 40 will be described. At the timing (see box 1 in the drawing) at which the decorative display pattern starts to change in the effect display device 70, the rotating body accessory 101 is in a normal operation start position (that is, , The initial position) is determined (see box 2 in the figure). Specifically, based on the detection signal (ON / OFF signal) from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104, it is determined whether or not the rotating body accessory 101 is present at the initial position. In this example, a comparison that the rotating body accessory 101 does not return to the initial position due to occurrence of a problem that inhibits the operation of the rotating body accessory 101 during the previous rendering operation (for example, interference with other actors). A critical error condition has occurred. Here, as a result of referring to the detection signal from the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104, although the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 is originally turned on ("Rotating body accessory detection sensor in the figure" ”), Since the rotating body accessory detection sensor 104 is off, it is determined that the rotating body accessory 101 does not exist at the initial position, and the error flag is turned on (in the drawing). (See box 3).

  In response to the error flag being turned on, first, a first return process for returning the rotating object 101 to the initial position is executed (see box 4 in the figure). At this time, the rotational position (j = 5, θ = 225 °) of the rotating body accessory 101 exists within the range of 180 ° ≦ θ <360 ° (see box 5 in the figure). The object 101 is rotated clockwise to return to the initial position. However, in the case of a severe error state as described above, the factor that hinders the operation of the rotating body accessory 101 is not eliminated even by the first return processing, and the rotating body accessory 101 does not return to the initial position. It can happen. In this case, in response to the continued ON state of the error flag, a second return process for returning the rotating body accessory 101 to the initial position is executed (see box 6 in the figure). . In this second return processing, the switching speed of one step of the stepping motor 102 as the drive source is reduced from 3 ms to 6 ms to reduce the rotational speed of the rotating body accessory 101 (see box 7 in the figure), The excitation method of the stepping motor 102 is switched from the one-phase excitation method to the two-phase excitation method (see box 8 in the figure). That is, the rotation operation of the stepping motor 102 is executed based on the excitation method (two-phase excitation method in this example) and the switching speed of one step (6 ms in this example) during the second return process. As described above, the rotational position (j = 5, θ = 225 °) of the rotating body accessory 101 exists within the range of 180 ° ≦ θ <360 ° (see box 5 in the figure). The rotating object 101 is rotated clockwise to return to the initial position. Here, in this example, at the time of the second return process, assuming a serious error of the rotating body accessory 101, the switching speed of one step is lower than that of the first return process (6 ms in this example). Accordingly, the rotating body accessory 101 can be returned to the initial position more carefully. In addition, since the second return process is switched to the two-phase excitation method that can obtain a higher output torque than in the first return process, the torque shortage for the return operation of the rotating body accessory 101 is eliminated. Thus, the probability that the abnormal state of the rotating body accessory 101 is eliminated is increased. When the rotating body accessory 101 is normally returned to the initial position by the second return process (see box 9 in the figure), the rotating body sensor 104 is turned on (see box 10 in the figure). ), The error flag is turned off (see box 11 in the figure). Thereby, the initial position error of the rotating body accessory 101 is eliminated. Thereafter, the rotating body accessory 101 executes the rendering operation according to the rendering operation pattern every time the decorative symbol on the rendering display device 70 changes, triggered by the rotating body accessory 101 waiting at the initial position. Will be.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PM according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the rotating body accessory 101 does not exist at the initial position at the predetermined confirmation timing, the rotating body accessory 101 is returned to the initial position. And the second return processing for returning the rotating body accessory 101 to the initial position when the rotating body accessory 101 does not return to the initial position even in the first return processing. By providing two return processing patterns and setting the rotational speed of the rotating body accessory 101 in the first return processing to be faster than the rotational speed of the rotating body accessory 101 in the second return processing, In the case of the return process, the rotating body object 101 can be quickly returned to the initial position to ensure the compatibility of the game effect, while the initial position error is not solved by the first return process alone. of When the process returns to the returning process, the rotating body accessory 101 can be prevented from being damaged due to unreasonable restoration by returning the rotating body accessory 101 to the initial position more carefully at low speed rotation. Accordingly, it is possible to realize an appropriate return operation according to the severity of the initial position error, and more reliably return the rotating body accessory 101 to the initial position for use in the rendering operation. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably eliminate the abnormality of the rotating body accessory 101 and suppress a decrease in interest with respect to the production.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the output torque from the stepping motor 102 applied to the rotating body accessory 101 in the second return processing is output from the stepping motor 102 applied to the rotating body accessory 101 in the first return processing. Since the torque is set to be larger than the torque, a shortage of torque for the return operation of the rotating body accessory 101 in the second return processing is eliminated, and the probability that the abnormal state of the rotating body accessory 101 is eliminated is increased.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in at least one of the first and second return processes, the rotation direction of the rotating body accessory is changed to the normal rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction (in the above-described embodiment, the clockwise rotation). Direction and counterclockwise direction) is set to a rotation direction in which the amount of rotation until it returns to the initial position is small, so that the rotating body accessory 101 is quickly returned to the initial position, It is possible to immediately provide a production operation in conjunction with the decorative symbol variation.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be improved as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game area PA is configured to include one rotating body accessory 101. However, the game area PA may include two or more rotating body accessories. Is not particularly limited. Further, the rotating body accessory is not limited to a circle in front view, and may be other forms such as an ellipse, a semicircle, and a polygon as long as it can rotate around a predetermined rotation axis. In addition, the rotating body accessory is not limited to a configuration that rotates in a plane parallel to the board surface, but a configuration that rotates in a plane orthogonal to the board surface, or a configuration that rotates in a plane inclined with respect to the board surface. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the rotating body accessory 101 is returned to the rotation direction in which the rotation amount to the initial position is reduced has been described as an example. (For example, a configuration in which the rotating body accessory 101 always returns in the counterclockwise direction when the rotating object 101 performs an effect operation in the clockwise direction) may be used. This is because, when the rotating body accessory 101 rotates in the clockwise direction and is caught by another accessory, the rotating body accessory 101 is rotated and returned in the same direction (clockwise direction) as in the effect operation. This is because the possibility of returning to the initial position is increased when the reverse rotation is reversed in the counterclockwise direction and the interference with the other objects is removed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the excitation method of the stepping motor is switched from the one-phase excitation method to the two-phase excitation method at the time of the second return processing is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Other excitation methods not listed in this embodiment, such as switching from the one-phase excitation method to the 1-2 phase excitation method, switching from the 1-2 phase excitation method to the two-phase excitation method, may be employed. Further, the output voltage of the stepping motor may be switched between the first return operation and the second return operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the photo sensor composed of the light projecting element and the light receiving element has been exemplified and described as the rotating object detection means, but is not limited to such an optical sensor, other non-contact type sensors, A contact sensor may be applied.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the same effect can be obtained. Can do.

PM Pachinko machine (game machine)
PA game area 20 game board 100 movable object accessory unit 101 rotating object accessory 102 stepping motor (drive source)
104 Rotating body accessory detection sensor (Rotating body accessory detection means)
1000 Main control board 2000 Sub control board 2300 Movable body accessory control means (rotating body accessory control means)
2310 Movable object accessory operation control means 2311 Initial position determination means 2312 First return processing execution means (first return processing control means)
2313 Second return processing execution means (second return processing control means)

Claims (3)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A rotating body accessory which is provided at a predetermined position in the game area and performs a predetermined rotation operation in accordance with a game development situation;
A drive source for rotating the rotating body accessory;
A rotating body accessory detecting means for detecting that the rotating body accessory is present at a predetermined initial position;
A rotating body accessory control means for controlling the operation of the rotating body accessory,
The rotating body accessory control means includes:
An initial position determining means for determining whether or not the rotating body accessory exists at an initial position at a predetermined confirmation timing based on detection information from the rotating body accessory detecting means;
When it is determined that the rotating body accessory does not exist at the initial position at the confirmation timing, a first return processing control for controlling a first return process for returning the rotating body accessory to the initial position is returned. Means,
In the first return process, if the rotating body accessory does not return to the initial position, a second return processing control is performed to control a second return process for returning the rotating body accessory to the initial position. Means, and
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a rotation speed of the rotating body accessory in the first return process is faster than a rotation speed of the rotating body accessory in the second return process.   The output torque from the driving source applied to the rotating body accessory in the second return processing is greater than the output torque from the driving source applied to the rotating body accessory in the first return processing. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The return control means rotates and returns the rotation direction of the rotating body accessory to the initial position in the forward rotation direction and the reverse rotation direction in at least one of the first and second return processes. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is set in a direction in which the amount of rotation until it becomes smaller.

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