JP2016087137A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can reduce possibilities of breakage of a movable body for performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is provided with frame accessories 310 for frame accessory devices 300L, 300R that are provided for a game machine frame 3 and can advance outside the game machine frame 3; and a driving device 40 for putting the frame accessories 310 into an advancing state. When they are in the advancing state, the frame accessories 310 can be displaced in accordance with external forces (for example, when a frame accessory 31 in an advancing state receives an external force, the frame accessory 31 can retract by a coil spring 330).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  In Patent Document 1, for example, an effect movable body (movable member 101 that protrudes from the front frame 2 in Patent Document 1) that can be advanced from the frame, and a drive unit that moves the effect movable body (solenoid in Patent Document 1). 130) is disclosed. Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine including a lamp effect movable body that can be advanced from a frame (in Patent Document 2, a frame drive effect unit 180 that can be expanded by a frame member 150 and has a built-in light source). Has been.

JP 2003-325783 A JP 2013-94469 A

  In the above-described gaming machines of Patent Documents 1 and 2, when a configuration in which the advancement holding of the production movable body is performed by continuing excitation or locking of the solenoid is applied, the production movable body in the advancement state is pressed by, for example, a hand. If this happens, the production movable body may be damaged.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the possibility of breakage of the movable body for production.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) provided on a gaming machine frame (for example, the gaming machine frame 3) and having a production movable body (for example, a frame accessory 310) that can advance outside the gaming machine frame. 1))
Drive means (for example, drive device 40 etc.) for bringing the movable body for production into the advanced state,
The production movable body can be displaced according to an external force when in the advanced state (for example, an attachment structure of the coupling portion 354 of the stick portion 312 and the toothed belt 353, a coil spring 330, etc.).
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, the possibility of the damage of the production movable body can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further provided is a restricting means (for example, a restricting mechanism 370) for restricting the advance operation of the effect movable body when in the storage state.
You may do it.

  According to said structure, possibility of damage to the movable body for production | presentation of a storage position can be reduced.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S562) that executes a specific effect (for example, a projecting motion effect, etc.) when the effecting movable body is advanced;
Detection means (for example, an object sensor) for detecting an object (for example, an object such as a part of a player's body, a player's possession, a game shop facility, etc.) existing in the vicinity of the effect movable body 60L, 60R, etc.)
Based on the detection result of the detection means, the advancing operation of the effecting movable body is stopped or retracted, and the specific effect is stopped (for example, for effect control for executing the processing of step S615 and step S565) CPU 120 etc.),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, discomfort can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S562) for executing a specific effect when the effecting movable body is advanced;
Motion detection means (for example, push button 130) for detecting the player's motion,
Based on the detection of a predetermined motion of the player during the advance operation of the production movable body, the advance operation of the production movable body is stopped or retreated, and the specific production is stopped (for example, , CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S615 and step S565),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, discomfort can be reduced.

(5) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S562) for executing a specific effect when the effecting movable body is advanced;
A detecting means (for example, an accessory sensor 60L, 60R, etc.) for detecting an object existing in the vicinity of the effect movable body;
Motion detection means (for example, push button 130, stick controller 135, etc.) for detecting the motion of the player,
Based on the detection result of the detection means, the motion detection by the motion detection means is invalidated (when the effect stop flag is set to the on state (step S605), the player pushes the push button 130 and the stick controller 135. Even if an operation signal is input from, etc., the CPU 120 for effect control which ignores the operation signal)
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the risk that the production movable body will fail can be reduced.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The specific effect executing means starts the advancement of the effect movable body when the detecting means does not detect an object or when the predetermined action of the player is not detected by the action detecting means. Until the storage is completed, the specific effect is continuously executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that is determined No in step S603, determined No in step S603, and continues the process of step S614).
You may do it.

  According to said structure, it can suppress that the player who does not want to stand out forgets to return the movable body for production.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Setting means (for example, a frame accessory setting switch 804, a frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, a frame accessory operation level intermediate setting switch 802, and a frame accessory operation capable of setting the advancement of the movable body for production) Degree low setting switch 803, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the movable body for production can be operated suitably.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is an enlarged view of a frame accessory operation setting unit, and (B) is an enlarged view of an initial operation unit. (A) is a partially enlarged view of a pachinko gaming machine showing a configuration example of a frame accessory device, (B) is an enlarged view showing an example of a regulation mechanism, (C) is a frame accessory device when the frame accessory has advanced. FIG. It is the elements on larger scale of the pachinko game machine which shows the operation example of the frame accessory of a frame accessory apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed within step S71 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a frame accessory operation | movement setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting screen in a frame accessory operation | movement setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a frame accessory protrusion stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a frame accessory state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a frame accessory protrusion operation | movement effect process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the protrusion operation effect of the frame accessory in super reach B. It is a timing chart which shows an example of detection of each detector, operation of a frame motor, etc. when a frame accessory is normal operation. It is a timing chart which shows an example, such as detection of each detector in case with an accessory sensor detection, and operation of a frame motor. It is a timing chart which shows an example of detection of each detector at the time of push button operation, operation of a frame motor, etc. It is a block diagram which shows the frame combination of the modification 1. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing when a special winning opening is opened according to Modification 2; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the frame accessory state monitoring process of the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the frame accessory protrusion operation | movement effect process of the modification 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the protrusion operation | movement effect of the frame accessory in the big hit of the modification 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the detection range of the accessory sensor of the modification 3. It is a figure which shows having arrange | positioned multiple accessory sensors of the modification 4. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process according to Modification 5; It is a figure which shows a display screen when not performing protrusion operation | movement effect itself by the presence of prior actor sensor detection or button operation of the modification 5.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special symbol game (also referred to as the first special symbol game) using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device. Synchronized with a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B (also referred to as a second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decoration that is a variable display result The symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (the special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable ball apparatus 6B (for example, It is generated based on the start winning by passing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the same number of symbols as in the variable display that is being held (in this embodiment, such as a circle mark, a square mark, etc., hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol) is displayed as the hold storage display. By doing. One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. As will be described later, the fact that the variable display is held (the hold display symbol is displayed) means that the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning is stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. Therefore, the hold display symbol is also displayed in correspondence with the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. The variable display and data held on hold are also called hold storage. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the left area (first hold display area 5Ha) in the display area 5H. . The held variable display corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right area (second hold display area 5Hb) in the display area 5H. .

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the hold data (hold memory) is digested, and the second special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. Moreover, when the other hold display symbols were displayed in the display area in which the erased hold display symbols were displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb, they were displayed. For example, the hold display symbol is shifted to the left one display position (including the display position where the erased hold display symbol was displayed).

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

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state that is a vertical position and an open state that is a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory. A second starting prize opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (state where entry is difficult (including entry impossible)) such as a state or a normally open state where entry is difficult. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 that is used for the large winning opening door, and the large winning winning as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a game gate through a passage gate 41 (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member. Is detected by the number 21.), the number of the usual pending storage as the number of effective passing spheres that have passed is displayed.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the lower left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 (gaming machine frame), and a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. It has been. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 135 that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 135 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 135 with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 131 (see FIG. 6) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate main body or the like below the stick controller 135. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 130 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 135). Motion detection means) is provided. The push button 130 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 134 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the player's operation action performed on the push button 130 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 130 is installed.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, frame accessory devices 300 </ b> L and 300 </ b> R that are capable of moving outward from the casing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C to be described later, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are configured such that a frame accessory 310 as a production movable body (an accessory) is outside the surface of the gaming machine frame 3. This is a movable device capable of projecting toward the head. Each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R has the same structure. The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be collectively referred to as the frame accessory device 300. The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may have different structures.

  The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R include accessory sensors 60L and 60R as detection means for detecting an abnormality related to the advancement of the frame accessory 310. For example, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R detect an object (for example, an object such as a part of a player's body, a player's property, a game shop facility, etc.) that is present in the vicinity (surrounding) of the frame accessory 310. It is a sensor. Specifically, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R include conductive pad portions 61 respectively disposed at the front end portion of the frame accessory 310 and the peripheral portions of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. . The pad portion 61 is formed, for example, by applying conductive plating to the tip portion of the frame accessory 310 and the surface of the surrounding portion. The pad portion 61 may be a conductive member. By detecting a change in capacitance due to the contact of an object with the pad unit 61, the contact of the object with the pad unit 61 can be detected. As a result, it is possible to detect an abnormality such as the possibility that the frame object 310 to be advanced may come into contact with the object, or that the advancement of the frame object 310 is caused by the object contact.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board (game control board) 11 equipped with a game control microcomputer for performing game control for controlling the progress of the game, an image display device 5 and the like There are provided various boards such as an effect control board 12 equipped with an effect control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the effects by the various effect devices, and a power supply board 16 for supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine.

  The effect control board 12 includes a frame accessory operation setting unit 800 having a plurality of dip switches for performing various initial settings related to the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, and a game of a game shop in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. It is provided in such a manner that it can be operated by a store clerk. In addition to the power switch 904 and the clear switch 905 shown in FIG. 3B described later, the power board 16 can be operated to stop the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R at predetermined positions. An initial operation unit 900 including various switches including the above is provided in a manner that can be operated by a game store clerk.

  FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of the frame accessory operation setting unit 800. The frame accessory operation setting unit 800 is a setting unit capable of setting the advancement of the frame accessory 310. A frame accessory setting switch 804, a frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, and a frame accessory operation level intermediate setting switch 802 are provided. , And a frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803. Each switch is configured by a dip switch (two-contact type switch).

  The frame accessory setting switch 804 is used to set whether the frame accessory 310 can be operated at a predetermined protruding position (can operate the frame accessory) or cannot be operated (cannot operate the frame accessory). The switch can be switched to either an operable or inoperable setting. When it is set to be operable, it is executed in order to make it possible for a game clerk to confirm the operation mode of various operating objects such as the frame object 310 before the normal operation is started after the power is turned on. An initial operation for performing a demonstration operation is executed.

  The frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, the frame object operation level intermediate setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803 have a plurality of stages of operation of the frame object 310 (projection degree of the protruding position). It is a switch for setting which stage (which operation degree) of (three stages in this example) is set, and each step can be switched to either ON or OFF setting. The degree of movement of the frame object 310 can be set to any of high setting, medium setting, and low setting (the protrusion height relationship of the protrusion position is high setting> medium setting> low setting).

  Setting related to advancement of the frame accessory 310 is possible by the frame accessory operation degree setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation degree setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803. Therefore, the frame accessory 310 can be suitably operated.

  When only the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801 is turned on, the operation level is set to a high setting. When only the frame accessory operation level setting switch 802 is turned on, the operation level is set to the medium setting. When only the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803 is turned on, the operation degree is set to a low setting. Basically, only one of these switches is operated in the ON state. However, when a plurality of switches are turned ON due to an erroneous operation, the lowest operation degree is selected and set. Thereby, when the operation degree of the frame accessory 310 is limited due to the setting situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the frame accessory 310 may collide with the in-game facility due to an erroneous operation of these switches. Inconvenience can be prevented in advance. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when a plurality of switches are turned on, the highest degree of operation may be selected and set. Further, when the two switches are turned on, the intermediate setting of the intermediate operation degree may be selected and set.

  A frame accessory operation setting unit provided with a frame accessory operation degree setting switch 801, a frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802, and a frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803. 800 is provided at a position where the player cannot operate and the game store clerk can operate, so that a specific operation (game store clerk) other than the player makes a desired setting for the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310. be able to.

  Based on the settings by the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation level intermediate setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803, the projecting operation level of the frame accessory 310 is set in a plurality of stages. Since it is possible, for example, depending on the installation environment of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as devices and structures existing around the installation position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the projecting operation degree is selected and set, and the frame accessory 310 is set. It is possible to perform the protruding operation, and it is possible to suppress the influence of the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310 on the devices provided around the pachinko gaming machine 1. More specifically, when there is a game information display device on the projecting movement path of the frame accessory 310, the degree of protrusion of the frame accessory 310 is set so that the frame accessory 310 does not collide with the game information display device. It becomes possible to set.

  In addition to the degree of protrusion as described above, it is possible to set the protrusion speed, the protrusion frequency, the protrusion amount, or the number of protrusions as setting means that can set the protrusion operation of the frame accessory 310. It may be. The protrusion speed is the speed of the protrusion operation of the frame accessory 310, and may be set to any one of a plurality of stages such as high speed, medium speed, and low speed. The protrusion frequency is a frequency at which the protrusion operation of the frame accessory 310 is executed. For example, the protrusion operation determination ratio (execution frequency) when determining whether to execute the protrusion operation is high, medium, or low. What is necessary is just to be able to set in multiple steps, such as frequency. The protrusion amount is the same concept as the protrusion degree, and is the protrusion amount of the frame accessory 310 from the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. For example, the protrusion amount is a plurality of stages such as a high protrusion amount, a medium protrusion amount, and a low protrusion amount. It can be set to any of the above. The number of protrusions is the number of the actors 310 that project out of the plurality of frame accessories 310. For example, when a structure in which three actors 310 are provided is taken as an example, the number of protrusions is three (three protrusions), What is necessary is just to be able to set in any of several steps, such as the number of medium protrusions (2 protrusions) and the number of low protrusions (1 protrusion).

  As described above, the setting related to the projecting operation of the frame object 310 includes the setting of the physical quantity related to the projecting operation such as the projecting speed and the projecting amount, the setting of the ease of execution related to the projecting operation such as the projecting frequency, and the projecting. Any one or various combinations of various settings such as setting of the number of used items related to the protrusion operation such as numbers may be set. More specifically, either or both of the protrusion speed and the protrusion amount may be set as the setting of the physical quantity related to the protrusion operation.

  In addition, each of the frame accessory setting switch 804, the frame accessory operation degree setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803 includes a push switch or the like. A switch other than the dip switch (for example, a mechanical switch or a touch panel switch) may be used. Further, the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation level setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803 are not provided separately but are, for example, rotary switches or the like. A switch that can be selected by switching one of the three settings, that is, a high operation level setting, a high operation level setting, and a low operation level setting, may be used by a single switch that can select a contact.

  As a modification, the switches 801 to 804 may be operated by a game by providing the frame accessory operation setting unit 800 at a position where the player can operate. When these switches can be operated by the player, the switch 801 to 804 is operated during the game or in the standby state, not when the power is turned on. What is necessary is just to enable it to set the operation | movement degree of operation | movement (a setting change is included). In this way, the player can make a desired setting for the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310.

  FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the initial operation unit 900. In the initial operation unit 900, a power switch 904, a clear switch 905, a frame accessory high stop switch 901, a frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and a frame accessory low stop switch 903 are provided.

  The power switch 904 is turned on when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is turned off when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. The clear switch 905 is a push switch, and when the power switch 904 is operated in the pressed state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the control stored in the backup RAM at the previous power-off is stored. Data corresponding to the state is read, and the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be started from the backed-up control state.

  Each of the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory low stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 is a push switch, and changes to an ON state when pressed once in an OFF state. Is a so-called push-on / push-off type switch that changes to an off state and is held off when pressed once in an on state. These stop switches can be turned on when the frame accessory 310 is stopped at the stop position within the range of the protruding operation when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and at the initial setting after the power is turned on. The time of initial setting after power-on refers to a time when initial setting for the operation of the frame accessory 310 is performed after power-on and before normal operation is started.

  Each of the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory low stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 can be turned on only when it is turned on simultaneously with the power switch 904 when the power is turned on. Alternatively, the on-operation may be validated only when the on-operation is performed separately from the power switch 904 within the initial period after the power is turned on.

  By selecting and operating the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903, the stop position (projection position) of the frame accessory 310 is set in a plurality of stages (this In the example, the frame accessory 310 can be stopped at any one stage (any operation degree) of the three stages). The stop position of the frame accessory 310 can be set to any of a high position, a middle position, and a low position (the protrusion height relationship of the stop position is high position> medium position> low position). These high, middle, and low stop positions are set by a frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, a frame accessory operation level intermediate setting switch 802, and a frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803. It is set to the same position as each of the projecting positions of the high setting, middle setting, and low setting of the frame accessory 310 to be set.

  An initial operation unit 900 provided with a frame accessory high stop switch 901, a frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and a frame accessory low stop switch 903 is provided at a position where a player cannot operate and a game clerk can operate. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a person other than a specific person such as a game store clerk (for example, a player) from stopping the frame accessory 310.

  It should be noted that the frame object operation level setting switch 801, the frame object operation level medium setting switch 802, and the frame object operation level low setting switch 803, and the frame object 310 high setting, medium setting, and Low set protrusion position and high position, middle position, and low position stop by frame accessory high stop switch 901, frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and frame accessory low stop switch 903, respectively. Each position may not be the same position.

  When the frame accessory height stop switch 901 is pressed, the frame accessory 310 is stopped at the high position. When the frame accessory stop switch 902 is pressed, the frame accessory 310 is stopped at the middle position. When the frame accessory low stop switch 903 is pressed, the frame accessory 310 is stopped at the low position. The stop of the frame accessory 310 during the initial operation after the power is turned on is performed for the purpose of maintenance and inspection work such as operation adjustment work and cleaning work of the frame accessory 310.

  As described above, by operating any one of the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory low stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903, the frame accessory 310 is moved to the high position, It can be stopped within the range of the protruding operation such as the middle position and the low position. As a result, the game store clerk can stop the frame accessory 310 by projecting it to a desired stop position, so that management work such as cleaning and maintenance of the frame accessory 310 can be facilitated.

  The frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 are switches other than push switches such as a toggle switch, for example. (For example, a mechanical switch or a touch panel switch) may be used.

  Further, as a modified example, the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 are provided at positions where the player can operate, so that the switches 901 to 903 are provided. May be operable by a game. When these switches can be operated by the player, the switches 901 to 903 are operated not during power-on but in the game or in standby, so that the frame object 310 is moved to a high position, a middle position, and What is necessary is just to enable it to stop within the range of protrusion operation | movement like a low position. In this way, the player can attract the player's interest by allowing the player to stop the frame accessory 310 capable of protruding operation.

  Further, the position at which the frame accessory 310 is stopped by the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 after the protruding operation is the frame accessory setting switch 804, You may set so that it may become a position different from the position set with the combination object operation level setting switch 801, the frame object operation level middle setting switch 802, and the frame object operation level low setting switch 803. The position at which the frame accessory 310 is stopped after the protruding operation is a position set by a frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, a frame accessory operation level setting switch 802, and a frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803. It may be possible to divide and set in different stages (for example, 10 stages) from (3 stages). In addition, when the setting can be made in a plurality of stages such as 10 stages, it is possible to make fine settings such as making the frame accessory 310 slightly protrude and stop. A setting switch that can operate continuously from the initial position to the maximum protruding position and from the maximum protruding position to the initial position may be provided. According to such a switch, the frame accessory 310 can be stopped at an arbitrary position.

  Next, the configuration of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R will be described with reference to FIG. Since the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R have the same structure, the configuration of the frame accessory device 300L will be described here, and the description of the frame accessory device 300R will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the frame accessory device 300L includes a frame accessory 310, a driving device 40 as a driving means for moving the frame accessory 310 back and forth, and a storage unit 340 in which the frame accessory 310 can be stored. An initial position detector 360 that detects that the frame accessory 310 is in the initial position P0 (storage position), an advance position detector 361 that detects that the frame accessory 310 is in the advance position Pn, An accessory sensor 60L for detecting an object existing in the vicinity (surrounding) of the object 310 and a restricting mechanism 370 (a restricting means) for restricting the advancement of the frame accessory 310 at the initial position P0 are provided.

  The frame accessory 310 is a rod-like movable member including a rod-like stick portion 312 and a cylindrical cap portion 311 having a diameter larger than that of the stick portion 312 provided at the distal end portion of the stick portion 312. The stick portion 312 is supported by a guide member (not shown) so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the advancing and retreating operation of the frame accessory 310 is smoothly performed. In addition, the structure which does not provide a guide member may be sufficient.

  The storage unit 340 is provided in the gaming machine frame 3 and has a cylindrical recess for storing the frame accessory 310. A through hole through which the stick portion 312 is inserted is formed at the center of the bottom surface of the recess. For example, the frame accessory 310 indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4A is in a state of being housed in the housing portion 340 (in other words, a state in which the cap portion 311 is housed in the recess of the housing portion 340). That is, the frame accessory 310 is in the initial position P0 (storage position). A frame accessory 310 indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4A is in a state of protruding from the storage portion 340 to the outside of the gaming machine frame 3. That is, the frame accessory 310 is at the advance position Pn.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, when the cap portion 311 protrudes from the storage portion 340 by the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310, only the stick portion 312 exists in the concave portion of the storage portion 340. A plurality of (two in this example) foreign matter detectors 320 each including an infrared sensor that detects foreign matter in the internal space of the storage unit 340 by infrared rays are provided on the side wall of the recess of the storage unit 340. In the foreign object detector 320, infrared light is emitted from the light emitting unit in the internal space of the storage unit 340, the reflected infrared light is detected by the light receiving unit, and an object other than the stick unit 312 is detected as a foreign object based on the detection signal. . The foreign object detector 320 is connected to the effect control board 12, and a detection signal from the foreign object detector 320 is output to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 may be configured such that the detection signal from the foreign object detector 320 is on (when there is a foreign object inside the storage unit 340) in the protruding state where the frame object 310 has advanced from the storage unit 340. If so, the storage of the frame accessory 310 is stopped.

  The foreign object detector 320 is not limited to the sensor as described above, but is a pyrothermal sensor (a sensor that does not emit infrared light and detects infrared light emitted from the object itself), or an optical type using other light such as a laser beam. A sensor may be used. The foreign object detector 320 is an ultrasonic sensor that detects a foreign object using ultrasonic waves, or an image analysis sensor that detects a foreign object within a detection range by imaging a predetermined range using an imaging device. Various foreign matter sensors such as the above may be used.

  The drive device 40 includes a frame motor 48 such as a stepping motor, a drive gear 351 that is mounted on the distal end side of the rotation shaft 49 of the frame motor 48 and rotates by the rotation of the frame motor 48, and a driven that rotates according to the rotation of the drive gear 351. A gear 352 and a toothed belt 353 (for example, a rubber pulley belt) hung on the drive gear 351 and the driven gear 352 are provided. The toothed belt 353 is attached with the proximal end side (the side opposite to the distal end side) of the stick portion 312. For example, a coupling portion 354 is formed on the proximal end side of the stick portion 312, and the stick portion 312 and the toothed belt 353 are engaged with a tooth (not illustrated) formed on the coupling portion 354 and a tooth (not illustrated) of the toothed belt 353. Is attached. The driving device 40 is provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and rotates the frame motor 48 forward and backward based on a control signal from the effect control board 12. For example, when the frame motor 48 is rotated forward, the drive gear 351 is rotated forward, the toothed belt 353 applied to the drive gear 351 advances in the arrow direction YA, and the stick portion 312 attached to the toothed belt 353 is moved in the arrow direction. Proceeding to YA, the frame accessory 310 advances toward the outside of the gaming machine frame 3. When the frame motor 48 is reversed, the drive gear 351 is reversed, the toothed belt 353 applied to the drive gear 351 returns to the arrow direction YB, and the stick portion 312 attached to the toothed belt 353 is moved to the arrow direction YB. Returning, the frame object 310 moves backward.

  When the player pushes the frame accessory 310 in the state of being advanced from the storage portion 340 in the backward direction, the pushing force is a meshing state between the teeth of the coupling portion 354 and the teeth of the toothed belt 353. The coupling portion 354 may slip with respect to the toothed belt 353 when the strength is released. Note that the toothed belt 353 may slide with respect to the drive gear 351 and the driven gear 352 when the pressed force is a strength for releasing the meshing state. Further, the frame motor 48 may be a motor having no holding force when stopped. In this case, the frame motor 48 is rotated by the external force applied to the advanced frame accessory 310, and the frame accessory 310 can be retracted. In addition, a solenoid or the like that can advance and retract the frame accessory 310 may be used, and the frame accessory 310 may be advanced by a movable iron core (plunger) of the solenoid that is de-energized when the solenoid is not energized. . As described above, since the frame accessory 310 is configured to be able to be displaced according to the external force in the advanced state, the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position is damaged by the external force can be reduced.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the game store from being damaged due to problems such as breakage of the frame accessory 310. More specifically, in a conventional gaming machine, when a configuration in which the advancement holding of the production movable body is performed by continuing excitation or locking of the solenoid is applied, for example, the previous player is placed in the frame accessory 310 at the advancement position. If an external force is applied to cause damage, and a subsequent player plays without knowing it, the subsequent player will not operate normally due to damage to the frame object 310, and the game's interest will be reduced. Will stop. Then, there is a concern that the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered due to the breakage of the frame accessory 310, and the amusement shop is greatly damaged. On the other hand, in the above configuration, the frame accessory 310 can be displaced according to the external force when in the advanced state, so that the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position is damaged by the external force can be reduced. It is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered due to the damage of the frame object 310, and it is possible to suppress the game store from being greatly damaged due to a failure such as damage to the frame object 310.

  By the way, the initial position detector 360 and the advance position detector 361 are non-contact type position detection sensors such as a transmission type or a reflection type photo interrupter, for example, and a detection body 313 provided on the base end side of the stick portion 312. Can be detected. The initial position detector 360 and the advance position detector 361 are connected to the effect control board 12, and detection signals from the initial position detector 360 and the advance position detector 361 are output to the effect control board 12. As shown by a solid line in FIG. 4A, when the frame accessory 310 is stored in the storage portion 340, that is, when the frame accessory 310 is located at the initial position P0, the stick portion of the frame accessory 310 is displayed. A detection body 313 on the proximal end side of 312 is detected by the initial position detector 360. That is, the initial position detector 360 detects that the frame accessory 310 is at the initial position P0. On the other hand, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4A, the frame accessory 310 protrudes from the storage unit 340 to the outside of the gaming machine frame 3, that is, the frame accessory 310 is located at the advance position Pn. At this time, the detection body 313 on the proximal end side of the stick portion 312 of the frame accessory 310 is detected by the advance position detector 361. That is, the advance position detector 361 detects that the frame accessory 310 is at the advance position Pn.

  The advance position Pn of the frame accessory 310 includes a high protrusion position, a middle protrusion position, and a low protrusion position of the frame accessory 310. The advance position detector 361 may be capable of detecting any of the high protruding position, the middle protruding position, and the low protruding position of the frame accessory 310. Further, by providing a plurality (three in this case) of advance position detectors 361 corresponding to the respective protrusion positions, the high protrusion position, the middle protrusion position, and the low protrusion position of the frame accessory 310 can be set to the respective advance position detectors. 361 may be detectable. Furthermore, a signal generator such as a rotary encoder capable of generating a signal corresponding to the rotation of the drive gear 351 or the driven gear 352, a signal generator capable of generating a signal corresponding to the displacement of the stick unit 312 and an advance position detector 361 may be used in combination with the rotation amount of the drive gear 351 or the driven gear 352 or the displacement amount of the stick unit 312.

  The initial position detector 360 and the advance position detector 361 may be a non-contact type position detection sensor such as a photoelectric sensor or a proximity sensor other than a transmission type or reflection type photo interrupter, or a mechanical type such as a limit switch. It may be a contact type position detection sensor such as a switch.

  The restricting mechanism 370 is a restricting means for restricting the advancing operation of the frame accessory 310 in the housed state. For example, the regulating mechanism 370 includes a movable pin 371 that can be displaced between a retracted position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 4B and an advanced position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4B, and is controlled from the effect control board 12. Based on the signal, the movable pin 371 is configured to be able to advance and retract. A protrusion 314 is formed on the stick portion 312, and an end of the protrusion 314 on the advancing side of the frame accessory 310 is connected to the movable pin 371 when the frame accessory 310 at the initial position P 0 is forcibly pulled out. It is the part that hits. When the frame accessory 310 is at the initial position P0 (storage position), the restricting mechanism 370 moves the movable pin 371 to be positioned on the end side of the protrusion 314, and the frame accessory at the initial position P0. Regulating the advance of 310. For example, even if a player or the like tries to forcibly pull out the frame accessory 310 stored in the storage portion 340, the projection 314 of the frame accessory 310 hits the movable pin 371, and the frame accessory 310 cannot be advanced. ing. Since the restricting mechanism 370 sets the movable pin 371 to the retracted position during the advancing operation or the retreating operation of the frame accessory 310, the protrusion 314 of the frame accessory 310 does not hit the movable pin 371, and the frame accessory 310 Does not affect the advance / retreat behavior.

  As described above, since the frame accessory 310 is further provided with a restricting means for restricting the advancement operation of the frame accessory 310 in the storage state, it is possible to reduce the forced movement of the frame accessory 310 in the storage state. The possibility of breakage of the frame accessory 310 can be reduced.

  Connected to the accessory sensor 60L are conductive pad portions 61 respectively disposed at the front end portion of the frame accessory 310 and the peripheral portion of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory device 300L. Note that the pad portion 61 may be disposed at a location around the frame accessory 310 in the gaming machine frame 3. The accessory sensor 60 </ b> L can detect the contact of the object with the pad unit 61 by detecting a change in capacitance due to the contact of the object with the pad unit 61. The accessory sensor 60L is connected to the effect control board 12, and a detection signal from the accessory sensor 60L is output to the effect control board 12. Since the accessory sensors 60L and 60R have the same structure, description of the accessory sensor 60R is omitted.

  Next, an operation example of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 showing an operation example of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R.

  FIG. 5A shows an initial state of the frame accessory 310 before the operation, and FIG. 5B shows an operating state of the frame accessory 310 when the operation degree is set to a low level. C) shows the operating state of the frame accessory 310 when the operation degree is set to a high level.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the frame accessory 310 is stored in the storage portion 340 in the initial state before the operation.

  The frame object 310 is used when a predetermined projecting operation condition is satisfied (for example, during an initial operation in the initialization process (step S71) shown in FIG. 13 immediately after turning on the power, or in an effect control process process (step S75)). In the variable display effect processing (the reach execution period of super reach B in step S172), the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation level setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation level low setting are set. Depending on the setting of the operation degree by the switch 803, a low protrusion position by a low setting operation degree as shown in FIG. 5B, a high protrusion position by a high setting operation degree as shown in FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C), it is possible to project to any one of the projecting positions of the middle projecting position (not shown) according to the middle setting operation degree. During the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310, a protruding operation effect as a specific effect is executed. The protruding motion effect suggests, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 5C, a notification character such as “A frame accessory protrudes high!” Or a location of the frame accessory 310. This is an effect including a protrusion notification display such as an arrow image and an output of sound (notification sound) corresponding to the display. Although not shown in FIG. 5B, the protrusion notification display as shown in FIG. 5C is also performed in FIG. 5B. Note that the protrusion operation effect may be only one of the protrusion notification display and the notification sound.

  In the frame accessory 310, when the frame motor 48 rotates forward and the drive gear 351 rotates forward, the stick portion 312 is sent forward, so that the cap portion 311 protrudes forward. In the frame accessory 310, the cap portion 311 is accommodated toward the accommodating portion 340 by the stick portion 312 being returned backward in response to the reverse rotation of the frame motor 48 and the reverse rotation of the drive gear 351.

  In the frame accessory device 300L, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the frame accessory 310 is provided in such a manner that the cap portion 311 protrudes obliquely in the upper left direction when viewed from the front. Thereby, in the frame accessory device 300L, the frame accessory 310 protrudes toward the front of the other pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the left side when viewed from the front (in the diagonally upward left direction when viewed from the front side). To project outward from the game frame 30. On the other hand, in the frame accessory device 300R, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the frame accessory 310 is provided in such a manner that the cap portion 311 protrudes obliquely in the upper right direction when viewed from the front. Thereby, in the frame accessory device 300R, the frame accessory 310 protrudes toward the front of the other pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the right side when viewed from the front (in the diagonally upward direction when viewed from the front side). To protrude outward from the game frame 30.

  In each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the inside of the stick portion 312 and the cap portion 311 is formed in a hollow state, and a predetermined light emission color (a color selected from a plurality of colors, or the inside of the cap portion 311) Frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R (see FIG. 6) capable of emitting light in a single color are provided, and lead wires for the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R are inserted into the internal space of the stick portion 312. The cap part 311 is comprised by the resin-made members which have translucency. As a result, the frame accessory 310 can cause the tip portion (cap portion 311) to emit light in a predetermined color at a predetermined position such as a storage position or a protruding position by causing the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R to emit light. .

  When the frame accessory 310 protrudes in each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R are caused to emit light with a specific light emission pattern or a specific light emission color. The effect control that the cap unit 311 emits light is performed.

  In the frame accessory 310, the stick portion 312 may also be formed of a light-transmitting resin member so that the entire cap portion 311 and the stick portion 312 can emit light. Further, the frame accessory 310 may be one in which only (a part or all) of the stick unit 312 emits light. Further, the frame accessory 310 may be configured not to emit light, and may be provided with a predetermined pattern or a specific color.

  In addition, the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310 of each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is outside the game frame 30 in the diagonally upward left direction and diagonally upward right direction as seen from the front side as described above. Any projecting action may be used as long as it projects outward from the game frame 30, and the game frame 30 may project upward. It may be projected toward the front direction of the game frame, or may be projected toward the lateral direction of the game frame 30 (side direction of the game frame 30).

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 6 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a power supply board 16, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that the passage or entry of game media has been detected (the switch is turned on)) from various switches for detecting game balls, and the game control microcomputer 100. Transmit to. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the game effect lamp 9 and the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is a part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the projecting operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, or part of the game effect lamp 9 and the frame. It has a function of causing the electrical components for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of decorative LEDs such as the accessory LEDs 26L and 26R.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound (sound designated by a sound signal) is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the frame accessory A lamp driver circuit that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) in the LEDs 26L, 26R (decorative LEDs) and the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Also, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power interruption), the backup power supply is powered by the discharge of a capacitor as a backup power Until the supply becomes impossible, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component (predetermined to the effect electric component). A process for realizing a function for executing the rendering operation) is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Further, the effect control board 12 includes a frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, a frame accessory operation level intermediate setting switch 802, a frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803, a frame accessory operation level low setting switch 804, and a frame accessory operation height. Wirings for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a stop switch 901, a frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and a frame accessory low stop switch 903 are connected. The effect control board 12 is connected to wirings for transmitting detection signals from various detectors such as the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the foreign object detector 320, the initial position detector 360, and the operation position detector 361. The effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting instruction signals from the controller sensor unit 131 and the push sensor 134. The effect control board 12 is connected to a regulation mechanism 370 and a wiring for transmitting a control signal to the drive device 40.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 6 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command). The control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 is determined and executed. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, and the game effect lamp 9 and the frame accessory LED 26L via the lamp control board 14. , 26R (decorative LED), etc. are turned on / off, a display image is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, and the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are projected. Or perform various effects.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The usual chart start condition is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is variably displayed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of the variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the time-saving remaining number of times. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  The normal state is a game state other than a state advantageous to the player, such as a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state. The probability of “per figure” and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the non-short time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R In (variable display period), the decorative symbol variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established).

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable symbol display itself. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared as reach production (see FIG. 12, details will be described later).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display of decorative symbols can indicate the possibility that the variable display status of decorative symbols will reach the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is executed depending on the mode or the like. The variable display effect is also included in the variable display effect. In this embodiment, the variable display effect is different from the effect in which the variable display mode is the reach mode. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and whether or not to execute each effect operation in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side or the like. It is determined.

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

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases. Thus, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is performed by displaying the pseudo-continuous chance temporarily stopped, and the variable display result is increased as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. The expectation of becoming a “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the first start condition or the second start condition is established once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once or twice. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative design has been started 2 to 3 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (revariations) in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect may be, for example, four or five.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. Further, for example, the most variable effect may be executed by performing an arbitrary effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  Note that “slip” may be performed as a variable display effect. In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or (2)) decorative symbol display area (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped ( The temporary display may be temporarily stopped), thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped (or temporarily stopped).

  In this embodiment, as the effect mode of the variable display effect, there are a plurality of effect modes in which at least one of the background, the appearance character (for example, the character appearing in the same reach effect), the decorative design, and the like is different. It is prepared. Here, a normal mode and a probability variation mode are prepared as production modes. The probability change mode is an effect mode when the game state is in a probability change state. The normal mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is not a probable change state. In normal mode and probability change mode, for example, the background is different, or characters appearing in at least one of normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are different (for example, characters appearing in normal reach are characters in normal mode). A and B may be used in the probability variation mode), or the decoration pattern may be different (for example, an Arabic numeral decoration pattern is used on the one hand and a Chinese numeral decoration pattern is used on the other hand). In addition, it is good also as a several production | generation mode by making arbitrary production | generation operations different, for example, the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation of other light-emitting bodies, such as the game effect lamp 9, for example.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect, a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” (expected degree of big hit) is executed. In this embodiment, a plurality of notice effects having different expected degrees of jackpots are provided. The notice effect is also included in the variable table effect. In the notice effect, a predetermined image is displayed, thereby predicting the expected degree of jackpot according to the image. The notice effect may be executed by any effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9, for example.

  In this embodiment, a normal mode, a special mode, and a notice mode are prepared as display modes of the hold display symbol. The normal mode is a normal display mode. The special mode is a display mode at a predetermined time, unlike the normal mode. The notice mode is a mode for notifying the expected degree of jackpot. In this embodiment, different display modes are expressed by the display colors of the hold display symbols. For example, in the normal mode, the color of the hold display symbol is blue. In the special mode, the color of the reserved display symbol is white or gray. In the notice mode, the color of the hold display symbol is one of yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors. The shape of the hold display symbol is different depending on the effect mode. Further, the hold display symbol is a circle mark in the normal mode, and a square mark in the probability variation mode (see FIG. 1).

  In addition, when three or more start winning commands are stored in the same start winning command buffer (when the first special figure hold memory number or the second special figure hold memory number is three or more), the hold display symbol The display mode of (target) may change. The change of the display mode is performed over a plurality of variable display of decorative symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display (pending variable display) corresponding to the first special figure game is the first hold on the left side in the display area 5H. It is displayed in the display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the second special figure game (pending variable display) is displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb which is the area on the right side in the display area 5H.

  In this embodiment, the hold display symbol H displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb is displayed in the display area corresponding to the variable display currently being executed. The current display area 5Hc at the center in 5H is displayed (see FIG. 1).

  Further, as will be described later, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display symbols (here, the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, and the current display area 5Hc) displayed in this embodiment (here, Then, the display color) can be changed from the current display mode to another display mode. In addition, the display mode of the hold display symbol is more likely to change to the other notice mode, particularly the notice mode, in the normal mode than in the special mode.

  Maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol in a predetermined display mode is also a kind of effect. For example, maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb as a notice form is also a kind of effect. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb as the notice mode may be referred to as pre-reading notice. For example, maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the current display area 5Hc as a notice mode is also a kind of effect. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the current display area 5Hc as the notice mode may be referred to as a current hold notice.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display symbol is changed, an effect effect that changes the display mode may be executed as a result of the effect. In this embodiment, a plurality of action effects having different aspects are prepared. When the action effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display symbol changes as a result of the action effect. The action effect may include an arbitrary effect operation such as a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a certain type of fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a type of a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

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

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, It suffices if the random number MR4 for pattern determination is included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation category includes a plurality of categories prepared in advance for categories of variation patterns (variation patterns categorized according to their contents, which will be described in detail later) in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols It is a random value used to determine any one of “1” to “900”. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, which is one of a plurality of variation patterns (variation patterns belonging to a variation category determined based on the random number MR3). This is a random value used to determine the value, and can take any value from “1” to “900”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in later-described step S111 executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 12, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the start of variation of the decorative symbol, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later that is executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for the big hit type “probable change”). "01"). The display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed when the variation pattern is set together with the variation pattern designation command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The gaming state designation command is set to be transmitted at the time of execution of step S113 and step S117, which will be described later, where the gaming state can be changed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that a second start winning has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in later-described step S101 and step S111 in which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (designation designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. Command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category designation command) for designating a variation category among the determination results at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted (step S101). In this embodiment, for the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the random number values MR1 and MR3 among the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the variable category of the variable display (FIG. 12). The determination at the time of starting winning means this determination, and this determination is performed in the winning random number determination process in step S211. Note that this determination may not be performed in a predetermined case. A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including no determination) for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designation command (for example, “00”, “ “01” for “losing” and “02” for “big hit”). A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including no determination) for the variation category, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation category designation command (for example, “00” if “no determination”). “11” for “PA1”, “12” for “PA2”, “13” for “PA3”, etc.). These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, and the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the special figure game using the first special view. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the special game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in a first special figure hold storage unit (not shown). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in a second special figure hold storage unit (not shown). At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (first special game) that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game using the first special figure in the symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The stored number of random data MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like as reserved data Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  In addition, the holding number of the first special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the side of the effect control board 12) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha (FIG. 1 and the like). . For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha toward the display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol. FIG. 1 shows a state when the hold data is stored up to the hold number “3”. In FIG. 1, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “1” is the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “2” is displayed at the first display position (first display position) from the left toward the left in the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “3” is displayed at the third display position (second display position), and the third display position (first from the left) in the first hold display area 5Ha. 3 display position).

  The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game (second game) that has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, etc., which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like as the reserved data. This is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  Note that the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled on the side of the effect control board 12) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position in the second hold display area 5Hb (FIG. 1 and the like). . For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the second hold display area 5Hb. To do. FIG. 1 shows a state when the hold data is stored up to the hold number “2”. In FIG. 1, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “1” is the second hold display area 5Hb. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “2” is displayed at the first display position from the left (first display position) toward the left in the second hold display area 5Hb. Is displayed at the second display position (second display position).

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is performed (step S211). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning prize, and based on the random values MR1 and MR3 among the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is “big hit” and the variable category of the variable display (FIG. 12). The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is controlled as the “hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 8) described later. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 8) to be described later, determination of a variation category and a variation pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display mode is performed. In the winning random number determination process, apart from these determinations, the game ball is extracted at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). The determination of whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed of the random number (the random number extracted in step S209) is “big hit”, and which of the variable categories of the variable display of the decorative pattern is Judgment or the like is performed (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special figure display result is “big hit” before the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the special game start condition is established). Or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of the decorative symbol is predicted, and the display mode of the hold display symbol is determined by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side based on the prediction result. can do.

  In the winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 first, for example, a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) or a probability change flag (probability change state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit or the like). The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the flag) that is turned on at the time of. Here, whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by checking a value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a gaming control flag control unit). Is identified. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified as the big hit gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set. At this time, if it is determined that it is not a big hit, it is further determined whether or not the time is short (whether or not the time flag is on). When it is determined that the big hit or the short time control is being performed, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “2”.

  When it is determined that the time reduction control is not being performed, or when it is determined that the start port buffer value is “2”, the big hit determination range is set. For example, in the special figure display result determination table (not shown) prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, the special figure display result is assigned to the “big hit” corresponding to the specified current gaming state. The range of the decision value is set as the big hit decision range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8000” to “9899” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state). State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8000” to “8189” are set as the big hit determination range.

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 is compared with the set jackpot determination range. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  Note that the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210 may be read, and the determination may be performed using the read random number value MR1. Separately from step S210, the random number value MR1 is held in a predetermined area (an area other than the special figure storage area) of the RAM 102 or the storage area of the CPU 103, and the CPU 103 makes the determination based on the held random number value. May be. The same applies to a random value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random value stored in the special figure storage unit.

  When it is determined that it is within the big hit determination range, a big hit variation category determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot variation category determination table is a table for determining a variation category which is a variable display variation pattern category in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and each variation category has a random value MR3. The decision value to be compared with is assigned.

  When it is determined that it is not within the big hit determination range, a non-time / short-time loss variation category determination table (not shown) prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table. Specifically, when the specified current gaming state is a non-short-time state (low base state) (when the short-time flag is in an off state), the non-short-time loss variation category determination table is used. When the specified current gaming state is a time-short state (high base state) (when the time-short flag is in an on state), a variable category determination table for lost time for short time is not shown. Set in the usage table. As will be described later in detail, the loss variation category determination table is a table for determining a variation category that is a variable display variation pattern category in which the variable display result is “losing”, and each variation category has a random value MR3. The decision value to be compared with is assigned.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation category determination table or the loss variation category determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 extracted in step S209. Then, the variation category assigned to the decision value matching the random value MR3 is determined. As an example, the CPU 103 determines the variation category by determining whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by comparing each decision value assigned to each variation category with the random value MR3 one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value assigned to each variation category may be set, and the CPU 103 may select the random value MR3, the minimum value, The variation category may be determined by comparing with the maximum value (the same applies when referring to other tables).

  After determining the variation category, or when it is determined that the start port buffer value is not “2”, the CPU 103 determines the start prize of the contents according to the determination result of whether or not the jackpot range is satisfied and the determination result of the variation category. Command transmission settings are made, and the winning random number determination process is terminated. The start winning time command includes a start opening winning designation command, a special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, as a start winning command, a first starting port winning designation command, a first special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variable category designation command are: Configure transmission settings. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, as a start winning command, a second starting port winning designation command, a second special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variable category designation command are: Configure transmission settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted by command control processing.

  The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for specifying the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number (the number of such memories). The special figure reserved memory number to be specified may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter or the second special figure reserved memory number counter. The symbol designating command to be transmitted is set to a command ("big hit") that specifies that the judgment result of the variable display result is "big hit" when the judgment result in step S407 is within the big hit determination range (step S407; Yes). If the determination result in step S407 is out of the big hit determination range (step S407; No), a command (“lost”) that specifies that the variable display result determination result is “lost”. And a determination result in step S404 is “start determination buffer value = 1” (step S404; No), it means “no determination” that the determination at the start winning prize is not performed. Command (command including EXT data corresponding to “no determination”) may be used.The variable category designation command to be set for transmission is a command (command including EXT data corresponding to the variation category that is the determination result) that designates the variation category that is the determination result when the variation category is determined in step S416, and step S404. If the determination result is that the starting port buffer value = 1 (step S404; No), it is determined that the determination at the time of the start winning prize is “no determination” (EXT data corresponding to “no determination”). Command).

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, for the variable display corresponding to the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special game) becomes “big hit”. And the variable category (FIG. 12) of the variable display is determined. That is, so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state and not based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. Therefore, the determination is not necessarily accurate but has some accuracy. Can predict variable display results and variable categories. Also, in the winning random number determination process, it is determined in step S402 that the big hit is being made, or in step S403 it is determined that the time-shortening control is being performed, and the start opening is performed by the process in step S404. It is determined whether or not the buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to the process of step S416 without executing the process of step S405 and the like, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. Thus, when the high opening control associated with the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit game state, each of the above-mentioned each is based on the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening. Limit the decision not to be made. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning prize is given during the time-saving control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the prefetch based on the game from being executed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second special figure reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure reserved memory number is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is a stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first special figure reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the first special figure reserved memory number to 1 and the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. The determination result may be assigned according to whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. Whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state to the determined value that matches the random value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is numerical data indicating the random value MR1 Accordingly, the assigned determination result of “big hit” or “lost” may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  In the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher determination ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 8 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. It only has to be.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Select one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR2 by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type do it.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit), a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probability change”). In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 8 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation category corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), the variation category corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263). After step S262 or after step S263, a variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation category (step S265). As described above, in this embodiment, by first determining the variation category, the type of rough variation pattern is determined, and then the detailed variation pattern is determined.

  FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment.

  The variation category PA1 is a shortened / non-reach (losing) variation category. A variation pattern PA1-1 belongs to the variation category PA1. The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure variation time is normal. This is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for short time. This is a variable display mode. The variation category PA1 is a grouping of non-reach variation patterns selected at the time of loss and time reduction.

  The fluctuation category PA2 is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns PA2-1 and PA2-2 belong to the variation category PA2. The variation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, designates non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure variation time is normal. This is a non-reach variation pattern of length. The variation pattern PA2-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a non-reach variation that designates execution and non-reach (a variable display mode does not become a reach mode) once in a pseudo sequence. It is a pattern. The fluctuation category PA2 is a grouping of non-reach fluctuation patterns selected at the time of loss and non-time reduction.

  The fluctuation category PA3 is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 belong to the variation category PA3. The variation pattern PA3-1 is selected when the variable display result is “lost”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA3-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-continuation and execution of normal reach. The variation category PA3 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of loss and specify normal reach.

  The variation category PA4 is a variation category of super reach A (losing). Variation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-3 belong to the variation category PA4. The variation pattern PA4-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA4-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-continuation and execution of super reach A. The variation pattern PA4-3 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach A. The variation category PA4 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of losing and specify Super Reach A.

  The variation category PA5 is a variation category of super reach B (losing). Variation patterns PA5-1 to PA5-3 belong to the variation category PA5. The variation pattern PA5-1 is selected when the variable display result is “lost”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PA5-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-series and execution of super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PA5-3 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach B. The variation category PA5 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of losing and specify Super Reach B.

  The fluctuation category PB3 is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 belong to the variation category PB3. The fluctuation pattern PB3-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-continuation and execution of normal reach. The variation category PB3 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and specify normal reach.

  The variation category PB4 is a variation category of super reach A (big hit). Variation patterns PB4-1 to PB4-3 belong to the variation category PB4. The fluctuation pattern PB4-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The variation pattern PB4-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-ream and execution of super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB4-3 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach A. The variation category PB4 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of the big hit and specify the super reach A.

  The variation category PB5 is a variation category of super reach B (big hit). Variation patterns PB5-1 to PB5-3 belong to the variation category PB5. The fluctuation pattern PB5-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PB5-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-series and execution of super reach B. The variation pattern PB5-3 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach B. The variation category PB5 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and specify the super reach B.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, using the big hit variation category determination table (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101), the big hit variation category is determined. As an example, in the big hit variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the jackpot variation category determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined (selected) as the current variation category.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 11, the variation category at the time of loss is determined using, for example, a variation category determination table for loss (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101). When the gaming state is the non-short-time state (the short-time flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation category determination table for the non-short-time state. When the gaming state is the short time state (the short time flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the lost variable category determination table for the short time. As an example, in each loss variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation category determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined (selected) as the current variation category.

  In the variation category determination table for loss, it is easy to select the variation category PA1 having a short special figure variation time in the short-time state, and the average variable display time is shortened in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. Thus, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an invalid start winning, and to reduce the stop of the game ball being fired by the player (so-called “stopping”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  At the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category PB5 for executing the super reach B is the highest, and the determination ratio is gradually decreased in the order of the fluctuation category PB4 of the super reach A and the fluctuation category PB3 of the normal reach. At the time of a loss, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category for executing the non-reach fluctuation category PA1 or PA2 is the highest, and the normal reach fluctuation category PA3, the super reach A fluctuation category PA4, and the super reach B fluctuation category PA5 are determined in this order. The rate is gradually decreasing. For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) corresponding to the variation category determined in step S262 or S263. For example, if the variation category is PA1 to PA5, the first to fifth variation pattern determination tables are referred to. If the variation category is PB3 to PB5, the sixth to eighth variation pattern determination tables are referred to.

  As an example, in each variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Then, by referring to the variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR4, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random value MR4 is determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. That's fine.

  In this embodiment, when the super reach A or B is executed at the time of big hit, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous two times is the highest, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the one pseudo-continuous is the next highest, and the pseudo-continuous zero The rate of determination of the fluctuation pattern is the lowest. On the other hand, the opposite is true when losing. In addition, when executing normal reach at the time of big hit, the determination rate of the variation pattern for one pseudo-continuous is high and the determination rate of the variation pattern for zero pseudo-continuous is the lowest. On the other hand, the opposite is true when losing. Further, at the time of non-reach at the time of losing (in the case of the fluctuation category PA2), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for one pseudo-series is low. For this reason, the expectation of jackpot is higher when the pseudo-run is executed, and the expectation of jackpot is higher when the number of pseudo-runs is larger.

  After executing the process of step S265, a special figure variation time (also referred to as a variation time), which is a variable symbol variable display time, is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the process of step S265. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, etc., transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of special symbol variation Is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S265), a display result specifying command (command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S246), a first special figure reserved memory number specifying command (step S237) The first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 (that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed when the special figure game is started) Configure transmission settings for transmission. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S265), a display result specifying command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S246), and a second special figure reserved storage number specifying command (step S233). The second special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 (that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed when the special figure game is started) Configure transmission settings for transmission.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 8 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The apparatus 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). It is good to control so that it is continuously displayed.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (remaining time reduction number) ) Is counted. The count value of the short time counter is counted as “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, it is set to send a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (in this case, a command for designating the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. After that, a transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command (here, a command for designating a highly accurate low base state) is performed based on the current game state. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command transmission setting, the special process flag value is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit release process includes a process for subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. The timer value corresponding to the waiting time until the end of the game is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process of setting the special winning opening to the open state is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the hour / hour flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the hour / hour counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable is not carried over to the variable display), and the special figure process flag value is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board 16 or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute, for example, a predetermined effect control main process illustrated in FIG. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), and clears the RAM 122 (since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, clearing is performed). Setting of initial values, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12 and the like are performed.

  In the initialization process of step S71, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 performs a frame accessory operation setting process (step S81), and thereafter performs a frame accessory protrusion stop process (step S82). The frame accessory operation setting process (step S81) is a process for making an initial setting for the frame accessory apparatuses 300L and 300R. The frame accessory protrusion stop process (step S82) is a process of stopping the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R after the protrusion operation according to the operation.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the frame accessory operation setting process. In the frame accessory operation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 counts the availability operation valid period during which the change operation for the operation availability setting of the frame accessory 310 is valid, and sets the operation level of the frame accessory 310. The operation of the set period timer for measuring a set period such as timing of the operation degree operation effective period during which the change operation is effective is started (step S801). The set period timer is a time measuring unit that includes a timer that counts time separately from the frame accessory operation setting process, and keeps counting until the frame accessory operation setting process ends. The availability operation valid period is set to a first predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) after the frame accessory action setting process is started. 2 is set to a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 operates the frame accessory setting switch 804, the frame accessory operation degree setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803. Is confirmed (step S802). The confirmed setting contents of the frame accessory operation (operational or inoperable setting, operation degree setting) are stored in the RAM 122.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control, based on the setting contents of the frame accessory operation confirmed in step S802, the setting details of whether or not the frame accessory 310 can be operated by the frame accessory setting switch 804 (operational and inoperable). The setting content indicating which is set) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 and the sound corresponding to the display is output and notified (step S803). For example, when the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to be operable, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the frame accessory operable setting notification image “frame accessory can project” is displayed. When the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to be inoperable, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), the frame accessory operation incapacity setting "frame object cannot project" is shown. A notification image is displayed. In both cases where the operation is enabled or disabled, an initial setting notification image “Initial setting is in progress” is displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to be operable among the setting details of the frame accessory operation confirmed in step S802 (step S804). When it is set to be operable (step S804; Yes), it is determined based on the timer value of the set period timer for the above-described enable / disable operation valid period whether or not it is during the enable / disable operation valid period (step S805). When it is determined that the valid / invalid operation period is in effect (step S805; Yes), as shown in FIG. 16A, in addition to the initial setting notification image and the frame accessory operable setting notification image described above, A setting change operation possible notification image of “Do you want to set operation impossible?” Is displayed, and a setting change operation possible notification that outputs sound corresponding to the display is made (step S806).

  Next, by checking the state of the frame accessory setting switch 804, it is determined whether or not an operation for changing to the inoperable setting has been detected (step S807). If no change operation is detected in step S807 (step S807; No), the process returns to step S805. Therefore, when the change operation of the frame accessory setting switch 804 is not performed during the validity operation valid period (step S807; No), the processes of steps S805 to S807 are repeatedly executed until the validity operation valid period ends. .

  If it is determined in step S804 that the operation is disabled (step S804; No), whether or not the operation is valid based on the timer value of the setting period timer for the availability operation valid period. Is determined (step S808), and when it is determined that the validity period is valid (step S808; Yes), as shown in FIG. In addition to the setting notification image, a setting change operation possible notification image “Would you like to set the protrusion operation?” Is displayed, and a setting change operation possibility notification is output to output a sound corresponding to the display (step S809). ).

  Next, by checking the state of the frame accessory setting switch 804, it is determined whether or not a change operation to the operable setting has been detected (step S810). When no change operation is detected in step S810 (step S810; No), the process returns to step S808. Therefore, when the change operation of the frame accessory setting switch 804 is not performed during the validity operation valid period (step S810; No), the processes of steps S808 to S810 are repeatedly executed until the validity operation valid period ends. .

  When it is determined in step S805 that it is not in the valid operation valid period (after the valid period ends) (step S805; No), or when a change operation is detected in step S810 (step S810; Yes), the operation is possible. The setting of the state is confirmed (step S811), and the frame accessory operable setting notification is made (step S812). As shown in FIG. 16 (D), in addition to the above-described initial setting notification image, an operable determination notification image “determine that the frame object is allowed to protrude” is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the display is displayed. Output (step S812).

  Then, based on the setting of the operation degree in the setting contents of the frame accessory operation confirmed in step S802, an initial operation is performed for trial operation of the frame accessory 310 of each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R (step). S813). Here, it is assumed that only the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801 is ON, and the operation level of the frame object 310 is set to a high setting.

  During the initial operation, the initial protrusion operation informing that the initial operation is being performed, the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation level setting switch 802, or the frame accessory operation level low The setting operation degree notification for notifying the setting content of the operation degree set by the setting switch 803 and the operation degree change operation possible notification indicating that the operation degree setting change operation is possible are executed (step S814). For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), a notification image during the initial projecting operation “Initial setting is in progress. The frame object is projecting!” And a setting operation level of “Projecting to a high position!” A notification image and a notification image indicating that the degree of operation change operation can be performed are displayed and a sound corresponding to the display is output. In step S814, the notification of the set operation level can be made, so that an unexpected failure of the frame accessory 310 when the power supply is started can be prevented.

  As a result, when the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to enable operation, the initial operation is allowed to be executed. When the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to disable operation, the initial operation is restricted (prohibited). ) In the initial operation, the operation of the frame accessory 310 at the operation degree set by the frame accessory operation degree high setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802, or the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803 is performed. Since it is tried, the operation setting by the frame accessory setting switch 804, the operation of the frame accessory operation degree setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802, and the operation degree by the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803. Whether or not the setting is appropriate can be easily confirmed.

  In addition, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the initial operation may be limited, so that, for example, the frame accessory 310 collides with an object existing on the projecting motion path. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an unexpected failure due to the initial operation of the accessory 310. Specifically, the initial operation is permitted when the operation enabling setting is made by the frame accessory setting switch 804, and the execution of the initial operation is restricted when the operation disable setting is made by the frame accessory setting switch 804. It is possible to prevent an unexpected malfunction caused by an initial operation when power supply is started by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, a change operation of the operation degree setting is detected by confirming the states of the frame object operation level setting switch 801, the frame object operation level medium setting switch 802, and the frame object operation level low setting switch 803. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S815). When a change operation is detected in step S815 (step S815; Yes), the process returns to step S813. Therefore, when the operation degree setting change operation is performed during the operation degree operation valid period, the initial operation at the changed operation degree is executed by the processing after step S813.

  If no change operation is detected in step S815 (step S815; No), it is determined whether or not the operation degree operation valid period is in effect based on the current timer value of the set period timer described above (step S815). S816). If it is determined in step S816 that the operation degree operation is valid (step S816; Yes), the process returns to step S815, and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S816 that the operation degree operation is not valid (after the effective period) (step S816; No), the setting of the operation degree is confirmed (step S817), and the frame accessory operation degree is determined. Setting notification is made (step S818). As shown in FIG. 16 (F), in addition to the image indicating the end of the initial setting, an operation degree setting notification image “determination of the frame accessory is determined at a high position” is displayed and corresponding to the display. Audio is output (step S818).

  Next, the setting which validates the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R is performed (step S819), and this process ends.

  In addition, when a plurality of switches among the frame accessory operation level setting switch 801, the frame accessory operation level intermediate setting switch 802, and the frame accessory operation level low setting switch 803 are turned ON, they are turned ON. Since the lowest operation level is selected and set from among the set settings, even if multiple switches among these switches are turned on, the initial operation is any of high setting, medium setting, and low setting. The operation with the degree of protrusion corresponding to one setting is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when both the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803 and the frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802 are turned on, the protrusion corresponding to the low setting is provided. After the initial operation at the degree, the control is performed so that the initial operation at the protrusion degree corresponding to the medium setting is performed, and the frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 803, the frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 802, In addition, when all of the frame accessory operation level setting switches 801 are turned on, the initial operation is performed with the projecting degree corresponding to the middle setting after the initial operation with the projecting degree corresponding to the low setting, After that, the control may be performed to execute the initial operation corresponding to all the settings in which the switch is turned on, such as the control to perform the initial operation with the protrusion degree corresponding to the intermediate setting. .

  When a change operation is detected in step S807 (step S807; Yes), or when it is determined in step S808 that it is not in the valid / invalid operation valid period (after the valid period ends) (step S808; No). Then, the setting of the inoperable state is confirmed (step S820), and the frame accessory inoperable setting notification is made (step S821). As shown in FIG. 16C, in addition to the above-described initial setting notification image, an operable determination notification image “determining that the frame accessory cannot be protruded” is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the display is displayed. Is output (step S821). Then, the setting which invalidates the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R is performed (step S822), the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is set (step S823), and this process ends. The frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is displayed when the accessory sensors 60L and 60R detect the presence of an object in the vicinity (surrounding) of the frame accessory 310 (FIG. 24 (A) to FIG. 24A). This is a flag for prohibiting the execution of the display of the projection notification image “A frame accessory is projecting high!” Shown in (C) and the production of sound corresponding to the display.

  As described above, when the frame accessory 310 of each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is set to be inoperable, the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R is invalidated, so that the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are invalidated. It is possible to prevent useless detection due to. Also, when the frame accessory 310 of each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is set to be inoperable, processing for prohibiting the execution of the protrusion notification in FIGS. 24 (A) to (C) is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary notification from being executed based on detection of an object by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, erroneous detection due to malfunction).

  In the frame accessory operation setting process of FIG. 15, the initial operation of the frame accessory 310 may be limited by controlling the following modified example. For example, as a configuration in which the frame accessory setting switch 804 is initially set to an inoperable state with the default setting (setting when no operation is performed), control is performed so that the initial operation of the frame accessory 310 is not performed with the default setting. May be. Even when the initial operation is performed as in step S813, control may be performed to detect the initial position by initial operation of the frame accessory 310 to a position that does not protrude outward from the game frame 30. Such control for initial operation of the frame accessory 310 to a position that does not protrude outward from the game frame 30 is not limited to the case where the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to the operable state, but the frame accessory setting switch It may be executed when it is set to an inoperable state in 804.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a frame accessory protrusion stop process. In the frame accessory protrusion stop processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the frame accessory height stop switch 901 has been turned on by checking the operation detection signal of the frame accessory height stop switch 901 (step S100). S851).

  When it is determined that the frame accessory height stop switch 901 is turned on (step S851; Yes), the frame accessory 310 is protruded to a high position and then processed to stop at the high position (step S851). S852). Then, a high position stop notification that is a notification during stop of the frame accessory 310 at a high position is performed (step S853), and the process proceeds to step S860.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S851 that the frame accessory height stop switch 901 is not turned on (step S851; No), the operation of the frame accessory stop switch 902 is confirmed to confirm the frame accessory. It is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 902 has been operated (step S854).

  When it is determined in step S854 that the frame accessory stop switch 902 is turned on (step S854; Yes), the frame accessory 310 is protruded to the middle position, and then the processing for stopping at the middle position is performed. This is performed (step S855). Then, the middle position stop notification, which is a stop notification at the middle position of the frame accessory 310, is performed (step S856), and the process proceeds to step S860.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S854 that the frame accessory stop switch 902 is not turned on, the frame accessory low stop switch 903 is checked by checking the operation detection signal of the frame accessory low stop switch 903. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed (step S857).

  When it is determined in step S857 that the frame accessory stop switch 902 is turned on, the frame accessory 310 is caused to protrude to a low position, and then a process for stopping at the low position is performed (step S858). . Then, after the low position stop notification, which is a low position stop notification (step S859), the process proceeds to step S860.

  When the process proceeds to step S860, it is determined whether or not a winning has been detected based on whether or not the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command described above has been received (step S860). S860). When it is determined in step S860 that a winning is detected (step S860; Yes), an abnormal winning notification is executed (step S861). Such a winning detection immediately after turning on the power is usually difficult to think, and there is a probability that the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B are faulty, or an illegal starting prize is caused by using an illegal substrate. Since it is high, the abnormal winning notification is executed (step S861). Thereby, it can prevent providing the player with the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are out of order. Or the fraudulent act with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  When it is determined that no winning is detected (step S860; No), or after step S861, the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory medium stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 Then, it is determined whether or not the stop release operation has been performed by confirming whether or not the switch that has been turned on has been operated to the off state (step S862). When it is determined that the stop cancellation operation has not been performed (step S862; No), the process returns to step S860. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop release operation has been performed (step S862; Yes), the frame accessory 310 in each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is moved from the stop position to the initial storage position. Then, processing for stopping is performed (step S863).

  The frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory low stop switch 902, and the frame accessory low stop switch 903 are each subjected to initialization processing S <b> 71 (frame accessory protrusion stop processing S <b> 82) at power-on and after power-on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the frame accessory 310 from protruding by an operation due to an error.

  Also, as in steps S853, S856, S859 in FIG. 17, the frame accessory is turned on in response to an ON operation of the frame accessory high stop switch 901, the frame accessory middle stop switch 902, or the frame accessory low stop switch 903. When the stop 310 is stopped, the corresponding in-stop notification is performed, so that it can be easily determined whether the stop of the frame accessory 310 is due to the operation of these switches or the effect.

  Also, as in steps S852, S855, S858 in FIG. 17, the frame combination high stop switch 901, the frame combination medium stop switch 902, or the frame combination low stop switch 903 is turned on, Since the frame accessory 310 of the object devices 300L and 300R stops after protruding from the housed position, it is possible to further facilitate management work such as cleaning and maintenance from the state where the frame accessory 310 does not protrude. it can.

  Further, as in steps S852, S855, S858, etc. in FIG. 17, the frame accessory 310 can be stopped at any one of the protruding positions in a plurality of stages, so that it is possible to select a stop position that facilitates cleaning and maintenance. This makes it possible to further facilitate management operations such as cleaning and maintenance.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after the above-described initialization process (step S71), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S72). ). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  For example, the first start port winning designation command and the first special figure reservation memory number designation command, the second start opening prize designation command and the second special figure reservation memory transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning is generated. When one of the number designation commands is received, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1, so that the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123, for example. By performing the control, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed by changing the color of a predetermined area of the starting winning memory display area 5H of the main image display device 5, and one reserved display symbol is displayed. Increase the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display. When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the main image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the protruding operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the game effect lamp 9 and the frame combination Determination, determination, and setting according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices such as lighting operation of a light emitting body such as a decoration LED such as the object LED 26L and 26R Etc. are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process (step S77) is executed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the determination as to whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72) is executed again.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a projecting operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, a game effect lamp 9 and a frame accessory. Determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the LED 26L, 26R, etc. Is done. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  In the command analysis process (step S74), the production control CPU 120 receives the start winning prize command (start opening prize designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command) from the main board 11. Determine if there was. When the start winning command is received, the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer. When a first start opening winning designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first starting opening prize designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol designation command, variation category designation command) are stored in the first start winning command buffer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). When a second start port winning designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start opening prize designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol designation command, variation category designation command) is stored in the second start winning command buffer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122).

  The first start winning prize designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol designation are stored in the storage area having the smallest pending display number serving as the buffer number among the empty areas of the command buffer at the first startup prize (not shown). Commands and variable category designation commands are stored in order. A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. Yes. The effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control commands (start prize command) received when the first start prize is generated, in accordance with the reception order, and the hold display numbers “1” to “5” in the first start prize command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to "."

  It is a structural example of the command buffer at the time of the 2nd start winning prize which is not illustrated. Among the empty areas of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize, the second start opening prize specifying command, the second special figure reserved memory number specifying command, the symbol specifying command, The variable category designation command is stored in order. The second start winning command buffer has a storage area so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other. Yes. The effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control commands (start prize command) received when the second start prize is generated, according to the reception order, and the hold display numbers “1” to “5” in the second start prize command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to "."

  For example, the symbol designation command “C400 (H)” and the variation category designation command “C600 (H)” indicate “no determination” at the time of starting winning. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command “C101 (H)” indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. “C102 (H)” of the first special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is two at the time of starting winning. “C201 (H)” of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. “C202 (H)” of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is two at the time of starting winning. “C203 (H)” of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is three at the time of starting winning. The symbol designation command “C401 (H)” indicates that the determination result regarding the display result at the time of starting winning is “lost”. The symbol designation command “C402 (H)” indicates that the determination result regarding the display result at the time of starting winning is “big hit”. “C611 (H)” and “C625 (H)” of the variation category designation commands indicate predetermined variation categories corresponding to the EXT data. For example, it is determined that the display result of the variable display corresponding to the third hold memory of the second special figure game is “big hit”. In addition, regarding the hold storage of the first special figure game, the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed.

  The start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer has a one-to-one correspondence with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis. The hold display number basically corresponds to the hold number in the first and second special figure hold storage units.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha, and the hold display number “2” in the first start winning command buffer. Corresponds to the second display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha, and the hold display number “3” in the first start winning command buffer is the third display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha. In response to this, the hold display number “4” in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display number “2” in the second start winning command buffer. Corresponds to the second display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display number “3” in the second start winning command buffer is the third display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. In response, the hold display number “4” in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the second start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. At this time, since the start winning command should be stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the second start winning command buffer, the first to third from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. A hold display symbol is also displayed at the display position.

  A target flag is provided corresponding to each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer. As will be described in detail later, the target flag is turned on when the hold display symbol corresponding to the start winning time command corresponding to the flag together with the hold display number is displayed as a target in a special mode or a notice mode.

  For example, the hold display symbol corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the hold display number “3” in the second start winning command buffer is the target, and the display mode of the hold display symbol of this target is current or future. It becomes a special mode or a notice mode.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, step S110 (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure reserved memory number -1), step S101 (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure reserved number). There is a possibility that the processing is performed in the order of the stored number +1 and the start winning command transmission), step S111 (variation start command transmission). In such a case, on the side of the production control board 12, There is a possibility that there will be five start winning commands stored in the start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer (in this case, the hold display number does not correspond to the hold number). For this reason, in this embodiment, storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” are provided in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer. Storage areas corresponding to “1” to “4” and storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “6” or more may be provided.

  After storing the winning command as described above or when the start winning command is not received, the effect control CPU 120 performs other analysis processing and ends the command analysis processing.

  When the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as the change start command, that is, when the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received together with the first fluctuation start designation command, the first special figure pending memory number designation command is received. The memory number designation command is stored in the first special figure reserved memory number designation command storage area.

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off. The production control CPU 120 turns on the high-accuracy flag (that is, when the production mode changes to the probability change mode) or turns off the high-accuracy flag (that is, the production mode changes to the normal mode). When a display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the currently displayed hold display symbol is changed to a shape (square mark or circle mark) corresponding to the effect mode. change.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Thus, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (whether or not each reception flag is in an ON state). Based on this, it includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Is done. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (a command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). Whether or not the variation pattern specified by the item is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA2-1, PA2-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode. Is determined (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted. Then, by referring to a non-reach combination decoration design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a finalized design (non-reach combination decoration design) is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the determined decorative design (the decorative design of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of the reach combination.

  If it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S530). FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern to be used this time is a pattern (for example, super reach B shown in FIG. 12) for executing the protruding action effect of the frame accessory 310. (Step S711). That is, in the fluctuation pattern of super reach B, the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed. If it is a pattern for executing the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310 (that is, super reach B) (step S711; Yes), it is determined whether or not the frame accessory setting switch 804 shown in FIG. 3 is set to be operable. Determination is made (step S712). If the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to be operable (step S712; Yes), it is determined that the frame accessory 310 is projected (step S713). On the other hand, if the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to be inoperable (step S712; No), it is determined that the frame accessory 310 does not protrude (step S714).

  When the variation pattern is not a pattern (ie, super reach B) for executing the projecting motion effect of the frame object 310 (step S711; No), after step S713, after step S714, the effect control according to the determination content A pattern is set (step S715). The effect control pattern that is set is an effect control pattern that executes a variable display of a decorative pattern with a change pattern specified by a change pattern specifying command, and an effect that executes an effect during variable display of contents according to the effect mode. It is also a control pattern.

  The effect control pattern to be set is the first hold display area 5Ha (when the first change start specifying command is received because the first change start specifying command reception flag is on) or the second hold. Displayed in the leftmost display position of the hold display symbols displayed in the display area 5Hb (when the second variation start designation command reception flag is received because the second variation start designation command reception flag is in an ON state or the like). When the hold display symbol that has been displayed is moved and displayed in the current display area 5Hc, and the hold display symbol is displayed at another display position in the same hold display area, the hold display symbol is moved to the left one display position. It may include moving and displaying. This moving display is performed at the time of disclosing the variable display of decorative symbols. In the case of moving display of the hold display symbol, the display mode is maintained. However, if the content read from the notice buffer changes the display mode of the hold display symbol, the display mode is moved according to the content. When displaying, the display color of the hold display symbol is changed to the display color after the change indicated by the content.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after step S530, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 ( An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set (step S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is controlled. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be changed. At this time, the movement display of the hold display symbols is also started. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S536), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect. (Step S552). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The notice effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value of the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) indicates the notice effect execution period. Is determined (step S552; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S553). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the notice effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. By executing step S553 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of the notice effect is realized.

  After step S553, if it is not the advance notice execution period (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present hold notice execution period is for executing the current hold notice (step S554). ). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. This pending advance notice execution period, for example, indicating that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value of the same value as the production control process timer value (data included in the presentation control pattern) is the current pending advance notice execution period. When it is determined that it is (step S554; Yes), the presentation operation control for executing the current hold notice is performed (step S555). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control presently holds the current hold notice associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for executing the image, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control is performed. Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. / Performs production control such as turning off / flashing. By repeatedly executing step S555 for each timer interrupt, execution of the current hold notice is realized.

  After step S554, if it is not the current hold notice execution period (step S554; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the action effect execution period for executing the action effect (step S554). . The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The action effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) is the action effect execution period. If it is determined (step S556; Yes), effect operation control for executing the effect effect is performed (step S555). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the action effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. Execution of the effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S557 for each timer interruption.

  After step S557, when it is not the action effect execution period (step S556; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S558). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The reach effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) represents the reach effect execution period. If it is determined (step S558; Yes), the production operation control for executing the reach production is performed (step S559). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and game effect lamps 9 and frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control is performed such as turning on / off / flashing the (decorative LED). By executing step S559 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of reach production is realized.

  After the reach effect operation control (step S559), it is determined whether or not the return operation flag is set to the on state (step S560). The return operation flag is a flag for moving the advanced frame 310 to the initial position P0 (storage position). If the return operation flag is in the off state (step S560; No), the state monitoring process of the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S561).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the frame accessory state monitoring process. In this frame accessory state monitoring process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is set to the on state (step S601). If the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is in an off state (step S601; No), the variation pattern used this time is a pattern (super reach B shown in FIG. 12) for executing the protrusion operation effect of the frame accessory 310. It is determined whether or not (step S602). That is, in the fluctuation pattern of super reach B, the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R when the pattern execution effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed (that is, super reach B) (step S602; Yes). (Step S603). Specifically, the presence / absence of contact of the object with the pad portion 61 shown in FIG. 5 arranged at the front end portion of the frame accessory 310 and the surrounding portion of the frame accessory 310 is detected by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, Detection signals from the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are output to the effect control board 12. For example, when an object comes into contact with the pad portion 61, the detection signals from the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are turned on. If there is no contact, the detection signal remains off. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not an object exists in the vicinity (around) the frame accessory 310 based on the detection signals from the accessory sensors 60L and 60R.

  If there is no detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (step S603; No), it is determined whether or not the push button 130 is operated (for example, pressed) in order to stop the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310 (step S604). . For example, when a player who does not want to stand out presses the push button 130, an instruction to stop the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310 can be input.

  When there is detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (step S603; Yes) or when the push button 130 is operated (step S604; Yes), the effect stop flag is set to the on state (step S605). This effect stop flag is a flag for stopping the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310.

  The effect control CPU 120 operates the push button 130, the stick controller 135, and the like by the player when the effect stop flag is set to the on state (step S605), and the push button 130, the stick controller 135, etc. Even if the operation signal is input, the operation signal is ignored. Thereby, when the protrusion operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped, it is possible to prevent the frame accessory 310 from moving according to the operation of the push button 130, the stick controller 135, and the like by the player. In other words, since it is highly possible that the frame accessory 310 cannot be moved when it is detected that an object is present in the vicinity (surrounding) of the frame accessory 310, the risk of failure of the frame accessory 310 can be reduced.

  Further, the priority order of the operation control of the frame accessory 310 is set to the priority order of “1” operation control at the time of abnormality detection> operation control by operation detection> initial position detection operation control> production operation control. For example, “operation control at the time of abnormality detection”, that is, stop operation of the frame accessory 310 at the time of detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5) is given the highest priority. Next, “operation control by operation detection”, that is, operation control by the push button 130 is prioritized, and then “operation control of initial position detection”, that is, for setting the frame accessory 310 to the initial position. The operation control is given priority, and the rendering operation control of the frame accessory 310 has the lowest priority. Note that the priority order of the operation control of the frame accessory 310 may be set to “2” operation control at the time of abnormality detection> operation control by operation detection> priority order such as rendering operation control.

  After step S605, when the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is on (step S601; Yes), and when it is not a pattern for executing the protrusion operation effect of the frame accessory 310 (step S602; No), the accessory sensor 60L, When there is detection at 60R (step S603; Yes), or when there is no operation of the push button 130 (step S604; No), this processing is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 performs a frame accessory projecting motion effect process after the frame accessory state monitoring process (step S561) (step S562).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the frame accessory projecting action effect process. In this frame accessory projecting motion effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the frame accessory projecting notification prohibition flag is set to the on state (step S611). If the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is in the off state (step S611; No), it is determined whether or not the effect stop flag is set in the on state (step S612).

  If the production stop flag is in the off state (step S612; No), the frame accessory projecting motion control for projecting the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S613), and the frame accessory projecting notification control is performed (step S614). For example, in the frame accessory projecting operation control (step S613), the operation of causing the frame accessory 310 to project (or advance) toward the projecting position set by the setting switches 801 to 803 shown in FIG. . In this embodiment, a frame accessory operating level setting switch 801 is set as shown in FIG. 5 (A), and the frame accessory 310 is projected to a high position as shown in FIG. 5 (C). In the frame accessory protrusion notification control (step S614), along with the protrusion operation of the frame accessory 310, the protrusion operation effect of the frame accessory 310 ("The frame accessory protrudes highly!" Shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to (C)! Control for notifying the display of the protrusion notification image “and the effect of outputting the sound corresponding to the display”.

  As shown in FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 (C), during the projecting operation of the frame accessory 310, when there is no detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R or when the push button 130 is not operated, From the start of advancement of the object 310 until the storage is completed, it is based on the display of the protrusion notification image ("The frame object will protrude high!" And the output of the sound corresponding to the display) Since the effect) is continuously executed, the player can be alerted to the advancement of the frame object 310, and the player who does not want to stand out can be prevented from forgetting to return the frame object 310.

  When the production stop flag is in the on state (step S612; Yes), the projection operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped and the frame accessory projection operation effect is ended (step S615). For example, in FIG. 24 (D), the display of the projection notification image (see FIG. 24 (B)) stating that “the frame accessory projects high!” And the output of the audio corresponding to the display are completed, and reach is reached. A decorative symbol being displayed and a hold display symbol H are displayed.

  After step S615, timing of the operation stop period timer is started (step S616). For example, the operation stop period timer is set to, for example, 10 seconds, and the frame accessory 310 stops over the stop period (10 seconds) of the frame accessory 310. Then, after step S616, the return operation flag is set to the on state (step S617).

  When the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is in the on state (step S611; Yes), after step S614, after step S617, this process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 21, when the return operation flag is in the ON state (step S560; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation stop period timer is ended (step S564). That is, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed since the frame accessory 310 stopped protruding. When 10 seconds have elapsed from the stop of the projection of the frame accessory 310 (step S564; Yes), the return operation control of the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S565). For example, the frame accessory 310 is retracted and stored in the storage unit 340. That is, the frame accessory 310 is returned to the initial state as shown in FIG. After step S565, the return operation flag is reset to the off state (step S566).

  When it is determined that it is not the reach effect execution period (Step S558; No), after Step S562, after Step S566, when the operation stop period timer is not expired (Step S564; No), other effect operation control is performed (Step S564). S563). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and the sound control board 13 is instructed (sound effect signal). ) To output sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and to turn on the game effect lamp 9 and frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R (decorative LEDs) by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 / Performs production control such as turning off / flashing. By repeatedly executing step S563 for each timer interruption, execution of other effects (for example, a variable display operation of decorative symbols, a moving display of a hold display advance notice, etc.) is realized. After step S563, the variable display effect process ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S567). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S567; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S567 (step S567; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. The final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171) resulting in variable display is derived and displayed (step S568), the production stop flag is reset (step S569), A timer value corresponding to the start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S570). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S571), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 18, the special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 9 and effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the timer value of the production control process timer, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the flag value to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  Here, the effect screen displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 when the projection operation effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach B will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the frame accessory setting switch 804 shown in FIG. 3A is set to be operable, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation mode, and the decorative symbol variation display effect by the variation pattern of the super reach B is executed. And

  On the screen of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), a protruding notification image “The frame object protrudes high!” Is displayed in large size, and the protruding notification image is displayed in a large size. The decorative design during reach display is moved from the center of the screen of the image display device 5 to the right end side, and is displayed smaller than the display mode before reach display is established. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 24A, a cancel operation image 5 </ b> J indicating a cancel operation of the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 is displayed. In FIG. 24, the square hold display symbol H is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display area 5Hc in the probability variation mode.

  Further, on the screen of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 24A, a protruding notification image that “the frame accessory protrudes high!” Is displayed, and a sound (notification sound) corresponding to the display is displayed on the speaker 8L. , 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 24B, when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of the display of the protrusion notification image, the protrusion notification image “The frame object protrudes high!” Is displayed small. Note that the display of the protruding notification image may not be displayed small.

  Then, when neither the operation of the push button 130 nor the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5) is detected by the player, as shown in FIG. In addition, the protruding operation and the protruding operation effect (display of the protruding notification image and output of the notification sound) of the frame accessory 31 are continued.

  On the other hand, when the player operates the push button 130 or detects by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5), the frame accessory 31 protrudes. Is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the projecting motion and projecting motion effect (display of the projecting notification image and output of the notification sound) of the frame accessory 31 are finished, and the decorative symbol and the hold display during reach display Only the symbol H is continuously displayed.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the projection notification image that “the frame accessory projects high!” Is displayed largely on the screen of the image display device 5, the player operates the push button 130. Even when there is presence or detection by the accessory sensors 60L, 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 of FIG. 5), the protruding operation of the frame accessory 31 stops, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the projecting operation and projecting operation effect (display of the projecting notification image and output of the notification sound) of the frame accessory 31 are completed. At this time, the decorative design during reach display is displayed in the original size (the same display mode as before reach display is established).

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the screen of the image display device 5 displays the stop operation image 5J indicating the stop operation of the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310. The player can recognize that the operation of canceling the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 is possible by viewing the display of the cancel operation image 5J. Since it is possible to select the suspension of the projecting motion effect, it is possible to realize a game according to the player's intention and to further improve the interest of the game.

  Here, in the case where the frame accessory 310 is in a normal operation (that is, the detection of the accessory sensors 60L and 60R and the operation of the push button 130 is not performed), the frame accessory 310, the initial position detector 360, the operation position detector 361, The relationship among the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the push button 130, and the frame motor 48 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the frame accessory 310 is at the initial position P0 shown in FIG. 4A (that is, when the frame accessory 310 is stored in the storage unit 340), the initial position detector 360 is the base end of the frame accessory 310. In order to detect the detection body 313 on the side, the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on. At this time, since the advancing position detector 361 does not detect the detection body 313 on the base end side of the frame accessory 310, the detection signal from the advancing position detector 361 is turned off.

  Note that the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are not detected (for example, there is no detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5), and thus remain off. The push button 130 remains off because it is not operated by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the forward rotation operation of the frame motor 48 is transmitted to the toothed belt 353, whereby the frame accessory 310 (that is, stored in the storage portion 340) at the initial position P0 shown in FIG. The frame accessory 310) is moving forward toward the advance position Pn.

  When the frame accessory 310 reaches the advance position Pn, the advance position detector 361 detects the detection body 313 on the base end side of the frame accessory 310, and the detection signal from the advance position detector 361 is turned on. When the detection signal from the advance position detector 361 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 stops the frame motor 48 and the frame accessory 310 stops at the advance position Pn.

  The CPU 120 for effect control reverses the frame motor 48 and moves the frame accessory 310 backward when a predetermined period (for example, a period until the super reach B ends) after the frame accessory 310 stops at the advance position Pn. As a result, the frame accessory 310 is moving backward. When the frame accessory 310 is no longer located at the advance position Pn, the detection signal from the advance position detector 361 is turned off.

  When the frame accessory 310 reaches the initial position P0, the initial position detector 360 detects the detection body 313 on the proximal end side of the frame accessory 310, and the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on. When the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 stops the frame motor 48, and the frame accessory 310 stops at the initial position P0. In this way, the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 is completed.

  Here, when there is detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5), the frame accessory 310, the initial position detector 360, the operation position detector 361, The relationship among the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the push button 130, and the frame motor 48 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the frame accessory 310 is moving forward from the initial position P0 shown in FIG. 4A toward the advanced position Pn, as shown in FIG. 26, it is detected by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, FIG. If there is an object contact detection to the pad portion 61), the detection signals from the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are turned on. When the detection signals from the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are turned on, the effect control CPU 120 stops the frame motor 48 and displays and notifies the protrusion operation effect (the protrusion notification image shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B). Sound output).

  When the stop of the frame accessory 310 elapses for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), the effect control CPU 120 reverses the frame motor 48 and moves the frame accessory 310 backward, so that the frame accessory 310 is moving backward. That is, the return operation control of the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S565).

  Here, the time measurement for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started after the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5). Time measurement for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) may be started from when the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R is lost (that is, when the detection signals of the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are turned off).

  When the frame accessory 310 reaches the initial position P0, the initial position detector 360 detects the detection body 313 on the proximal end side of the frame accessory 310, and the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on. When the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 stops the frame motor 48, and the frame accessory 310 stops at the initial position P0. In this way, the return operation of the frame accessory 310 is completed.

  Here, when the player operates the push button 130 during the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310, the frame accessory 310, the initial position detector 360, the motion position detector 361, and the accessory sensors 60L and 60R. The relationship between the push button 130 and the frame motor 48 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the frame accessory 310 is moving forward from the initial position P0 shown in FIG. 4A toward the advance position Pn, as shown in FIG. 27, if the player operates the push button 130, the push button The operation signal from 130 is turned on. When the operation signal from the push button 130 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 stops the frame motor 48 and displays the protrusion operation effect (display of the protrusion notification image shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B and the output of the notification sound). ).

  When the stop of the frame accessory 310 elapses for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), the effect control CPU 120 reverses the frame motor 48 and moves the frame accessory 310 backward, so that the frame accessory 310 is moving backward. That is, the return operation control of the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S565).

  In this case, timing of a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started from when the push button 130 is operated, but when the operation of the push button 130 is lost (that is, the operation signal of the push button 130 is You may start measuring time for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) from when it is turned off.

  When the frame accessory 310 reaches the initial position P0, the initial position detector 360 detects the detection body 313 on the proximal end side of the frame accessory 310, and the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on. When the detection signal from the initial position detector 360 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 stops the frame motor 48, and the frame accessory 310 stops at the initial position P0. In this way, the return operation of the frame accessory 310 is completed.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the advance operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped and the protruding operation effect is ended (specific effect is stopped) based on the detection results of the accessory sensors 60L and 60R. It is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling that the protruding action effect (specific effect) is executed when the frame accessory 310 does not advance. It can suppress that the interest property of a game falls because of this discomfort.

  Further, based on the fact that the push button 130 (motion detection means) detects a predetermined motion (pressing operation) of the player, the advance operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped and the projecting motion effect is ended (the specific effect is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity that the projecting action effect (specific effect) is executed when the frame accessory 310 is not advanced according to the player's intention. It can suppress that the interest property of a game falls because of this discomfort.

  In the above-described embodiment, the frame accessory 310 is retracted after the advancement operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped. However, even if the state where the advancement operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped is not retracted. Good. Further, the frame combination 310 may be configured such that the stop period (for example, 10 seconds) is extremely short and the frame combination 310 retreats simultaneously with the stop of the frame combination 310.

  Further, since the frame accessory 310 is configured to be able to be displaced according to the external force when in the advanced state, the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position is damaged by the external force can be reduced.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
As shown in FIG. 28, the frame accessory 310 is provided with a coil spring 330, and retracts when it receives an external force in the reverse direction in the advanced state, but returns to the advanced state by the coil spring 330 when the external force disappears. May be. FIG. 28 (A) shows the frame accessory 310 at the advance position Pn, and FIG. 28 (B) shows the state where the frame accessory 310 at the advance position Pn is retracted due to external force from the player. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the stick portion 312 of the frame accessory 310 includes a first rod-like body 312A connected to the cap portion 311 and a base end side (cap portion 311 side of the first rod-like body 312A). A cylindrical body 312B having a hole 331 into which the opposite side) is inserted, and a cylindrical body such that one end is in contact with the base end side of the first rod-shaped body 312A and the other end is in contact with the bottom surface of the hole 331. And a coil spring 330 disposed in the hole 331 of 312B. A locking claw 333 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the first rod-shaped body 312A on the proximal end side. A slit portion 332 that is formed along the depth direction of the hole portion 331 and that locks the locking claw 333 is formed at the outer peripheral portion of the cylindrical body 312B.

  By the normal rotation of the frame motor 48 shown in FIG. 4A, the frame accessory 310 advances to the advance position Pn as shown in FIG. When there is no external force from a player or the like, the coil spring 330 has a natural length. For example, as shown in FIG. 28B, when a frame accessory 310 indicated by a two-dot chain line at the advance position Pn receives an external force from the player, the cap portion 311 of the frame accessory 310 is indicated by a solid line. fall back. At this time, the coil spring 330 is contracted. Then, when the external force by the player is lost, the coil spring 330 extends to the natural length, so that the cap portion 311 returns to the advance position Pn. Thus, since the frame accessory 310 is configured to be able to be displaced according to the external force when in the advanced state, the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position Pn is damaged by the external force can be reduced. Further, even when the player receives an external force during the advancement operation of the frame accessory 310, the displacement according to the external force is possible, so that the possibility that the frame accessory 310 during the advancement operation is damaged by the external force can be reduced. .

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment described above, the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed during the reach execution period of the predetermined change pattern (the change pattern of the super reach B), but it may be executed during the big hit. Here, the case where the projection operation effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed during the big hit will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the process for opening the big prize opening, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the big hit end timing (step S901), and if it is not the big hit end timing (step S901; No), The big hit effect operation control according to the effect control pattern is executed (step S902). Then, it is determined whether or not the return operation flag is set (step S903). If the return operation flag is off (step S903; No), the frame accessory state monitoring process shown in FIG. 30 is executed ( In step S904), the frame accessory projecting motion effect process shown in FIG. 31 is performed (step S905), and this process ends.

  30 is different from the aforementioned frame accessory state monitoring process (step S561) shown in FIG. 22 only in that it does not have step S602. Therefore, detailed description is omitted here.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the frame accessory projecting motion effect process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the frame accessory projecting notification prohibition flag is set to the on state (step S951). If the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is in the off state (step S951; No), it is determined whether or not the effect stop flag is set in the on state (step S952).

  If the production stop flag is in the off state (step S952; No), frame accessory protrusion operation control for causing the frame accessory 310 to protrude is performed (step S953), and frame accessory protrusion notification control is performed (step S954). For example, in the frame accessory projecting operation control (step S953), the operation of causing the frame accessory 310 to project (or advance) toward the projecting position set by the setting switches 801 to 803 shown in FIG. . In the frame accessory protrusion notification control (step S954), along with the protrusion operation of the frame accessory 310, the protrusion operation effect of the frame accessory 310 ("The frame accessory protrudes highly!" Shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to (C)! Control for notifying the display of the protrusion notification image “and the effect of outputting the sound corresponding to the display”. On the screen of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), a projection notification image that “a frame accessory projects high!” Is displayed in large size. The round information such as “Round4” is moved from the center of the screen of the image display device 5 to the right end side and is displayed smaller than usual. Further, on the screen of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 32A, a cancel operation image 5 </ b> J indicating a cancel operation of the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 32 (B), when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of the display of the protrusion notification image, the protrusion notification image “The frame accessory protrudes high!” Is displayed small. Note that the display of the protruding notification image may not be displayed small.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (C), during the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310, when the accessory sensors 60L and 60R do not detect or the push button 130 is not operated, From the start of advancement of the object 310 until the storage is completed, it is based on the display of the protrusion notification image ("The frame object will protrude high!" And the output of the sound corresponding to the display) Since the effect) is continuously executed, the player can be alerted to the advancement of the frame object 310, and the player who does not want to stand out can be prevented from forgetting to return the frame object 310.

  When the production stop flag is on (step S952; Yes), the projection operation of the frame accessory 310 is stopped and the frame accessory projection operation effect is ended (step S955). For example, in FIG. 32 (D), the display of the projection notification image (see FIG. 32 (B)) stating that “the frame accessory protrudes high!” And the output of the audio corresponding to the display are completed. Round information such as “Round4” is displayed.

  After step S955, timing of the operation stop period timer is started (step S956). For example, the operation stop period timer is set to, for example, 10 seconds, and the frame accessory 310 stops over the stop period (10 seconds) of the frame accessory 310. Then, after step S956, the return operation flag is set to the on state (step S957).

  When the frame accessory protrusion notification prohibition flag is on (step S951; Yes), the process ends after step S954 and after step S957.

  Returning to FIG. 29, if the return operation flag is in the ON state (step S903; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation stop period timer is ended (step S906). That is, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed since the frame accessory 310 stopped protruding. When 10 seconds have elapsed from the stop of the projection of the frame accessory 310 (step S906; Yes), the return operation control of the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S907). For example, the frame accessory 310 is retracted and stored in the storage unit 340. After step S907, the return operation flag is reset to the off state (step S908), and this process ends.

  If it is the big hit end timing (step S901; Yes), the big hit end control is executed (step S909), and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  Thus, since the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 can be executed during the big hit (see FIG. 32), it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310 may be executed during the pre-reach fluctuation period, during the notice effect execution, during the suggestion effect execution period, during the current hold notice execution period.

(Modification 3)
As shown in FIG. 33, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example 3, the infrared sensor and other accessory sensors 60L and 60R are arranged on the main bodies of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, and the frame accessory device 300L, The operation state of 300R can be detected. Moreover, you may arrange | position the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, such as an infrared system, in the surroundings of the frame accessory apparatuses 300L and 300R in the frame 3 for gaming machines. The infrared sensor or the like accessory sensors 60L and 60R are configured using, for example, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor, and infrared rays or visible light output from a predetermined transmitter (light emitting member) is transmitted to the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. It is only necessary to detect the operation position of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the presence / absence of an object, etc. by irradiating around the predetermined part or the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R and detecting the reflected light.

(Modification 4)
As shown in FIG. 34, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example 4 includes a plurality of (in this case, three) accessory sensors 60L1 to 60L3 and 60R1 to 60R3 such as an infrared method, It is arrange | positioned at the surrounding location of the object apparatuses 300L and 300R, respectively, and each operation state of the frame accessory apparatuses 300L and 300R can be detected by each of the accessory sensors 60L1 to 60L3 and 60R1 to 60R3. For example, the accessory sensors 60L1 and 60R1 detect the frame accessory 310 in the low protrusion state, the accessory sensors 60L2 and 60R2 detect the frame accessory 310 in the middle protrusion state, and the accessory sensors 60L3 and 60R3 The frame object 310 in a highly protruding state is detected.

  Note that the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are not limited to the sensors described above, and other types of light such as pyrothermal sensors (sensors that do not emit infrared light and detect infrared light emitted from the object itself) and laser beams are used. An optical sensor may be used. Further, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are ultrasonic sensors that detect foreign matter using ultrasonic waves, or image analysis that detects a foreign matter within a detection range by imaging a predetermined range using an imaging device. Various foreign matter sensors such as a type sensor may be used.

  Further, the detection ranges of the accessory sensors 60L and 60R may be set between step S818 and step S819 in FIG. 15 according to the setting of the degree of movement determined in step S817 in FIG. Step S818A) not shown. For example, when the movement degree of the frame accessory 310 is set to a high setting, the detection range is set to a high setting at which an object can be detected up to the position where the tip of the cap unit 311 reaches when the movement degree of the frame accessory 310 is set to a high setting Set to range. Further, when the operation degree of the frame accessory 310 is set to the medium setting, the detection range is set to the intermediate setting in which the object can be detected up to the reaching position of the tip of the cap portion 311 when the operation degree of the frame accessory 310 is set to the intermediate setting. Set to range. Further, when the operation degree of the frame accessory 310 is set to a low setting, the detection range is set to a low setting that allows the object to be detected up to the reaching position of the tip of the cap portion 311 when the operation degree of the frame accessory 310 is set to the low setting. Set to range. As a result, in step S818A, for the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, detection of an object outside the set protrusion degree (protrusion operation) range is invalidated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the detection of an abnormal state in which the frame accessory 310 cannot normally protrude.

  Note that, within the detection range of the high setting range when the degree of movement of the frame object 310 is set to the high setting, within the range corresponding to the detection range of the low setting and within the range corresponding to the detection range of the medium setting ( In other words, the object is not detected in the detection range that does not exceed the detection range of the medium setting), and when the object is detected only in the detection range of only the high setting that exceeds the detection range of the medium setting, the operation degree is only for the high setting. It may be determined that the state is abnormal, and a high setting abnormality notification that can specify that there is an abnormality only for the high setting operation degree may be issued. Similarly, within the detection range of the high setting range when the degree of movement of the frame object 310 is set to the high setting, the detection range corresponds to the detection range of the low setting and the detection range of the high setting. If no object is detected within the range, and only an object is detected within the mid-range detection range, it is determined that there is an abnormal condition only for the medium setting operation level, and it is specified that there is an abnormality only in the mid-range. Possible medium setting abnormality notification may be performed. Similarly, within the detection range of the high setting range when the operation degree of the frame object 310 is set to the high setting, the detection range corresponds to the detection range of the medium setting and the detection range of the high setting. When the object is not detected within the range to be detected and the object is detected only within the detection range of the low setting, it is determined that there is an abnormal state only for the low setting operation level, and there is an abnormality only at the low setting. An identifiable low setting abnormality notification may be issued.

  Note that objects existing in the vicinity (periphery) of the frame accessory 310 include both objects that are in contact with the frame accessory 310 and objects that are not in contact. For example, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R shown in FIG. 4 can detect an object that is in contact with the frame accessory 310 and the pad portion 61 around the frame accessory 310, and the infrared-type accessory shown in FIGS. The sensors 60L and 60R can detect an object that is not in contact with the frame accessory 310 or the like.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 executed during the reach execution period of Super Reach B is terminated halfway. However, as shown in FIGS. The protrusion operation effect itself is not executed by detection by 60L, 60R or operation of the push button 130, for example, detection by the accessory sensors 60L, 60R or operation of the push button 130 before the reach execution period (before the reach is established). Also good.

  The variable display effect processing in the fifth modification shown in FIG. 35 will be described focusing on the differences from the variable display effect processing shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when determining that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S558; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the unexecuted flag is set to the on state (step S558A). The unexecuted flag is a flag for not executing the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 itself. When the unexecuted flag is off (step S558A; No), the frame accessory state monitoring process is executed (step S558B). In this frame accessory state monitoring process (step S558B), when there is an operation of the push button 130 by the player or detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5). In the same manner as in the frame accessory state monitoring process (step S561) in FIG. 22 described above, the production stop flag is set, and the confirmation of “Do you want to stop the protrusion of the frame accessory?” Shown in FIG. This includes execution of image display and processing for outputting sound corresponding to the display from the speakers 8L and 8R. After the frame accessory state monitoring process (step S558B), it is determined whether or not the effect stop flag is set to the on state (step S558C). If the effect stop flag is on (step S558C; Yes), a process of not executing the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 is performed (step S558D), and the non-executed flag is set to the on state (step S558E). After step S558E, when the non-execution flag is on (step S558A; Yes), and when the production stop flag is off (step S558C; No), other production operation control (step S563) is executed, and this processing is performed. finish.

  Further, after the reach effect operation control (step S559), it is determined whether or not the effect stop flag is set to the on state (step S559A). If the production stop flag is off (step S559A; No), it is determined whether or not the return operation flag is set to the on state (step S560). Thereafter, similarly to FIG. 21 described above, steps S561 to S566 are performed. To finish this processing. If the production stop flag is on (step S559A; Yes), other production operation control (step S563) is executed, and this process is terminated.

  Here, on the screen of the image display device 5 when the projection operation effect itself is not executed by the detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R or the operation of the push button 130 before the reach execution time of the super reach B (before the reach is established). The effect screen to be displayed will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the frame accessory setting switch 804 shown in FIG. 3A is set to be operable, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability change mode, and the decoration based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B as shown in FIG. Assume that the symbol variation display effect has started.

  There is detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R (for example, detection of contact of an object with the pad portion 61 in FIG. 5) in the frame accessory state monitoring process (step S558B) in FIG. Then, on the screen of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), a stop notification display such as “stops the protruding operation of the frame accessory” is executed, and the sound corresponding to the display is displayed on the speaker. Output from 8L and 8R. Then, in the reach production execution period of Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the projection operation effect (display of the projection notification image and the notification sound) is performed by the frame accessory projecting motion effect non-execution process (step S558D). Is not displayed at all. That is, only the decorative symbol and the hold display symbol H during reach display are continuously displayed.

  Further, in the frame accessory state monitoring process (step S558B) in FIG. 35 before the reach of the decorative symbol is established, the screen of the image display device 5 displays “Projection of frame accessory as shown in FIG. 36C”. A confirmation image “Do you want to stop the operation?” Is displayed, and a stop operation image 5J indicating the stop operation of the projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310 is also displayed. Here, when the push button 130 is pressed by the player, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect stop flag based on the operation signal from the push button 130 (frame accessory state monitoring process in FIG. 35 (step S558B). )). Then, in the reach production execution period of Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the projection operation effect (display of the projection notification image and the notification sound) is performed by the frame accessory projecting motion effect non-execution process (step S558D). Is not displayed at all. That is, only the decorative symbol and the hold display symbol H during reach display are continuously displayed.

  It should be noted that, in the period before reach display in which the confirmation image “Do you want to stop the projecting action of the frame accessory?” Shown in FIG. 36 (C) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by the player. When the push button 130 is not pressed, the projecting effect of the frame accessory 310 is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), a projection notification image that “the frame accessory projects high!” Is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the sound corresponding to the display (notification sound) Are output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Thus, as shown in FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C), if there is detection by the advance accessory sensors 60L and 60R or operation of the push button 130, a frame accessory as shown in FIG. 36 (D). It is possible not to execute the projection operation effect 310 itself. Since it is possible to select the suspension of the projecting motion effect in advance, it is possible to realize a game according to the player's intention and to further improve the interest of the game.

(Other variations)
In the above-described embodiment, the frame accessory 310 stops moving when detected by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R. When the stop period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, the frame accessory 310 is removed. A return operation is performed to move backward, but when no detection is performed by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the return operation is performed, or a return operation is performed based on reception of a specific command from the main board 11, or the push button 130 or the stick The return operation may not be performed until an operation means such as the controller 135 is operated.

  In the above-described embodiment, during the advancing operation of the frame accessory 310 (that is, during the advancement of the frame accessory 310 from the initial position P0 to the advance position Pn, the advancement position Pn is reached and the advancement completion state, etc.) Notification by the effect projection operation effect (display by the projection notification image of “the frame feature will project high!” Shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C and the output by outputting the sound corresponding to the display) However, the display of the projection notification image or the output of the sound corresponding to the display may be reduced during the advancement or the advancement completion state. Thereby, the obstacle of the other effects in the image display apparatus 5 etc. can be suppressed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player's predetermined operation (pressing operation) is detected by the push button 130 as the operation detecting means, but the player's operation is detected by the stick controller 135. Alternatively, either the push button 130 or the stick controller 135 may be operated. Further, as the operation detecting means, the image display device 5 may be a touch panel monitor, and it may be detected that the display on the display screen is pressed. A switch for stopping the operation effect) may be provided to detect the operation of the operation switch.

  In addition, a monitoring unit (for example, a torque sensor or a rotary encoder) for monitoring the driving state of the frame motor 48 as a driving unit is provided, and the driving state of the frame motor 48 becomes a specific state (for example, the frame motor). 48) that the load amount or the rotation amount of 48 has become a specific value exceeding the normal value, or that no change occurs in the output signal of the advance position detector after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of driving of the frame motor 48). While stopping the advancing operation or the retreating operation of the frame accessory 310, the protruding operation effect may be ended (the specific effect is stopped).

  In this case, the protrusion operation is performed when the frame accessory 310 does not advance due to the specific driving state of the frame motor 48 (the load amount or the rotation amount of the frame motor 48 has reached a specific value). The uncomfortable feeling that an effect is performed can be reduced. It can suppress that the interest property of a game falls because of this discomfort.

  In the embodiment described above, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R detect whether or not an object is present in the frame accessory 310 in the stored state or in the vicinity (surrounding), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R detect whether or not an object is located on the advance path of the frame accessory 310 or in the vicinity thereof (around). Also good.

  As still another example, the frame accessory device 300L includes a left moving portion that rotates to a predetermined angle around the left end in the left-right direction as a central axis (rotation axis), and the frame accessory device 300R is near the right end in the left-right direction. May be provided with a right-side moving part that rotates up to a predetermined angle with respect to the center axis (rotation axis). In this case, the left side moving unit and the right side moving unit are connected to the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 in the closed state (stored state in the retracted position) stored in the gaming machine frame 3 (one front surface). And an outer surface formed so as to be hidden in the gaming machine frame 3 when in the stowed state and rotated to a predetermined angle and open (deployed state at the protruding position). Thus, it is only necessary to provide an inner surface that is continuous with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3. When in the unfolded state, the outer surfaces of the left moving unit and the right moving unit are not in close contact with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 and stop at a position where they can be seen from the outside, and continue to the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3. Alternatively, it may be in close contact with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 so that it cannot be viewed from the player side. Both the left moving unit and the right moving unit rotate up to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees with respect to the stored state) around the center in the left-right direction at the upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 as a central axis (rotating axis). You may have a changeable structure. In this case, the outer surfaces of the left moving unit and the right moving unit are formed so as to be continuous with the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 (part of the front surface is configured) when the left moving unit and the right moving unit are stored. On the other hand, when in the unfolded state, the outer surface of the left moving unit and the outer surface of the right moving unit are in close contact with each other, and the inner surface of the left moving unit and the inner surface of the right moving unit are exposed, thereby having a predetermined shape and color. The model may be configured to appear. Alternatively, the left side moving unit and the right side moving unit both rotate up to a predetermined angle at the upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 with the vicinity of the upper end, the vicinity of the center, or the vicinity of the lower end in the vertical direction as the central axis (rotation axis). It may have a changeable structure.

  In addition, a hook-like projecting member that is fixedly formed so as to project toward the front side when viewed from the player side is provided on the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3, and the frame accessory device 300L is provided on the upper surface of the projecting member. The frame accessory device 300R is provided with a left-side moving part that rotates to a predetermined angle with the central vicinity in the left-right direction as the central axis (rotation axis). It may be provided with a right side moving part that rotates to a predetermined angle. In this case, the left side moving part and the right side moving part are continuous with the upper surface of the projecting member when it is housed in the projecting member and closed (stored in the retracted position). And the outer surface formed to be hidden, hidden in the protruding member when in the storage state, and rotated to a predetermined angle (for example, 90 degrees with respect to the storage state) and opened (deployed state at the protruding position) In this case, it is only necessary to provide an inner surface that is exposed and is continuous with the upper surface or the side surface of the protruding member. When the left moving unit and the right moving unit are in the unfolded state, the outer surface of the left moving unit and the outer surface of the right moving unit are in close contact with each other, and the inner surface of the left moving unit and the inner surface of the right moving unit are exposed. A model having the following shape and color may appear.

  The upper surface of the projecting member is not limited to one that changes between the retracted position (retracted position) and the deployed state (projected position), but is stored on the lower surface of the projecting member (the direction toward the game board 2 or the lower plate). It may be changed between (retracted position) and deployed state. In addition, the left moving part and the right moving part have a central axis (near the left end and the right end in the left-right direction or near the front end, the center, and the rear end in the front-rear direction on the upper or lower surface of the protruding member. It may have a structure that can change so as to rotate to a predetermined angle as the rotation axis. Alternatively, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be provided at predetermined positions on the upper surface or the lower surface of the protruding member. When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R operating on the lower surface of the bowl-shaped protruding member provided on the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position). Moreover, you may make it advance to a floor direction (vertical downward direction), for example so that the front surface of the game area | region which the game board 2 forms may be avoided. Alternatively, for example, it is possible to advance in the game area direction (downwardly obliquely) and advance to the front of the game area so that a part of the game area formed by the game board 2 is hidden.

  Further, the projecting member is not limited to the one formed in a bowl shape over the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3, for example, at least one of the left side and the right side of the gaming area in the gaming machine frame 3 It may be fixedly formed so as to protrude to the near side when viewed from the person side. The protruding member may be formed as a model having a specific shape or color. For example, when a projecting member is provided on the right side of the game area, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R that operate on the left surface of the projecting member change from the stored state (retracted position) to the deployed state (projected position). The player may advance to avoid the front of the game area formed by the game board 2 or may advance to the front of the game area so that a part of the game area formed by the game board 2 is hidden. Good.

  When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R advance to the front of the game area formed by the game board 2, for example, a path through which a game ball can pass in the game area, a special symbol (first special symbol display device 4A) , The second special symbol display device 4B) and the decorative symbols ("left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas on the screen of the image display device 5), the number of special figure reservation memory (first hold) Display 25A, second hold indicator 25B) and hold display symbols (display area 5H on the screen of the image display device 5), game ball firing direction instruction (right-handed instruction, The advance direction and the advance amount of the movable member may be set so that specific notification regarding the progress of the game and the progress of the production in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the display of the left hand instruction) is not hindered. Thereby, it is only necessary to prevent the player from misidentifying the progress of the game and the progress of the production.

  As described above, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first state (for example, the retracted state in the retracted position) and the second state different from the first state ( For example, it may be anything that can be changed to a developed state at the protruding position. It should be noted that the frame accessory devices that constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and can change between the first state and the second state are limited to those provided as two frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. Instead, one frame accessory device may be provided, or three or more frame accessory devices may be provided.

  The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R start the operation when a predetermined operation start condition is satisfied, and stop the operation when the operation end condition is satisfied. For example, when the frame accessory 310 is in the storage state (retracted position) in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, a specific type of super reach (for example, one with a high expectation of big hit) among the plurality of types of super reach. The operation start condition is satisfied immediately before the start, and the frame accessory 310 starts to change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position). When the frame accessory 310 reaches the unfolded state (projecting position) and the operation stop condition is satisfied, the operations of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are stopped. Thereafter, when the variable display result becomes “losing”, the operation start condition is satisfied, and the frame accessory 310 starts to change from the expanded state (protruded position) to the retracted state (retracted position). On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, part or all of the period related to the execution of the big hit game, such as the period during which the fanfare screen is displayed or the period in which the big hit game state is controlled The frame accessory 310 is maintained in the unfolded state (projecting position). With the end of such a period, the operation start condition is satisfied, and the frame accessory 310 starts to change from the expanded state (projecting position) to the stored state (retracted position). When the operation stop condition is satisfied by the frame accessory 310 reaching the retracted state (retracted position), the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is stopped.

  The operation start condition when the frame accessory 310 is in the retracted state (retracted position) is not limited to the condition that is established in connection with the start of a specific type of super reach. For example, the variable display result is “big hit”. Is established in relation to becoming a game, or is established in connection with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 becoming a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state), while a customer waiting demonstration display (demo display) is being executed Or, it is established in relation to reaching a predetermined operation start time during the execution of the game, in addition, in connection with the progress of the game or the progress of the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the progress or the performance of the game It is sufficient that an arbitrary condition is determined in advance as the operation start condition without being related to the progress of the operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the settings related to the advancement of the frame accessory 310, it is possible to set whether or not to advance the frame accessory 310 and to set the advancement degree (the amount of advancement) of the frame accessory 310. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a setting that can be made by the game store for the advancement of the frame accessory 310, a setting that can be made by the player for the advancement of the frame accessory 310, and a setting of the advancement frequency of the frame accessory 310 (the number of advancements). Good. This will be described in detail below.

  For example, whether or not the frame accessory 310 is to be operated and the operation amount of the frame accessory 310 may be switched according to settings at the game store side or the player side. For example, in a game store, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, a game information display device, and a card unit are arranged on a gaming machine installation island. The game information display device displays game information (for example, a game state, the number of starts, the number of jackpots, etc.) in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the player. The game information display device is also provided with a call button and a call lamp for calling a shop clerk. The card unit performs at least a game value process (lending process) for causing a game value (prepaid frequency) recorded on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card to be used for a game in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be executed. A game ball corresponding to the amount may be lent out in accordance with coin insertion or cash insertion.

  In such a game store, when the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are operated (for example, the advance operation of the frame accessory 310), display of the game information display device, operation of the calling lamp, operation of the card unit, etc. are hindered. May end up. Accordingly, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be set so as not to be operated by setting at the game store side. Alternatively, the operation amount of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be set to be a limited operation amount that is smaller than the initial specific operation amount. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the display of the game information display device, the operation of the calling lamp, the operation of the card unit, and the like from being hindered.

  In addition, by operating the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R that constitute a part of the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1, players in the vicinity other than the player who plays the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be easily recognized. A possible production will be performed. The interest in the game can be increased by making the surrounding players pay attention to such effects. On the other hand, among the players who play a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are players who do not want to produce a noticeable effect by operating the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. Therefore, it may be possible to make settings so that the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are not operated by setting on the player side. Alternatively, the operation amount of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be set to be a limited operation amount that is smaller than the initial specific operation amount. Thereby, an appropriate effect can be executed according to the player's preference.

  As a configuration for setting the presence / absence of operation and the operation amount in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, for example, an operation setting screen is displayed on the image display device 5 during execution of a customer waiting demonstration display (demonstration display). The operation setting screen may be displayed together with the volume luminance setting screen for setting the volume and luminance, or the operation setting is performed by operating the stick controller 135 and the push button 130 for production while the volume luminance setting screen is displayed. You may enable it to select the display of a screen. If the operation signal from the stick controller 135 or the like is input, the effect control CPU 120 inputs the operation amount setting value according to the operation. The operation amount set value is “0” when the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are not operated, for example, and the initial set specific operation amount is “10”. It is only necessary that the operation amount can be set. The effect control CPU 120 stores the input operation amount setting value in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. When the operation start conditions of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are satisfied, the operation amount setting value is read out from the stored contents of the setting value storage area by the effect control CPU 120, and the frame motor corresponding to the read operation amount setting value is read out. For example, the rotation amount of 48 may be determined.

  In the case of setting the presence / absence of movement and the amount of movement in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R by the setting on the player side, the setting can be made according to the display of the operation setting screen on the image display device 5, while on the game store side When setting the presence / absence of movement and the amount of movement in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R by setting, the setting arranged on the effect control board 12 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 The setting may be made by operating the changeover switch. As described above, there are a configuration for performing the operation setting of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R by the operation of the player, and a configuration for performing the operation setting of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R by the operation of the game clerk. It may be provided. Alternatively, regardless of whether the setting is on the player side or on the game store side, the presence / absence of the movement and the amount of movement are set in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R according to the display of the operation setting screen on the image display device 5. It may be possible. In addition, a player setting screen and a game store setting screen are provided as operation setting screens, and any setting screen can be displayed on the common image display device 5, but which setting screen is displayed. Depending on whether it is set by a player's operation or the like, it may be possible to distinguish and store whether it is a setting by an operation of a game store clerk or the like.

  In addition to the presence / absence of whether or not to operate the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, and the amount of operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the frequency at which the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are operated Switching may be performed according to the setting on the player side. For example, when the operation setting screen is displayed, the production control CPU 120 inputs an operation frequency setting value according to an operation if an operation signal is input from a stick controller or the like. The operation frequency setting value is set in multiple stages (for example, “0” in the case of the lowest frequency and “10” in the case of the highest frequency, for example, according to the operation frequency of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. It is sufficient that the operation frequency can be set to any one of (11 steps). The effect control CPU 120 stores the input operation frequency setting value in a setting value storage area provided in the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 only has to be able to determine whether or not the operation start conditions of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are satisfied at different rates depending on the operation frequency setting value read from the setting value storage area. As an example, when the operation frequency is set to a low frequency, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are operated so that the variable display result can be clearly notified that the variable display result is “big hit”. As an effect, it is determined whether or not the operation start condition for the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is satisfied. On the other hand, when the operation frequency is set to a high frequency, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R operate so that a specific type of super reach can be obtained including the case where the variable display result is “lost”. It may be determined whether or not the operation start condition of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is established as a notice effect so that the possibility of being executed can be notified. As described above, not only the frequency of operating the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R can be set, but also the game value advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state) suggested by the execution of the effect that the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R operate. The possibility (reliability) that the probability variation state, the presence / absence of short-time control, etc.) are given may be changed.

  When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are in the expanded state (protruding position), for example, an expansion end control is performed to end the expanded state and change to the stored state by an operation of a player who does not want to stand out. It may be broken. When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are in the unfolded state (protruding position), the effect control CPU 120 detects that a predetermined operation on the effect stick controller 135 and the push button 130 is detected. What is necessary is just to perform control which changes apparatus 300L, 300R from a deployment state to a storage state. Note that the stick controller 135 and the push button 130 for production are not limited to those that end the unfolded state, and a dedicated button for ending the unfolded state is provided in the vicinity of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. May be.

  When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R stop operating during the transition from the retracted state (retracted position) to the expanded state (protruded position) or when the expanded state (protruded position) is maintained, the frame accessory Until the operation start condition for returning the devices 300L and 300R to the retracted state (retracted position) is satisfied, the stepping motors and solenoids built in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are not driven (excited). May be. In addition, when the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R stop operating during the transition from the stored state (retracted position) to the deployed state (projected position), or when the deployed state (projected position) is maintained, You may set so that the lock mechanism for fixing the position of the movable member in the accessory apparatus 300L, 300R may not operate. When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R have advanced from the stored state (retracted position), a player who recognizes the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may touch the frame accessory 310. If the positions of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are fixed in such a case, there is a possibility that the movable member in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be broken (damaged) or the player may be injured. Therefore, in this case, the lock mechanism is set so as not to operate, and the possibility of failure (breakage) of the movable member in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R can be suppressed. Even if the lock mechanism is set not to operate, when the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is stopped, the movable member in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R returns to the stored state (retracted position) by its own weight. Various gears and the like of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be configured to stop without stopping. That is, since the lock mechanism does not operate, the player can manually return the movable members of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R to the housed state (retracted position). You may comprise so that it may not return to an accommodation state (retreat position) in the state which is not touching 300R. Thereby, the pinching etc. accompanying operation | movement of the frame accessory apparatuses 300L and 300R etc. can be suppressed, and the possibility of failure (breakage) of a movable member, damage of an obstruction, etc. can be suppressed.

  For simultaneous effects that are simultaneously executed in a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game store at a timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are stored (retracted position) and deployed (projected position). Operations that vary between and may be included. For example, based on the fact that the production start condition is satisfied at 00: 00, the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is started, and the first slide member 310 and the second slide member 340 are stored (retracted position). You may advance from the state to the unfolded state (protruding position).

  In the simultaneous production, the movable members in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R included in the plurality of gaming machines may be interlocked, for example, so that the production mode may be a combination of the movable members of adjacent gaming machines. In this case, the interval between adjacent gaming machines may be different for each of a plurality of gaming stores. The movable members in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are decorative members that are shaped and colored so that a sense of incongruity is not produced in the effect mode in which the movable members are combined even when the interval between adjacent gaming machines changes as described above. It is only necessary that the operation amount can be set. As an effect mode of combining the movable members, for example, a decorative member having a shape imitating a human hand is connected to the movable member, and a plurality of (for example, two) decorative members in adjacent game machines are close to each other and intersect. Anything can be used as long as it can appear to be shaking hands. Alternatively, for example, a decorative member having a shape imitating a sword or a spear is connected to the movable member, and a plurality of (for example, two) decorative members in adjacent game machines cross close to each other so that the sword or the spider crosses. Anything can be used as long as it can be shown.

  Even when the simultaneous effects including the operations of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R can be executed, for example, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are set by displaying the operation setting screen or operating the setting changeover switch. When the above operation is not performed, a restriction may be provided so that at least a part of the simultaneous effect using the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is not executed. For example, when the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is not performed due to the settings at the game store side, there are restrictions on the location within the game store, so the operations of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R in the simultaneous performance are also executed. You may restrict so that it may not be. On the other hand, for example, when the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is not performed due to the setting on the player side, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are operated in the simultaneous performance regardless of such setting. May be. In the simultaneous production, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R included in a plurality of gaming machines are interlocked, so that the production in a specific gaming machine does not stand out. On the other hand, if the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are not operated even if only a specific gaming machine is a simultaneous performance among a plurality of gaming machines, there is a possibility that the linkage of the performance is lowered and a sense of incongruity may occur in the simultaneous performance. . Therefore, even if the operation is restricted by the setting on the player side, in the simultaneous production, by operating the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, it is possible to increase the interlocking of the production by the movable member and increase the interest in the production. .

  Before the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R change from the retracted state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position), the player notifies the player that the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are operating. Also good. For example, in response to determining that the variation category is a category of a variation pattern for executing a specific type of super reach, an effect image that suggests a change in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is displayed as a hold display symbol. Also good. Alternatively, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” in step S239 shown in FIG. 10, the final stop symbol (definite special symbol or definite ornament symbol) that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. Before displaying the predetermined image, the predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, the sound or the notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the predetermined notification lamp is turned on, and the movable member in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. The player may be notified that the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are operated by operating a movable member for presentation different from the above, or by combining some or all of them.

  In this way, by informing in advance that the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R operate, the player's interest in the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is increased, and the operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is performed. , Can be noticed by the player.

  The movable body for production such as the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R is configured using the cap portion 311 and the stick portion 312 or the outer surface of the left moving portion and the outer surface of the right moving portion are in close contact with each other. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the case where a model having a predetermined shape or color appears by exposing the inner surface. For example, a configuration in which a sound output member such as a speaker or a blower fan is attached to the effect movable body may be used.

  Further, when the frame accessory setting switch 804 is set to be inoperable, a predetermined alternative effect may be executed instead of the projecting action effect of the frame accessory 310. For example, as an alternative effect, the effect control CPU 120 vibrates the operation member by transmitting a command (motor drive signal) to the vibration motor built in the operation member such as the effect stick controller 135 and the push button 130, By sending a command (fan drive signal) to the blowing fan for the production not to be blown from the predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 toward the player, movable for the production (not shown) provided inside or outside the game area Operating the movable member by transmitting a command (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor that operates the member, displaying a special effect image on the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or part of them Or you may combine all. For example, it is possible to realize an alternative effect by executing an alternative effect instead of or in addition to the determination (step S714) without the frame accessory protruding operation in the effect control pattern setting process (step S530) shown in FIG. It is. As described above, an alternative effect different from that when the effect devices 300L and 300R operate is executed, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

  The “abnormality related to advancement of the movable body for production such as the frame accessory 310” includes abnormalities such as obstacles, obstructions, troubles, malfunctions, and failures related to the advancement of the movable body for production such as the frame accessory 310. For example, detection of the presence or absence of foreign matter or obstacles in the advancement range of the effect movable body such as the frame accessory 310 or the surrounding area, or the load amount and drive amount of the driving means such as the frame motor 48 are within the specified range. By detecting whether or not there is an abnormality or the like, it is possible to detect an abnormality related to the advancement of the movable body for production such as the frame accessory 310.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the special symbol display devices (the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and are specified among the plurality of LEDs during variable display of the special symbols ( Only a single LED) is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the special pattern can be obtained by maintaining the state where the LED, which has been repeatedly turned on and off, emits light in a predetermined emission color, or is kept off. Stop display. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol.

  In addition, regarding the variable display of symbols, only one type of off-line symbol may be displayed during the change, and the variable display may be repeated by repeating the display and extinction of the symbol. Furthermore, what is displayed during fluctuation may not be displayed when the symbol is stopped (for example, when the display device has 7 segments, the middle horizontal bar is repeatedly turned on and off during the fluctuation. , Only the middle horizontal bar is not displayed as the display result).

  Further, the example using the push button 130 as the motion detection means has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a contact-type motion detection means such as an infrared sensor or a touch-type motion detection means such as a touch panel is provided. You may make it detect performing operation | movement.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is used when starting the change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 40... Drive device 60L, 60R... Object sensor 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121.
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 130 ... Push button 135 ... Stick controller 310 ... Frame accessory 801 ... Frame accessory operation degree high setting switch 802 ... Frame accessory operation degree intermediate setting switch 803 ... Frame accessory operation degree low setting switch 804 ... Frame accessory setting switch

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a movable body for production provided in a gaming machine frame and capable of advancing outside the gaming machine frame,
Drive means for bringing the stage movable body into an advanced state,
The production movable body can be displaced according to an external force when in the advanced state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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