JP2016193283A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of appropriately operating a movable generator.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: performance control means for controlling a performance; power generating means for generating power in response to control by the performance control means; a movable generator that is disposed at a prescribed distance or more apart from the power generating means and executes a performance by movement using the power generated by the power generating means; and a transmission member for transmitting the power generated by the power generating means to the movable generator.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

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

  Currently, gaming machines that produce effects by operating or are provided with movable accessories are common (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

"Pachinko victory guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued on October 15, 2011, October 15, 2011 issue, page 7, CR Hana no Keiji, "Grinzoin movable body"

  When developing a gaming machine, the position of the motor that operates the movable accessory may need to be set far from the movable accessory due to design restrictions.

  A main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately operating a movable accessory.

  In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention employs the following configuration. Note that reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory texts, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with embodiments described later in order to help understanding of one aspect of the present invention. It does not limit the range at all.

A gaming machine (1),
Production control means (400, 600, etc.) for performing production control;
Power generation means (51) for generating power in response to control by the effect control means;
The power generation means is arranged at a predetermined distance (for example, a distance obtained by adding the radius of the gear 53 to the radius of the gear 53 in FIG. 16) or more, and an effect by movement using the power generated by the power generation means. A movable accessory (7) for performing
And a transmission member (54) for transmitting the power generated by the power generation means to the movable accessory (see FIG. 16).

  The transmission member may be a belt (54).

  Further, the effect by the movable accessory may be an effect including a movement in which the movable accessory is inclined (see FIG. 14).

  Further, the arrangement position of the power generation means may be fixed at a predetermined position in design.

In addition, a magnetic sensor (50) for detecting magnetism approaching the gaming machine is provided,
The power generation means may be arranged outside a region (for example, a region within 10 cm from the magnetic sensor) that generates power using magnetism and causes erroneous detection in the magnetic sensor (see FIG. 1).

The power generation means is a motor (51) for rotating the output shaft (52),
A first spur gear (53) fixed to the output shaft;
A second spur gear (58) fixed to the movable accessory,
The distance from the output shaft to the gear shaft (57) of the second spur gear may be greater than the length of the radius of the first spur gear plus the radius of the second spur gear (see FIG. 16). .

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can operate a movable accessory appropriately can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing a movable accessory control process The figure for demonstrating the movable accessory effect of this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the movable accessory effect of this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the power transmission mechanism 70 which operates the movable accessory 7 An example of a detailed flowchart of step S302 in FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of step S302 in FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the conventional power transmission mechanism 80 The figure for demonstrating the modification of this embodiment

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize, for example. This gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the player's operation. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. The lottery is not started even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the results of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved items is arranged. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  Magnetic sensors 50 for detecting magnetism are arranged on the back side of the game board 2, in the vicinity of the right and left sides of the first start port 21 and in the vicinity of the upper side of the gate 25, as indicated by broken lines. ing. The magnetic sensor 50 detects a fraudulent act or the like in which a magnet is brought close to the game area 20 to guide a flowing game ball and illegally win a start opening. For example, the magnetic sensor 50 detects magnetism of a predetermined value or more. If the magnetic sensor 50 detects a magnetism of a predetermined value or more, there is a suspicion of fraud. For example, an image that reports the suspicion of fraud is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example. Informed. Here, the motor 51 is a power source for operating the movable accessory 7, and as shown by a broken line, on the back side of the game board 2, a predetermined distance from the magnetic sensor 50 (for example, 10 cm: the magnetic sensor 50 is a motor). 51, a distance that may cause a false detection). This is to prevent the magnetic sensor 50 from erroneously detecting fraud by the magnetism generated by the motor 51.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a dish 39, and the like. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

  The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal state, short time state, etc.) when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. Control to repeat only 15 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 37 and the effect key 38, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  When the magnetic sensor 50 described with reference to FIG. 1 (not shown in FIG. 4) detects magnetism greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the effect control unit 400 considers that there is a suspicion of fraud and causes the image sound control unit 500 to Instructing the image display unit 6 to display an image notifying the suspected fraud.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect, a special symbol lottery The image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a reserved image indicating that the image is held, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 35.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7 (more precisely, the operation of the motor 51 that operates the movable accessory 7). The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ) Is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

  Below, the processing flow which the pachinko game machine 1 performs is demonstrated.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. The timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 5 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 5 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining a type of jackpot (for example, a promiscuous jackpot or a jackpot with a short time) when a special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are used in the process of step S407 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 7 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b). When a game ball detection signal is output from the mouth switch 111b), a start opening switch that performs processing related to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Execute the process. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. If it is determined whether the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) and it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. To do.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these are displayed. A special symbol process for displaying a stop symbol indicating the lottery result or transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 is executed. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time to be stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed to 10 seconds in the normal state and to 0.5 seconds in the electric support state. In addition, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) to a low probability (1/10) in the normal state, In the electric support state, it is raised with a high probability (10/10). In the electric support state, the number of reserved special symbol lots is larger than that in the normal state, and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. Therefore, the electric support state may be referred to as a short-time state.

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when the big win is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to control the big prize opening 23. A special opening / closing process is performed for transmitting a variety of commands related to the so-called big hit game effect and the like to the effect control unit 400. By this processing, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 27 is executed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in the normal state, and controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. To do. In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a normal state, an electric support state, a probability change state, and a big hit gaming state. The normal state is a basic normal game state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (1/300: high probability is 1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is in an open state. It is a gaming state set to be difficult to become. In the electric support state, the execution time of the normal symbol lottery (the open lottery of the electric tulip 27) is typically shortened compared to the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, and the normal symbol lottery is won. In this case, the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be opened for a long time, so that the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time and the game ball is frequently won at the second starting port 22. That is, the electric support state is a gaming state that is set such that the electric tulip 27 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30: low probability is 1/300). Note that there are cases where the electric support state and the probability change state coexist, and this coexisting state is referred to as an electric support probability change state (or time-short probability change state). The big hit game state is a game state when a big hit game (special game) in which a special symbol lottery is won (hit a big win) and the big prize opening 23 is opened is being executed.

  Next, in step S <b> 8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 6 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S201 is YES, the process proceeds to step S202. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S 202, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery number U 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S202 is YES, the process proceeds to step S203, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery and the like, and each set of random numbers acquired (game information) Are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It should be noted that each time the value of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S406 of FIG. 7 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number obtained in the latest processing of step S204 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the first special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102 and reach effect Whether or not to execute is determined in advance. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S207 is YES, the process proceeds to step S208. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 of the second special symbol lottery holding number from the ROM 102 (“4” in the present embodiment), and the second special symbol lottery holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S208 is YES, the process proceeds to step S209. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S209, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the CPU 101 obtains a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery, etc. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S404 of FIG. 7 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earlier storage time Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number acquired in the process of the latest step S210 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the second special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102 and reach effect Whether or not to execute is determined in advance. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S <b> 212, the CPU 101 sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S211. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG. The first hold number increase command set in step S206 and the second hold number increase command set in step S212 are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 7 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 5 is demonstrated using FIG.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won. If the determination in step S401 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 5, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b. If the determination in step S402 is yes, the process proceeds to step S411. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S403 is YES, the process proceeds to step S404. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S <b> 404, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At this time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and acquired in step S210 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  On the other hand, in step S405, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S405 is YES, the process proceeds to step S406. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S415 assuming that there is no special symbol lottery to be executed.

  In step S <b> 406, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 acquired in step S204 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  The second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery by the processing of steps S403 to S406 described above.

  In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big win or a loss. Specifically, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of the big hit this time (for example, the probable big hit or the short hit big hit) is determined. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the big hit determination process of step S407, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in this big hit determination process is a predetermined value (stored in the ROM 102). A variation pattern (a variation time of a special symbol, which can also be said to be a notification effect execution time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining a variation pattern at the time of occurrence of a big hit. In this embodiment, as an example, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, a reach effect is always performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S407, the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (reach at the time of a loss) It is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be executed based on which one of the predetermined values for execution determination matches. If the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the current jackpot determination process is stored in the ROM 102 (the reach effect is executed when lost). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining the variation pattern in the case of matching. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines not to execute the reach effect, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern (variation time) based on the holding numbers U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103.

  Information on the variation pattern determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute reach production are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process in step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process in step S408, and sets the notification effect start command in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This notification effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of step S409. Start display. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process in step S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 412, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413. Note that the notification effect stop command set in step S412 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S410 and displays the stopped symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in step S407, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is in a big hit game (a big hit gaming state). And an opening command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the big hit game effect is started. In addition, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed by the processing of steps S410 and S413 (that is, the number of rotations) (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery or the electric A game state notification command indicating the game state after switching is set in the RAM 103 by switching the opening setting of the tulip 27. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the effect mode in the short time state to the effect mode in the normal state). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S415, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to shift to a customer waiting effect (demonstration effect). For example, the CPU 101 waits for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b) is finished in a state where the special symbol lottery is not suspended. When the time has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has been interrupted or ended, and it is determined to shift to the customer waiting effect. The customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of causing the image display unit 6 to display a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1, and for example, a predetermined effect executed during the game. This is an effect of displaying a part of (for example, reach effect) on the image display unit 6. If the determination in step S415 is yes, the process proceeds to step S416. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S <b> 416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting effect start command for instructing the start of the customer waiting effect in the RAM 103. This customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the customer waiting effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S417, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the customer waiting effect. For example, the CPU 101 receives a prize at the first start port 21 (or the second start port 22) during execution of the customer waiting effect and uses the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b). When the variation display of the special symbol is started, it is determined that the game by the player has been resumed (or started), and the customer waiting effect is determined to end. If the determination in step S417 is YES, the process proceeds to step S418, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 418, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting effect end command for instructing the end of the customer waiting effect in the RAM 103. This customer waiting effect end command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the customer waiting effect is ended. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
8 and 9 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S601, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). judge. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game opening effect. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S <b> 603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “15” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S <b> 606, the CPU 101 updates the round number R of the big hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this processing, a big hit game round (round game) is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 sets a round start notification command for notifying a round start (round game start) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the round effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. If the determination in step S609 is yes, the process proceeds to step S610. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S610 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114, whether the big prize opening switch 114 is turned on. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S612 is YES, the process moves to step S613. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S <b> 613, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of game balls to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and updates the winning number C of game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S613 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S614 is yes, the process moves to step S616. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S615.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached an upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“10” in the present embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S615 is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S607. In this way, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round during the big hit game. ) Has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls since opening the grand prize opening 23, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S617.

  In step S617, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the round effect is ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S618 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 resets the number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 8 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S620. If the determination in step S621 is YES, the process proceeds to step S622. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S622, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that a big hit game stored in the RAM 103 is in progress, and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S623.

  In step S623, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S622, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the type of the jackpot of this time (that is, switches the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S624, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state notification command indicating the gaming state after switching by the processing in step S623 in the RAM 103. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the big hit game effect to the effect of the short-time probability changing state). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 10, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. In addition, the process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 demonstrated based on the flowchart after FIG. 10 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in ROM402.

  First, in step S11, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 receives various commands output from the main control unit 100 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, sets the effect contents according to the received command, Command reception processing for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the effect of the set effect content is executed. This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S <b> 12, the CPU 401 sets the content of the effect according to the operation input signal output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 by the player's operation, and the effect of the set content is set in the image sound control unit 500. And the effect input control process which sets the various commands for instructing execution to the lamp controller 600 in the RAM 403 is executed. For example, when a player operates the effect button 37 and outputs an operation input signal during a predetermined operation input valid period, the CPU 401 performs a predetermined effect (such as an effect of displaying a notice image suggesting the possibility of a big hit). Is set and the command is set in the RAM 403.

  Next, in step S13, the CPU 401 executes output processing for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 in the processing of steps S11 and S12 to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. Through this process, the various effects determined to be executed in the processes of steps S11 and S12 are controlled by the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600, so that the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, and the movable accessory 7 are processed. And so on.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. 10 will be described.

  First, in step S111, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 6). (See steps S206 and S212). If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 in response to the hold increase command received in the process of step S111 to cause the image display unit 6 to additionally display a hold image indicating the special symbol lottery hold, Further, a hold image display process for changing the hold image to a pre-reading display mode or the like based on the advance determination information included in the hold increase command is performed. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, when the number of reserved special symbol lotteries is 2 or more, the CPU 401 determines by lottery or the like whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the prior determination information included in the hold increase command. When it is determined that the prefetching notice effect is to be executed, the CPU 401 sets the content of the prefetching notice effect. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is an effect that suggests in advance in the notification effect that is executed before the notification effect that the possibility that the notification effect that will be executed later will be a big hit. This is a notice effect in which the displayed image is displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command set in step S409 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and performs notification effect execution processing for starting the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like. Do. The notification effect is an effect of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery by causing a plurality of decorative symbols to be variably displayed and then stopped. Here, in the case where execution of the prefetching notice effect is set by the process of step S113, the prefetching notice effect is executed in the notification effect to be started. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the notification effect started in the process of step S115, finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed, and then draws a special symbol lottery. The result of this will be reported in a dramatic manner. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the gaming state notification command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 7 or the process in step S624 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S118 is yes, the process proceeds to step S119. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S119, the CPU 401 performs an effect state setting process. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the notification effect to be executed in the effect state corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state notification command received in step S118. For example, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in step S118 is a short-time probability variation state, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the background image of the notification effect to red, and step S118. When the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in is a normal state, the image sound control unit 500 or the like is instructed to set the background image of the notification effect to blue. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the big hit game effect is started. Here, the opening effect is an effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, and is typically an image effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start a round effect of the big hit game effect. Here, the round effect is an effect executed during a round game of the big hit game, for example, an effect by an image or the like in which the main character is fighting an enemy character. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S617 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S620 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start the ending effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the jackpot game effect is ended. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect start command set in the process of step S416 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start a customer waiting effect. As already described, the customer waiting effect is an effect in which, for example, an image related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, and is executed during a game, for example. This is an effect in which a part of a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is displayed on the image display unit 6. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect end command set in the process of step S418 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S130 is yes, the process proceeds to step S131. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the customer waiting effect started in the process of step S129. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.
[Moving accessory control processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the movable accessory control process. Below, with reference to FIG. 13, a movable accessory control process is demonstrated.

  First, in step S301, the CPU 601 of the lamp control unit 600 determines whether or not a command for instructing execution of the movable accessory effect transmitted by the effect control unit 400 is received. As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the movable accessory effect is an effect for operating the movable accessory 7, and in this embodiment, as an example, a notification effect started in the process of step S <b> 115 in FIG. 11. This is an effect of moving the movable accessory 7 during the execution of. When the determination in step S301 is NO, the process progress is waited. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the CPU 601 controls the motor 51 (typically a stepping motor) to operate the movable accessory 7 based on the command received in step S301, and executes the movable accessory effect. Thereafter, the movable accessory control process ends. Details of the process of step S302 for executing the movable accessory effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

[Contents of moving accessory production]
14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining the movable accessory effect of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the movable accessory 7 is arranged on the front surface (player side) of the image display unit 6 and has an arrow shape. The movable accessory 7 performs a movable accessory effect by performing a rotation operation around the root of the arrow. This will be specifically described below.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the movable accessory 7 is usually arranged at a basic position pointing leftward (refer to the movable accessory 7 indicated by a solid line), and rotates around the root portion in the movable accessory effect. The operation is performed to move from the first position to the third position (see the movable accessory 7 indicated by a broken line). The movable accessory effect is one of the notice effects (effects suggesting the possibility of a big hit) executed in the notification effect that notifies the special symbol lottery result. As shown in FIG. This is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit (big hit reliability) depending on the position where the first position to the third position are moved and finally stopped. As shown in FIG. 14, the image display unit 6 displays characters “sorry?” At the position indicated when the movable accessory 7 is in the first position, and when the movable accessory 7 is in the second position. "Hot?" Is displayed at the position pointed to, and "Hot!" Is displayed at the position pointed to when the movable accessory 7 is in the third position. The possibility of a big hit is suggested depending on which character 7 finally stops at. Specifically, when the movable accessory 7 finally stops at the first position indicating “unfortunate?”, The probability of a big hit is, for example, 0.5%, and the movable accessory 7 is “hot?” If it finally stops at the second position it points to, the chance of a big hit is 5%, for example, and if the movable accessory 7 finally stops at the third position that points to “hot!” For example, 25%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, there are four operation patterns of the movable accessory 7 in the movable accessory effect. The first motion pattern is that the movable accessory 7 finally stops at the first position after performing a rolling motion that moves back and forth between the first position (“Sorry?”) And the second position (“Hot?”). This is an operation pattern for notifying that the possibility of a big hit is extremely low (1%). The second motion pattern is that the movable accessory 7 finally stops at the second position after performing a rolling motion that moves back and forth between the first position (“Sorry?”) And the second position (“Hot?”). Thus, it is an operation pattern for notifying that there is a certain degree of possibility of a big hit (5%). The third movement pattern is that the movable accessory 7 finally stops at the second position after performing a rolling action between the second position (“hot?”) And the third position (“hot!”). Thus, it is an operation pattern for notifying that there is a certain degree of possibility of a big hit (5%). In the fourth operation pattern, the movable accessory 7 finally stops at the third position after performing a rolling operation that moves back and forth between the second position (“hot?”) And the third position (“hot!”). Thus, this is an operation pattern for notifying that the possibility of a big hit is relatively high (25%).

[Power transmission mechanism for moving movable objects]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of the power transmission mechanism 70 that operates the movable accessory 7. 16 (1) is a view of the power transmission mechanism 70 as seen from the back side of the game board 2, and FIG. 16 (2) is a view as seen from the direction of the white arrow in FIG. 16 (1). Hereinafter, an example of the power transmission mechanism 70 that operates the movable accessory will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16 (1), the gear and belt tooth shapes are omitted for the sake of illustration.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (1), the power transmission mechanism 70 includes gear shafts 52, 55, 57, 59, a belt 54, flat gears (hereinafter simply referred to as gears) 53, 56, 58, 60, A light shielding plate 61, photosensors A to D, a presser wheel 66, and a spring 67 are provided.

  The gear shaft 52 is an output shaft of the motor 51 indicated by a broken line, and is fixed to the gear 53. The motor 51 is a frame (not shown) fixed to the back surface of the game board 2 and is fixed to the frame for arranging the above-described members. The gear shaft 55 is fixed to the frame, and the gear 56 is assembled so as to be rotatable about the gear shaft 55 as a central axis. The gear 56 is provided with a tooth-shaped portion for assembling the belt 54 (see FIG. 16B). The belt 54 has an annular shape and has a tooth shape on the inner side, and is stretched between the tooth-shaped portion of the gear 56 and the gear 53. The gear shaft 57 is fixed to the frame, and the gear 58 meshes with the gear 56 and is assembled so as to be rotatable about the gear shaft 57 as a central axis. The gear 58 is fixed to the root portion of the arrow-shaped movable accessory 7. The gear shaft 59 is fixed to the frame, and the gear 60 meshes with the gear 56 and is assembled so as to be rotatable about the gear shaft 59 as a central axis. The light shielding plate 61 is fixed to the gear 60 and rotates together with the gear 60. Photosensors A to D (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as sensors A to D) are each fixed to a frame. As shown in FIG. 16B, each of the sensors A to D includes a light emitting unit 68 that emits light and a light receiving unit 69 that detects the light emitted by the light emitting unit 68. In each of the sensors A to D, the light shielding plate 61 rotates with the gear 60 and enters between the light emitting unit 68 and the light receiving unit 69 so that the light from the light emitting unit 68 is blocked and is not detected by the light receiving unit 69. The position of the light shielding plate 61 is detected. In FIG. 16A, the light shielding plate 61 located at the position detected by the sensor A is indicated by a solid line, and the light shielding plates 61 located at the positions detected by the sensors B to D are indicated by broken lines. . In FIG. 16B, the sensors B to D are not shown for convenience of explanation. The presser wheel 66 is a holding member that presses the belt 54 from the outside with a spring 67 fixed to the frame and rotates as the belt 54 moves. The belt 54 is made of a stretchable material such as rubber, and is maintained at an appropriate tension (tensile force) by being pressed from the outside by a presser wheel 66.

  When the motor 51 operates and the gear shaft 52 as the output shaft rotates, the gear 53 rotates. When the gear 53 rotates, the belt 54 rotates and the gear 56 rotates. When the gear 56 rotates, the gear 58 and the gear 60 rotate. When the gear 58 rotates, the movable accessory 7 rotates around the root portion and moves from the basic position to the third position. On the other hand, when the gear 60 rotates, the light shielding plate 61 rotates with the gear 60 and moves between the position of the sensor A and the position of the sensor D.

  Here, when the movable accessory 7 is at the basic position, the light shielding plate 61 is at a position detected by the sensor A, and when the movable accessory 7 is at the first position, the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor B. When the movable accessory 7 is in the second position, the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor C. When the movable accessory 7 is in the third position, the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor D. Is in the position to be. That is, there is a one-to-one correspondence between the position of the movable accessory 7 and the position of the light shielding plate 61. From this, it is possible to detect that the movable accessory 7 is at the basic position by detecting the light shielding plate 61 with the sensor A, and to detect the light shielding plate 61 with the sensor B, and to move the movable accessory 7 to the first position. It can be detected that the movable member 7 is in the second position by detecting the light shielding plate 61 with the sensor C, and the movable member 7 is detected by detecting the light shielding plate 61 with the sensor D. The presence of the third position can be detected.

  Next, the rotation direction of each member will be described. When the gear shaft 52, which is the output shaft of the motor 51, rotates forward in the direction of the arrow, the belt 54 rotates in the direction of the arrow, the gears 56, 58, and 60 rotate in the direction of the arrow, respectively, and the movable accessory 7 moves from the basic position to the first position. The light shielding plate 61 rotates and moves in the direction from the sensor A to the sensor D. On the other hand, when the gear shaft 52, which is the output shaft of the motor 51, rotates in the opposite direction, the belt 54 rotates in the opposite direction, and the gears 56, 58, and 60 rotate in the opposite direction, respectively. Rotates from the third position in the direction toward the basic position, and the light shielding plate 61 rotates in the direction from the sensor D toward the sensor A.

  As described above, according to the power transmission mechanism 70 of the present embodiment, by operating the motor 51, the movable accessory 7 is moved from the basic position to the third position, and the position of the movable accessory 7 is also increased. Can be detected by sensors A to D.

[Concrete control of the moving agent production]
17 and 18 are examples of detailed flowcharts of step S302 in FIG. Hereinafter, the processing in step S302 in FIG. 13 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S310, the CPU 601 of the lamp control unit 600 causes the motor 51 to rotate forward (precisely, the gear shaft 52, which is the output shaft of the motor 51, rotates forward: see the arrow in FIG. 16A). As a result, as described with reference to FIG. 16, the movable accessory 7 rotates in the direction indicated by the arrow from the basic position (see the arrow in the vicinity of the movable accessory 7 in FIG. 16A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S <b> 311, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor B. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the first position (the position of “sorry?”: See FIG. 14). The sensors A to D are connected to the lamp control unit 600, and the CPU 601 can determine whether or not the light shielding plate 61 has been detected by the sensors A to D based on signals from the sensors A to D. If the determination in step S311 is NO, the process progress is waited. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then rotates it forward again. Thus, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the second position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the first position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S313, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor C. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the second position ("hot?" Position: see FIG. 14). If the determination in step S313 is no, the process progress is waited. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then rotates it again in the normal direction. As a result, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the third position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the second position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 has been detected by the sensor D. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the third position ("hot!" Position: see FIG. 14). If the determination in step S315 is no, the process proceeds to a standby state. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S316.

  When the movable combination effect is started by the processing of steps S310 to S315, the movable combination 7 is moved from the basic position to the first position ("unfortunate?"), The second position ("hot?"), The third position (" It will stop and move for a short time in the order of “Hot!”).

  In step S316, based on the command received in step S301 in FIG. 13, the CPU 601 determines whether the current movable accessory effect is either the third action pattern or the fourth action pattern (FIG. 15). reference). That is, it is determined whether the turning operation is executed between the third position and the fourth position or whether the turning operation is executed between the first position and the second position. If the determination in step S316 is YES (that is, if the turning operation is performed between the third position and the fourth position), the process proceeds to step S317 in FIG. 18, and if this determination is NO (that is, When the turning operation is executed between the first position and the second position), the process proceeds to step S326 in FIG.

  In step S317 in FIG. 18, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then reversely rotates it. Thus, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the second position after stopping at the third position for 0.3 seconds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S318.

  In step S318, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor C. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the second position ("hot?" Position: see FIG. 14). If the determination in step S318 is no, the process proceeds to a standby state. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S319, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then rotates it forward. As a result, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the third position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the second position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S320.

  In step S320, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor D. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the third position ("hot!" Position: see FIG. 14). If the determination in step S320 is no, the process progress is waited. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S321.

  In step S321, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then reversely rotates it. Thus, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the second position after stopping at the third position for 0.3 seconds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 has been detected by the sensor C. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the second position ("hot?" Position: see FIG. 14). When the determination in step S322 is NO, the process progress is waited. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S323.

  In step S323, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the current movable accessory effect is the third action pattern based on the command received in step S301 of FIG. 13 (see FIG. 15). That is, it is determined whether the movable accessory 7 is finally stopped at the second position or finally at the third position. If the determination in step S323 is YES (that is, if it should stop at the second position and point to “hot?”), The process moves to step S335, and if this determination is NO (that is, stops at the third position). If “Hot!” Should be pointed out), the process moves to step S324.

  In step S324, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then rotates it forward. As a result, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the third position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the second position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S325.

  In step S325, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor D. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the third position ("hot!" Position: see FIG. 14). If the determination in step S325 is no, the process proceeds to a standby state. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S335.

  On the other hand, in step S326, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then reversely rotates it. As a result, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the first position after stopping at the third position for 0.3 seconds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S327.

  In step S327, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor B. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the first position (the position of “sorry?”: See FIG. 14). When the determination in step S327 is NO, the process progress is waited. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S328.

  In step S328, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then rotates it forward. Thus, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the second position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the first position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S329.

  In step S329, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor C. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the second position ("hot?" Position: see FIG. 14). When the determination in step S329 is NO, the process progress is waited. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S330.

  In step S330, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then reversely rotates it. Thus, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the first position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the second position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S331.

  In step S331, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor B. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the first position (the position of “sorry?”: See FIG. 14). If the determination in step S331 is no, the process proceeds to a standby state. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S332.

  In step S332, based on the command received in step S301 in FIG. 13, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the current movable accessory effect is the first action pattern (see FIG. 15). That is, it is determined whether the movable accessory 7 is finally stopped at the first position or finally at the second position. If the determination in step S332 is YES (that is, if it should stop at the first position and point to “unfortunate?”), The process moves to step S335, and if this determination is NO (that is, stops at the second position). If “Hot?” Should be pointed out), the process proceeds to step S333.

  In step S333, the CPU 601 stops the motor 51 for 0.3 seconds and then rotates it forward. Thus, the movable accessory 7 rotates and moves toward the second position after stopping for 0.3 seconds at the first position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S334.

  In step S334, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 is detected by the sensor C. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the second position ("hot?" Position: see FIG. 14). If the determination in step S334 is no, the process progress is waited. If this determination is yes, the process proceeds to step S335.

  In step S335, the CPU 601 causes the motor 51 to stop for 2.0 seconds and then reversely rotate. As a result, in the case of the first motion pattern, the movable accessory 7 stops at the first position (“Sorry?”) For 2.0 seconds, and then rotates and moves toward the basic position. In the case of the 3rd movement pattern, it stops at the second position (“hot?”) For 2.0 seconds and then rotates toward the basic position. In the case of the 4th movement pattern, the third position (“hot!”) After stopping for 2.0 seconds, it is rotated toward the basic position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S336.

  In step S336, the CPU 601 determines whether or not the light shielding plate 61 has been detected by the sensor A. That is, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 7 has moved to the basic position (see FIG. 14). When the determination in step S336 is NO, the process progress is waited. When this determination is YES, step S302 in FIG. 13 ends.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18, in the movable combination effect, in the case of the first operation pattern, the movable combination 7 moves back and forth between the first position and the second position. After that, the image is finally stopped at the first position and points to the image “sorry?” Displayed on the image display unit 6, suggesting that the possibility of a big hit is very low. There is a possibility of a big hit by pointing to the image “hot?” Displayed on the image display unit 6 after finally stopping at the second position after the rolling operation between the first position and the second position. In the case of the third movement pattern, the image displayed on the image display unit 6 after finally stopping at the second position after the turning movement between the second position and the third position is suggested. "Hot?" Indicates that there is a possibility of a big hit, In this case, after the rolling operation that goes back and forth between the second position and the third position, it finally stops at the third position and points to the image “hot!” Displayed on the image display unit 6 and may be a big hit Suggest a relatively high.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the belt 54 is used in the power transmission mechanism 70 (see FIG. 16) that transmits the power of the motor 51 to the movable accessory 7 to operate the movable accessory 7. Power is transmitted. FIG. 19 shows a conventional power transmission mechanism 80 using gears 81 to 87 without using the belt 54 in the configuration of the power transmission mechanism 70 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, the conventional power transmission mechanism 80 is provided with a large number of gears for transmitting power from the motor 51 to the movable accessory 7, so that backlash (play) of these gears is accumulated. As a result, the play of the movable accessory 7 is greatly increased (see the movable accessory 7 indicated by a broken line). Here, as described with reference to FIG. 14, the movable accessory effect is an effect in which the image displayed on the image display unit 6 is indicated by an operation in which the movable accessory 7 is inclined. For this reason, in the conventional power transmission mechanism 80, the play of the movable accessory 7 is greatly increased, so the direction indicated by the movable accessory 7 is greatly affected by the play, and as a result, the player can move the movable accessory 7 There is a risk of misidentifying the image indicated by 7. According to the power transmission mechanism 70 of the present embodiment, since the belt 54 is used, it is possible to effectively prevent an increase in play of the movable accessory due to the accumulation of backlash by using a large number of gears. As a result, the rendering operation of the movable accessory 7 that performs the rendering including the tilting operation can be appropriately executed. In addition, in the conventional power transmission mechanism 80, instead of the large number of gears 81 to 87, for example, one or three gears may be used to suppress an increase in backlash. Since it is necessary to use a gear with a large diameter, it is not practical due to space constraints. According to the power transmission mechanism 70 of this embodiment, accumulation of backlash can be prevented and space saving can be realized.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 16A, the belt 54 can be held at the appropriate value by pressing the belt 54 with the pressing wheel 66. Further, it is possible to effectively prevent the play of the movable accessory 7 due to the slack of the belt 54. Conventionally, it is common to provide two presser wheels 66 and press the belt from both the upper side and the lower side of the belt 54. However, according to the present embodiment, one presser wheel 66 is provided to Since the belt 54 is pressed only from the side, the number of parts can be reduced and the space can be saved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 1, the motor 51 is disposed at a position separated by a predetermined distance (for example, 10 cm) or more from the magnetic sensor 50 disposed close to the first starting port 21 or the like. As described above, the backlash of the power transmission mechanism 70 can be reduced even under conditions where the motor 51 needs to be operated (that is, even when the motor 51 is disposed at a position far from the movable accessory 7 by design). Accumulation can be prevented and space saving can be realized.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the power of the motor 51 is movable as described with reference to FIG. 16 instead of the conventional configuration in which the light shielding plate 61 and the sensors A to D are disposed with respect to the movable accessory 7. The light shielding plate 61 and the sensors A to D are arranged for the gear 60 that does not transmit the power assembled to the gear 56 that transmits to the accessory 7. Here, in the conventional configuration, when the movable accessory 7 temporarily moves due to vibration (for example, an impact when the effect button 37 is pressed down extremely hard by the player), the movement is directly linked to this movement. There is a case where the light shielding plate 61 moves temporarily and adversely affects the control of the movable accessory 7. For example, the movable accessory 7 is moved from the first position (“unfortunate?”) To the second position (“hot?”) By the processing of steps S333 to S335 in FIG. 18, and finally stopped at the second position. In the control (see the second operation pattern in FIGS. 14 and 15), the movable accessory 7 is temporarily moved to the second position due to vibration at the timing before the movable accessory 7 is moved to the second position. In this case, in the conventional configuration, the motor 51 is stopped by the processing of steps S334 and S335 at that moment, so that the movable accessory 7 is more than the state (second position) indicating the image "hot?" Control that the movable accessory 7 finally stops while being tilted in the first position direction will be performed. According to the present embodiment, even when the movable accessory 7 is temporarily moved to the second position due to vibration, the gear 58, the gear 56, and the gear 60 act as the buffering means, and the light shielding plate 61 is moved. Since it is possible to effectively prevent temporary movement with the object 7, it is possible to effectively prevent the vibration from adversely affecting the control of the movable accessory 7.

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In the above-described embodiment, the configuration example in which the light shielding plate 61 is provided on the gear 60 that is an operation member that does not transmit power in the power transmission mechanism 70 has been described (see FIG. 16). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the light shielding plate 61 may be directly provided on the gear 56 that transmits power. In this case, the gear 60 is not provided, and the sensors A to D are arranged with respect to the gear 56. Further, for example, the light shielding plate 61 may be provided on the belt 54 instead of providing the light shielding plate 61 on the gear. In this case, the sensors A to D are arranged with respect to the belt 54.

  Further, in the present embodiment described above, a configuration example in which power is transmitted over a relatively long distance in a space-saving manner using the belt 54 has been given (see FIG. 16). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a shaft (not shown) may be used instead of the belt 54 to transmit power over a relatively long distance in a small space. In this case, for example, a bevel gear is assembled to both ends of the shaft, the gear 53 is a bevel gear, and the bevel gear is fixed to the gear 56.

  Further, for example, a chain may be used instead of the belt 54. In this case, for example, a sprocket is used instead of the gear 53, and the sprocket is fixed to the gear 56.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration example in which the movable accessory effect is executed during the notification effect is given. However, the movable accessory effect may be executed not only during the notification effect but also during the big hit game effect or the customer waiting effect.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start opening 22 ... 2nd start opening 23 ... Grand prize Mouth 24 ... Normal winning port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Production button 38 ... Production key 39 ... Dish 43 ... Lock part 50 ... Magnetic sensor 51 ... Motors 52, 55, 57, 59 ... Gear shafts 53, 56, 58, 60, 81-87 ... Gear 54 ... Belt 66 ... Presser wheel 67 ... Spring 61 ... Light shielding plate 68 ... Light emission Unit 69 ... Light receiving unit 70 ... Power transmission mechanism 100 ... Main control units 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control units A to D ... Photo sensor

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game when the start condition is satisfied;
Effect control means for controlling effects including image effects for displaying images on the image display means;
Power generation means for generating power in response to control by the effect control means;
A movable accessory that is arranged at a predetermined distance or more away from the power generation means, and performs an effect including movement on the front surface of the image display means using the power generated by the power generation means;
A transmission member that transmits the power generated by the power generation means to the movable accessory,
The effect control means determines to execute the special game by the special game determination means based on a positional relationship between the movable accessory performing an effect including the movement and the image effect image displayed by the image display means. Suggest the possibility that
The image of the image effect is an image of display content suggesting the possibility,
A gaming machine in which the possibility is higher as the movable range of the movable accessory when performing an effect including the movement is larger.

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