JP2016202450A - Game machine and game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and the like that can improve appealing effect of put-out balls.SOLUTION: According to a game value that has been given (a cumulative prize ball number during a series of continuous winnings becomes more than a prescribed number, a continuous winning number becomes more than a prescribed number, etc.), a specific presentation (a protrusion operation presentation such as a first protruded state shown in (A), a second protruded state shown in (B), etc.) in a different mode by using a frame accessory 310 is performed, and whereby an appealing effect of put-out balls can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and a gaming machine provided corresponding to the gaming machine.

  In Patent Document 1, for example, as a ball appeal effect, the lamps (in the Patent Document 1, the middle upper lighting device 73 and the lower lighting device 78) of the gaming machine frame (in the Patent Document 1, the glass frame Y2) according to the number of balls. ) Is changed (see paragraph “0361” in FIG. 1 and FIG. 1).

JP 2015-24148 A

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, only the light emission mode of the lamp is changed according to the number of balls, and the appeal effect of balls is insufficient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming machine that can improve the appeal effect of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) in which a movable body for production (for example, a frame object 310, a rotating light, a movable body with a ball indicator, etc.) is provided in a gaming machine frame (for example, the gaming machine frame 3). 1))
The effect movable body is used in a different manner depending on a given game value (for example, the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive resorts is a predetermined number or more, the number of consecutive games is a specific number or more). Specific effect execution means (for example, S74) capable of executing the specified effect (for example, the projecting operation effect of the frame object 310, the light emission operation effect, the rotation operation effect of the rotating lamp, the operation effect of the movable body with a ball display). , Including an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S168),
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, the appeal effect of a ball can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Drive means (for example, the drive device 40, etc.) for setting the advancement movable body to the outside of the gaming machine frame (for example, a protruding state) is provided.
The production movable body can be displaced in accordance with an external force in the advanced state (for example, an attachment structure of the coupling portion 354 of the stick portion 312 and the toothed belt 353, a coil spring 330, etc.).
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the possibility that the production movable body of the advance position may be damaged by external force can be reduced.

(3) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present application is:
In gaming devices (for example, data display device 600, card unit 400, etc.) provided corresponding to gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
The exterior part of the gaming machine (for example, the front panel 601) is provided with a movable body for production (for example, a frame object 310, a rotating light, a movable body with a ball indicator, etc.)
For the effect in a different manner depending on the game value assigned to the gaming machine (for example, the number of balls in a series of consecutive resorts is a predetermined number or more, the number of consecutive resorts is a specific number or more, etc.) Specific effect execution means (for example, data display for executing the process of C7B) capable of executing a specific effect using a movable body (for example, a projecting motion effect of the frame accessory 310, a light emission operation effect, a rotating light rotation effect, etc.) A processing unit of the apparatus 600),
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, the appeal effect of a ball can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine (3) above,
Drive means (for example, the drive device 40, etc.) to make the advance state (for example, projecting state, etc.) in which the movable body for production is advanced to the outside of the exterior portion,
The production movable body can be displaced in accordance with an external force in the advanced state (for example, an attachment structure of the coupling portion 354 of the stick portion 312 and the toothed belt 353, a coil spring 330, etc.).
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the possibility that the production movable body of the advance position may be damaged by external force can be reduced.

(5) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It further comprises display means (for example, the image display device 5) capable of displaying the game value to be given.
You may do it.

  According to said structure, a game can be emphasized with respect to the player in game.

(6) In the gaming machine of (1), (2) or (5) above, or the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The production movable body can be deformed in a plurality of stages (for example, a first protruding state, a second protruding state, etc.),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, a game can be emphasized more with respect to the player in game and the player (game store user) who is selecting the game machine.

(7) In the gaming machine (1), (2), (5) or (6) above, or the gaming machine (3) or (4) above,
The production movable body includes a light emitting member capable of emitting light in a plurality of light emission modes (for example, frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R).
You may do it.

  According to said structure, a game can be emphasized more with respect to the player in game and the player (game store user) who is selecting the game machine.

(8) In the gaming machine of any of (1), (2), (5) to (7) above, or the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The specific effect execution means is advantageous for the player when the number of prize balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, when the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive resort periods is equal to or greater than a predetermined value) or during a predetermined period. When the number of times controlled by the state is a specific number or more (for example, when the number of consecutive resorts is a specific number or more), the specific effect is executed.
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the appeal effect with respect to the number of prize balls or the number of consecutive games can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine of any one of (1), (2), (5) to (8) above, or the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
When the game is not being executed (for example, during a demo display period), the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect in a mode different from that during the game (for example, the frame accessory 310 during the demo display period). Etc.)
You may do it.

  According to said structure, it can appeal that it is a vacant stand.

It is a lineblock diagram of a game system in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine, a card unit, a data display device and the like installed in the gaming machine island facility. (A) is a partially enlarged view of a pachinko gaming machine showing a configuration example of a frame accessory device, (B) is an enlarged view showing an example of a regulation mechanism, (C) is a frame accessory device when the frame accessory has advanced. FIG. (A) is a partially enlarged view of a pachinko gaming machine showing an example when the frame accessory is in the stored state and (B) is an example when the frame accessory is in the first protruding state. (A) is a partially enlarged view of a pachinko gaming machine showing an example when the frame accessory is in the first protruding state, and (B) is an example when the frame accessory is in the second protruding state. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the card unit and ball receiving tray unit in a game system. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen of a data display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of alerting | reporting processes, such as a consecutive resort time frame character. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the production content of the frame actor according to the number of award balls during a series of consecutive villa periods, (B) is a diagram showing an example of the production content of the frame actor during the demonstration display period It is. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous big hit count process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. An example of each display on the image display device and the data display device, the operation of the frame motor, and the like when the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive resorts reaches a predetermined number and the frame combination is in a protruding state. It is a timing chart. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific effect including the display effect by the image display apparatus in the case of 5 consecutive villas, and the protrusion operation effect of a frame accessory. It is a block diagram which shows the frame combination of the modification 1. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the content of the effect of the frame accessory according to the number of consecutive resorts in the modification 2, (B) is a figure which shows an example of the effect of the frame accessory during the demonstration display period. (A) is a figure which shows an example when the frame accessory of the data display apparatus in the modification 3 is in the housed state, and (B) is an example when the frame accessory is in the first protruding state, respectively. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display control process in a data display device according to a third modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a gaming system in the present embodiment. The gaming system 1000 includes a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 that are a type of gaming machine installed side by side in the gaming machine island facility 900 (see FIG. 2) in the gaming store, and each pachinko gaming machine 1 in the gaming machine island facility 900. For example, a card unit 400 which is a kind of gaming equipment arranged on the left side, a data display device 600 which is a kind of gaming equipment provided corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 1, a control device and a management device It is configured to include a kind of hall computer 700 (also called a hall management computer). Each pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be individually identifiable by a machine number, and each pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 700 via a machine terminal 800 that is a line concentrator such as a hub. In FIG. 1, for the sake of simplicity, four pachinko gaming machines 1 installed in the gaming machine island facility 900 are illustrated. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1, the card unit 400, the hall computer 700, and the data display device 600 will be described in order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. A lower tray 71 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray 70 so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  The member that forms the lower plate 71 is attached with, for example, a stick controller 135 that can be held and tilted by a player at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate 71). It has been. The stick controller 135 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 135 with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 131 (see FIG. 6) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 71 below the stick controller 135. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate 70 includes, for example, a push button 130 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 135). (Operation detection means) is provided. The push button 130 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 134 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the player's operation action performed on the push button 130 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate 70 at the installation position of the push button 130.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, frame accessory devices 300 </ b> L and 300 </ b> R are provided that can be moved outward from the gaming machine frame 3 (housing) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 3 (A), 4 (B), and 5, which will be described later, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are provided with a game value (in this embodiment, a big winning opening during a series of consecutive resorts). The frame object 310 as a production movable body (an accessory) is placed outside the surface of the gaming machine frame 3 in a different manner depending on the number of winning balls due to winning a prize, etc. It is a movable device that can be protruded. Each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R has the same structure. The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be collectively referred to as the frame accessory device 300. The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may have different structures.

  The frame accessory devices 300L and 300R include accessory sensors 60L and 60R as detection means for detecting an abnormality related to the advancement of the frame accessory 310. For example, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R detect an object (for example, an object such as a part of a player's body, a player's property, a game shop facility, etc.) that is present in the vicinity (surrounding) of the frame accessory 310. A sensor (for example, a touch sensor). Specifically, the accessory sensors 60L and 60R are, for example, transparent conductive pad portions 61 disposed at the front end portion of the frame accessory 310 and the peripheral portions of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, respectively. Is provided. The pad portion 61 is formed by, for example, plating a transparent conductive material on the tip portion of the frame accessory 310 and the surface of the surrounding portion. Further, the pad portion 61 may be a transparent conductive member such as a transparent conductive film. By detecting a change in capacitance due to the contact of an object with the pad unit 61, the contact of the object with the pad unit 61 can be detected. As a result, it is possible to detect an abnormality such as the possibility that the frame object 310 to be advanced may come into contact with the object, or that the advancement of the frame object 310 is caused by the object contact. When an abnormality is detected by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the effect control CPU 120, which will be described later, turns on a frame accessory LED 26L, 26R, which will be described later, with a warning (for example, blinking red), and notifies the game store personnel of the abnormal operation. can do.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, effects by various effect devices such as a main board (game control board) 11 equipped with a game control microcomputer 100 for controlling game progress and an image display device 5 are provided. Various boards such as an effect control board 12 equipped with an effect control microcomputer for controlling the progress, and a payout control board 37 equipped with a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the frame accessory device 300L includes a frame accessory 310, a driving device 40 as a driving means for moving the frame accessory 310 back and forth, and a storage unit 340 in which the frame accessory 310 can be stored. An initial position detector 360 that detects that the frame accessory 310 is in the initial position P0 (storage position), an advance position detector 361 that detects that the frame accessory 310 is in the advance position Pn, An accessory sensor 60L for detecting an object existing in the vicinity (surrounding) of the object 310 and a restricting mechanism 370 (a restricting means) for restricting the advancement of the frame accessory 310 at the initial position P0 are provided.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3C, when the cap part 311 protrudes from the storage part 340 by the protruding operation of the frame accessory 310, only the stick part 312 exists in the recess of the storage part 340. A plurality of (two in this example) foreign matter detectors 320 each including an infrared sensor that detects foreign matter in the internal space of the storage unit 340 by infrared rays are provided on the side wall of the recess of the storage unit 340. In the foreign object detector 320, infrared light is emitted from the light emitting unit in the internal space of the storage unit 340, the reflected infrared light is detected by the light receiving unit, and an object other than the stick unit 312 is detected as a foreign object based on the detection signal. . The foreign object detector 320 is connected to the effect control board 12, and a detection signal from the foreign object detector 320 is output to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 may be configured such that the detection signal from the foreign object detector 320 is on (when there is a foreign object inside the storage unit 340) in the protruding state where the frame object 310 has advanced from the storage unit 340. If so, the storage of the frame accessory 310 is stopped.

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

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

  As described above, in the frame accessory 310, the cap portion 311 is directed forward by the stick portion 312 being sent forward in accordance with the forward rotation of the frame motor 48 and the forward rotation of the drive gear 351. Projecting. In addition, the frame accessory 310 performs the storing operation of the cap unit 311 toward the storage unit 340 by returning the stick unit 312 to the rear in accordance with the reverse rotation of the frame motor 48 and the reverse rotation of the drive gear 351. .

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

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the game store from being damaged due to problems such as breakage of the frame accessory 310. Specifically, in a conventional gaming machine, when a configuration in which the advancement holding of the production movable body is performed by continuing the excitation or locking of the solenoid is applied, for example, the previous player is set to the frame accessory 310 in the advanced state. If an external force is applied to cause damage, and the subsequent player plays without knowing it, the subsequent player cannot feel the ball appeal effect because the frame object 310 does not operate normally due to damage, The game may be stopped. Furthermore, since the player who is selecting a gaming machine does not select a gaming machine in which the movable body for production does not operate, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered due to the damage of the frame accessory 310, and the gaming shop is greatly damaged. There are concerns. On the other hand, in the above configuration, the frame accessory 310 can be displaced according to the external force when in the advanced state, so that the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position is damaged by the external force can be reduced. It is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered due to the damage of the frame object 310, and it is possible to suppress the game store from being greatly damaged due to a failure such as damage to the frame object 310.

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

  The advance position Pn of the frame accessory 310 includes a high protrusion position and a low protrusion position of the frame accessory 310. The state in which the frame accessory 310 is in the low protruding position is referred to as a first protruding state, and the state in which the frame accessory 310 is in the high protruding position is appropriately referred to as a second protruding state. The advance position detector 361 of the present embodiment can detect both the high protruding position and the low protruding position of the frame accessory 310. The advancing position detector 361 includes a plurality of advancing position detectors 361 corresponding to each protruding position (two in this case), and the advancing position detector 361 has a high protruding position and a low protruding position, respectively. It may be detectable by the position detector 361. Furthermore, a signal generator such as a rotary encoder capable of generating a signal corresponding to the rotation of the drive gear 351 or the driven gear 352, a signal generator capable of generating a signal corresponding to the displacement of the stick unit 312 and an advance position detector 361 may be used in combination with the rotation amount of the drive gear 351 or the driven gear 352 or the displacement amount of the stick unit 312.

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

  The restricting mechanism 370 is a restricting means for restricting the advancing operation of the frame accessory 310 in the housed state. For example, the restriction mechanism 370 includes a movable pin 371 that can be displaced between a retracted position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 3B and an advanced position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3B, and is controlled from the effect control board 12. Based on the signal, the movable pin 371 is configured to be able to advance and retract. A protrusion 314 is formed on the stick portion 312, and an end of the protrusion 314 on the advancing side of the frame accessory 310 is connected to the movable pin 371 when the frame accessory 310 at the initial position P 0 is forcibly pulled out. It is the part that hits. When the frame accessory 310 is at the initial position P0 (storage position), the restricting mechanism 370 moves the movable pin 371 to be positioned on the end side of the protrusion 314, and the frame accessory at the initial position P0. Regulating the advance of 310. For example, even if a player or the like tries to forcibly pull out the frame accessory 310 stored in the storage portion 340, the projection 314 of the frame accessory 310 hits the movable pin 371, and the frame accessory 310 cannot be advanced. ing. Since the restricting mechanism 370 sets the movable pin 371 to the retracted position during the advancing operation or the retreating operation of the frame accessory 310, the protrusion 314 of the frame accessory 310 does not hit the movable pin 371, and the frame accessory 310 Does not affect the advance / retreat behavior.

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

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

  Next, an operation example of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 are partially enlarged views of the pachinko gaming machine 1 showing an operation example of the frame accessory 310 in the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. 4A shows the frame accessory 310 in the housed state, and FIG. 4B shows the frame accessory 310 in the first protruding state (the state of the low protruding position). FIG. 5A shows the frame accessory 310 in the first protruding state, and FIG. 5B shows the frame accessory 310 in the second protruding state (the state of the high protruding position).

  When the total number of prize balls due to winning a prize winning opening during a series of consecutive resort periods (from the first hit to the end of the high base) is less than 10,000, a frame accessory device 300L, as shown in FIG. In 300R, the frame accessory 310 remains stored in the storage unit 340. During the consecutive period, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), for example, at the right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, the point value corresponding to the cumulative number of prize balls (for example, the cumulative number of prize balls is scored). The displayed point value) is reduced and displayed (for example, 8100POINT is displayed in FIG. 4A). By looking at this point value, the player can know the cumulative number of winning balls for winning the big prize opening during a series of consecutive resort periods (from the first hit to the end of the high base), and the fun of the game ( For example, it is possible to enjoy the interest of accumulating a lot of balls.

  When the cumulative number of winning balls due to winning at the grand prize opening during a series of consecutive resorts reaches a first predetermined value (for example, 10,000), as shown in FIG. A specific effect such as entering a state is executed. In the specific effect using the frame accessory 310, the frame accessory 310 is in the first projecting state and, for example, “10,000 points reached!” On the screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. And a notification sound output in which a sound (notification sound) corresponding to the notification character display is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Note that the reduced display of the point value at the right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 is also continued (for example, 10005POINT is displayed in FIG. 4B). Even after the cumulative number of winning balls due to winning the grand prize opening during a series of consecutive villas exceeds 10,000, the frame accessory 310 is in the first protruding state as shown in FIG. The specific performance continues. Then, when the cumulative number of winning balls due to winning at the grand prize opening during a series of consecutive resorts reaches a second predetermined value (for example, 20,000), as shown in FIG. A specific effect such as a two-projection state is executed. In the specific effect using the frame accessory 310, only one of the notification display and the notification sound output may be executed.

  In the frame accessory device 300L, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the frame accessory 310 is provided in such a manner that the cap portion 311 protrudes obliquely in the upper left direction when viewed from the front. Thereby, in the frame accessory device 300L, the frame accessory 310 protrudes toward the front of the other pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the left side when viewed from the front (in the diagonally upward left direction when viewed from the front side). To project outward from the game frame 30. On the other hand, in the frame accessory device 300R, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the frame accessory 310 is provided in such a manner that the cap portion 311 protrudes obliquely in the upper right direction when viewed from the front. Thereby, in the frame accessory device 300R, the frame accessory 310 protrudes toward the front of the other pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the right side when viewed from the front (in the diagonally upward direction when viewed from the front side). To protrude outward from the game frame 30.

  In each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, the inside of the stick portion 312 and the cap portion 311 is formed in a hollow state, and a predetermined light emission color (a color selected from a plurality of colors, or the inside of the cap portion 311) Frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R (see FIG. 6) capable of emitting light in a single color are provided, and lead wires for the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R are inserted into the internal space of the stick portion 312. The cap portion 311 is made of a translucent resin member, and the pad portion 61 on the front surface of the cap portion 311 is transparent and conductive. Thus, the frame accessory 310 can cause the entire cap portion 311 to emit light in a predetermined color at each predetermined position such as the storage position or the protruding position by causing the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R to emit light. .

  For the specific effects in which the frame accessory 310 protrudes in each of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, as shown in FIG. 17A described later, the frame accessory LED 26L with a specific emission color or a specific emission pattern, When 26R emits light, effect control is performed in which the cap portion 311 of the frame accessory 310 emits light.

  Note that only the tip of the cap 311 may emit light. Further, in the frame accessory 310, the stick portion 312 may also be formed of a light-transmitting resin member, and the cap portion 311 and the entire stick portion 312 can emit light by the light from the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R. . Alternatively, the entire cap portion 311 may be caused to emit light from the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R, and the entire stick portion 312 may be caused to emit light from an LED different from the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R. Further, the frame accessory 310 may be one in which only (a part or all) of the stick unit 312 emits light. Further, the frame accessory 310 may be configured not to emit light, and may be provided with a predetermined pattern or a specific color.

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

  Further, the frame accessory device is not limited to one that protrudes, and may include a rotating lamp that can rotate without protruding (for example, a rotating lamp that seems to rotate light) (for example, And frame accessory devices with a rotating lamp attached to the tip. Further, at least a part of the frame accessory device including the rotating lamp may be protruded or deformable (for example, a frame accessory device capable of protruding the rotating lamp attached to the tip portion). The rotating lamp may be any one of a system in which a reflecting mirror is rotated around a fixed lamp, a system in which the lamp itself rotates, etc., and a given game value (in this embodiment, during a series of consecutive resort periods). Depending on the total number of award balls due to winning the winning prize opening, the number of consecutive games in the second modification, etc. (for example, different rotation modes such as changing the rotation speed, rotation operation range, rotation direction, etc.) The emission mode (change in emission intensity or / and change in emission color, etc.) may be used.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a payout control board 37 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as an interface board 38, an external output board 160 (information terminal board), a power board, a launch control board, a touch sensor board, and the like are provided on the back surface of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Has been placed. The main board 11 and the payout control board 37 are connected to the external output board 160. From this external output board 160, game signals (symbol confirmation signal, jackpot signal, probability variation signal, time-short signal, out signal, safe signal, etc.) relating to the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are sent to the hall computer 700 as will be described later. Is output.

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, an information output circuit 64, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that the passage or entry of game media has been detected (the switch is turned on)) from various switches for detecting game balls, and the game control microcomputer 100. Transmit to. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 has a serial communication circuit 511 built therein. The serial communication circuit 511 transmits / receives (input / output) signals to / from the payout control microcomputer of the payout control board 37 by serial communication. The information output circuit 64 outputs a symbol determination signal, a jackpot signal, a probability variation signal, a time reduction signal, and the like among the game signals to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160.

  The symbol confirmation signal is a signal indicating that the variable display result of the image display device 5 with respect to winning in the first and second start winning holes of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is confirmed, and the variable display result of the image display device 5 is confirmed. At this timing, the data is output from the main board 11 to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160.

  The big hit signal is a signal indicating that a big hit has occurred and also a signal indicating that the big hit state is controlled. The big hit signal is output from the main board 11 to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160. The main board 11 performs control to turn on the jackpot signal during a period in which the jackpot is controlled and to turn off the jackpot signal in a period not controlled to the jackpot. Thereby, the hall computer 700 and the data display device 600 controlled by the hall computer 700 can grasp (specify) that the big hit has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is controlled to the big hit state.

  The probability variation signal is a signal indicating that the probability that the big hit occurs is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the ratio is higher than the normal state (low probability state). The probability variation signal is output from the main board 11 to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160. The main board 11 controls the probability variation signal to be in the ON state during the period in which the probability variation state is controlled, and the probability variation signal to be in the OFF state during the period not controlled to the probability variation state. Thereby, the hall computer 700 and the data display device 600 can grasp (specify) that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to be in a probable variation state. Also, when the probability change state is controlled with the end of the big hit state, it is possible to identify with these gaming devices that the probability big hit has occurred. In addition, when the jackpot state is not controlled to be in a probable variation state, it is possible to specify that a big jackpot has occurred normally with these gaming devices. As a result, the number of occurrences of jackpots and the breakdown of probability variation jackpots and normal jackpots can be tabulated on the gaming device side.

  The time-short signal is a signal indicating that the time-short state is controlled to shorten the variable display time of the image display device 5. The time reduction signal is output from the main board 11 to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160. The main board 11 performs control to turn the time-short signal ON while the time-short state is controlled and turn the time-short signal OFF when the time-short state is not controlled. Thereby, it is possible to grasp (specify) that the hall computer 700 and the data display device 600 are controlled in the time-saving state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, when the probability change state is controlled with the end of the big hit state, but not in the short time state, it is possible to specify that the latent probability change big hit has occurred with these gaming devices. Here, the latent probability variation big hit is a big hit whose opening pattern of the big winning opening is common with the small hit and is controlled to the probability changing state (high probability state) after the big hit state ends. Note that the small win is a control mode in which the game state does not change after the completion of the opening control of the big winning opening although the big winning opening is opened in a specific opening pattern (for example, 0.5 seconds is opened twice). Say. Therefore, it is difficult for a player to specify whether a small hit or a latent probability change big hit has occurred if the big winning opening is opened with a specific opening pattern. On the other hand, in the gaming apparatus connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to identify the latent probability changing state that is difficult for the player to grasp based on the fact that the player is not in the short-time state despite being in the probability changing state. .

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

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

  The payout control board 37 is a board that controls the payout of prize balls, and is equipped with a payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer incorporates a serial communication circuit for inputting / outputting signals through the serial communication with the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11. The payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to reception of a prize ball number command in which data indicating the number of prize balls is set (transmitted as a control signal from the main board 11), and a prize ball Execute the payout. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out the game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to the upper plate 70 or the lower plate 71. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit.

  The payout control board 37 outputs an out signal and a safe signal among the game signals to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160.

  The out signal is a signal that can be used in a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to count the number of game balls (out balls) discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1. It can also be said that the signal can count the number of game balls launched from the hit ball launching device into the game area. A game ball launched into the game area is placed in the out slot 28 after winning in any one of the winning openings (first, second starting winning opening, large winning opening, etc.) or without winning any of the winning openings. Both are counted as out balls by the out ball counter 17 and discharged to the gaming machine island facility 900. An out ball detection signal from the out ball counter 17 is input to the payout control board 37. Based on the out ball detection signal, the payout control board 37 outputs a one-pulse signal as an out signal in a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160.

  The safe signal is a signal that makes it possible to count the number of game balls (prize balls) given in response to winning in any winning opening (first, second starting winning opening, big winning opening, etc.). The game balls won in the first and second start winning openings and the big winning opening are respectively detected by the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23, and the detection signals from these switches are the main control. Output to the substrate 210. When the detection signals are input from these switches, the main board 11 outputs the detection signals to the payout control board 37. Then, the payout control board 37 counts the number of prize balls according to the winning opening indicated by the detection signal based on the detection signal input from the main board 11, and every time the number of prize balls increases by a predetermined number ( For example, 10 balls), a one-pulse signal is output as a safe signal to the hall computer 700 via the external output board 160. Thereby, the hall computer 700 and the data display device 600 can grasp (specify) the number of out balls and the number of safe balls in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control board 12 is connected with wiring for transmitting detection signals from various detectors such as the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the foreign object detector 320, the initial position detector 360, and the operation position detector 361. . The effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting instruction signals from the controller sensor unit 131 and the push sensor 134. The effect control board 12 is connected to a regulation mechanism 370 and a wiring for transmitting a control signal to the drive device 40.

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

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

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

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

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, and the game effect lamp 9 and the frame accessory LED 26L via the lamp control board 14. , 26R, etc., turn on / off drive, display an effect image on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or project the frame accessory devices 300L, 300R, Perform various effects.

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

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

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 (housing) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated by a player (for example, a rotating operation). Based on the above, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in a predetermined hitting ball launching device. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a normal mode, a special mode, and a notice mode are prepared as display modes of the hold display symbol. The normal mode is a normal display mode. The special mode is a display mode at a predetermined time, unlike the normal mode. The notice mode is a mode for notifying the expected degree of jackpot. In this embodiment, different display modes are expressed by the display colors of the hold display symbols. For example, in the normal mode, the color of the hold display symbol is blue. In the special mode, the color of the reserved display symbol is white or gray. In the notice mode, the color of the hold display symbol is one of yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors. The shape of the hold display symbol is different depending on the effect mode. The hold display symbol is a circle mark in the normal mode and a square mark in the probability variation mode (see FIG. 2).

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

  As shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display (pending variable display) corresponding to the first special figure game is the first hold on the left side in the display area 5H. It is displayed in the display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the second special figure game (pending variable display) is displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb which is the area on the right side in the display area 5H.

  In this embodiment, the hold display symbol H displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb is displayed in the display area corresponding to the variable display currently being executed. The current display area 5Hc at the center of 5H is displayed (see FIG. 2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that the “game ball” described in the present embodiment is a pachinko ball used in a game (for example, a pachinko ball launched into a game area, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area, or a pachinko ball detected by various switches. Etc.), and the pachinko ball is no different. Also, the pachinko balls (out balls) counted by the out ball counter 17 from the pachinko machine 1 and discharged to the gaming machine island facility 900, the pachinko balls stored in the lower plate 71, and the cards from the ball tray unit 500 described later. The pachinko balls that flow into the unit 400 and the pachinko balls that are paid out from the card unit 400 to the ball tray unit 500 are referred to as “pachinko balls” as they are.

<Card unit 400>
The card unit 400 is an inter-table device (inter-game machine) that can lend a ball by inserting a bill or a prepaid card, and is arranged adjacent to, for example, the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. Has been.

  The card unit 400 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are connected so as to be able to transmit and receive lending-related data shown in FIG. For example, various signals associated with the lending of a plurality (25 in this embodiment) of pachinko balls predetermined as payout units, specifically, a terminal terminal lending completion signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ( The card unit 400 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are capable of transmitting and receiving an EXS, a stand READY signal (PRDY), a card unit READY signal (BRDY) output from the control unit 428 and a stand terminal lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ). It is connected.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the card unit 400 includes a bill insertion slot 401 into which a player inserts banknotes, a card insertion slot 402 into which a prepaid card such as a membership card or a visitor card is inserted by the player, and this card. An information display unit 403 such as a liquid crystal display for displaying the frequency read from the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot 402 and various information, a full color LED 410 for lighting notification, etc., and an instruction to pay out pachinko balls A payout button 411 and a card return button 412 for instructing the return of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 402.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the card unit 400 includes a bill recognition unit 421, a card reader / writer 427, a display control board 470, a counting / dispensing unit 450, and a control unit 428.

  The banknote identification unit 421 is banknote identification information for identifying the authenticity of the banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot 401 and identifying the banknote type (identification of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, or thousand yen). (In addition to banknote identification information, it may be money identification information including coins such as 500 yen inserted into a coin slot) can be output to the control unit 428.

  The card reader / writer 427 reads and writes recorded information such as (member) card ID, member ID (member card only), and prepaid balance data recorded on the member card or visitor card inserted from the card insertion slot 402. Is possible.

  The information display unit 403 includes a transparent touch panel 404 disposed on the front side of the display screen. The display control board 470 is connected to the information display unit 403 and the touch panel 404, can output operation information of the touch panel 404 to the control unit 428, and displays display information according to an instruction from the control unit 428. 403 can be displayed.

  The counting payout unit 450 is capable of receiving pachinko balls from the pachinko gaming machine 1 via a ball tray unit 500 described later, and can count the pachinko balls that have flowed in, and the number of counted balls, etc. In some cases, the pachinko ball is paid out to the ball receiving tray unit 500 based on an operation of a ball return button 562 described later, and the counted number of balls can be subtracted by the paid-out amount.

  Specifically, the count payout unit 450 includes a control unit 460, a count sensor 451, a radio wave sensor 452, a ball breakage detection sensor 453, a payout motor 454, a ball tray presence / absence detection sensor 455, an LED 456, and a return ball sensor 457. The control unit 460 is connected with a counting sensor 451, a radio wave sensor 452, a broken ball detection sensor 453, a payout motor 454, a ball tray presence / absence detection sensor 455, an LED 456, and a return ball sensor 457.

  The counting sensor 451 detects a pachinko ball that has flowed into the card unit 400 from the ball tray unit 500 and outputs a detection signal of the counting ball to the control unit 460. The control unit 460 counts the counting ball detection signal and outputs it to the control unit 428 as counting ball number data. The control unit 428 adds and records the counted ball number data to the already-stored counted ball number data. The control unit 428 causes the information display unit 403 to display the number of balls already counted and stored.

  The radio wave sensor 452 outputs an illegal radio wave detection signal to the control unit 460 when an illegal radio wave is detected. The control unit 460 outputs detection of unauthorized radio waves to the control unit 428. The control unit 428 performs control for notifying that an abnormality has occurred by turning on or blinking the full color LED 410 in the case of detecting an illegal radio wave.

  The ball breakage detection sensor 453 detects the ball breakage of the returned ball from the card unit 400 to the ball receiving tray unit 500, and a ball breakage detection signal is output to the control unit 460 when there is no return ball (ball breakage). Is done. The control unit 428 determines that the return ball is out of the ball based on the instruction for running out of the ball from the control unit 460, notifies the fact that the return ball is out of ball, and stops the payout motor 454 to pay out the return ball. Interrupt. Further, the control unit 428 determines whether or not the ball receiving tray unit 500 is connected based on the detection signal from the ball receiving tray presence / absence detection sensor 455, and notifies that when it is not connected. .

  The detection signal is input to the control unit 460 each time the return ball sensor 457 detects the return ball paid out from the card unit 400 to the ball tray unit 500 by rotating the payout motor 454. The control unit 460 determines whether or not the number of returned balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number based on the detection signal, and stops the payout by stopping the driving of the payout motor 454 when the predetermined number is reached. Let

  By the way, the control unit 428 of the card unit 400 is connected to the bill recognition unit 421, the card reader / writer 427, the display control board 470, and the counting payout unit 450 so that various data can be transmitted and received. Further, a payout button 411, a card return button 412 and a full color LED 410 are connected to the control unit 428. The control unit 428 is configured to implement various functions of the card unit 400 by executing a control program for controlling each part of the card unit 400.

  The control unit 428 includes a CPU 428a that is a central processing circuit that can execute a control program, a RAM 428b that can temporarily store various data, and a ROM 428c that stores a control program executed by the CPU 428a. The RAM 428b stores the (member) card ID and prepaid balance of the visitor card or member card being received by the card reader / writer 427, the number of balls already counted, the number of points visited, the corresponding pachinko machine 1 machine data, Various data such as game information of members can be stored. The RAM 428b is backed up by a battery (not shown) and retains data stored for a predetermined period even when the power is shut off. The ROM 428c is a non-volatile memory (for example, an EEPROM) that can rewrite and store a control program executed by the CPU 428a and setting information including the device ID of the card unit 400.

  Returning to FIG. 2, a ball tray unit 500 that receives a pachinko ball released from the lower plate 71 is provided at a position below the lower plate 71 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A first passage portion (not shown) for guiding the pachinko balls of the ball tray unit 500 to the card unit 400 and a card are provided in a connecting portion that connects the left end portion of the ball tray unit 500 and the lower portion of the card unit 400. A second passage portion (not shown) for guiding the pachinko balls from the unit 400 to the ball receiving tray unit 500 is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the ball receiving tray unit 500 includes an operation unit 560 at a front portion thereof. The operation unit 560 includes a counting button 561 for instructing counting when the pachinko balls stored in the lower plate 71 are caused to flow into the card unit 400 side, a counted ball counted by the operation of the counting button 561, and the like. And a ball return button 562 for instructing to return the item. In addition, the ball receiving tray unit 500 receives the counted balls returned from the card unit 400 through the second passage portion by the operation of the ball return button 562 at the left side portion (location near the card unit 400). A receiving ball receiving tray 510 (see FIG. 2) is provided.

  Specifically, the pachinko balls stored in the lower plate 71 are released to the ball receiving tray unit 500 by opening the ball outlet (not shown) of the lower plate 71 when the player operates the counting button 561. . The released pachinko balls flow down in the ball tray unit 500 and flow into the counting / dispensing unit 450 in the card unit 400. The counting payout unit 450 outputs the counting information (that is, the number of balls counted newly newly counted this time) to the control unit 428 by counting the pachinko balls that have flowed in.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 428 is connected to the counting / dispensing unit 450 so that serial communication is possible. According to serial communication, various data such as counting information and payout requests (payout instruction signal, return instruction signal, etc.) can be transmitted and received with a small number of communication lines. The control unit 428 determines the total number of currently counted balls according to the received counting information (for example, if there are balls already counted that day before the time when the counting information was received, The display control board 470 is controlled so that the number of possessed balls, that is, the total number of pachinko balls deposited by the player on the card unit 400 side, is displayed on the information display unit 403. Further, when the ball return button 562 is operated by the player, a return instruction signal is transmitted to the control unit 428. When the control unit 428 receives a return instruction signal when there are counted balls, the control unit 428 pays out a pachinko ball of a payout unit (for example, 25) if the number of counted balls is 25 or more, or the counted ball is 1 If the number is more than 25 and less than 25, a payout process of paying out less than 25 pachinko balls (fractional balls) is executed, and the payout unit pachinko balls or fractional balls are paid out from the card unit 400 to the return ball receiving tray 510. The display control board 470 is controlled so that the current total number of counted balls obtained by subtracting the number of balls paid out or fractional balls from the counted number of balls is updated and displayed on the information display unit 403. . The pachinko balls returned to the return ball receiving tray 510 can be appropriately grasped by the player and supplied to the upper plate 70 or the like. Note that the ball receiving tray unit 500 and the counting / dispensing unit 450 of the card unit 400 constitute each counter for counting the number of balls that the pachinko gaming machine 1 counts.

  When the payout button 411 is operated to receive a payout request signal from the payout button 411, the control unit 428 performs payout processing for paying out pachinko balls from the counting payout unit 450 to the ball receiving tray unit 500. In this payout process, payout of pachinko balls of the number of payout units (25) is performed for one payout request signal, the counted number of balls is subtracted by the payout number, and the received payout request signal is subtracted. In response, the total number of balls currently counted is displayed on the information display unit 403. In addition, when there are less than 25 counted balls to be described later, a fractional number of pachinko balls that are less than the number of paid-out units (24 or less) are paid out, and the counted number of balls is subtracted by the number of paid-outs, In response to the received payout request signal, the total number of currently counted balls is displayed on the information display unit 403.

  The control unit 428 includes various information input from the display control board 470 according to operations of the payout button 411, the touch panel 404, and the operation unit 560, banknote identification information by the banknote identification unit 421, and card insertion information from the card reader / writer 427. (Card ID, prepaid balance, counted number of balls, etc.) and the like, lighting control of each LED such as the full color LED 410, display control of the remaining amount and the counted number of balls for the card reader / writer 427, the display control board 470, etc. , Overall operation control, card acceptance processing for determining whether or not the membership card or visitor card inserted into the card insertion slot 402 can be used, and prepaid balance data read from the membership card or visitor card being accepted Lending processing to lend a ball using the prepaid balance based on The return processing for returning the member card or visitor card being accepted by the operation of the card return button 412, the deposit to the remaining prepaid amount remaining on the member card or visitor card being accepted according to the acceptance of the banknote, or a new If the number of balls has been counted by issuing and depositing the prepaid balance on the visitor card and issuing it, or accepting the operation of the payout button 411, the number of balls already counted (specified by the inserted visitor card and membership card) Various processes such as a payout process for subtracting and updating the number of balls that have been paid out (returned) from the number of balls already counted are executed.

  In addition, in the upper plate 70 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a frequency display LED for displaying the frequency of the prepaid card being inserted in the card unit 400, a ball lendable LED that is lit when a ball can be lent, and a card lending device being inserted. When a player uses a prepaid card, the player presses the pachinko ball for the number of payout units (for example, 25), and a card at the end of the game. You may make it provide the card return switch for making the unit 400 return the prepaid card in reception.

<Hall computer 700>
Next, the hall computer 700 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the hall computer 700 is a computer installed in a gaming store, and is configured to be able to grasp the gaming state of all the gaming machines in the gaming store. Specifically, the hall computer 700 receives the above-mentioned game signals (symbol confirmation signal, jackpot signal, probability change signal, shown in FIG. 7) from all pachinko gaming machines 1 and slot machines installed in the gaming machine island facility 900 in the game store. Time signal, out signal, safe signal, etc.) can be collected via the base terminal 800, and based on these collected gaming signals, the gaming state of each gaming machine can be grasped, and each gaming machine can be In the data display device 600 provided, information display control such as the gaming state of the corresponding gaming machine is executed.

  Specifically, the hall computer 700 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk, an input device, a display, a speaker, a clock device, a first communication unit, and a second communication unit (not shown). This CPU performs various functions of the hall computer 700 in an integrated manner by executing various programs such as a system program stored in the ROM. The input device is an input unit configured to include, for example, a keyboard and a mouse, and outputs a pressed key or button signal (operation signal) to the CPU. By an operation input from the input device, an instruction operation such as editing of data of various databases stored in the hard disk can be performed.

  The display is a display device such as an LCD that performs various displays based on display control signals output from the CPU, and displays the contents of data in various databases stored in the hard disk. The speaker is a sound output device that outputs various sounds based on the sound output control signal output from the CPU. Etc. sound output. The clock device is an internal clock provided in the hall computer 700. The clocking time (including date) of the clock device is output to the CPU.

  The first communication unit is a communication device for performing communication with the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. A game signal (symbol confirmation signal, jackpot signal, probability variation signal, time-short signal, out signal, safe signal, etc. shown in FIG. 7) is received. The second communication unit is a communication device for performing communication with the data display device 600, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable.

  Here, the display control processing of each data display device 600 provided for each pachinko gaming machine 1 by the hall computer 700 will be described below. First, the CPU of the hall computer 700 performs a setting process for setting the display contents of each data display device 600 provided for each pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, display setting data for one data display device 600 is created and stored in the RAM using a display table and a display pattern table stored in the hard disk. The connection confirmation with the data display device 600 corresponding to the created display setting data is performed. If the connection confirmation is obtained, the created display setting data is transmitted to the data display device 600. Then, the process proceeds to the process for the next data display device 600, and the same process as described above is performed.

  When the CPU of the hall computer 700 completes the processing for all the next data display devices 600, a game signal (symbol confirmation signal, jackpot signal, probability variation signal, time reduction signal shown in FIG. 7) is sent from each pachinko gaming machine 1. , Out signal, safe signal, etc.). Then, based on the received game signal, the CPU of the hall computer 700 updates the game total data of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stores it in the game total database of the hard disk and displays the updated display on the corresponding data display device 600. Display control processing for transmitting the setting data and updating the display. Such display control processing is continuously executed until the game shop is closed. Thereafter, the CPU of the hall computer 700 ends the display control process when the hall computer 700 is turned off (powered off) at the end of the business of the amusement store.

<Data display device 600>
Next, the data display device 600 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the data display device 600 is provided corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 1, and based on the display setting data transmitted from the hall computer 700, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to display such information.

  Specifically, the data display device 600 includes a processing unit, a storage unit, an operation unit, a sound output unit, a communication unit, a first display unit 612 and a second display unit 613 shown in FIG. The processing unit is a control device and an arithmetic device that collectively control each unit of the data display device 600 according to various programs such as a system program stored in the storage unit, and includes a processor such as a CPU or a DSP. Is done. The operation unit is an input unit having a touch panel configured integrally with the first display unit 612, and outputs an operation input signal for the touch panel to the processing unit. Various instruction operations such as calling a store clerk and selecting a menu are performed by a tap operation on the touch panel. The sound output unit is a sound output device that outputs various sounds based on the sound output control signal output from the processing unit. From the processing unit, sound or the like related to the video to be displayed on the first display unit 612 or the second display unit 613 is output. The communication unit is a communication device for performing communication with the hall computer 700. The first display unit 612 and the second display unit 613 are displays such as an LCD.

  The first display unit 612 shown in FIG. 8 displays (1) the model name of the pachinko machine (1) as the information display such as the gaming state of the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the display setting data transmitted from the hall computer 700. For example, “Pachinko XXX”), (2) number of big hits (eg, “9 times of big hit”), (3) number of starts (eg, “54 times of start”), (4) number of chances of big hit (eg, “7 times of probability variation”), (5) Number of normal big hits (for example, “normally twice”), (6) Number of big hits on the previous day (for example, “8 times before one day”), (7) Number of big hits on the day before last (for example, “3 times before two days”), ( 8) It is possible to display an information display image such as a jackpot history graph (for example, “weekly jackpot history”) and (9) version information. The first display unit 612 can also display information display images of “calling” and “menu”, respectively.

  The first display unit 612 includes a transparent touch panel on the display screen side, and the player or the like touches various display items (information display images) displayed on the first display 612 with a finger. Operation is possible. For example, by touching an information display image of “call”, a predetermined lamp of the data display device 600 is turned on, or a call signal is output to the hall computer 700, whereby a game clerk can be called. By touching the “menu” information display image, the menu content is enlarged and displayed on the first display unit 612 of the data display device 600. In addition, (1) model name of the pachinko machine, (2) number of big hits, (3) number of starts, (4) number of probable big hits, (5) number of normal big hits, (6) number of big hits the day before, (7) before By touching each information display image of the number of daily big hits, (8) big hit history graph, and (9) version information, the detailed contents may be displayed or enlarged.

  The second display unit 613 shown in FIG. 8 displays, for example, (10) during the extended game period as information display such as the gaming state of the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the display setting data transmitted from the hall computer 700. An information display image of the number of balls (for example, “9,200 balls”) can be displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot signal, the time reduction signal, and the probability variation signal among the game signals are input to the hall computer 700 from the main board 11 through the external output board 160. It is possible to specify that it is in the consecutive resort period (that is, the state where the big hits are continuous without returning to the normal state). Further, as shown in FIG. 7, an out signal and a safe signal among game signals are appropriately input to the hall computer 700 from the payout control board 37 via the external output board 160. The hall computer 700 can specify that 10 out balls have been counted by receiving an out signal (one pulse signal), and that 10 safe balls have been counted by receiving a safe signal (one pulse signal). Can be identified. Then, the hall computer 700 starts accumulating out balls and safe balls from the occurrence of the big hit gaming state for the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been in the big hit gaming state, and the accumulation is performed under the condition that continuous play is continued (continuous big hit). By continuing, it is possible to calculate the number of possessions during the consecutive resort period. The “number of balls during the consecutive resort period” is a value obtained by subtracting “the number of out balls during the consecutive resort period” from the “number of safe balls during the consecutive period”.

  In addition, although it is set as "the number of possessions during a consecutive villa period" here, it may be the "current number of possessions". For example, the “current number of balls” may be calculated (understood) by continuing the accumulation of out balls and safe balls from the start of a game by the same player.

  As described above, the display setting data from the hall computer 700 includes “the number of possessions during the consecutive period”, and the second display unit 613 is based on the display setting data from the hall computer 700. (10) The information display image of the number of balls (for example, “9,200 balls”) during the consecutive villa period is displayed. In the present embodiment, the data display device 600 displays the “number of balls during the consecutive resort period”, but instead of or together with this “number of retained balls during the consecutive resort period” display, You may be made to display game states, such as being in consecutive resorts and the number of consecutive resorts.

  Here, the initial display setting process by the data display device 600 will be described. The processing unit of the data display device 600 establishes communication with the hall computer 700 and requests the hall computer 700 to transmit display setting data. Next, the processing unit of the data display device 600 receives the display setting data from the hall computer 700 and stores it in the storage unit. Then, the processing unit of the data display device 600 performs initial display settings of the first display unit 612 and the second display unit 613 based on the received display setting data. When the initial display setting is performed, execution of the display control process is started according to the display control program stored in the storage unit, and the initial display setting process is ended.

  Next, display control processing by the data display device 600 will be described. The processing unit of the data display device 600 determines whether or not to update the display condition of the first display unit 612, and performs control to update the display of the first display unit 612 if it is determined to update. Specifically, based on the game signal received from the pachinko gaming machine 1, the information display (such as the number of big hits, the number of start times, the number of probability variation big hits, etc.) displayed on the first display unit 612 is updated.

  Next, the processing unit of the data display device 600 determines whether or not to update the display information on the second display unit 613. If it is determined to update, the control unit updates the display on the second display unit 613. Specifically, based on the game signal received from the pachinko machine 2, the information display displayed on the second display unit 613 (the number of possessed balls during the consecutive resort period described above) is updated.

  Thereafter, the processing unit of the data display device 600 repeatedly executes such display control processing until the game store is closed. For example, this display control process is continued until the end of power supply or until a display end signal is received from the hall computer 700.

  Note that the data display device 600 of this embodiment includes two display units (a first display unit 612 and a second display unit 613) and displays various information displays. It may be configured to display an information display.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (S11). ).

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). In the switch process, for example, a setting for sending a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to the switch determined to be in the ON state (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23) is also performed. . The award ball number command is transmitted to the payout control board 37 in a command control process (S17) described later. When the payout control board 37 receives this command, the payout control board 37 controls the ball payout device 97 to execute a process of paying out the prize balls by the number of prize balls indicated by the command. Further, in this switch process, when it is determined that the count switch 23 is in the ON state, transmission setting of a special prize opening designation command (see FIG. 10) described later is also performed. This special winning opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S17). When the production control board 12 receives the grand prize opening designation command, the production control board 12 executes a calculation process (cumulative ball number cumulative calculation process) for accumulating the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening, The winning ball number cumulative calculation process is continued at the time of winning to the end of the high base.

  Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12).

  Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall computer 700 installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the above-described symbol confirmation signal) (Game signal such as jackpot signal, probability change signal, time-short signal, out signal, safe signal) is output (S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used in the main board 11 by software is executed (S14).

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

  After this game random number update process, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device Various processes are performed in order to perform display operation control in 4B and opening / closing operation setting of the special prize winning devices (the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening) in the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B in a predetermined procedure. Selected and executed.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 37 by executing the command control process ( S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12 and the payout control board 37, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is set to the predetermined value. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by turning the state from the on state to the off state over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The game state designation command is transmitted and set when executing a special symbol stop process (S113) or a big hit end process (S117), which will be described later, in which the game state can be changed.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted and set when the demonstration display is set in the special symbol normal process (S110) described later.

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

  The command A1XX (H) is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the big winning opening is started in the jackpot opening pre-processing (S114) described later. The command A2XX (H) is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in which the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the big winning opening is ended in the big hit opening process (S115) described later.

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

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

  Command B300 (H) is an effect control command (special prize opening prize designation command) for designating a prize to the big prize opening. The special winning opening prize designation command is set to be transmitted in the switch process (S11).

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

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. Regarding the special symbol process, known processes can be used as appropriate except for the contents described below. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101).

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines that the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is turned on by the switch process. Then, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value “4”, the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to “1”. Set to.

  When the first start opening switch 22A is off or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit “4”, it corresponds to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. If the provided second start port switch 22B is turned on by the switch processing, the second special figure holding memory number, which is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, “4”). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value “4”, the starting port buffer value is set to “2”. When the second start port switch 22B is off or the second special figure holding memory number is the upper limit value “4”, the start winning determination process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored, the start winning command transmission setting is performed. For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, the effect A setting for transmitting a second start opening winning designation command to the control board 12 is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. At this time, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”, and then whether or not the second start port switch is ON is determined. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, if the start port buffer value is “2”, the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 performs the processes in S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of them and execute it.

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

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

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 in FIG. 11 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process performs setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. For example, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure display result and fluctuation pattern are changed. In order to notify the effect control board 12 of the determination result or the like, a transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol (first variation start designation command, variation pattern designation command as a variation start command) , A transmission result setting for sequentially transmitting a display result designation command and a first special figure reserved memory number designation command). If the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special graphic display result and the fluctuation pattern are changed. In order to notify the effect control board 12 of the determination result and the like, a transmission setting for a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol (second variation start designation command, variation pattern designation command as a variation start command) , A display result specifying command and a second special figure reserved memory number specifying command are sequentially transmitted). When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  Here, the determination of the variation pattern will be described in a little more detail. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on. This is determined using a big hit variation category determination table (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101). In this jackpot variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the jackpot variation category determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined (selected) as the current variation category.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the variation category at the time of the loss when the special figure display result is “lose” is stored in the variation category determination table for loss (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101). To determine. When the gaming state is the non-short-time state (the short-time flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation category determination table for the non-short-time state. When the gaming state is the short time state (the short time flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the lost variable category determination table for the short time. As an example, in each loss variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation category determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined (selected) as the current variation category.

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

  Thereafter, the variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation category. For example, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) corresponding to the determined variation category. If the variation category is PA1 to PA5, the first to fifth variation pattern determination tables are referred to. If the variation category is PB3 to PB5, the sixth to eighth variation pattern determination tables are referred to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the super reach A or B is executed at the time of big hit, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous two times is the highest, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the one pseudo-continuous is the next highest, and the pseudo-continuous 0 times The rate of determination of the fluctuation pattern is the lowest. On the other hand, the opposite is true when losing. In addition, when executing normal reach at the time of big hit, the determination rate of the variation pattern for one pseudo-continuous is high and the determination rate of the variation pattern for zero pseudo-continuous is the lowest. On the other hand, the opposite is true when losing. Further, at the time of non-reach at the time of losing (in the case of the fluctuation category PA2), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for one pseudo-series is low. For this reason, the expectation of jackpot is higher when the pseudo-run is executed, and the expectation of jackpot is higher when the number of pseudo-runs is larger.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 in FIG. 11 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The change of the special symbol is stopped by the device 4B, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the fixed special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time). It is good to control so as to continue.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing S112 every time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The initialization process of S71 may include a frame accessory operation confirmation process. In the frame accessory operation confirmation process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R to perform the projecting operation, and each projecting state (for example, the first projecting state shown in FIG. 4B or FIG. 5B). After confirming that the second projecting state shown in FIG. 4 is obtained, the operation confirmation for returning to the storage state shown in FIG. If there is an operation abnormality such as the above-mentioned projecting state does not enter or the storage state does not return, the effect control CPU 120 lights the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R (for example, blinking red) to inform the amusement store personnel. An abnormal operation can be notified.

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

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process, an effect control process is executed (S75). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a projecting operation of the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, and a decoration effect such as the game effect lamp 9 With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the lighting operation of the LED (light emitting body), determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  After performing the effect control process, an effect random number update process (S77) is performed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, the determination as to whether the timer interrupt flag is on (S72) is executed again.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S74 of FIG. 13 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process (S74) shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer, etc. It is determined whether there is a received command (S501). At this time, if there is no received command (S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in S501 (S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a big prize winning designation command (S502). . If the command is a winning prize winning designation command (S502; Yes), the received command is stored in the winning prize winning command storage area (S503), and it is determined whether or not the continuous big hit counter is "1" or more. (S504). When the continuous jackpot counter is “1” or more (S504; Yes), that is, when the first hit (= continuous jackpot counter is “1”) or in the middle of the resort (= continuous jackpot counter is “2” or more) , The prize ball addition value (for example, “15”) corresponding to the prize winning designation designation command is added to the prize ball cumulative value, and the current cumulative number of prize balls won in the grand prize winner during a series of consecutive villa periods Is calculated (S505). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the calculated award ball cumulative value has reached any of the first predetermined value, the second predetermined value, and the third predetermined value (S506). In the present embodiment, the first predetermined value is “10000”, the second predetermined value is “20000”, and the third predetermined value is “50000”. When the cumulative number of winning balls has newly reached any one of the predetermined values, only the first to third arrival flags corresponding to the predetermined value reached this time are set (ON state) (S507). For example, when the cumulative total number of winning balls reaches 10,000 this time, only the first reaching flag is set. When the cumulative number of prize balls reaches 20,000 this time, only the second arrival flag is set and the first arrival flag is reset. When the cumulative number of prize balls reaches 50,000 this time, only the third arrival flag is set, and the first and second arrival flags are reset. After S507, the reaching effect execution completion flag is reset (OFF state) (S508).

  If the received command is not a big prize winning designation command in S502 (S502; No), if the continuous big hit counter is “0” in S504 (S504; No), the cumulative number of winning balls is obtained in S506. If any of the predetermined values is not newly reached (S506; No), or after executing one of the processes of S508, it is determined whether or not the received command is a gaming state designation command (S509). . If it is a gaming state designation command (S509; Yes), a reception flag corresponding to the contents of the gaming state designation command is set (ON state) (S510).

  Specifically, when the game control designation command 120 is received, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received game status specification command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off.

  For example, if EXT (command type) “XX” in the second byte of the gaming state designation command is “00”, the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base), and therefore the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12 A high-accuracy flag and a high-base flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) are reset (off state). If “XX” is “01”, the gaming state is a high-probability low-base state, and therefore a high-accuracy flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set (ON state). ) And the high base flag are reset (off state).

  The production control CPU 120 turns on the high-accuracy flag (that is, when the production mode changes to the probability change mode) or turns off the high-accuracy flag (that is, the production mode changes to the normal mode). The display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 to display the currently displayed hold display symbol in the shape corresponding to the effect mode (for example, in the case of the probability change mode, For example, the square mark shown in FIG. 2 or the circle mark shown in FIG.

  After executing the processing of S510, it is determined whether or not the time saving is completed (S511). If the time is over (that is, the high base flag is off) (S511; Yes), the continuous big hit counter is set to “0”. Then, if the received command is not a gaming state designation command in S509 (S509; No), or if the time is not over in S511 (that is, the high base flag is on) (S511; No), or either of the processing of S512 Is executed, settings corresponding to other received commands are made (S513), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In S513, for example, the first start opening winning designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the second starting opening winning designation command, and the second special that are transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning occurs. When either one of the figure hold memory number designation commands is received, the number of the hold memories is increased by 1, so the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123, for example. By performing such control as changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display of the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and the hold display symbol is changed. The number of variable display holds that can be specified by the hold storage display is increased by one. Specifically, in the case of the first start opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the first hold display. Increase the number of first special figure reservation storage by one. Further, in the case of the second start opening winning designation command, the second display that can be specified by the second reserved display is increased by one on the right side of the start winning memory display area 5H. The figure holding memory number is increased by one.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a notification process (S 168) for the consecutive-village time frame and the like.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the time-series timepiece notification process executed in S168 of FIG. In the notification process of the consecutive-village time frame and the like shown in FIG. If the consecutive big hit counter is “2” or more (S801; Yes), that is, if the consecutive big hit counter is in the state (a state where the big hit state is continuously two times or more without returning to the normal state) Time-of-use ball number cumulative display control is executed (point value display shown in FIG. 23D). For example, as shown in FIG. 23D, the point value (2025 POINT here) corresponding to the accumulated number of prize balls is reduced and displayed at the right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 (S802). In the big hit gaming state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening and is detected by the count switch 23, a big winning opening winning designation command is transmitted from the main board 11, and the production control CPU 120 is the first time. Every time a winning prize winning designation command is received after the big hit gaming state (first win) is received, a prize ball addition value (for example, “15”) is added up to obtain a point value (cumulative number of winning balls). Since it is calculated, the point value can be displayed on the image display device 5 even at the first hit, but in this embodiment, the point value is displayed from the time when it becomes a villa.

  After S802, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether any of the first to third arrival flags is on (S803). If any of the first to third arrival flags is off (S803; No), the notification process for the consecutive-village time frame and the like is terminated. If any of the first to third arrival flags is on (S803; Yes), it is determined whether or not the arrival effect execution completion flag is set (on state) (S804). This reaching effect execution completion flag is used when the reaching effect indicating that the predetermined point has been reached (an effect including a frame accessory projecting effect in S805 and an award-cumulative-cumulative achievement display effect in S806 described later) has been executed. A flag that is set.

  If the arrival effect execution completion flag is on (S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification process of the consecutive-village time frame and the like. On the other hand, if the arrival effect executed flag is off (S804; No), the frame accessory projecting effect control is executed (S805).

  In S805, if the first arrival flag is on, the effect control CPU 120 causes the frame accessory 310 to emit light in the first protruding state as shown in FIG. 4B (FIG. 17). If the second arrival flag is turned on (see (A), “10,000 or more” column), the frame accessory 310 is in the second projecting state as shown in FIG. If the third reaching flag is on, the frame accessory 310 on the left and right are alternately advanced and retracted when the frame accessory projecting effect to be performed (see the column “20,000 or more” in FIG. 17A) is executed. However, a frame accessory projecting effect that emits light (see the column “50,000 or more” in FIG. 17A) is executed. The effect control CPU 120 notifies (synchronizes with) the projecting motion or arrival display effect of the frame object 310, and the notification sound (sound, sound effect or music corresponding to the achievement display content of the image display device 5). May be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  After S805, the effect control CPU 120 executes prize ball cumulative reach display control (S806). In S806, if the first arrival flag is on, the production control CPU 120 displays “10,000 POINT arrival!” On the image display device 5 for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds) when 10,000 points are reached. When the arrival display effect (see FIG. 4B) displayed in a large size is executed and the second arrival flag is on, the image display device 5 is used for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds) when 20,000 points are reached. If an arrival display effect (see FIG. 5B) with a large display of “20,000 points reached!” Is executed and the third arrival flag is on, a predetermined period when 50,000 points are reached (for example, In several seconds, an arrival display effect in which “50,000 POINT arrival!” Is displayed large on the image display device 5 is executed.

  After S806, the effect control CPU 120 sets (turns on) the reaching effect execution completed flag (S807), and sets (on) the frame feature notification flag indicating that notification by the frame feature 310 is being executed. State) (S808). In other words, the frame feature notification flag is executed by the frame feature 310 with the production contents “10,000 shots”, “20,000 shots”, and “50,000 shots” shown in FIG. Sometimes it is on.

  If the continuous big hit counter is not “2” or more in S801 (S801; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous big hit counter is “0” (S809). If the continuous big hit counter is not “0” in S809 (S809; No), the notification process of the consecutive-village time frame and the like is terminated. As described above, if the continuous big hit counter is not “2” or more and is not “0”, the continuous big hit counter is “1” and is in the initial hit state.

  If the continuous big hit counter is “0” in S809 (S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the frame accessory notification flag is on (S810).

  In S810, if the flag for reporting frame object is not on (S810; No), the process of notifying the consecutive-village time frame object is ended. Since the fact that the continuous big hit counter is “0” and the frame bonus reporting flag is OFF is not a big win, the consecutive hour bonus combination notification processing is terminated.

  Further, if the flag for informing of the frame object is on in S810 (S810; Yes), it is determined that the consecutive house has ended since the continuous big hit counter is “0” and the in-frame flag informing flag is on. Therefore, the frame accessory storage control for returning the frame accessory 310 to the storage state is executed (S811). After S811, the award-ball-number-cumulative display end control for ending point display on the image display device 5 is executed (S812). After S812, the frame character notification flag is reset (OFF state) (S813).

  Here, the production contents of the frame accessory 310 according to the accumulated number of prize balls during a series of consecutive villa periods will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when the cumulative number of prize balls on the effect control board 12 is less than 10,000, the frame accessory 310 is in the stowed state and turned off (not emitting light) as shown in FIG. It is. When the number is 10,000 shots or more and less than 20,000 shots, the frame object 310 is in the first protruding state as shown in FIG. 4B and is in a monochromatic (for example, green) light emitting state. When the number is 20,000 or more and less than 50,000, the frame object 310 is in the second projecting state as shown in FIG. At 50,000 or more shots, the left and right frame objects 310 alternately advance and retreat (for example, advancing and retreating operations that repeatedly advance from the first projecting state to the second projecting state and retreat from the second projecting state to the first projecting state). And a light emission state of a plurality of colors (for example, red → green → blue is repeated). The advance / retreat operation may be an advance / retreat operation between the storage state and the second protruding state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17B, the effect (demonstration effect) of the frame accessory 310 during the demonstration display period is such that the left and right frame accessories 310 are alternately advanced and retracted (for example, from the stored state to the second protruding state). And an advancing / retreating operation that repeats retreating from the second protruding state to the retracted state), and a monochromatic (for example, blue) light emitting state. The advance / retreat operation during the demonstration display period may be an advance / retreat operation between the first projecting state and the second projecting state. This demonstration production may be included in the specific production. Further, such an effect is not necessarily performed during the demonstration display. In addition, it is the same production operation as the production contents (that is, the first to third specific productions) of “10,000 or more”, “20,000 or more” and “50,000 or more” shown in FIG. Also good.

  After S168, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following depending on the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Any one of the processes of S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S651). When the effect control CPU 120 receives a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 in the other received command analysis process (S513) of the command analysis process (S74) shown in FIG. The variation pattern designation command reception flag in the effect control command reception buffer provided in is set (ON state). If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (S651; Yes), the variation pattern designation command reception flag is reset (S661), and the customer waiting demonstration display flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (S661A). If the customer waiting demonstration display flag is ON (S661A; Yes), the customer waiting demonstration display is terminated (S661B), the frame accessory storage control stored in the frame accessory 310 is executed (S661C), and the customer waiting demonstration is performed. The display flag is reset (OFF state) (S661D). Then, when the customer waiting demonstration display flag is OFF in S661A (S661A; No) or after executing the process of S661D, the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process (S171). After the updated value is updated to “1” (S662), the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is not set (that is, the variation pattern designation command has not been received) (S651; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display is in progress. Confirm (S652). Whether or not the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed indicates that the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed when the customer waiting demonstration display is started in S656, which will be described later, and the projecting demonstration effect of the frame object 310 is started in S657. A customer waiting demo display flag is set (S658), and in S652, it is confirmed whether or not the customer waiting demo display flag is set.

  If the customer waiting demonstration is not being displayed (S652; No), the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (S653). When the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received) (S653; Yes), the production control CPU 120 receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It is confirmed whether the elapsed time from 30 seconds has passed (S654). Whether or not the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command has passed 30 seconds is determined by, for example, other received command analysis processing (S513) in the command analysis processing (S74) shown in FIG. When a customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is set (that is, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received), a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in a predetermined timer, and the timer times out in S654 What is necessary is just to confirm whether it did.

  If 30 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 120 resets the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (S655), and at the image display device 5, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration is performed. Display is started (S656). For example, as a predetermined customer waiting demonstration display, a character string such as “Demo display” is displayed, a predetermined initial appearance (for example, a combination of symbols such as “123” or a big hit such as “777”) is associated. A combination of symbols to be displayed), a predetermined character may be displayed, or a logotype of a gaming machine manufacturer may be displayed. During this demonstration display, the effect control CPU 120 executes control for the frame object 310 to produce a projecting demonstration effect with the effect content (demonstration content) shown in FIG. 17B (S657), and the customer waiting demonstration display flag. Is set (S658).

  When the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed (S652; Yes), when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set (S653; No), the elapsed time after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command has passed 30 seconds. If not (S654; No) or after executing the process of S658, the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the case where the customer waiting demonstration display is started at the timing when 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command (that is, after the variable display is interrupted) is shown. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started when 20 seconds or one minute has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Further, for example, the customer waiting demonstration display may be started immediately upon reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

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

  When it is determined in S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (S522; Yes), a combination of a definite decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (S523). As an example, in the processing of S523, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining decorative symbols of non-reach combinations updated by a random counter for presentation provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted, A definite decorative pattern (non-reach combination decorative pattern) is determined by referring to a non-reach combined decorative pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

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

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

  Then, after S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes a continuous jackpot counting process for counting the number of consecutive jackpots (S526). FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous big hit count process executed in the variable display start setting process.

  In the continuous big hit counting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current variable display result is “big hit” (S701). In S701, for example, when the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 designates “big hit”, the variable display result may be determined to be “big hit”. If it is determined in S701 that the variable display result is “big hit” (S701; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current time is short by checking the on / off state of the high base flag ( S702).

  If the time is not short in S702 (S702; No), “1” is set to the count value of the continuous big hit counter (S703), and the continuous big hit count processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in S702 that the time is short (S702; Yes), 1 is added to the count value of the continuous jackpot counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) (S704), The jackpot counting process is terminated. In the case of the big hit gaming state (so-called initial hit) immediately before the continuous big hit state is reached, since it is a big hit that is not in a short time, the count value of the continuous big hit counter is set to “1” in S703. . For this reason, in S704, for example, in the case of two consecutive resorts, 1 is further added to the count value “1”, and the count value of the continuous big hit counter becomes “2”.

  If it is determined in S701 that the current variable display result is not “big hit”, that is, “losing” (S701; No), whether the current time is short by checking the on / off state of the high base flag, etc. It is determined whether or not (S705). If it is determined in S705 that the time is short (S705; Yes), the continuous big hit counting process is terminated. If it is determined in S705 that the time is not short (S705; No), the count value of the continuous big hit counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set to “0” (S706). The jackpot counting process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after S526, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (S530). In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern according to the content of the variation pattern used this time. The effect control pattern that is set is an effect control pattern that executes a variable display of a decorative pattern with a change pattern specified by a change pattern specifying command, and an effect that executes an effect during variable display of contents according to the effect mode. It is also a control pattern.

  The effect control pattern to be set is the first hold display area 5Ha (when the first change start specifying command is received because the first change start specifying command reception flag is on) or the second hold. Displayed in the leftmost display position of the hold display symbols displayed in the display area 5Hb (when the second variation start designation command reception flag is received because the second variation start designation command reception flag is in an ON state or the like). When the held display symbol is moved and displayed in the current display area 5Hc and the held display symbol is displayed at another display position in the same reserved display area, the reserved display symbol is displayed one display position left. It may include moving and displaying. This moving display is performed at the time of disclosing the variable display of decorative symbols.

  After S530, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (the feature corresponding to the change pattern). An initial value corresponding to the diagram variation time is set (S531).

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

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

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

  If it is not the notice effect execution period after S553 (S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (S558). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The reach effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) represents the reach effect execution period. When it is determined (S558; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (S559). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on / off / flashes the game effect lamps 9 by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. The production operation control is performed. By executing S559 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of reach production is realized.

  After the reach effect operation control (S559), other effect operation control is performed (S563). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and the sound control board 13 is instructed (sound effect signal). ) Output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and effect operation control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 . By repeatedly executing S563 for each timer interruption, execution of other effects (for example, a variable display operation of decorative symbols, a moving display of a pending display advance notice, etc.) is realized. After S563, the variable display effect process ends.

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

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in S567 (S567; Yes), it is variable in the variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol determined in S171), which is the display result, is performed (S568), and the timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is obtained. A timer is set (S570). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S571), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 15, the special figure waiting process in S <b> 173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

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

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

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

  Here, each of the data display device 600 and the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the case where the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive villas reaches a predetermined number and the frame accessory 310 is in a protruding state. Timing relationships such as display and operation of the frame motor 48 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the first hit (first big hit gaming state) is reached, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 starts accumulating the number of prize balls. Specifically, each time the effect control CPU 120 receives a special winning opening prize designation command from the main board 11, it accumulates a prize ball addition value (for example, “15”) and starts calculating the cumulative number of prize balls. To do. In other words, the total number of prize balls during the consecutive resort period is calculated. When the first big hit gaming state ends, the hourly flag of the main board 11 changes from the off state to the on state, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the hourly state. At this time, output of a time-short signal to the hall computer 700 is started. Further, when the time reduction flag of the main board 11 changes from the off state to the on state, the high base flag of the effect control board 12 changes from the off state to the on state. This is because the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the game state designation command from the main board 11 as described above.

  When the game is controlled to a new jackpot gaming state (that is, two consecutive consecutive jackpot gaming state) during the short-time state after the first hit, the effect control CPU 120 displays the accumulated number of winning balls at the right corner of the image display device 5. The reduction display of the corresponding point value (2025POINT in FIG. 23D) is started.

  In addition, when a new big hit gaming state is controlled during the short time state, the short time flag is changed from the on state to the off state, and a big hit signal is output to the hall computer 700. When the jackpot signal is output in the state where the time signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hall computer 700 transmits the display setting data including the number of holding balls during the extended game period to the data display device 600. Then, the second display unit 613 of the data display device 600 displays a retained ball display image (see FIG. 8) indicating “the number of retained balls during the consecutive resort period”. Specifically, as described above with reference to FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 appropriately outputs a safe signal and an out signal to the hall computer 700, and the hall computer 700 is in the big hit gaming state. Starting the accumulation of out balls and safe balls from the occurrence of, and by continuing such accumulation on the condition of continuous continuation (continuous jackpot continuation), the number of balls in the consecutive villa period is calculated, during the continuous villa period The display setting data including the number of holding balls is transmitted to the data display device 600.

  In this case, the hall computer 700 displays “the number of balls in the consecutive game period” on the data display device 600, but “continuous big hit state” indicating that it is continuously controlled to the big hit gaming state. Such information display may be displayed. The hall computer 700 can determine that it is a continuous big hit when a big hit signal is output in a state where the time signal is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the number of continuous big hits can also be determined by storing the number of times. Is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 22, for example, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state for five consecutive times (during 5 consecutive games), the cumulative number of prize balls by the effect control CPU 120 reaches the first predetermined value (10,000). Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the point arrival display shown in FIG. 4B (display of “10,000 POINT arrival!”), The projecting operation of the frame accessory 310 (operation to enter the first projecting state), and the light emitting operation. (Green light emission: see the column of “10,000 or more” in FIG. 17A). The effect control CPU 120 notifies (synchronizes with) the projecting motion or arrival display effect of the frame object 310, and the notification sound (sound, sound effect or music corresponding to the achievement display content of the image display device 5). May be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  If the frame accessory 310 is in the stowed state (initial position P0), the detection signal of the initial position detector 360 is turned on, the advancement of the frame accessory 310 is started by the forward rotation of the frame motor 48, and the frame accessory 310 is initialized. The position is not located at the position P0, and the detection signal of the initial position detector 360 is turned off. If the frame accessory 310 has not reached the low protruding position (first protruding state), the detection signal of the advance position detector 361 remains off, and the frame accessory 310 is in the low protruding position (first protruding state). ), The detection signal of the advance position detector 361 is turned on, and the effect control CPU 120 stops the forward rotation of the frame motor 48.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the first projecting state of the frame accessory 310 is that the cumulative total of the number of prize balls by the effect control CPU 120 reaches the second predetermined value (20,000) even after the point arrival display or the consecutive game big hit ends It is continued until it becomes. In FIG. 22, the point arrival display is displayed in a short period (several seconds) until the frame accessory 310 moves from the stored state to the first protruding state, but is not limited thereto. The point arrival display may be displayed in a short time immediately after entering the first projecting state, or may be displayed on the frame accessory 310 in a short time just before starting the projecting operation.

  For example, when the game is not controlled to the big hit game state within the short time period after the fifth big hit game state is controlled, that is, when the game ends in five consecutive resorts, the effect control CPU 120 ends the cumulative number of prize balls. Then, the reduced display of the point value at the upper right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 is finished, the frame object 310 in the first protruding state is returned to the housed state, and the light emitting operation is finished. Retraction of the frame accessory 310 is started by the reverse rotation of the frame motor 48, the frame accessory 310 is no longer positioned at the low protruding position (first protruding state), and the detection signal of the advance position detector 361 is turned off. When the frame accessory 310 is in the housed state (initial position P0), the detection signal of the initial position detector 360 is turned on, and the effect control CPU 120 stops the reverse rotation of the frame motor 48.

  Here, an effect screen of the image display device 5 and a protruding operation of the frame accessory 310 in the case of five consecutive resorts (five consecutive big hits) will be described with reference to FIG. Here, it is assumed that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, and the frame accessory 310 is in a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a stored state and is not emitting light.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, decorative symbols are variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Since the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display area 5Hc of the display screen of the image display device 5 are circled in the normal mode. The hold display symbol H is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the variable symbol display result is “big hit” (here, “probable big hit”, for example), and as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the first hit (first big hit). In the gaming state), a round game is started, and “Big Bonus!” And “Round 1” are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 starts accumulating the number of prize balls when the first hit (first big hit gaming state) is reached. In the first big hit game state, since the Renso big hit is not yet reached, the display of the point value corresponding to the cumulative number of prize balls is not executed.

  Then, when the game is controlled to a new jackpot gaming state (that is, a two-time consecutive jackpot gaming state) during the time-shortening state, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. In addition, the reduced display of the point value (2025 POINT in FIG. 23D) corresponding to the accumulated number of prize balls is started. For example, this point value corresponds to the total number of pachinko balls that have been paid out in the first round (15 rounds). Specifically, the number of received large winning award winning commands from the main board 11 in all rounds (15 rounds) per first is “135 (= 9 (maximum number of winnings in one round) × 15 rounds)” This is because a value obtained by multiplying “135” by “15 (number of prize balls paid out by detection of the count switch 23)” is “2025”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23E, the second round is started, and the current point value is updated and displayed, for example, to “2160” at the right corner portion of the image display device 5. Yes. The number of prize balls paid out for the previous round “135 (= 9 (maximum number of winnings in one round) × 15 (number of prize balls paid out))” is added to “1890” to become “2160”. Yes. The point value of the image display device 5 is updated and displayed every time a grand prize winning command is received from the main board 11. That is, an update display that increases every 15 points is performed. In addition, it is divisible by a special numerical value such as each predetermined value such as the first predetermined value (10000), the second predetermined value (20000), the third predetermined value (50000), or a sharp numerical value (for example, “10”). (Numerical value) may be displayed as appropriate.

  Further, the consecutive game hits are continued, and as shown in FIG. 23 (F), the game goes on to the 5 consecutive game hits, and the fifth round game in the big hit game state is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (G), for example, during the fifteenth round, when the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive resorts reaches the first predetermined value (10,000), the effect control CPU 120 displays an image. At the center of the display device 5, a point arrival display (displaying “10,000 POINT arrival!”) Is displayed in a large size, and the projecting operation (operation to enter the first projecting state) and the light emitting operation (green light emission: green light: (Refer to the column “10,000 or more” in FIG. 17A). The effect control CPU 120 notifies (synchronizes with) the projecting motion or arrival display effect of the frame object 310, and the notification sound (sound, sound effect or music corresponding to the achievement display content of the image display device 5). May be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (H), at the end of the round game of the fifteenth round, the current point value is updated to, for example, “10125” and displayed at the right corner of the image display device 5. It is in a state.

  Then, during the time saving state after the fifth big hit gaming state, no new big hit gaming state occurs, and as shown in FIG. 23 (I), the last variable display result in the short time winning state becomes “lost”. When the time reduction state ends (the time reduction counter is “0”), the effect control CPU 120 returns the frame accessory 310 to the storage state and ends the light emission display. In addition, since the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the circled hold display symbol H in the normal mode is displayed.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the frame accessory 310 is displayed in a manner that differs depending on the game value to be given (for example, the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive villa periods exceeds a predetermined number). Since the used specific effects (protruding effects such as the first protruding state and the second protruding state) are executed, it is possible to improve the appeal effect of appearing balls.

  In addition, an appealing effect can be achieved even at a game store in which each counter is arranged. In detail, in a conventional amusement store, a box-packed type of ball appearance appeal in which a ball box containing ball balls is placed in a passage inside the store was performed. However, in the box loading method, the transportation of the ball box becomes complicated for the game store clerk and the player, and the box in the box store occupies the passage in the game store and hinders the movement of the game store clerk and the user. There are problems such as becoming. In order to solve such a problem, in the gaming machine island facility, the spread of each counter, which allows the player of each gaming machine to individually count the balls, is progressing. Thus, at a game store where each counter is arranged, the player (player) who is selecting the gaming machine can only display the ball display by the data display device as compared with the conventional boxing method. There is concern that the appeal effect of the ball is weak. On the other hand, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the specific effects (the first protruding state, the second protruding state, etc.) using the deformable frame accessory 310 in different aspects depending on the game value to be given. Since the projecting effect) is executed, the visual impression is emphasized compared to simple ball display (including ball display by light emission mode), and the appeal effect can be improved more remarkably. That is, even in a game store where each counter is arranged, it is possible to exert an appealing effect of the game and improve the customer suction power.

  Further, the frame accessory 310 is configured to be displaceable in accordance with an external force in the advanced state (protruding state) (attachment structure of the coupling portion 354 of the stick portion 312 and the toothed belt 353). It is possible to reduce the possibility that the position frame 310 of the position is damaged by an external force.

  In addition, it is possible to prevent the game store from being damaged due to problems such as breakage of the frame accessory 310. More specifically, in a conventional gaming machine, when a configuration in which the advancement holding of the frame accessory 310 is performed by continuing excitation or locking of the solenoid is applied, for example, a player or the like applies an external force to the frame accessory 310 in the advanced state. If a later player plays a game without knowing it, the later player will not feel the ball appeal effect because the frame player 310 will not operate normally due to breakage. May stop. Furthermore, since the player who is selecting the gaming machine does not select a gaming machine in which the frame accessory 310 does not operate, the breakage of the frame accessory 310 causes the operating rate of the gaming machine to drop, and the game shop is greatly damaged. There is concern. On the other hand, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the frame accessory 310 can be displaced according to the external force when in the advanced state, thereby reducing the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position is damaged by the external force. It is possible to prevent the operating rate from being lowered due to the damage of the frame accessory 310, and it is possible to suppress the game store from being damaged greatly due to a failure such as damage of the frame accessory 310.

  Further, since the image display device 5 capable of displaying the game value to be given (point display corresponding to the cumulative number of prize balls shown in FIGS. 4 and 5) is provided, the appearance of the game is emphasized for the player who is playing the game. be able to.

  Further, since the frame object 310 can be deformed in a plurality of stages (first projecting state, second projecting state, etc.), for the player who is playing the game and the player who is selecting the gaming machine (game store user) Can be more emphasized.

  In addition, since the frame accessory 310 includes frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R that can emit light in a plurality of light emission modes, it is output to a player who is playing a game and a player who is selecting a gaming machine (game store user). The ball can be emphasized more.

  In addition, when the number of prize balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (such as when the total number of prize balls during a series of consecutive resorts is equal to or greater than a predetermined value), a specific effect using the frame object 310 is executed. The appeal effect for can be improved.

  Further, in a state where the game is not being executed, that is, a so-called customer waiting state, the specific effect using the frame accessory 310 is executed in a mode different from that during the game, so that it is possible to appeal that it is an empty base.

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

(Modification 1)
As shown in FIG. 24, the frame accessory 310 includes a coil spring 330, and retracts when receiving an external force in the reverse direction in the advanced state, but returns to the advanced state by the coil spring 330 when the external force disappears. May be. FIG. 24A shows the frame accessory 310 at the advance position Pn, and FIG. 24B shows a state where the frame accessory 310 at the advance position Pn is retracted due to external force from the player. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the stick portion 312 of the frame accessory 310 includes a first rod-shaped body 312A connected to the cap portion 311 and a proximal end side (cap portion 311 side of the first rod-shaped body 312A). A cylindrical body 312B having a hole 331 into which the opposite side) is inserted, and a cylindrical body such that one end is in contact with the base end side of the first rod-shaped body 312A and the other end is in contact with the bottom surface of the hole 331. And a coil spring 330 disposed in the hole 331 of 312B. A locking claw 333 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the first rod-shaped body 312A on the proximal end side. A slit portion 332 that is formed along the depth direction of the hole portion 331 and that locks the locking claw 333 is formed at the outer peripheral portion of the cylindrical body 312B.

  By forward rotation of the frame motor 48 shown in FIG. 3A, the frame accessory 310 advances to the advance position Pn as shown in FIG. When there is no external force from a player or the like, the coil spring 330 has a natural length. For example, as shown in FIG. 24B, when a frame accessory 310 indicated by a two-dot chain line at the advance position Pn receives an external force from the player, the cap portion 311 of the frame accessory 310 is indicated by a solid line. fall back. At this time, the coil spring 330 is contracted. Then, when the external force by the player is lost, the coil spring 330 extends to the natural length, so that the cap portion 311 returns to the advance position Pn. Thus, since the frame accessory 310 is configured to be able to be displaced according to the external force when in the advanced state, the possibility that the frame accessory 310 at the advanced position Pn is damaged by the external force can be reduced. Further, even when the player receives an external force during the advancement operation of the frame accessory 310, the displacement according to the external force is possible, so that the possibility that the frame accessory 310 during the advancement operation is damaged by the external force can be reduced. .

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, a specific effect (protrusion operation effect of the frame accessory 310) is executed when the cumulative number of prize balls during a series of consecutive villas is a predetermined number or more. FIG. As shown, when the number of consecutive resorts (the number of times controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player during a predetermined period) is equal to or greater than a specific number, a specific effect (protruding operation effect of the frame accessory 310) may be executed. . FIG. 25A is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect contents of the frame accessory 310 according to the number of consecutive resorts in the second modification.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the number of consecutive games on the effect control board 12 is less than 5, the frame accessory 310 is in the housed state and in the unlit state (no light emission state). If it is 5 times or more and less than 10 times, the frame accessory 310 is in the first projecting state and is in a monochromatic (for example, green) light emitting state. When it is 10 times or more and less than 20 times, the frame accessory 310 is in the second projecting state and is in a light emission state of multiple colors (for example, red → green → blue is repeated). In 20 times or more, the left and right frame objects 310 alternately advance and retreat (for example, advancing and retreating operations that repeatedly advance from the first projecting state to the second projecting state and retreat from the second projecting state to the first projecting state). In addition, a light emission state of a plurality of colors (for example, red → green → blue is repeated). The advance / retreat operation may be an advance / retreat operation between the storage state and the second protruding state.

  Thus, according to the structure of the modification 2, since a specific effect is performed when the number of consecutive resorts is more than a specific number, the appeal effect with respect to the number of consecutive resorts can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 25B, the effect (demonstration effect) of the frame accessory 310 during the demonstration display period is such that the left and right frame accessories 310 are alternately advanced and retracted (for example, from the stored state to the second protruding state). And an advancing / retreating operation that repeats retreating from the second protruding state to the retracted state), and a monochromatic (for example, blue) light emitting state. The advance / retreat operation during the demonstration display period may be an advance / retreat operation between the first projecting state and the second projecting state. This demonstration production may be included in the specific production. Further, such an effect is not necessarily performed during the demonstration display. Further, it may be the same effect operation as the effect contents (that is, the first to third specific effects) of “5 times or more”, “10 times or more” and “20 times or more” shown in FIG.

  In addition, in a state where the game is not being executed (waiting for customers), the specific effect using the frame accessory 310 is executed in a manner different from that during the game, so that it is possible to appeal that it is an empty base.

(Modification 3)
As shown in FIG. 26, the data display device 600 of the third modification includes frame accessory devices 300L and 300R. In the third modification, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, but may be provided as in the above-described embodiment.

  The data display device 600 of Modification 3 includes frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, a front panel 601 (exterior portion) on which the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R are attached, and a first attached to the front panel 601. A display unit 612 and a second display unit 613.

  As described above, the data display device 600 is provided for each pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 2), and based on the display setting data transmitted from the hall computer 700, the data display device 600 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. Information display such as a game state can be displayed on the first display unit 612 and the second display unit 613.

  Here, a display control process in the data display device 600 of the third modification will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, the processing unit (CPU or the like) of the data display device 600 determines whether or not to update the display information on the first display unit 612 (C1). When the updated display setting data for the first display unit 612 is received from the hall computer 700 (C1; Yes), the display of the first display unit 612 is updated (C3).

  The processing unit (CPU or the like) of the data display device 600 does not receive the updated display setting data for the first display unit 612 from the hall computer 700 (C1; No) or C3 processing. After executing this, it is determined whether or not to update the display information on the second display unit 613 (C5). When the updated display setting data for the second display unit 613 is received from the hall computer 700 (C5; Yes), the display of the second display unit 613 is updated (C7). As described above, the hall computer 700 starts accumulating out balls and safe balls from the occurrence of the big hit gaming state for the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been in the big hit gaming state, and continues the consecutive villa (continuous big hit) By continuing such integration, it is possible to calculate the number of holding balls during the consecutive resort period. The hall computer 700 transmits updated display setting data including the number of possessions during the consecutive resort period to the data display device 600 during the consecutive resort period. The updated display setting data includes the value “9200” of the number of possessed balls during the consecutive resort period. The data display device 600 that has received the updated setting data for display, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), displays the number of possessed balls (in FIG. ”) Is displayed.

  The processing unit (CPU or the like) of the data display device 600 does not receive the updated display setting data for the second display unit 613 from the hall computer 700 (C5; No) or either of the processing of C7 After executing this, it is determined from the hall computer 700 whether or not there is an instruction to project the frame accessory 310 (C7A).

  When the hall computer 700 reaches the predetermined number (10,000, 20,000, etc.) during the consecutive holiday period (or the number of consecutive holiday points may reach a specific number), the hall computer 700 310 projection instructions (if 10,000 (or 5 consecutive resorts), first projection instruction, 20,000 (or 10 consecutive resorts, etc., second projection instruction, etc.)) are transmitted to the data display device 600. When the processing unit (CPU or the like) of the data display device 600 receives the projection instruction of the frame accessory 310 (C7A; Yes), the processing unit (C7A; Yes) sets the frame accessory 310 to the protruding state according to the projection instruction from the hall computer 700. The projecting effect control is performed (C7B). For example, if the projection instruction is the first projection instruction, the first projection state is set, and if the projection instruction is the second projection instruction, the second projection state is set. The contents of each projection effect control of the frame accessory 310 are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. The same. At C5, the data display device 600 has received the updated display setting data including the number of possessed balls (10,000 or the like) during the consecutive resort period. In the data display device 600, FIG. As shown in B), the second display unit 613 displays the number of balls (such as “10,000 balls achieved!” In FIG. 26B).

  When the processing unit (CPU or the like) of the data display device 600 has not received the protrusion instruction from the hall computer 700 (C7A; No) or after executing any of the processes of C7B, The presence / absence of an instruction to store the accessory 310 is determined (C7C).

  As described above, the hall computer 700 receives a time-short signal, a big hit signal, etc. from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and can specify the time-short end. It transmits to the display device 600. When the processing unit (CPU or the like) of the data display device 600 receives the storage instruction for the frame accessory 310 (C7C; Yes), the processing unit (C7C; Yes) sets the frame accessory 310 to the storage state according to the storage instruction from the hall computer 700. The accessory storage control to be performed is executed (C7D). The display control process of the data display device 600 is continuously executed until the game shop is closed. For example, if power supply to the gaming machine island facility 900 is maintained (C9; No), the process returns to C1. When power to the gaming machine island facility 900 is turned off (power off) at the end of the game shop operation (C9; Yes), the display control process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the data display device 600 of the third modification, the game value to be given (the number of possessed balls during a series of consecutive resort periods becomes a predetermined number or more, the number of consecutive resorts becomes a specific number or more, etc.) Since the specific effects (protruding effects such as the first protruding state and the second protruding state) using the frame accessory 310 are executed in a different manner depending on the appearance, it is possible to improve the appeal effect of the balls.

  In addition, even in the game store where each counter is arranged, the appeal effect of the ball can be improved more remarkably as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the frame accessory 310 in the above-described embodiment. it can.

  In addition, since the gaming machine (for example, the data display device 600) in the gaming machine island facility 900 includes the effect movable body (for example, the frame accessory 310), the effect movable body (for example, the frame accessory 310) is not included. For game machines (such as pachinko machines and slot machines), the appealing effect of the game can be improved. In addition, for a gaming machine having a production movable body (for example, a frame accessory 310), the production movable body (for example, the frame accessory 310) of the gaming machine and a game machine (for example, the data display device 600). It is possible to further improve the appealing effect of the ball, for example, by interlocking or simultaneously operating the movable body for use (for example, the frame accessory 310). In addition, a gaming machine (for example, the data display device 600) including a production movable body (for example, a frame accessory 310) can be retrofitted to the gaming machine island facility 900, which is excellent in expandability.

  In addition, when a game machine (for example, the data display device 600) provided corresponding to the gaming machine (the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine), the movable body for production (for example, the frame accessory 310) is in the advanced state. Since the displacement according to the external force is possible, it is possible to reduce a possibility that the advancing movable body for production (for example, the frame accessory 310) is damaged by the external force.

  Further, similarly to the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the frame accessory 310 in the above-described embodiment, the game store may be damaged due to a failure such as breakage of the movable body for production (for example, the frame accessory 310). Can be suppressed.

  In the third modification, the data display device 600 that is a gaming device includes an effect movable body (for example, a frame accessory 310), but the game device such as the card unit 400 is an effect movable body (for example, A frame accessory 310 or the like may be provided.

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In addition, as a movable body for production, a ball indicator (for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or LCD) capable of displaying the number of pachinko balls, such as the number of balls, prize balls, and payout balls, is provided. A movable body that is at least partially deformed (including protrusions) or capable of producing an action such as light emission, such as an exterior part of a gaming machine (for example, a frame 3 for a gaming machine) or a gaming machine (data display device) 600 or the card unit 400) (for example, an external case such as the front panel 601 in the case of the data display device 600). According to such a structure, since the operation effect of a movable body is possible, performing the alert | report regarding the number of pachinko balls by display, the appeal effect of a ball can be improved further.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first hit to the end of the high base is performed during a series of consecutive resort periods. It may be from hitting (usually big hit) until high base (short time state) and high accuracy (probability change state) are completed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the cumulative number of prize balls divided during the series of consecutive resorts (from the first hit to the end of the high base) is turned on. You may make it calculate the cumulative number of prize balls paid out later. Further, in the above-described modification 2, the series of consecutive resort times is used, but the total number of jackpot games generated after power-on (for example, power-on at the start of business at a game store) may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “execute a specific effect when the cumulative number of prize balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number” and “execute a specific effect when the number of consecutive games is equal to or greater than a specific number” in Modification 2 It may be a gaming machine equipped with both. For example, the game store side can set the priority (that is, which one has priority) of “accumulated number of prize balls” or “number of consecutive games”, or the game store side selects which specific effect to execute based on. You may make it possible (for example, lottery selection etc.).

  In the above-described embodiment, the total number of winning balls by winning a prize winning opening is calculated based on the winning prize winning command shown in FIG. 10, but in addition to this, a first start opening winning designation command is provided. Based on the second start opening winning designation command, the total number of winning balls including the number of winning balls by winning the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be calculated. In addition, a general winning opening winning command indicating winning in the general winning opening is output to the effect control board 12, and the cumulative number of winning balls including the number of winning balls due to winning in the general winning opening is calculated. Also good.

  Moreover, although the effect content (refer FIG. 17) of the frame accessory 310 in embodiment mentioned above and the effect content (refer FIG. 25) of the frame accessory 310 in the modification 2 are made the same, you may make it different. .

  In the above-described embodiment, when an abnormality is detected by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the frame accessory LEDs 26L and 26R with a warning (for example, blinking red), and so on. However, if there is detection by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R, the advancement of the frame accessory 310 is temporarily stopped, and within the stop period (for example, 10 seconds), by the accessory sensors 60L and 60R. If there is no detection, the frame accessory 310 may be advanced again.

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

  Note that objects existing in the vicinity (periphery) of the frame accessory 310 include both objects that are in contact with the frame accessory 310 and objects that are not in contact. For example, the object sensors 60L and 60R shown in FIG. 3 can detect the object in contact with the frame object 310 and the pad 61 in the surrounding area, and the infrared sensor contacts the frame object 310 and the like. Undetected objects can be detected.

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

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

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

  In addition, it is not limited to what changes into a stowed state (retracted position) and an unfolded state (projecting position) on the upper surface of the protruding member, but is stored on the lower surface of the protruding member (direction toward the game board 2 or the lower plate 71). It may change between a state (retracted position) and a deployed state. In addition, the left moving part and the right moving part have a central axis (near the left end and the right end in the left-right direction or near the front end, the center, and the rear end in the front-rear direction on the upper or lower surface of the protruding member. It may have a structure that can change so as to rotate to a predetermined angle as the rotation axis. Alternatively, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R may be provided at predetermined positions on the upper surface or the lower surface of the protruding member. When the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R operating on the lower surface of the bowl-shaped protruding member provided on the entire upper part of the gaming machine frame 3 change from the stored state (retracted position) to the expanded state (projected position). Moreover, you may make it advance to a floor direction (vertical downward direction), for example so that the front surface of the game area | region which the game board 2 forms may be avoided. Alternatively, for example, it is possible to advance in the game area direction (downwardly obliquely) and advance to the front of the game area so that a part of the game area formed by the game board 2 is hidden.

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

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

  As described above, the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R constitute a part of the outer shape of a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or slot machine) or gaming equipment (for example, the data display device 600 or the card unit 400). What is necessary is just to be able to change into the 1st state (for example, the storage state in a retreat position), and the 2nd state (for example, the deployment state in a projection position) different from the 1st state. A part of the outer shape of a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or slot machine) or a gaming machine (for example, data display device 600 or card unit 400) can be changed to a first state and a second state. The frame accessory devices are not limited to two provided as the frame accessory devices 300L and 300R, and one frame accessory device may be provided, or three or more frame accessory devices may be provided. It may be provided.

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

  The “abnormality related to advancement of the movable body for production (such as the frame object 310)” includes abnormalities such as obstacles, obstructions, troubles, malfunctions, and failures related to the advancement of the movable body for production. For example, detection of the presence or absence of foreign matters or obstacles in the advancement range of the movable body for production, or detection of whether the load amount and drive amount of the driving means such as the frame motor 48 are within the specified range Thus, it is possible to detect an abnormality related to the advancement of the movable body for production.

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

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

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

  Alternatively, the main side may perform a prefetch determination and send a command corresponding to the determination result to the sub side, or a command indicating a random value may be transmitted from the main side to perform the prefetch determination on the sub side. Also good.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 5 ... Image display device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 40 ... Drive device 60L, 60R ... accessory sensor 100 ... microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 310 ... Frame accessory 400 ... Card unit 500 ... Ball tray unit 600 ... Data display device 700 ... Hall computer 800 ... Stand terminal 900 ... Amusement machine island equipment 1000 ... Game system

Claims (4)

In the gaming machine in which the movable body for production is provided in the gaming machine frame,
In a different manner depending on the assigned game value, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect using the effect movable body is provided.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Drive means for making the movable body for production advanced to the outside of the gaming machine frame,
The production movable body can be displaced according to an external force in the advanced state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. In the gaming equipment provided corresponding to the gaming machine,
In the exterior part of the gaming machine, equipped with a movable body for production,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect using the effect movable body in a different manner depending on the assigned game value of the gaming machine;
A gaming device characterized by that. Drive means for bringing the movable body for production into an advanced state in which the movable body is advanced to the outside of the exterior part,
The production movable body can be displaced according to an external force in the advanced state.
The gaming device according to claim 3.

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