JP2017064254A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To normally operate a movable member regardless of positions of the movable member.SOLUTION: There is provided a game machine for playing games, the game machine including a movable member to be driven by driving means, and a control means for controlling the driving means. The movable member is provided so that a different amount of external force is applied corresponding to a position of the movable member, and the control means controls the driving means so that the force to be applied to operate the movable member differs corresponding to the position of the movable member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  There is a gaming machine provided with a movable member as a gaming machine. For example, a gaming machine including a movable member driven by a driving unit.

  In such a gaming machine, one in which a movable member is provided so that an external force having a different magnitude is applied according to the position of the movable member is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-106828 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the movable member is driven without considering the position of the movable member even though an external force having a different magnitude is applied depending on the position of the movable member. The means may be abnormal and the movable member may not operate normally.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of operating the movable member normally regardless of the position of the movable member.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and a movable member (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like) that is driven by driving means (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like). For example, an effect movable member 32 or the like) and a control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 or the like) for controlling the drive means, the external force applied to the movable member is different depending on the position of the movable member. (For example, when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position P2, a larger urging force acts on the production movable member 32 when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position P1). Controls the driving means so that the force applied to operate the movable member differs depending on the position of the movable member (for example, the embodiment shown in FIG. As in the modification shown in 39, such that the force applied to operate the presentation movable member 32 in accordance with the position of the effect for the movable member 32 controls the stepping motor 33 as different), characterized in.

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be normally operated regardless of the position of the movable member.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the control means can control the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member is gradually reduced. The drive speed of the drive means is controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member differs only at the start of control in accordance with the position at the start of control (for example, as shown in FIG. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the member 32 is gradually reduced, and the effect movable member 32 is operated according to the position at the start of the control of the effect movable member 32. For example, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force to be applied differs only at the start of the control).

  According to such a structure, a movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1), the control means can control the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member is gradually reduced. The drive speed of the drive means is controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable member differs depending on the position, and the drive speed of the drive means is controlled so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control. (For example, as shown in FIG. 31, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 gradually decreases. The effect movable member 32 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on the position at the start of the control, and at a predetermined size at the end of the control. It for controlling the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 such that a force is applied) may be.

  According to such a configuration, the final operation of the movable member can be made common.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the control means controls the drive speed of the drive means so that a force corresponding to the position at the start of control of the movable member is always applied to operate the movable member. (For example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 38, the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that a force according to the position at the start of the retract control of the effect movable member 32 is always applied to operate the effect movable member 32. It is also possible to control the driving speed.

  According to such a structure, a movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the control means is configured so that the force applied to operate the movable member differs depending on each position of the movable member from the start of control to the end of control. The drive speed of the drive means is controlled (for example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 39, regardless of which aspect of the notice effect is executed, the effect movable member 32 from the start to the end of the retreat control is controlled. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on each position).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated normally.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), when the control unit cannot identify the position of the movable member, the force applied to operate the movable member is the maximum force. Thus, the drive speed of the drive means is controlled (for example, the unit drive time required for the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step as in the process of step S285 in the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. 33). For example, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 becomes the maximum force by making it as long as possible.

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated normally even if the position of the movable member cannot be specified.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view which shows an example of the movable member for presentation in a retracted position. It is a rear view which shows an example of the production movable member in a retracted position. It is a front view which shows an example of the movable member for presentation in a specific position. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a common figure display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution presence / absence of execution of a specific effect. It is a figure which shows an example of a specific production control pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the effect | action movable member driven by a stepping motor. It is a figure which shows an example of the retraction | saving control pattern of the movable member for effects. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect operation control process. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the effect | action movable member driven at the time of the notice effect of a 1st aspect. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the movable member for effect | actions driven at the time of the notice effect of a 2nd aspect. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the movable member for effect | actions driven at the time of the notice effect of a 2nd aspect. It is a figure which shows the modification of the retraction | saving control pattern of the movable member for effects. It is a figure which shows the modification of the retraction | saving control pattern of the movable member for effects. It is a figure which shows the modification of the retraction | saving control pattern of the movable member for effects.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG.1 and FIG.2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes 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.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. 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, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. 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. 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. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed 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". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  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 and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. In a decorative symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other 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 in the display area 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, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. 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 stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. 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. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, a scrolling display in which the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest is performed, and when a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the symbol number is subsequently minimized. A certain decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, the first 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, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second special condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, the number of first special figure reserved memory and the number of second special figure reserved memory can be specified separately by changing between non-display and predetermined color display in a plurality of display parts, for example. As long as it can be displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the number of special figure reservation memories. A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. 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 includes an upper limit LED in each of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, for example.

  In addition, around the image display device 5 such as an upper portion and a lower portion of the image display device 5, there is provided an effect movable member 32 configured to be capable of effect operations such as reciprocation. The effect movable member 32 is used for the effect by driving a predetermined operation by the stepping motor 33 shown in FIG. The stepping motor 33 is a motor that can control the accurate positioning of the effect movable member 32.

  The effect movable member 32 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 so as to be movable between a retracted position P1 as a predetermined position shown in FIG. 1 and a specific position P2 as a specific position shown in FIG. . The retreat position P1 is an initial position of the effect movable member 32, that is, a position when the effect movable member 32 is not operating. In this embodiment, the retreat position P1 is set at the upper side of the image display device 5 so as to be hidden from the structure 61 provided on the front side of the game board 2 and cannot be seen by the player. ing. The specific position P2 is a position that can be moved by the operation of the effect movable member 32, that is, a position on the direction side in which the effect movable member 32 operates. The specific position P2 may or may not be a limit position where the effect movable member 32 can move. In this embodiment, the effect movable member 32 is lowered, and the image display device 5 is located below the retreat position P1 that can be moved by the effect movable member 32 being lowered as the specific position P2. A position for covering at least a part of the display area is set.

  In this embodiment, the specific position P2 as the specific position is located directly below the retracted position P1 as the predetermined position. However, the specific position P2 only needs to be a position below the starting position of the retreat position P1, and does not have to be located directly below.

  The effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 6 transmits to the stepping motor 33 a drive command signal for driving the effect movable member 32 and instructing execution of a predetermined effect operation. Driven by the stepping motor 33 that operates according to such a drive command signal, the effect movable member 32 performs a lowering operation as a first operation that lowers from the retracted position P1 side to the specific position P2 side, and a lowering operation. The actuator moves downward from the retracted position P1 to the specific position P2 side while repeating the ascending operation as the second operation that is driven with a smaller driving amount than the time and moves upward from the specific position P2 side to the retracted position P1 side.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly performs the lowering operation for lowering the effect movable member 32 from the retreat position P1 side to the specific position P2 side and the ascent operation for elevating from the specific position P2 side to the retreat position P1 side. However, the notice effect as the specific effect is executed by moving from the retreat position P1 side to the specific position P2 side.

  In this embodiment, the production movable member 32 has a shape imitating lightning, and the structure 61 has a shape imitating a cloud. Then, the effect moving member 32 gradually descends from the retracted position P1 to the specific position P2 while repeating the descending operation and the ascending operation, whereby a notice effect such as a lightning strike is executed.

  In accordance with the contents of such a notice effect, a predetermined decoration may be provided on the front of the effect movable member 32. In this embodiment, for example, the decoration movable member 32 looks like lightning, for example, decoration by painting yellow or blue, or a plurality of LEDs are arranged and these LEDs are lit in yellow or blue. It only needs to be decorated.

  3 to 5 are diagrams showing an example of the effect movable member 32. FIG. 3 is a front view at the retreat position P1, FIG. 4 is a rear view at the retreat position P1, and FIG. 5 is a view at the specific position P2. Front views are shown respectively.

  A guide rod 51 is provided above the image display device 5 so as to extend in the vertical direction. A slider 52 slidably provided along the extending direction of the guide rod 51 is fixed to the rear surface of the effect movable member 32.

  A stepping motor 33 is provided on the side of the guide rod 51. One end of the arm 53 is pivotally supported on the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33. A guide hole 53 </ b> A is formed on the other end side of the arm 53 along the longitudinal direction of the arm 53. And the guide pin 52A provided in the upper part of the slider 52 is engaged with the guide hole 53A of the arm 53 so that a movement along the guide hole 53A is possible.

  When the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward, the arm 53 pivotally supported on the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 also rotates clockwise, for example. Since the guide pin 52A is engaged with the guide hole 53A of the arm 53, a force in the clockwise direction acts on the guide pin 52A. Here, since the moving direction of the slider 52 provided with the guide pin 52A is regulated in the vertical direction by the guide rod 51, the slider 52 slides downward. As described above, when the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward, the slider 52 slides downward, so that the effect movable member 32 fixed to the slider 52 is controlled to move downward. Become.

  Here, the operation range in the vertical direction of the slider 52 is regulated by the length of the guide hole 53A with which the guide pin 52A is engaged. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the length of the guide hole 53A so that the moving range of the effect movable member 32 is from the retracted position P1 to the specific position P2.

  On the other hand, when the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates in the reverse direction, the arm 53 supported by the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 also rotates, for example, counterclockwise. Since the guide pin 52A is engaged with the guide hole 53A of the arm 53, a force in the counterclockwise direction acts on the guide pin 52A. Here, since the moving direction of the slider 52 provided with the guide pin 52A is regulated in the vertical direction by the guide rod 51, the slider 52 slides upward. As described above, when the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates in the reverse direction, the slider 52 slides upward, so that the effect movable member 32 fixed to the slider 52 is controlled to move upward. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 4, one end of a spring 54 is fixed to the upper end portion of the guide rod 51. The other end of the spring 54 is fixed to the lower end of the slider 52. In this way, by urging the slider 52 and the production movable member 32 toward the retracted position P1 by the spring 54, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates forward to raise the slider 52 and the production movable member 32. The load applied to the stepping motor 33 can be reduced. As described above, the load applied to the stepping motor 33 can be further reduced by driving with a smaller driving amount in the ascending operation than in the descending operation.

  In this embodiment, for example, the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation for a short period of time such as several seconds until the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the predetermined reach state. It is assumed that the movable member 32 is driven in small increments. Accordingly, since the stepping motor 33 repeats forward rotation and reverse rotation during such a short period, heat is easily generated in the stepping motor 33 and applied to the stepping motor 33 when no measures are taken. The load will increase. Therefore, as a countermeasure against such a problem, an interval period for stopping the driving may be provided between the descending operation and the ascending operation of the effect movable member 32. However, when such a countermeasure is adopted, for example, the effect movable member 32 repeats the lowering operation and the rising operation during a short period of time such as several seconds until the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes a predetermined reach state. The number of times is limited, and a desired effect cannot be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, without providing an interval period or the like between the descending operation and the ascending operation of the effect movable member 32, the effect movable member 32 is biased toward the retracted position by the spring 54. The load on the stepping motor 33 is reduced without sacrificing the execution of a desired effect during a short period.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the effect movable member 32 is at the retracted position P <b> 1, the arm 53 has a position corresponding to the position of the end portion where the guide hole 53 </ b> A is formed. A movable member detection sensor 55 that optically detects the end is provided. In this manner, the effect movable member 32 can be returned to the retracted position P1 by being driven by the stepping motor 33 until the end of the arm 53 is detected by the movable member detection sensor 55.

  Returning to FIG. 1, below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6 </ b> A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 </ b> B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed through 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 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and 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 passing the game ball through the special prize winning opening, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes 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 a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is 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 by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started. In this normal game, after a normal symbol change is started, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position. By performing the expansion and release control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in the tilting position, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, which is advantageous for the player. Call control is also referred to as electric-chu release control. In a state where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is expanded and opened, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening than the first starting winning opening. Further, in a state where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is not expanded and opened, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening. Therefore, in a state where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in an unopened state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first start winning opening than the second starting winning opening. In addition, when the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in the non-opened state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, after the first start-up switch 22A shown in FIG. 6 detects the game ball that has passed through the first start-out winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. Note that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit” is also referred to as “the game result becomes special figure big hit”. In addition, the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “losing” is also referred to as “the result of the game is special figure loss”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose 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.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is kept for a predetermined period or During the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the large winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state advantageous for a player is performed. A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols are all 15R jackpot symbols that are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special game. Controlled to 15R big hit state.

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the jackpot symbols being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the game is returned to the normal state as one of the special game states. In comparison, the time is controlled to be short when the time reduction control is performed in which the variable display time of the special symbol in the special game is shortened. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. . The time-saving state may be terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, a predetermined number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the non-probable big hit symbol. It is called. Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit”.

  A special game state that is different from the short-time state after the 15R jackpot state ends based on the special symbol indicating the number of “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game among the jackpot symbols As one of these, for example, together with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be ended when a predetermined number of special figure games are executed as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change state is entered and the probability change control and time reduction When the control is started and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time-shortening control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  As another example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, the probabilistic control state and the short-time control are performed. When both are started and the variable display result does not become “big hit” and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times, the time reduction control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change state is entered and both the probability change control and the time reduction control are started. Regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game, both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”.

  The probability variation state in which the time reduction control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. In this way, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  The special symbol indicating the number “5” is referred to as a first probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the first probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is referred to as “first positive variable big hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “7” is referred to as a second probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the second probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “second positive variable big hit”. Note that the non-probable big hit symbol “3”, the first probable big hit symbol “5”, and the second probable big hit symbol “7” are examples, and each big hit symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may be a predetermined symbol instead of a number.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the player receives a game ball in the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is given. Further, in the probable change state and the short time state, a game value advantageous to the player is provided, which is likely to be a big hit game state compared to the normal state. In addition, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number that is larger than the second round number, and the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the short-time state is the second number. The first number of times that is greater than the second probability, the first probability that the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability, and the number of consecutive Chang times that is the number of times that is controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state There are cases where various game values are given, such as the number of times of the first continuous chunk being larger than the number of times of the second continuous chunk. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined according to a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special game.

  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 Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display state 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, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Also, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is decreased, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. There are cases in which an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by changing the display of a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation of the decorative design. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach display. In the reach effect, 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 in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “big hit”. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach A, normal reach B, super reach A, and super reach B are preset. When the reach form of super reach such as super reach A or super reach B appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may become a reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In addition, a variable display effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be cited. The variable display effect of “sliding” is performed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas after changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. This is a variable display effect of “sliding” in which a decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol is changed again in a predetermined number of decorative symbol display areas in the temporarily stopped decorative symbol display area and then stopped and displayed. . On the other hand, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the establishment of either the first start condition or the second start condition of the special figure game. 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 for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is performed a predetermined number of times. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In addition, in this embodiment, unlike a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “sliding” or “pseudo-continuous”, a variable symbol for a special symbol that has a start condition but no start condition is started. When the condition is satisfied, so-called “look ahead” is performed to determine whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes “big hit”. Based on the result of the prefetching, after deriving the display result of the variable display of the prefetching target, a prefetching effect indicating that the display result of the variable display of the target may be a big hit is executed based on the result of the prefetching determination. It has come to be.

  During variable display of decorative symbols, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display as a message, voice output, It is possible to give the player the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” by performing different operations from the decorative display variable display operation, such as the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the predetermined operation of the production model. A notice effect for giving a notice may be executed. The notice effect is a notice of the possibility of a big hit game state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything is possible. In addition to notifying that there is a possibility of being a big hit as a notice effect, a notice notifying that the decorative symbol is in a reach state or that a predetermined reach effect such as a super reach effect is executed is executed. May be.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, there is a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”. Note that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination.

  When the special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable big bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Corresponding to the above, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. 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”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. The decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting such a non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a probabilistic big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display mode of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability big hit”, and the big hit type is also “probable change”.

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or By changing the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern in the display area from the display mode in the normal display mode, the display mode is such that the player can recognize whether it is in the probable change state or the short-time state. Also good. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by the same effect mode as in the normal state.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game can be executed by driving the game ball into the game area using the ball hitting device. For example, when the game ball passes the first or second start winning opening, a special game is executed, and a variable display result is derived as a game result. Further, the base game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, and the fixed normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the game result. And it is possible to give a game value such as executing a control advantageous to the player according to the game result. For example, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit”, the game is then controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. When the result of variable display of the normal symbol is “per normal”, it is advantageous for the player that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip that constitutes the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be expanded and opened. Control is executed. Furthermore, it is possible to give a game value such as giving an effect point that changes the effect but does not affect the progress of the game according to the game result, or a point that can be used in a game different from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, as an example, when the usual game is lost, a stage point for changing the stage screen at a predetermined rate is given.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the presence / absence and type of the notice effect is determined and the notice effect is executed in response to the start of the change display of the special symbol or decorative design.

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 6 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 controls turning on / off of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control variable display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram. And a function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol indicator 20. ing. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  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. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the rendering device which is an electrical component for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the movable movable member 32 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function for determining the control content for causing the effect device as an electrical component to execute a predetermined effect operation is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is used from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A first change start command for designating a change start in a special figure game, a second change start command for designating a change start in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and a special in special figure game Corresponding to the variable display of the symbols, the variation that designates the variation pattern of the decorative symbols and the like variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 A pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol, and the like are transmitted. As a variable display result notification command, whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is selected from multiple types Information indicating the determination result is included.

  Control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 further include “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the image display device 5, 5C and 5R, a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the stop of variable display of decorative symbols, a game status designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a random number value for determining the variation pattern type as a winning judgment result A variation category command indicating the determination result of which decision value range MR3 is included.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 further includes a jackpot start specifying command for specifying display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state, and a round in the 15R jackpot state. An opening prize notification command including information indicating the number of executions of the game, a game ball that has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and a starting win is generated. Based on the above, the first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the normal variable prize. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the ball device 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning is generated, the second special In the pattern display device 4B, the special symbol is displayed in the second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established, the start prize storage display area 5H, etc. In order to display the reserved memory number in an identifiable manner, a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is included. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. .

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads 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. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 incorporated in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 can be used to update numerical data indicating various random values used to control the progress of the game. Will be counted. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, to update various numerical data by software, thereby generating a random value Numerical data indicating a part of MR1 to MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 104 independently of the CPU 103, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is randomized by the CPU 103. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, and “second positive change” as the big hit type which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the value, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. Take a value in the range of ~ 250. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of “996”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  FIG. 8 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as the non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern. Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 9 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 8 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design. As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. Other variation patterns may also be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 9, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the contents of variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 9 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. In other words, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 stores various selection data, table data, and the like 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 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting the variation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition permitting the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, This table is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a probable change state, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is “big hit” or It is assigned to one of the special map display results of “Lose”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the decision value to the determination result having the special figure display result as “big hit” differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. . More specifically, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more decision values are assigned to the decision result with the special figure display result as “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state. The CPU 103 uses the determination data used to determine the special figure display result from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probable change state. The table data to be obtained may be selected as the special figure display result determination table data.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determination value is assigned to each determination result, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the determination value one by one to match the random value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination values assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 corresponds to the determination value range including the random value MR1. The figure display result may be determined. Various determination tables provided in addition to the special figure display result determination table 130 may be set similarly.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “non-probable change” based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “probability change”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to a jackpot type such as “non-probability change” or “probability change”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the table data in the common jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for jackpot types may be prepared.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is finished. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that control is not performed in the probability change state, while the decision value assigned to the “probable” jackpot type. The table data indicating indicates the determination result that the control is to be performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 may include table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is, for example, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state, or special game that can be executed in the short-time state. Data for determination corresponding to a determination result as to whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the variable display result being “big hit”, such as the upper limit count, may be included.

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state and whether or not to control the probability variation state is determined based on numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Also good. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the decision result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, a big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A and a loss variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 12B are prepared in advance. Yes. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to the common jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A or the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. On the other hand, determination tables having different assignments of determination values to the variation pattern types may be prepared corresponding to the normal state and the short-time state, respectively.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. In this embodiment, the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is the same regardless of whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. On the other hand, the jackpot type is changed to “non-probable change” or “probable change” in order to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type according to the determination result of which one of the types of jackpot type is selected. Correspondingly, a different decision value may be assigned to each variation pattern type.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B sets the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 6 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows a random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be built in the effect control microcomputer, while at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the effect control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. 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 or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the effect control board 12 transmits a drive command signal for instructing execution of a predetermined effect operation by driving the effect movable member 32 to a stepping motor 33 provided corresponding to the effect movable member 32. Wiring for connecting is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts 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. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, control is performed so that the random number value for determining the notice execution and the numerical data indicating the random value for selecting various notice effects are countable. In the present embodiment, a random number for determining the first to third final stop symbols, a temporary stop symbol random number at the time of pseudo-continuous variation, a random number for determining a notice effect, a random number for determining a special symbol display result notification, a random number for determining a prefetch effect, etc. Is used. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  With such a physical configuration, the effect control board 12 executes various effects such as a prefetch effect, a notice effect, a reach effect, and a roulette effect based on various commands transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15.

  The pre-reading effect is executed after the game ball passes through the first or second start winning opening and the variable display start condition is satisfied until the start condition is satisfied. This is an effect operation that predicts the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display to be prefetched will be a big hit gaming state during the variable display corresponding to the reach variation pattern. In this embodiment, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is executed as the pre-reading effect.

  The notice effect can be a big hit gaming state based on the variable display result from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol until the finalized special symbol or final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. This is a performance operation that warns of sex. For example, as a notice effect, a variable display is displayed to the player so that an image showing a character is displayed in a predetermined area of the image display device 5 at a timing before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started and the reach state is reached. An effect of notifying whether or not the result is “big hit” may be executed. In this embodiment, a notice effect that displays a plurality of effect modes is executed at a different rate depending on whether or not it is a “big hit”. With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be given by a notice effect before reaching the reach state.

  Note that the specific content of the effect operation of the notice effect is not limited to the above, and the player has a big hit reliability such as emitting a different sound effect according to each effect mode, causing the game effect lamp to emit light in a different mode, etc. Any production operation capable of recognizing and the like may be used.

  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.

  As an example, the ROM 101 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern at the time of special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations such as effect display operations in decorative design variable display and reach effects, or various effect display operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation for each of a single or a plurality of notice effects executed in accordance with the determination result of the notice pattern. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation for the notice effect executed in the period from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the time when the variable display result is derived. In the present embodiment, the notice effect includes a plurality of notice effects having different effect periods and effect contents as described later. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the contents of the effect corresponding to each of the plurality of notice effects. For this reason, it is possible to execute a suitable notice effect according to the gaming state using the notice effect control pattern. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 14A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

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

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, and some process data includes some of these. Furthermore, other various control data such as, for example, production movable member control data indicating an operation mode in the production movable member 32 may be included.

  FIG. 14B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values. The rendering operation shown in FIG. 14B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets a corresponding production control pattern when starting the variable display of the decorative design corresponding to the determination result of the notice pattern. Also, the effect pattern of the notice effect is determined at the start of the change of the special symbol, and the effect control pattern of the notice effect is set according to the determination result. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated.

  After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 advances control of the effect device in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the stepping motor 33, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 or the like that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. Let

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 6 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 15, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 15 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LCD drive circuit, and the like may be mounted on the display control unit 123. The VDP may be a GPU for image processing, GPU, GCL, or more generally a DSP. The CGROM may be 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. If it was done.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits various signals to an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and to the outside of the effect control board 12, for example. And an output port. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and a stepping motor 33 A command to be transmitted is output.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. 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 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC 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, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding 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. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 16 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), 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. It is determined whether or not (step S202). At this time, for example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. . When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “1” (step S202). S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; YES), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S205). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. If the number of second special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “2” (step S205). S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit. The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold memory. Set in the department.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process described later is executed (step S212). Then, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 16 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect effective start winnings at the same time, both the switches are enabled by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the detection of a start winning of a game ball is executed. That is, when the first start port switch 22A is on in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S213 is performed, and then the start port buffer value is determined in step S214. In response to “1”, the process of step S215 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. Then, when the second start port switch 22B is on in step S204, the processing in steps S205 to S213 is executed, and then in step S214, the start port buffer value is “2”. After performing the process of S216, 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.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 18 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol normal processing described later determines whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special symbol display result as “big hit”. Is called. Further, in a variation pattern setting process described later, determination of a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of the decorative design, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S212, thereby deriving and displaying a jackpot symbol as a special figure display result. Then, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is determined, whether or not the decorative display variable display mode is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Can be determined to be a predetermined display mode, and based on the prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect or the notice effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. .

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like. (Step S401).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 18 is within a predetermined jackpot range (step S402). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table 130 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1. Alternatively, it is only necessary to set numerical values indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range and determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  If it is determined in step S402 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S402; NO), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S403). Then, according to the determination result that the variable display result is “losing”, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B is determined as a table used for determination of a variation category, which will be described later (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S402 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S402; YES), it is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 whether the jackpot type is determined from a plurality of types. (Step S405). Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the processing in step S405 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S406). Then, according to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is determined as a table used for determination of a variation category, which will be described later (step S407).

  After executing one of steps S404 and S407, the random value MR3 is included using the variation pattern type determination table determined in each processing and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. The variation category corresponding to the determined value range is determined (step S408). Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category command according to the determination result of the process of step S408 to the effect control board 12 (step S409), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 18 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 19, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 16 is executed to thereby execute the first start winning opening and the second start winning prize. When the game ball passes through the mouth and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a set of four commands including a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command, It is sent all at once in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in one timer interrupt at a time, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 performs the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit. Select one of them and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 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. Decide before derivation display. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . 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.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and a result of determining the variation pattern type. Correspondingly, processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on. If the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and setting the number of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “15 times”, 15R It is only necessary to set the big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In this case, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit As shown, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by one and updated to update the second special figure reserved memory number by one, and in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” is shifted up by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be updated so as to be decremented by one. At this time, for example, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. . Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the number of the first special figure hold memory is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the hold number “1”, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry (step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). At this time, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Depending on which special figure display result is assigned to the determined value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  In step S239, since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state. Depending on whether or not there is, whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is the normal state, the table data corresponding to the normal state of the game state is selected as the normal decision data in the special figure display result determination table 130 Then, referring to this, the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special determination data. And a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”. Compared with the determined value, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, and if “big change”, it may be “1”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A determined special symbol is determined in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command that designates a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It is determined whether or not. 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, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In such special symbol normal processing, for example, in step S240, whether or not to control the big hit gaming state by determining whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” or the like is variable in the special figure game. It can be determined before the special figure display result as the display result is derived.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S263).

  After the process of step S262 or S263 is executed, the variation pattern type determination set in the use table is performed based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination stored in the variation random number buffer or the like. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S264). Here, in the process of step S264, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is off, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S263. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is “non-reach”, “normal reach”, or “super reach”. That is, in the process of step S264, when the variable display result is “lost”, whether or not the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and when it is set to the reach state, “normal reach effect” or “super Processing for determining which of “reach production” is executed is included.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S264, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S265). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S265 (step S266). . The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, a random counter set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like when the process of step S266 is executed, or the first start What was extracted at the time of starting winning when a game ball that passed through the winning opening or the second starting winning opening was detected, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, is held in the first special figure holding storage unit or the second special figure holding storage unit It may be stored as information.

  In the process of step S266, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. In the process of step S266, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S264, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S266, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S267). The special symbol variation time that becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is a time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. After executing the process of step S267, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Settings for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S268). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S268, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol variation are performed (step S269). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit for setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command In the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S269 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 16 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, the game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S270), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 16 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of reserved general-purpose memories, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, It is determined whether or not a predetermined value is set as the usual figure hold upper limit. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value has not been reached, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the numerical data updated by the random counter of the game control counter setting unit set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is used. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process of step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. And execute.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the usual figure reservation storage unit, the usual figure display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the usual figure game, is set to “per common figure” or “normal figure loss”. After executing the normal symbol determination process for determining whether or not to set “”, the value of the universal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 performs setting for varying the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the normal symbol variation based on the elapse of the normal symbol variation time, and the fixed normal symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed. Make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this normal electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece of the electric tulip type accessory provided in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically moved in response to the variable display result in the normal game being “per normal figure”. Setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the expanded open state by moving from the position to the tilting position is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol determination process executed in step S140 of FIG. In this normal symbol determination process, first, the CPU 103 first stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the general graphic display result as the reserved data stored corresponding to the reserved number “1” in the general symbol storage unit. Is read (step S351). At this time, for example, by updating the pending figure storage count value by subtracting 1 from the usual figure, the pending figure number is updated so as to decrease by 1, and the pending number storage unit 156 holds the holding number “1”. The pending data indicating the random value MR5 stored in the lower entry is shifted up by one entry (step S352).

  Following the processing of step S352, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is on (step S353). At this time, if the time reduction flag is off (step S353; NO), a table for making a determination on the normal figure display result as the variable display result in the normal figure game is used as a table for the low base time shown in FIG. The figure display result determination table 201A is set (step S354). If the hourly flag is ON (step S354; YES), the high base time normal map display shown in FIG. 24B is used as a table for determining the normal map display result as the variable display result in the normal game. The result determination table 201B is set (step S355).

  The normal display result determination tables 201A and 201B are stored in the ROM 101. The general-purpose display result determination tables 201A and 201B are tables that are referred to for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game is “per-normal” or “typical loss”. For example, each of the normal chart display result determination tables 201A and 201B is composed of setting data for associating the random number MR5 for determining the normal map display result with the display result, the opening time of the second start winning opening, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the like. Has been. When the gaming state is the low base state, the low base time common map display result determination table 201A shown in FIG. 24A is referred to. When the gaming state is the high base state, the high base state shown in FIG. The base time map display result determination table 201B is referred to.

  According to the setting of the normal map display result determination tables 201A and 201B, the ratio for the normal map is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. In addition, the normal fluctuation time is also set shorter in the high base state than in the low base state, so the average time until the display result is derived and displayed is shortened. The rate at which the second start winning opening is opened increases.

  After executing any one of the processes in steps S354 and S355, referring to the common map display result determination table set in each process, the common map display result is “per common map” or “normal map loss”. Is determined (step S356). At this time, if it is determined that the normal map display result is “per normal map”, the normal symbol indicating “7” may be determined as the determined normal symbol in the normal game. . In addition, when it is determined that the normal figure display result is “normal figure loss”, the normal symbol indicating “−” may be determined as the determined normal symbol in the normal figure game.

  After determining the normal map display result in step S356, it is determined whether or not the general map display result is determined to be “per normal map” (step S357). If it is determined in step S357 that it is determined to be “per normal figure” (step S357; YES), a per normal figure flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set (step S358).

  After setting the flag for the normal map in step S358, or when it is determined in step S357 that it is determined that the “normal map lose” is set (step S357; NO), the base map change time corresponding to the general map display result is set. Setting is performed (step S359). As an example, in the process of step S359, the CPU 103 specifies the normal map change time by referring to the general map display result determination tables 201A and 201B, etc., and sets the timer initial value corresponding to the specified normal map change time. Then, it is set to the common figure variable timer provided in the game control timer setting unit. In this case, every time the normal symbol variation process of step S141 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, for example, the value of the usual variation timer is updated to be decremented by 1, and when the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation has reached the normal symbol variation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S359, by clearing the normal fluctuation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a normal fluctuation end determination value corresponding to the normal fluctuation time may be set. . In this case, every time the normal symbol variation process in step S141 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, for example, the value of the common symbol variation timer is updated to be incremented by one, and the value reaches the common symbol variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation has reached the normal symbol variation time.

  After setting the normal map change time in step S359, a setting for transmitting a normal map change start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is made (step S360). Here, the normal map change start command may be an effect control command indicating the normal map display result determined in the process of step S356, the normal map change time set in the process of step S359, and the like. For example, in the process of step S 360, the CPU 103 sets the head address of the table data constituting the common figure change start command table stored in the ROM 101 to a transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the setting in step S360 is performed in this way, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 16 is executed after the normal symbol determination process is completed, so that the main board 11 performs the effect control board 12. A command change start command will be sent. On the side of the effect control board 12, whether or not to execute the effect is determined in accordance with this common figure change start command. When the effect is executed, the effect result and effect contents of the effect are determined according to the normal map display result and the normal map change time indicated by the normal map change start command of the effect control board 12. In this way, it is possible to execute an effect triggered by the start of the change of the normal symbol in accordance with the normal pattern change result.

  It should be noted that an effect control command indicating the result of the normal map display may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 separately from the normal figure change start command. However, since the base map display result is indicated by the base map change start command, it is not necessary to separately transmit the effect control command indicating the base map display result. It is possible to reduce the number of effect control commands to be performed, and to reduce the control burden on the main board 11 and the capacity of stored data.

  After setting the transmission of the common symbol change start command in step S360, the value of the general symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S361), and then the normal symbol is processed. The determination process ends.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is set to an on state every time a predetermined time has elapsed based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. 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, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation of the movable member 32 is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 25 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process includes the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to be displayed is included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the special-fluctuation effect control pattern, the fixed decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped manner. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S431). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the determination contents at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)”, “probability variation ( "Big hit)".

  In step S431, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)” as a stop symbol. The combination of the decorative symbols with the three symbols is determined. However, when the change start determination content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a combination of decorative symbols with even symbols is determined as a stop symbol. On the other hand, in the case of “probability change (big hit)”, a combination of decorative symbols having an odd number of symbols is determined as a stop symbol.

  Specifically, when “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)” is determined, a rendering random number for determining a predetermined stop pattern is extracted, and the stop pattern stored in the ROM 121 is extracted. The left, middle and right stop symbols are determined by comparison with the determination values defined in the determination table. When it is determined to be “non-probable change (big hit)”, if the determined symbol is an odd symbol, for example, a symbol shifted by one is used as a stop symbol. Also, when it is determined to be “probable change (big hit)”, if the determined symbol is an even symbol, for example, a symbol shifted by one is used as a stop symbol.

  In the case of loss, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is defined in the stop symbol determination table, for example, when it is not determined to be a lost symbol and is not determined to reach. The left middle right stop symbol is determined by comparison with the determined value. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. If it is determined to reach and the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol, for example.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S431, a notice effect selection process is executed (step S432). In the notice effect selection process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode when it is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the determination is made with reference to the notice effect determination table stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. In the notice effect determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random value of the effect variable is executed according to whether the variable display result is “Lost”, “Non-probable big hit”, or “Probable big hit”. It may be a table assigned to any of presence / absence and performance mode when executed. In the example of FIG. 28, the first mode and the high-reliability second mode with higher hit reliability than the first mode are set as the notice effect. Here, the ratio that becomes a big hit when the notice effect of the second mode is executed is higher than the specific ratio.

  Then, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S433). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a use pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns as a use pattern based on the effect mode selected by the notice effect selection process in step S432.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect control pattern. When the effect control pattern of the first aspect is set as a usage pattern, the effect control CPU 120 first outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33 as shown in FIG. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and the effect movable member 32 is lowered. Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 moves upward. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sequentially outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity pulses, 10 pulses of negative polarity pulses, and 20 pulses of positive polarity pulses. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, reversely rotated by 10 steps, and rotated forward by 20 steps, and the movable movable member 32 is lowered. Operates, ascends and descends.

  On the other hand, when the production control pattern of the second mode (high expectation) is set as the usage pattern, the production control CPU 120 first has a positive polarity with respect to the stepping motor 33, as shown in FIG. 20 pulses are output. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and the effect movable member 32 is lowered. Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and the effect movable member 32 moves upward. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control has a positive pulse for 20 pulses, a negative pulse for 10 pulses, a positive pulse for 20 pulses, a negative pulse for 10 pulses, and a positive polarity for 20 pulses. , 10 negative pulses, and 20 positive pulses are sequentially output. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, reversely rotated by 10 steps, forward rotated by 20 steps, reverse rotated by 10 steps, and rotated by 20 steps. The production-use movable member 32 performs a descending operation, an ascending operation, a descending operation, an ascending operation, a descending operation, an ascending operation, and a descending operation by performing forward rotation, reverse rotation by 10 steps, and normal rotation by 20 steps.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the effect movable member driven by the stepping motor. When the production control pattern of the first mode as shown in FIG. 29A is set as the usage pattern, the production movable member 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33 to move down for 20 steps and for 10 steps. Is controlled so as to sequentially perform the ascending operation, the descending operation for 20 steps, the ascending operation for 10 steps, and the descending operation for 20 steps.

  On the other hand, when the production control pattern of the second mode (high expectation level) as shown in FIG. 29B is set as the usage pattern, the production movable member 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33 and has 20 steps. Descent operation, 10 step up operation, 20 step down operation, 10 step up operation, 20 step down operation, 10 step up operation, 20 step down operation, 10 step up step Control is performed so that the ascending operation and the descending operation for 20 steps are performed in order.

  As described above, the number of times that the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation is different between the notice effect control pattern of the first aspect and the notice effect control pattern of the second aspect (high reliability). In this embodiment, the second aspect (high reliability) of the notice effect control pattern has a greater number of times the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation than the notice effect control pattern of the first aspect. By adopting such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the player can recognize the jackpot reliability by the number of times that the effect movable member 32 repeats the descending operation and the ascending operation.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of retreat control patterns prepared as control patterns for returning the effect movable member 32 to the retreat position P1, based on the effect mode selected by the notice effect selection process in step S433. Either one is set as a usage pattern.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a retraction control pattern of the effect movable member 32. When the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first aspect, the effect control CPU 120 first rotates the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 by one step, as shown in FIG. 10 pulses of negative polarity pulses are output to the stepping motor 33 at a frequency at which the unit driving time is 13 ms. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps from the start of the retraction control until the time of 130 ms elapses. The production movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control has a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 10 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 7 ms, and a unit drive time of 4 ms. 10 pulses of negative polarity pulses are sequentially output at a frequency of By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates at every 10 steps to increase the rotation speed, so that the production movable member 32 increases in a stepwise manner. To rise.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second mode, the effect control CPU 120 first performs stepping at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 9 ms, as shown in FIG. 10 pulses of negative polarity pulses are output to the motor 33. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps from the start of the evacuation control until the time of 90 ms elapses. The production movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control has a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency with a unit drive time of 8 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses with a frequency of a unit drive time of 7 ms, and a unit drive time of 6 ms. A negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency where the unit driving time is 5 ms, and a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency where the unit driving time is 4 ms are sequentially output. To do. By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates at every 10 steps to increase the rotation speed, so that the production movable member 32 increases in a stepwise manner. To rise.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the notice effect is executed by the unit drive time t1 at the start of the evacuation control after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode and the effect control pattern of the second mode. The unit drive time t2 at the time of starting the evacuation control after being performed is different. Specifically, the unit drive time t2 is shorter than the unit drive time t1.

  This is because the stop position TP1 of the effect movable member 32 after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first aspect and the effect movable member after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second aspect. This is because the stop position TP2 of 32 is different. Specifically, the stop position TP1 is a position that is lowered by 40 steps from the retracted position P1, whereas the stop position TP2 is a position that is lowered by 60 steps from the retracted position P1, and the retracted position TP2 is the retracted position. It is located 20 steps below P1.

  Further, as described above, the effect movable member 32 is biased toward the retracted position P1 by the spring 54. Therefore, a larger urging force acts on the effect movable member 32 when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P2 than when it is at the stop position P1. Therefore, in this embodiment, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the torque at the start of the retraction control is smaller when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position P2 than when it is at the stop position P1. . Here, in the stepping motor 33, the torque decreases as the pulse frequency increases. In the stepping motor 33, the rotation speed increases as the pulse frequency increases. That is, in the stepping motor 33, the torque decreases as the rotational speed increases.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP2 after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second aspect, the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first aspect. The rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is rotated by one step so that the torque is reduced by increasing the rotation speed of the stepping motor 33 at the start of the retraction control, compared to when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP1 later. The unit drive time required for this is shortened.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the effect movable member 32 is at the stop position TP1 after the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first aspect, the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second aspect. After that, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 is increased by one step so that the torque is increased by slowing the rotation speed of the stepping motor 33 at the start of the retraction control than when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position TP2. The unit drive time required for the minute rotation is lengthened.

  For example, if the stepping motor 33 is rotated at the same initial speed as that at the stop position TP2 when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position TP1 without performing such retreat control, the stop position TP2 is reached. Since the biasing force by the spring 54 is weaker than that at a certain time and the load is high, the synchronization between the input pulse signal and the motor rotation is lost, the stepping motor 33 is stepped out, and the production movable member 32 operates normally. It may not be possible to

  In contrast, in this embodiment, as described above, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on the position of the effect movable member 32. Therefore, the stepping motor 33 can be prevented from stepping out, and the effect movable member 32 can be operated normally regardless of the position of the effect movable member 32 after the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced. The stepping motor 33 controls the effect movable member 32 so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on the position at the start of control, and applies a predetermined amount of force at the end of the control. Since the driving speed is controlled, the final operation of the production movable member 32 can be made common.

  After executing the processing of step S433, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S434). . And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. on the screen of the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S435). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S433 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, a setting for updating the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is performed (step S436). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be erased and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S437), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, the production control process timer value is updated, and is variable when an end code is read from the special figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. It may be determined that the display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; NO), it is next determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S462). The notice effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern determined as a use pattern corresponding to the change pattern. If it is a notice effect execution period in step S462 (step S462; YES), the notice effect selected in the notice effect selection process in step S432 is changed to the notice effect control pattern determined in step S433 according to the selection result. Production effect control for execution is performed (step S463).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect operation control process executed in step S463 of FIG. In the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is on (step S271). The notice effect executing flag is set to an on state in response to the start of the notice effect in the process of step S276 described later. That is, the notice effect execution flag indicates that the notice effect is being executed when it is on.

  When the advance notice effect execution flag is OFF in step S271 (step S271; NO), that is, when the advance notice effect is not executed, it is determined whether the image advance notice effect execution flag is ON (step S271). S272). The image preview effect execution flag is set to an on state in response to the start of execution of the image preview effect based on the image imitating the effect movable member 32 in the process of step S282 described later. That is, the image preview effect execution flag indicates that the image preview effect is being executed when it is on.

  When the image preview effect executing flag is OFF in step S272 (step S272; NO), that is, when the image preview effect is not executed, it is determined whether or not the effect movable member 32 is at the retreat position P1. (Step S273). For example, in the process of step S273, based on the detection signal from the movable member detection sensor 55, it is determined whether or not the production movable member 32 is at the retracted position P1.

  When the advance notice effect execution flag is on in step S271 (step S271; YES), that is, when the advance notice effect is being executed, or when the effect movable member 32 is in the retracted position P1 in step S273 ( (Step S273; YES), for executing the notice effect selected in the notice effect selection process in Step S432 of FIG. 27 based on the notice effect control pattern determined in Step S433 of FIG. 27 according to the selection result. Production operation control is performed (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, a command corresponding to the notice effect control pattern may be created based on the effect control process timer value and transmitted to the stepping motor 33. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, depending on how many pulses the pulse transmitted to the stepping motor 33 starts from the start of pulse transmission, a positive pulse or a negative pulse is generated. It may be created and transmitted to the stepping motor 33. In this way, when a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates forward, and the effect movable member 32 moves downward. On the other hand, when a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates in the reverse direction, and the effect movable member 32 moves upward.

  After executing the process of step S274, it is determined whether or not the notice effect executing flag is on (step S275). When the notice effect executing flag is OFF in step S275 (step S275; NO), the notice effect executing flag is set to ON (step S276).

  When the advance notice effect execution flag is turned on in step S275 (step S275; YES), or after the process of step S276 is executed, it is determined whether or not the effect operation control based on the advance notice control pattern has ended. (Step S277). As an example, in the process of step S277, as shown in FIG. 29, when performing an effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern of the first mode, the effect operation control is completed if 80 pulses are transmitted. If the effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern in the second mode (high reliability) is performed, it is determined that the effect operation control is completed if 140 pulses are transmitted. Good.

  If the effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern is not ended in step S277 (step S277; NO), the notice effect operation control process is ended. In this way, when the next timer interrupt occurs, since the advance notice effect execution flag is on in the process of step S271, in step S274, it corresponds to the advance effect control pattern based on the effect control process timer value. The notice effect that has been performed is continued.

  When the effect operation control based on the notice effect control pattern is finished in step S277 (step S277; YES), the notice effect executing flag is cleared (step S278), and the effect movable member 32 is retracted. Control is performed to return to P1 (step S279), and the notice effect operation control process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S279, a command corresponding to the retreat control pattern may be created based on the effect control process timer value and transmitted to the stepping motor 33. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, a negative pulse is generated at a different frequency depending on how many pulses are transmitted to the stepping motor 33 from the start of pulse transmission. The transmission may be made to the stepping motor 33. In this way, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates at a stepwise increase in rotation speed, and the effect movable member 32 moves up so that the increase speed increases stepwise.

  When the image preview effect execution flag is ON in step S272 (step S272; YES), that is, when the image preview effect is executed, or in step S273, the effect movable member 32 is not at the retreat position P1. Sometimes (step S273; NO), an image preview effect is executed on the screen of the image display device 5 by an image simulating the effect movable member 32 without driving the effect movable member 32 (step S280). As an example, in the process of step S280, the notice effect selected in the notice effect selection process in step S432 of FIG. 27 is based on the notice effect control pattern determined in step S433 of FIG. 27 according to the selection result. The image imitating the effect movable member 32 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as if it were executed. For example, when it is time to lower the effect movable member 32, the effect movable member 32 is driven by the stepping motor 33 on the screen of the image display device 5 so that an image imitating the effect movable member 32 is driven. Display to move down by the same amount of movement as the amount of movement when descending by 20 steps. Similarly, when it is time to raise the effect movable member 32, the effect movable member 32 drives an image simulating the effect movable member 32 on the screen of the image display device 5 by the stepping motor 33. It is displayed so as to be lowered by the same movement amount as the movement amount when it is raised by 10 steps. At that time, the position where the image imitating the effect movable member 32 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is when the effect movable member 32 is driven according to the notice effect control pattern with the retracted position P1 as the start position. The position may be the same as the position. In this way, even when the effect movable member 32 is not in the retracted position P <b> 1 and the notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is not executed, the effect movable member 32 displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. By executing the image preview effect by the image simulating the image, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility of being a big hit, similarly to the preview effect by the effect movable member 32.

  After executing the processing of step S280, it is determined whether or not the image notice effect executing flag is on (step S281). If the image preview effect executing flag is OFF in step S275 (step S281; NO), the image preview effect executing flag is set to ON (step S282).

  When the image preview effect execution flag is ON in step S281 (step S281; YES), or after executing the process of step S282, it is determined whether the image preview effect has ended (step S283).

  If the image preview effect has not ended in step S283 (step S283; NO), the preview effect operation control process ends. In this way, when the next timer interruption occurs, the advance notice effect execution flag is OFF in the process of step S271, and the image advance notice effect execution flag is ON in the process of step S272. In S280, the image notice effect by the image imitating the effect movable member 32 is continuously executed.

  If the image notice effect has been completed in step S283 (step S283; YES), the image notice effect executing flag is cleared (step S284), and the effect movable member 32 is returned to the retracted position P1. (Step S285), and the notice effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S285, since it is determined in the process of step S273 that the effect movable member 32 is not at the retracted position P1, the position of the effect movable member 32 cannot be specified. Further, as described above, if a force that does not match the position of the effect movable member 32 is applied to the effect movable member 32 without considering the position of the effect movable member 32, the stepping motor 33 will step out. Therefore, there is a possibility that the production movable member 32 cannot be operated normally. Therefore, in the process of step S285, for example, the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is increased by making the unit drive time required for the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step as long as possible. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the maximum force is obtained. According to such control, even if the position of the production movable member 32 cannot be specified, the stepping motor 33 can be prevented from stepping out and the production movable member 32 can be operated normally.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when it is not the notice effect execution period in step S462 (step S462; NO), or after executing the process of step S463, for example, settings in the special figure change time effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, etc. Based on the above, after performing other effect operation control (step S464), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S465). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S465; NO), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S465 (step S465; YES), for example, a decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S466, control is performed so as to derive the final stop symbol that is the display result. Also, a predetermined time is set as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S467). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S468), the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 34 shows an operation example of the effect movable member that is driven during the notice effect of the first mode. In response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the process of step S432 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. When it is determined that the first aspect of the notice effect is to be executed, the notice effect control corresponding to the first aspect of the effect aspect is performed in step S433 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. As a pattern, a notice effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 29A is set as a usage pattern.

  The notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode is set as a usage pattern, and “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When the variation of the decorative symbol is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode is obtained in the process of step S463 in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. Based on this, a notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed.

  For example, when the execution of the notice effect based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode shown in FIG. 29A is started, the effect control CPU 120 first outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. To do. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and the movable movable member 32 is rendered as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to move down from the retreat position P1 by a movement amount of 20 steps.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to increase by a moving amount of 10 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to descend by a movement amount of 20 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, so that the effect movable member 32 is moved as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to increase by a moving amount of 10 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to descend by a movement amount of 20 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Thus, based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode, the notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed, and the effect movable member 32 is driven as shown in FIGS. Then, the directing movable member 32 simulating lightning appears from behind the structure 61 simulating a cloud, and gradually descends from the retracted position P1 to the specific position P2 side while repeating the descending operation and the ascending operation. By doing so, a notice effect such as a lightning strike is executed.

  When the control based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the first mode is finished, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect movable member 32 to the retracted position in the process of step S279 in the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. Control to return to P1. After the effect movable member 32 is returned to the retracted position P1, the decorative symbol variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 34G in the process of step S466 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The final stop symbol that is the display result is derived.

  35 and 36 show an operation example of the effect movable member that is driven during the notice effect in the second mode (high reliability). In response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the process of step S432 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. Then, when it is determined that the presentation mode is the second mode (high reliability), the second mode (high reliability) is determined in step S433 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. ) Is set as a usage pattern, as shown in FIG. 29B.

  The notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability) is set as the usage pattern, and “left” and “middle” provided on the screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When the decorative symbols start to change in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the second mode (high reliability) is obtained in the process of step S463 in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. The notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the degree.

  For example, when the execution of the notice effect based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability) shown in FIG. 29A is started, the effect control CPU 120 first has positive polarity with respect to the stepping motor 33. 20 pulses are output. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to move down from the retreat position P1 by a movement amount of 20 steps.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to increase by a moving amount of 10 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to move downward by a movement amount of 20 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to increase by a movement amount of 10 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. By inputting such a positive-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to descend by a movement amount of 20 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a negative pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to increase by a moving amount of 10 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to descend by a movement amount of 20 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 10 pulses of negative polarity to the stepping motor 33. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to increase by a moving amount of 10 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 outputs 20 pulses of positive polarity to the stepping motor 33. When such a positive pulse is input to the stepping motor 33, for example, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 is rotated forward by 20 steps, and as shown in FIG. It is driven so as to descend by a movement amount of 20 steps from the position shown in FIG.

  Thus, based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability), the notice effect by the effect movable member 32 is executed, and the effect movable member 32 is shown in FIGS. J) is driven as shown in FIG. 6B, and the moving movable member 32 that imitates lightning appears from behind the structure 61 shaped like a cloud, and is identified from the retreat position P1 while repeating the descending and ascending operations. By gradually descending to the position P2 side, a notice effect such as a lightning strike is executed.

  When the control based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the second mode (high reliability) is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect movable in the process of step S279 in the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the member 32 is returned to the retracted position P1. After the effect movable member 32 is returned to the retreat position P1, the decorative symbol variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 36K in the process of step S466 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The final stop symbol that is the display result is derived.

  Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the notice effect of the second mode (high reliability) is “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit” than when the variable display result is “lost”. "Is easier to execute, and it is easier to execute when the variable display result is" probable big hit "than when the variable display result is" non-probable big hit ". Therefore, the player's expectation that the variable display result is “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit” can be obtained by executing the notice effect of the second mode (high reliability).

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above-described embodiment, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced, depending on the position of the effect movable member 32 at the start of control. The movable movable member 32 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the movable movable member 32 is different, and the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control. Control was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the retracting control of the effect movable member 32 is performed by changing the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on the position of the effect movable member 32. As long as it controls, you may make it perform control different from the said embodiment.

  FIG. 37 is a view showing a modification of the retraction control pattern of the effect movable member 32. As shown in FIG. In this modification, when the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first aspect, the effect control CPU 120 first has a frequency at which the unit drive time is 13 ms, as shown in FIG. Thus, 10 negative pulses are output to the stepping motor 33. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 10 steps from the start of the retraction control until the time of 130 ms elapses. The production movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control has a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit driving time is 8 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit driving time is 6 ms, and a unit driving time of 4 ms. 10 pulses of negative polarity pulses are sequentially output at a frequency of By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates at every 10 steps to increase the rotation speed, so that the production movable member 32 increases in a stepwise manner. To rise.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the second mode, the effect control CPU 120 first performs stepping at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 9 ms, as shown in FIG. 30 pulses of negative polarity are output to the motor 33. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 30 steps from the start of the evacuation control until the time of 270 ms elapses. The production movable member 32 moves up. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control has a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit driving time is 8 ms, a negative pulse of 10 pulses at a frequency at which the unit driving time is 6 ms, and a unit driving time of 4 ms. 10 pulses of negative polarity pulses are sequentially output at a frequency of By sequentially inputting such pulses to the stepping motor 33, after the 31st step from the start of control, the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates at every 10 steps with an increased rotation speed, and the effect movable member 32 is rotated. Moves up so as to increase the rising speed step by step.

  As described above, in this modification, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 gradually decreases, and when the control of the effect movable member 32 is started. Since the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 according to the position differs only at the start of the control, the stepping motor 33 can be controlled while adopting a simple control method. The step-out can be prevented and the production movable member 32 can be operated normally.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating another modified example of the retraction control pattern of the effect movable member 32. In this modification, when the notice effect is executed by the effect control pattern of the first mode, the effect control CPU 120 has the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 corresponding to one step as shown in FIG. Forty pulses of negative polarity are output to the stepping motor 33 at a frequency at which the unit driving time required for rotation is 13 ms. By inputting such a negative pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates backward by 40 steps from the start of the retraction control until the time of 520 ms elapses. The production movable member 32 moves up to the retracted position P1 at a constant speed v1.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect is executed according to the effect control pattern of the second mode, the effect control CPU 120 first performs stepping at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 9 ms, as shown in FIG. 60 pulses of negative polarity are output to the motor 33. By inputting such a negative-polarity pulse to the stepping motor 33, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 rotates reversely by 60 steps from the start of the retraction control until the time of 540 ms elapses. The production movable member 32 moves up to the retreat position P1 at a constant speed v2 that is faster than the speed v1.

  As described above, in this modification, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that a force corresponding to the position at the start of the retraction control of the effect movable member 32 is always applied to operate the effect movable member 32. Therefore, while adopting a simple control method, the stepping motor 33 can be prevented from being stepped out, and the effect movable member 32 can be operated normally.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing still another modified example of the retraction control pattern of the effect movable member 32. In this modified example, the effect movable member 32 is operated in accordance with each position of the effect movable member 32 from the start to the end of the retreat control regardless of which aspect of the notice effect is executed. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to the motor is different. For example, if the distance to the retreat position P1 is a position corresponding to 60 to 50 steps, a negative-polarity pulse is output to the stepping motor 33 at a frequency at which the unit drive time is 11 ms. Further, the unit drive time is set to be increased stepwise as the distance to the retreat position P1 becomes shorter. By adopting a control method such as this modified example, the table for determining the retreat control pattern can be made common regardless of which aspect of the notice effect is executed. While reducing the amount of data necessary to perform, the stepping motor 33 can be prevented from stepping out and the effect movable member 32 can be operated normally.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the retracting control of the effect movable member 32 is performed by driving the stepping motor 33 so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on the position of the effect movable member 32. In order to control the speed, the unit drive time is varied according to the position of the effect movable member 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is added to operate the effect movable member 32 according to the position of the effect movable member 32 by changing the current flowing through the stepping motor 33 according to the position of the effect movable member 32. The power may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the effect movable member 32 is urged toward the retracted position P1 by the spring 54, so that different urging forces depending on the position of the effect movable member 32 are provided. Acts against. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that the production movable member 32 is provided so that an external force having a different magnitude is applied depending on the position. The effect movable member moves above, and the slope and the horizontal component when the gravity is decomposed may be different depending on the position on the slope.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the effect movable member 32 is not in the retracted position P1 when the motion control of the notice effect is started, for example, the unit drive required for the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step. By making the time as long as possible, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 becomes the maximum force. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same control may be performed even when the position of the effect movable member 32 cannot be specified after the return from the power interruption.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect movable member 32 is at the retracted position P1 in the process of step S273 in the notice effect operation control process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a specific condition is satisfied, it may be checked whether or not the effect movable member 32 is in the retracted position P1. As specific conditions, for example, when a predetermined time elapses, when a predetermined number of variable displays are executed, when a predetermined effect is completed, when a game state such as a normal state or a probable change state transitions, the effect mode changes. And so on. If the production movable member 32 is not in the retracted position P1, for example, the unit drive time required for the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step is made as long as possible, as in the above embodiment. Thus, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 becomes the maximum force. Thereby, even when the production movable member 32 is not in the retreat position P1, the production movable member 32 can be retreated to the retreat position P1 without waiting for execution of the notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the effect movable member 32 moves in the up-down direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to adopt a form in which the effect movable member 32 moves in the left-right direction or a form that moves in the oblique direction. Thereby, the game interest by the production using the production movable member 32 can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 is gradually increased so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after gradually increasing the drive speed of the stepping motor 33 so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced, the effect movable member as it approaches the retracted position P1. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be gradually decreased so that the force applied to operate the motor 32 is gradually increased. Thereby, the impact applied when the production movable member 32 stops at the retracted position P1 can be suppressed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation for moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. As a specific effect by repeating the second action of moving to a predetermined position side, a notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit gaming state at the start of the on-hold digestion was executed. However, it is not limited to this, and the specific effects include a hold-ahead look-ahead notice effect, a pseudo-continuous notice effect, a decision effect when the jackpot is confirmed, an effect during the big hit, an effect during the demonstration display, an effect that always keeps moving, etc. It may be a directing. In this way, by making the specific effect applicable to various effects, the effect of the game machine can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation for moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. As a specific effect by repeating the second action of moving to a predetermined position side, a special effect for notifying the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state at the start of the on-hold digestion is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are a plurality of movable members, such as a pre-reading notice effect, a pseudo-continuous notice effect, a decision effect when the jackpot is confirmed, an effect during the big hit, an effect during the demonstration display, an effect that always moves in a lively manner, etc. You may use in order to perform the kind of specific production. In this way, the effect of the gaming machine can be improved by using the movable member to execute a plurality of types of specific effects.

  In the above embodiment, the moving speed of the movable member is not particularly mentioned. However, the movable member may be moved at any one of a plurality of stages of moving speeds. In this way, by making it possible to select the moving speed of the movable member, for example, the specific effect can be executed within the variable display time by selecting the moving speed of the movable member according to the variable display time. .

  In the above embodiment, the movable member that can be moved between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving means moves from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. The degree of expectation varied depending on the number of times of repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times that the movable member repeats the first operation and the second operation is the same, and the degree of expectation may differ depending on other effects such as the moving speed of the movable member. . Thus, even if the degree of expectation varies depending on other effects such as the moving speed of the movable member, it can be noted that the first operation and the second operation of the movable member are repeated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation for moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. When executing the specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side, it is determined whether or not the movable member is in the predetermined position. If the movable member is not in the predetermined position, the movable member is determined in advance. Returned to position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a command instructing display of a demonstration screen in the image display device is received, it is determined whether or not the movable member is at a predetermined position. It is determined whether or not the movable member is at the predetermined position at other timings such as returning the movable member to the predetermined position. If the movable member is not at the predetermined position, the movable member is returned to the predetermined position. Good. As described above, it is determined whether or not the movable member is at the predetermined position with various timings, and when the movable member is not at the predetermined position, the movable member is returned to the predetermined position. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the specific performance will not be executed due to being not in the predetermined position.

  In the above-described embodiment, the position of the movable member when a part of the components constituting the movable member drive mechanism is detected by the movable member detection sensor is set as the predetermined position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the movable member detection sensor detects a part of the components constituting the drive mechanism of the movable member, the movable member is further moved from the specific position side to the predetermined position side to detect the movable member. The position of the movable member when a part of the parts constituting the movable member drive mechanism is no longer detected by the sensor may be set as the predetermined position. Thus, by making it possible to set the predetermined position as appropriate, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the position of the movable member detection sensor and the structure and arrangement of the drive mechanism of the movable member.

  In the above embodiment, a control pattern that repeats the first action, the second action, the first action, the second action, and the first action is set as the notice effect control pattern of the first aspect, and the notice effect of the second aspect is set. As the control pattern, a control pattern that is repeated as the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, the first operation, the second operation, and the first operation is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a notice effect control pattern consisting of one first action and one second action is set, and the number of times such a notice effect control pattern is repeated in each effect mode. You may make it do. Thus, by setting a notice effect control pattern consisting of a first action for one time and a second action for one time, and setting the number of times to repeat such a notice effect control pattern in each effect mode, The amount of data that must be stored as the notice effect control pattern can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the movable member that can be moved between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving means moves from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. Depending on the number of times of repeating the second movement to move to the predetermined position side, the degree of expectation for the big hit gaming state differs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation that other effects such as a pseudo-continuous notice effect are executed and the variable display state of the decorative symbols are predetermined depending on the number of times the movable member repeats the first operation and the second operation. Other expectations such as the degree of expectation for reaching the reach state may be different. As described above, the first operation and the second operation of the movable member can be repeated by making various expectations differ depending on the number of times the movable member repeats the first operation and the second operation. It can be noticed.

  In the above embodiment, the specific effect of the second mode (high reliability) is more easily executed when the variable display result is “loss” or “probability big hit” than when the variable display result is “lost”. Therefore, it is easier to execute the case where the variable display result is “probable big hit” than the case where the variable display result is “non-probable big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the specific effect of the second mode (high reliability), the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the decorative display variable display state being the reach state. The ratio at which the specific effect of each aspect is executed can be set according to various other factors, such as when the decorative display variable display state is in a predetermined reach state than when it is performed is there. As described above, by allowing the ratio of executing the specific effects of each aspect to be set according to various other factors, it is possible to pay more attention to whether or not the specific effects are executed.

  In the above embodiment, the driving amount in the first operation of moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position from the predetermined position side to the specific position side by being driven by the driving means is always constant. Thus, the drive amount in the second operation for moving from the specific position side to the predetermined position side is always constant. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the drive amount in the first operation and the drive amount in the second operation may change. Even in such a case, in the second operation after the first operation, the movable member is driven with a smaller driving amount than in the first operation. As described above, the drive amount in the first operation and the drive amount in the second operation change, respectively, so that the operation pattern of the movable member can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation for moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. No particular mention was made of the effect operation by the other electrical parts for the effect when the specific effect is executed by repeating the second action of moving to the predetermined position side. However, for example, a lightning-like movable member appears behind the structure shaped like a cloud and gradually descends from a predetermined position to a specific position while repeating a descending operation and an ascending operation. When a specific effect such as is executed, an effect image that is raining is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and a sound like when a thunderstorm occurs is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Then, an effect linked with the specific effect, such as turning on an LED provided on the front surface of the movable member, may be executed by another electrical component for effect. As described above, the effect of the specific effect can be improved by executing the effect linked to the specific effect with the electrical parts for other effects.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device and the movable member that can be moved between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit are specified from the predetermined position side. No particular mention was made of the relationship between the first effect of moving to the position side and the specific effect executed by repeating the second operation of moving from the specific position side to the predetermined position side. However, for example, the specific effect may be executed in conjunction with the display operation of effect images such as reach effect, notice effect, and jackpot effect on the screen of the image display device. As described above, by performing the specific effect in conjunction with the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device, it is possible to improve the effect of the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation for moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. If there is no movable member at the predetermined position when trying to execute a specific effect by repeating the second movement to move to the predetermined position side, the movable member is not driven and is displayed on the screen of the image display device. And produced an effect that imitated a movable member. However, for example, when a specific effect is to be executed, even if there is a movable member at a predetermined position and the movable member is actually driven, the effect is performed by an image imitating the movable member on the screen of the image display device. You may make it do. As described above, even when the movable member is actually driven, by performing the effect by the image imitating the movable member on the screen of the image display device, for example, during the driving of the movable member, troubles may occur. Even if the movable member cannot be driven due to the occurrence of the phenomenon, it is possible to continue the effect similar to the specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, the movable member was movable between a predetermined position and a specific position that is directly below the predetermined position. However, the movable member may be movable between a predetermined position and a specific position that is directly above the predetermined position, in the left-right direction, or in an oblique direction. As described above, by allowing the movable member to move in various directions starting from the predetermined value and the predetermined position, the movement of the movable member can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

  In the above embodiment, the movable member that is movable between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving means is urged toward the predetermined position by the spring as the urging means. However, the biasing means for biasing the movable member may be an elastic body such as rubber. Thus, by making it possible to employ various elastic bodies as the urging means, the force for urging the movable member can be appropriately adjusted according to the weight of the movable member.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first operation for moving the movable member that can move between the predetermined position and the specific position by being driven by the driving unit from the predetermined position side to the specific position side, and from the specific position side. The specific effect by repeating the second operation of moving to the predetermined position side was executed during the period in which the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. However, the specific effect may be executed in a period in which the confirmed decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in any decorative symbol display area. As described above, by executing the specific effect during the period when the confirmed decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in any decorative symbol display area, it is possible to pay more attention to the variation of the decorative symbol.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and decoration LED Various rendering operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified within the scope 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 or the like included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, Although an example in which the variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 indicates the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect, in the first command. A command may be transmitted, and in the second command, a command indicating a variation time and a variation mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, the second command is transmitted after a predetermined period has elapsed. You may do it. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In the above embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” may be set such that the possibility of each determination result does not become 0% or 100%, such as 70:30, for example. May be set to be 0% or 100%. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio that is determined as one of a plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio that is determined as another determination result. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the percentage of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio as one determination result is 100%, the ratio as another determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the one determination result is a predetermined ratio that is neither 100% nor 0%, the ratio as the one determination result becomes the other determination result. Higher than the resulting percentage.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type includes “probability change”, and the probability change control condition is established based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability change”. After the jackpot game state ends, The description has been made assuming that the control is performed in the probability variation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation control condition is established based on the fact that the probability change attacker provided at the predetermined position in the game area has detected the game ball that won the big prize opening by the probability variation detection switch, The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to a certain change state. The winning hole of the probability variation attacker can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit game state is a predetermined number of times, and is closed when the number of round games executed is other than the predetermined number of times. The open state may not be changed while the state is maintained. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game area. It may be configured to be possible.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol 4B are configured by using a plurality of LEDs. During the variable symbol special display, only the plurality of LEDs are repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are Keep the light off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the special pattern can be maintained by maintaining the state in which the LED, which has been repeatedly turned on and off, emits light with a predetermined emission color, or is kept off. Is displayed. 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 symbol may be switched between display and non-display, while other symbols may be maintained in a non-display state. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed as the final stop symbol that is a variable symbol display result of special symbols and decorative symbols. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, display and non-display of a symbol indicating “−” May be repeated so that other numbers and symbols are not displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9”, other symbols, and the like. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, as a variable display result, symbols that are not stopped are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. May be.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated on the side of the effect control board 12 when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and is a movable member (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like) that is driven by a driving means (for example, a stepping motor 33 or the like). And a control means (for example, a control CPU for effect control 120) for controlling the driving speed of the driving means, and the movable member has an external force having a magnitude different depending on the position of the movable member. (For example, when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position P2, a larger urging force is applied to the production movable member 32 than when the production movable member 32 is at the stop position P1). The control means controls the driving speed of the driving means so that the force applied to operate the movable member differs according to the position of the movable member (for example, as shown in FIG. 31). The stepping motor 33 is controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs depending on the position of the effect movable member 32 as in the embodiment or the modification shown in FIGS. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be normally operated regardless of the position of the movable member.

  The control means can control the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member is gradually reduced, and the movable member is controlled according to the position when the control of the movable member is started. The drive speed of the drive means is controlled so that the force applied to operate is different only at the start of control (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 gradually increases. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled to be small, and the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 differs only at the start of control according to the position at the start of control of the effect movable member 32. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled).

  According to such a structure, a movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  The control means is capable of controlling the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member is gradually reduced, and for operating the movable member according to the position of the movable member. The drive speed of the drive means is controlled so that the applied force differs, and the drive speed of the drive means is controlled so that a predetermined amount of force is applied at the end of the control (for example, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 31). The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 can be controlled so that the force applied to operate the effect movable member 32 is gradually reduced, and the effect movable member is controlled according to the position of the effect movable member 32 at the start of control. The stage moving motor 32 is controlled so that a force of a predetermined magnitude is applied at the end of the control while controlling the directing movable member 32 so that the force applied to operate 32 is different. Etc. to control a driving speed of 33), it may be.

  According to such a configuration, the final operation of the movable member can be made common.

  The control means controls the driving speed of the driving means so that a force corresponding to the position at the start of control of the movable member is always applied to operate the movable member (for example, as in the modification shown in FIG. 38). In addition, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that a force according to the position at the start of the retraction control of the effect movable member 32 is always applied to operate the effect movable member 32). .

  According to such a structure, a movable member can be normally operated by simple control.

  The control means controls the drive speed of the drive means so that the force applied to operate the movable member differs depending on each position of the movable member from the start of control to the end of control (for example, FIG. 39). Regardless of which aspect of the notice effect is performed, the effect movable member 32 is changed according to each position of the effect movable member 32 from the start to the end of the retreat control, as in the modification shown in FIG. For example, the driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force applied for the operation is different).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated normally.

  When the position of the movable member cannot be specified, the control unit controls the driving speed of the driving unit so that the force applied to operate the movable member becomes the maximum force (for example, the notice effect shown in FIG. 33). As in the process of step S285 in the operation control process, the unit driving time required for the rotation axis of the stepping motor 33 to rotate by one step is increased as much as possible to add the effect movable member 32 to operate. The driving speed of the stepping motor 33 may be controlled so that the force becomes the maximum force).

  According to such a configuration, the movable member can be operated normally even if the position of the movable member cannot be specified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A movable member driven by a driving means;
Control means for controlling the drive means,
The movable member is provided so that an external force of a different size is applied depending on the position of the movable member,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls the driving means so that a force applied to operate the movable member differs depending on a position of the movable member.

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