JP2017074141A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement through performance with the use of a movable member.SOLUTION: The game machine for playing comprises: a display means for performing display; a movable member which can change into a plurality of forms; and a prescribed performance execution means which can execute prescribed performance of displaying a prescribed image in a region corresponding to the movable member out of a display region of the display means; the prescribed performance execution means being capable of executing prescribed performance of displaying the prescribed image in a different form depending on a form of the movable member after a change in association with the change of the movable member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine provided with a display means and a movable member. Such a gaming machine has been proposed in which a predetermined image is displayed on the display means when the movable member advances to a position where it overlaps the display means, and the operation of the movable member is emphasized (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2013-099572 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, only a rough predetermined image is displayed in order to emphasize the operation of the movable member, and it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the game entertainment by the effect using the movable member.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the gaming interest by the effect using the movable member.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs a game, and display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like) that performs display. And a movable member that can be changed into a plurality of modes (for example, a finger member 311 that can be changed to a janken goo, choki, par), and a display region of the display means corresponding to the movable member. Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect for displaying a predetermined image in the area (for example, effect control for displaying the effect image E at a position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 in the display area of the image display device 5) CPU 120, etc.), and the predetermined effect execution means displays a predetermined image in a different mode depending on the mode after the change of the movable member in relation to the change of the movable member. (For example, when the shape of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 changes, the effect image E that can specify the shape after the change of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 is displayed, etc.) ).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest by the effect using the movable member.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect executing means may be capable of executing a predetermined effect that displays a predetermined image that can specify the changed aspect of the movable member (for example, an effect model) And displaying an effect image E that can identify the shape of the 200 finger members 311 after the change).

  In such a configuration, the effect can be improved.

  (3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2), specific effect execution means (for example, “Janken win” or “Janken defeat”) that can execute a specific effect for informing the effect result. And a control unit 120 that can execute a banken result notification effect for displaying a message), and the movable member changes in relation to the notification result of the specific effect (for example, a kenken result). When the notification effect is executed, by driving the take-up reel 313 and winding the wire 312, an effect as if the own character of the effect model 200 is showing a decisive factor is executed) The predetermined effect executing means may execute the predetermined effect in connection with the notification of the effect result of the specific effect (for example, Janken Yui When the notification effect is executed, an effect that can specify the shape after the change of the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 at the position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 in the display area of the image display device 5 Display image E).

  In such a configuration, the game entertainment can be improved in connection with the notification of the effect of the specific effect.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the predetermined effect executing means may execute the predetermined effect regardless of whether the movable member is operating ( For example, regardless of whether or not the drive device 400 for the production model 200 is operating normally, the effect image E that can specify the shape of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 after the change is displayed).

  In such a configuration, even when a malfunction occurs in the movable member and it does not operate, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the gaming interest by the effect of displaying the predetermined image.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect model 200) for executing the suggestion effect suggesting which aspect the movable member changes to. And the suggestion effect execution means is configured such that the movable member has a movable member that executes an effect as if the player's own character is waving his right arm in time with “Jan” and “Ken”. The suggestion effect may be executed in a common manner regardless of which mode is changed (e.g., before the Janken result is notified, regardless of whether the character's Janken wins or loses) For example, performing an effect in a common manner as if the own character of the model 200 is waving his right arm in time with the beats of “Jan” and “Ken”.

  In such a configuration, attention can be paid to the effect using the movable member by the suggestion effect.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the movable member includes a cable that bends and stretches in response to an operation (for example, a wiring cable 414), and the gaming machine is activated. Related to the control means for executing the running-in operation for operating the movable member in order to bend and stretch the cable (for example, a slide member running-in process for executing a running-in operation for moving the slide member 410 of the production model 200) May be further provided.

  In such a structure, it can suppress that a movable member stops working favorably by the influence of a cable.

  (7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), in the display area of the display means, an adjustment display for adjusting a production effect in a predetermined area for deriving a display result of variable display Adjustment display execution means capable of executing (for example, when the volume is adjusted, the adjustment result image indicating the adjustment result of the volume is displayed in a manner superimposed on the effect image and the demo image in a predetermined area of the image display device 5. The adjustment display execution means may regulate the execution of the adjustment display in the predetermined area in relation to the derivation of the display result of the variable display (for example, the variable display). The adjustment result image R is erased during the result derivation display period T2).

  In such a configuration, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be ensured even when the adjustment display is executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a perspective view of a drive device. It is a perspective view of a drive device. It is a perspective view of a drive device. It is a figure showing an example of operation of a model for production. It is a figure showing an example of operation of a model for production. 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 shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. 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 figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing 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 figure which shows the structural example of the determination result designation | designated command 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 jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a janken production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio etc. of the Janken production pattern according to the presence or absence of the variable display result this time and the jackpot determination in pending. It is a figure which shows the performance operation | movement timing in Janken production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in Janken production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in Janken production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in Janken production. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an adjustment result image. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the display time of an adjustment result image, and the derivation display period of a variable display result. It is a figure showing an example of production operation.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 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 variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. 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 patterns 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.

  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. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. 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.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable blades that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed as a start area different from the first start area.

  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. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The 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. A 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, a 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. 7, and a specific region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening 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.

  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.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect an instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  On the right side of the image display device 5, there is provided an effect model 200 that imitates the appearance of a predetermined character, which is used as a self-character for a Janken effect described later. The production model 200 includes a main body member 210 simulating the appearance of the predetermined character excluding the right arm, and an arm simulating the right arm of the predetermined character that is driven by the driving device 400 provided on the back side of the main body member 210. Member 300.

  2 to 4 are perspective views of drive device 400 in the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 2 shows a state where the arm member 300 is attached to the driving device 400. 3 and 4 show a state in which the arm member 300 is not attached to the driving device 400. FIG. 3 shows a first state in which the arm member 300 is hidden by the main body member 210 and is invisible or difficult to see from the player. FIG. 4 shows a state when the arm member 300 extends to the left side of the main body member 210 and is in a second position visible from the player.

  The drive device 400 is roughly divided into a slide member 410 to which the arm member 300 is attached, a guide member 420 that slidably supports the slide member 410, and a rack and pinion mechanism 430 for sliding the slide member 410. It is configured.

  The slide member 410 is provided with a drive motor 411 for rotating the arm member 300. An attachment arm 412 for attaching the arm member 300 is fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 411. One end of the arm member 300 is attached to the attachment arm 412 so that the arm member 300 is pivotally supported by the drive motor 411 and can be rotated around the drive shaft.

  The slide member 410 is supported by the guide member 420 so as to be slidable in the left-right direction when viewed from the player. A guide groove 421 is formed in the guide member 420 along the left-right direction. In the guide member 420, a guide roller 413 that is rotatably supported inside the slide member 410 is disposed in the guide groove 421. The guide roller 413 can rotate by contacting the guide groove 421 when the slide member 410 moves.

  The slide member 410 is fixed to a rack gear 431 constituting the rack and pinion mechanism 430. The pinion gear 432 constituting the rack and pinion mechanism 430 rotates and the rack gear 431 moves in the horizontal direction. As a result, it slides between the first position and the second position along the guide 420. At this time, the guide roller 413 rotates in contact with the guide groove 421, thereby reducing friction between the slide member 410 and the guide member 420 and allowing the slide member 410 to slide smoothly.

  The slide member 410 is provided with a connector 415 for connecting the wiring cable 414. The wiring cable 414 is a wiring for supplying electric power to electrical components such as the drive motor 411 and a take-up reel 313 described later, a wiring for transmitting a control signal for controlling the electrical components such as the drive motor 411, and the like. A plurality of wirings are bundled. One end of the wiring cable 414 is connected to the connector 415, and the other end is connected to a predetermined power supply board, the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. Further, in the middle of the wiring cable 414, a pressing member 416 for pressing a plurality of wires constituting the wiring cable 414 to a predetermined position is provided.

  With such a configuration, by sliding the slide member 410 to the second position, as shown in FIG. 5A, the arm member 300 as if the player character of the production model 200 protrudes the right arm forward. It is possible to produce an effect by the operation. Further, by rotating the arm member 300 attached to the attachment arm 412, as shown in FIG. 5B, the arm member 300 of the effect model 200 is as if it is waving the right arm. It is possible to produce effects by movement.

  A hand member 310 simulating the shape of a hand is provided at the tip of the arm member 300. At the tip of the hand member 310, a thumb member 311A, an index finger member 311B, a middle finger member 311C, a ring finger member 311D, and a little finger member 311E (hereinafter collectively referred to as a finger member 311) imitating the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, respectively. Is provided).

  Inside each finger member 311, there are provided a plurality of hinges (not shown) provided at positions corresponding to the joint portions of the fingers, and springs (not shown) that are provided on the hinges and bias the hinges around the rotation axis of the hinges. I have. With such a configuration, each finger member 311 is urged by a spring and bent to the palm side of the hand member 311 at a position corresponding to the joint portion, as shown in FIG. It is possible to produce an effect as if the player's own character of the production model 200 is making a good decision about Janken Goo.

  Further, inside the thumb member 311A, the index finger member 311B, the middle finger member 311C, the ring finger member 311D, and the little finger member 311E, wires 312A to 312E (for extending the finger member 311 bent by being biased by a spring are opened. Hereinafter, they are collectively referred to as wires 312. One end of each of these wires 312 is fixed to the tip of the finger member 311, and the other end is provided with a plurality of take-up reels 313 </ b> A to 313 </ b> C (hereinafter collectively referred to as a take-up reel 313). ) Is rewound and connected to one of the above.

  Specifically, a wire 312A provided corresponding to the thumb member 311A is connected to the take-up reel 313A. The take-up reel 313B is connected to wires 312B and 312C respectively provided corresponding to the index finger member 311B and the middle finger member 311C. The take-up reel 313C is connected to wires 312D and 312E provided corresponding to the ring finger member 311D and the little finger member 311E, respectively.

  With such a configuration, the wires 312B and 312C are respectively wound by the take-up reel 313B, and the index finger member 311B and the middle finger member 311C are extended so as to open, as shown in FIG. 6B. It is possible to perform an effect as if the self-character of the model 200 is making a joke of the Janken. Further, all the wires 312 are respectively wound by all the winding reels 313, and all the finger members 311 are extended so as to be opened. As shown in FIG. It is possible to perform the performance as if your character is making a good decision for a Janken par.

  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 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.

  After the first start condition is established, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, the second start condition is established by the occurrence of a start winning that is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 7 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special 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, it will be a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be “lost”. .

  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. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The big prize opening is set in an open state for a period until it elapses or a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special winning prize opening device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning prize opening while the grand prize winning opening is opened during the round. 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.

  The big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state advantageous to the player is relatively large as the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a long-term open big hit state. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively small is also referred to as a short-term open big hit state. The long-term open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state, and the short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific game state. In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state in which the number of round executions is “16” is also referred to as a 16R big hit state, while the big hit state in which the number of round executions is “6” is also referred to as a 6R big hit state.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” or “7” that are jackpot symbols, the symbols indicating the number “7” are 16R jackpot symbols, and the special symbols indicating the number “3” are 6R jackpot symbols. After the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the 16R big hit symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 16R big hit state as the long-term open big hit state is controlled. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 6R jackpot symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 6R jackpot state as the short-term open jackpot state is controlled.

  In the 16R big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 16R big hit symbol, a relatively large number of “16” is set as the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened. Therefore, the substantial period in which the big prize opening is in an open state from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end thereof is relatively long. Therefore, in the 16R big hit state, it is easy for many game balls to pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened is relatively small. Since “6” is set, the substantial period in which the big winning opening is in an open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R big hit state, only less game balls can pass through the big winning opening than in the 16R big hit state. In this way, when the 16R big hit state, which is a long-term open big hit state, is controlled to change between the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening. On the other hand, when the 6R big hit state, which is a short-term open big hit state, is controlled to change between the first state and the second state in a second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big winning opening.

  The game balls are not limited to those that vary the ease of passing of the game balls according to the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in the first state. However, the easiness may be made different. As an example, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a period until a predetermined upper limit period which is the first period elapses or a period until a first number of winning balls are generated. By making the open state, the control is performed to change the open state to the open state in the first change mode in which the game ball can easily pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, the special prize winning ball device 7 has a large winning door as a period until a predetermined upper limit period, which is a second period shorter than the first period, or until a second number of winning balls are generated. By making the special winning opening in the open state at, control is performed to change the open state to the open state in a second changing manner in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning opening.

  The first big hit state that changes the big winning opening in the first change mode in all rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, and the big win in some rounds executed in the big hit gaming state You may provide the 2nd big hit state which changes a mouth with a 2nd change aspect. As an example, in the first big hit state and the second big hit state, although the upper limit number of rounds is “16”, in the first big hit state, the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all 16 rounds. While changing to the open state, in the second big hit state, after changing the big winning opening to the open state in the first change mode in six out of the 16 rounds, the remaining 10 winning rounds are the big winning opening May be changed to the open state in the second change mode. As described above, in the first big hit state, the control is performed to change the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening, while in the second big hit state. In some cases, control may be performed to change between the first state and the second state in a second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big prize opening in a predetermined period.

  For example, a game in a gaming state in which a large number of game balls easily pass through the big winning opening, such as a game in a 16R big hit state, is an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than a predetermined game in the 6R big hit state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled to the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state, a predetermined game and an advantageous game advantageous to the player over the predetermined game are provided. It is feasible.

  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.

  The reach state is a display in which variation continues for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which the state, or 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.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach state may be executed by reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design or changing the variation pattern of the decorative design. Any of the rendering operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or the rendering operation such as a combination of some or all of these, This is called reach production 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.

  In this embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be 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.

  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, There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation, such as a lamp lighting, or the reach effect by super reach may be executed. In some cases, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  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, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be 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”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. Later, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. Among the decorative symbols 1 ”to“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the confirmed special symbol is the 16R jackpot symbol or the 6R jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a jackpot combination may be different. As an example, when a 16R jackpot symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination is selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, while a 6R jackpot symbol is selected. When a symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed with a jackpot combination is selected for the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. May be. In this case, any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination, thereby definitely informing that the 16R jackpot state is reached. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols with the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, whether the 16R big hit state or the 6R big hit state is set. The player becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The variable display mode of the symbol is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game becoming the 16R big hit symbol, the final symbol combination of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode.

  In this embodiment, the Janken effect, which is a variable display effect, is executed in a predetermined period such as during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the Janken production, an effect is performed in which the player's own character of the production model 200 performs a Janken with the opponent character displayed on the image display device 5. As an example, when the player's own character of the production model 200 wins the opponent's Janken in the Janken production, the player notifies the player that the variable display result is “big hit” in a recognizable manner. On the other hand, when the player's own character of the production model 200 loses against the opponent's Janken in the Janken production, the player notifies the player that the variable display result is “losing” in a recognizable manner. The effect of notifying the result of Janken is also called the Janken result notifying effect. As described above, the Janken production only needs to include the Janken middle production and the Janken result notification production. In this embodiment, for example, depending on which character the opponent character is, the possibility that the player's character of the production model 200 will win is different.

  In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is controlled. Probability control is performed to improve the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration design, compared to the normal state. To do. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from the advantageous state such as the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed.

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the time-shortening control may be performed together with the probability variation control or separately from the probability variation control. By performing the time reduction control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 performs a control for making the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game indicates The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “winning” is higher than in the normal state and the variable display result is “normal hit” The possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making the game ball easily pass through the second start winning opening, such as control for making it longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state, is increased. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control that is advantageous for the player by making it easier for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening along with the time-shortening control is referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period. The short time control and the high opening control are started and ended at the same time, while the start and end of the probability variation control do not have to be linked with the start and end of the short time control and the high opening control.

  The certainty control may be terminated when any one of the conditions in which a predetermined number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” again is established first. However, when the variable display result becomes “big hit” again, it is only necessary to enter a probability change state in which the probability change control is further performed after the big hit gaming state ends. The time reduction control may be terminated together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, either before the end of the probability change control or after the end of the probability change control, a specific number of special game is executed, and the variable display result is again a “hit” When the above condition is satisfied first, the time reduction control may be terminated.

  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.

  When probability variation control, time reduction control, and high opening control are performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” corresponding to each special figure game is higher than usual, and each special figure Since the special figure variation time in the game is shortened and the second start condition is easily established, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. A gaming state that is more likely to be a big hit gaming state than the normal state and is advantageous to the player is referred to as a “special gaming state” that is different from the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state. The probability variation state is also referred to as a first special game state, while the short-time state is also referred to as a second special game state. In addition, the probability change state and the time reduction state in which the high opening control is performed in accordance with the time reduction control is an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening, and the movable member of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B expands to the normal opening state. It may be an “advantageous state” that changes to an open state or a “high base state”.

  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. 7 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. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 and the production model 200 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is for all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9, etc. The model 200 has a function of determining control contents for causing the electrical component for production to execute the predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the predetermined operation in the model 200.

  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 turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 7, 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 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 decoration LED and the like, and an effect model control command used for controlling a predetermined operation in the effect model 200 are included.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining whether the big hit type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a winning determination result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result when a starting prize such as a first starting prize or a second starting prize is generated. In this embodiment, a predetermined random number value extracted at the time of start winning is determined to be included in a plurality of preset numerical ranges, and different data depending on the determination result is determined as a winning determination result. Set as EXT data of the specified command.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning mouth opening notification command or the big winning mouth opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 6R big hit state or 16R big hit state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, a command B000H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which neither time-shortening control nor probability-changing control is performed, and command B001H is a game in which time-shorting control is performed but probability-changing control is not performed. A second gaming state designation command corresponding to the state is used. Further, the command B002H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which both the time reduction control and the probability variation control are performed.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is produced from the main board 11 based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start prize is generated by passing the game ball through the first start prize opening. It is transmitted to the control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is produced from the main board 11 based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the second start prize is generated by passing the game ball through the second start prize opening. It is transmitted to the control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start prize is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize.

  In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command specify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is the start winning prize, It is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, the number of reserved memories decreases while the number of reserved memories added indicates that the number of reserved figures in the first special figure or the number of reserved figures in the second figure has increased. Alternatively, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase in the total pending storage number may be used. In the case of transmitting the total reserved memory number notification command instead of the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command, which of the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening has been won A start opening winning designation command may be transmitted to designate.

  In this embodiment, in the start winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for specifying the determination result of the random value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  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.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation 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. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  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 for determining whether the big hit type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. 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”. A value in the range of “250” is taken. 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 “ 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”. For example, a value in the range of “2” to “12”.

  FIG. 10 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.

  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. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed.

  FIG. 11 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 10 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. Further, the fluctuation patterns with super reach may be classified into different fluctuation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed, etc. 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. 11, 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. 5 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 15, for example. 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 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 7 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling 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. 12 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 variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the special figure display result determination is performed according to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed or in a gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed. A numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Corresponding data for decision.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 12, corresponding to “with probability variation control” when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, from “without probability variation control” in the normal state or in the short time state. Many decision values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “hit” in the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state in which the probability variation control is not performed. The probability of being determined increases. That is, the determination data in the special figure display result determination table 130 is a probability that the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled in the big hit game state than in the normal state or the short time state when the game state is in a probabilistic state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result determination table 130 determines the special figure display result with reference to the same table data. On the other hand, the determination value corresponding to the special figure display result corresponds to each of the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Decision tables with different assignments may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, whether the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types is controlled to the 6R big hit state as the short-term open big hit state or the 16R big hit state as the long-term open big hit state The data for determination corresponds to the determination result. For example, the table data indicating the determination value assigned to the big hit type of “first big hit” corresponds to the decision result that the 6R big hit state is controlled, while being assigned to the big hit type of “second big hit”. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result that the 16R big hit state is controlled. 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 setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 13, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” The decision value assignment for is different. As a result, when the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio of determining the big hit type as “first big hit” or “second big hit” can be made different.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Accordingly, the jackpot type is determined with reference to different table data in the jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, table data with the same assignment of decision values to a plurality of types of jackpot types may be prepared.

  FIG. 14 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, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 14A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in FIG. 14 (C) is prepared in advance.

  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 jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. Are assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”, the allocation of the decision values to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  The determination value in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A has a portion assigned to each variation pattern type so that different variation pattern types are determined depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Good. As an example, a predetermined decision value is assigned only when the jackpot type is “second jackpot” for a specific variation pattern type that is not assigned a decision value when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”. May be. Thereby, when it is determined as a predetermined jackpot type, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the case where it is determined other than the predetermined jackpot type.

  When the big hit type is determined as either “first big hit” or “second big hit”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state, You may make it vary allocation of the decision value with respect to a fluctuation pattern classification. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, when the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” or “second big hit”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state The determination value may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  FIG. 15 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. 7 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply 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 game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid winning 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 16 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 16 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning has occurred. . As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 7 has an input port for taking in 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. 7, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, 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.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a control signal to the effect model 200, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected 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.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 7 stores various data tables used to control 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 121 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 performed 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 during special figure change, 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 control contents of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative design variable display and reach effects, or various effect display operations without variable design display. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. 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. 17A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer, and is the execution time of each effect operation. Corresponding judgment values are 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 microcomputer. In other words, data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area 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. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. The movable member control data includes data indicating the operation mode of the electrical parts of the production model 200, such as data indicating the operation mode of the drive motor 411, for example. That is, the movable member control data is data for designating the operation mode of the electrical parts of the production model 200. 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.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations 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 flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. I do. In addition, control is performed to operate the electrical components of the production model 200 in a mode specified by the movable member control data, and an operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is performed during the operation effective period specified by the operation detection control data. The control which receives and determines the production content is performed. 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. 17B 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. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect, for example. 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. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to 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 production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, 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. On the voice control board 13 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. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 7, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 18A 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. Yes.

  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.

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 18 (B1) and the second starting win command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 18 (B2) are the effect control buffer setting unit. 194 is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved memory number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved memory number.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a first reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a second reserved memory number notification command and a determination result designation command at the time of winning are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting winning can be stored in association with each other. The second start winning command buffer 194B has a storage area so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command received at the start winning prize in an empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, when a first reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command based on the first starting winning are received, storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first starting winning command buffer 194A Are stored in the order of the first reserved storage number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command based on the second starting winning are received, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting winning command buffer 194B Are stored in the order of the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command.

  When the first start win or the second start win occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the storage number notification command, the winning prize is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIG. 18 (B1) and (B2). The results are stored in the order of judgment result specification commands. In FIG. 18B1, commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In FIG. 18B2, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The commands stored in the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B are deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. And the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 18 (B1), when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, it is stored in the buffer number “1”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are deleted. Each command stored in an area corresponding to each of these is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 18 (B2), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”, the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the first special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored contents of the command buffer 194B at the time of winning two. Note that each command is shifted when the decorative symbol variable display is started. Must not. However, the difference at the time of receiving the command can be contradictory.

  For example, when the game state is controlled to the big win game state, a special game whose variable display result is “big hit” is stored on the hold based on the start winning command stored in the second start winning command buffer 194B. A determination is made whether or not there is. The effect mode in the big hit effect is determined at a different rate according to the result of the on-hold big hit determination. At this time, when the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the effect mode is determined as having been determined that there is no on-hold jackpot determination.

  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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via 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, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, 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 changing to 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. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 19 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 20 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 21, first, the CPU 103 determines the first 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 start port 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). 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 that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage 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 155 is set to “1” ( Step 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). 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, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number 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 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (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, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). 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 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random 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 154. 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 number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further indicates the variable display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification 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 the first pending storage count notification command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command is performed. The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result shown in the numerical data extracted by the process of step S209 is included (step S212). In this embodiment, a range of “8001” to “8437”, a range of “8438” to “11277”, and other ranges are preset as a plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, the minimum value and the maximum value in each numerical value range are set, and by comparing with the random value MR1 extracted by the process of step S209, which numerical value range is included. It only needs to be able to judge.

  After executing the process of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 22 shows a configuration example of a winning determination result designation command for which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. The winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 22 differs depending on the determination result as to which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 is included. EXT data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437”. The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8438” to “11277”. Command 9502H is a winning determination result third designation command indicating that random number MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the random value MR1 is any value from “8001” to “8437” regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, the first determination command at the time of winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming state is in the probability changing state. To be specified on the side. If the random value MR1 is any value between “8438” and “11277”, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” only when the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the determination result second designation command at the time of winning can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state when the gaming state is in the probability changing state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “lost” and it is determined not to control the big hit gaming state.

  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. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In such a start winning determination process, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and the second When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a stored memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command, are transmitted as a set 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 in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  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 are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as the “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. 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”. In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of variation pattern types are used by using numerical data indicating the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. This includes processing for determining one of the types, processing for determining the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the like. ing. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows: a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a random value for determining the variation pattern. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  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 symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, 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 this 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, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. 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 “first big hit” or “second big hit”. As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type “first jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting the number of times to “6 times”, the short-term open big hit state may be set. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “second big hit”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “16 times” to set the long-term open 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, a process for making a setting for transmitting an 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. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 20 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). 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 game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit 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 a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer 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 game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. 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.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. As the data, 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 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” in the unit 151A is shifted up by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 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). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation state is controlled in which the probability variation control is performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation control ends, the probability variation flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  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 jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 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, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is each big hit of “first big hit” or “second big hit”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the types matches, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “1”, and if it is “second jackpot”, it may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set 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” or “7” that will be the big hit symbol depending on 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 “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the 6R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16R 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 reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. 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.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 20 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 24, 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). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is a probable change state. Whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the time-shortening state is determined (step S264). When the time-shortening control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S265). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the data is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267).

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type determined by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, in the process of step S267, it is only necessary to determine one of the variation pattern types from among a plurality of variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the big hit flag is off, by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S267, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. That is, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). .

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected. It may be stored as hold information.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). 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 processing of step S270, 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. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). 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 processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). 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. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. 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 second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. 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 S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot ending presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 20, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), settings for starting the probability variation control are performed (step S322). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state. Then, a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the probability variation control is set in a probability variation number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154.

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S323). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state. Then, a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control is set in a time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S324), and the execution of the big hit end process is ended.

  After the setting for starting the probability variation control is performed by the big hit end process, when the execution of the special figure game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the process of step S240 shown in FIG. In the processing, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” at a rate according to the probability variation control. Then, by assigning the decision value in the special figure display result decision table 130 as shown in FIG. 12, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is higher than that in the normal state or the time reduction state in which the probability variation control is not performed. As a result, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. As described above, when the state is in the probability changing state, it is easier to determine to control to the big hit gaming state than in the normal state or the short time state.

  When the execution of the special game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition after the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed by the big hit end process, the process of step S264 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the time-shortening control is being performed, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected by the process of step S266. Then, the normal state in which the time reduction control is not performed when the time reduction control is performed due to the assignment of the determination value in the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C as shown in FIG. It is easier to determine a variation pattern with a short variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols than when the number is.

  In addition, after the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed by the big hit end process, in the normal symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. 19, a process for performing the high opening control is executed. For example, when it is determined that the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is to be started, the predetermined graphic display result determination table is referred to based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the general graphic display result, etc. Determine the result of the usual map display. Here, in the general map display result determination table, when the high release control is performed in response to the time flag being on, the general map display result is “per normal map” than when the high release control is not performed. A decision value is assigned to the normal map display result so that the rate at which the decision is made is high. Thereby, in the advantageous state in which the high opening control is performed in the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal” than in the normal state, so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is The frequency at which the second start winning opening to be formed is in an expanded and open state increases, and the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the high release control is performed corresponding to the time flag being turned on, the variable symbol display time is set to be shorter than when the high release control is not performed. As a result, in the advantageous state where the high opening control is performed in the short-time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is shortened, so that the variable display result of “per normal map” is derived and displayed. The interval at which the second starting prize opening device 6B formed by the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is expanded is increased, and the game ball easily passes through the second starting prize opening.

  In the general process process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of tilt control times that are the number of times to be in the expanded open state Set. At this time, when the high release control is performed in response to the time-short flag being turned on, the tilt control time and the number of tilt control are set to be larger than when the high release control is not performed. Thereby, in the advantageous state in which the high opening control is performed in the short time state, the time and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded opening state are increased, so that the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening.

  In the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. 20, the setting for ending the probability variation control and the time reduction control is performed in response to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. For example, clearing the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to clear the off state, and clearing the probability change number counter and time reduction counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 and the like Processing or the like may be executed.

  In the special symbol stop process, whether to end the time-shortening control or high-opening control in the time-short state and whether to end the probability-changing control in the probability-changing state, corresponding to the case where the special-symbol display result is “losing” A determination of whether or not is made. For example, when the short-time count value which is the stored value of the short-time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and whether or not the count value after subtraction becomes “0”. Determine whether. Then, when the time reduction count value becomes “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended, and the time reduction flag is cleared. Further, when the probability variation count value which is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and whether or not the count value after the subtraction becomes “0”. Determine whether. When the probability variation count value is “0”, it is determined that the probability variation control is to be terminated, and the probability variation flag is cleared. Note that the timing for updating the short-time count value and the probability variation count value is not limited to the timing at which the special symbol ending process is executed in response to the end of the special figure game, for example, step S231 or step S235 shown in FIG. May be the timing at which the execution of the special figure game is started based on the determination that the special figure holding storage number is other than “0”.

  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. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a slide member break-in process for executing a break-in operation for moving the slide member 410 of the effect model 200 (step S72). As shown in FIG. 3, when the slide member 410 is in a standby state at the first position, the portion of the wiring cable 414 between the pressing member 416 and the connector 415 is in a considerably bent state.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the slide member 410 is in the state of being advanced to the second position, the portion between the pressing member 416 of the wiring cable 414 and the connector 415 is in a state where there is not much room.

  For this reason, a force in a direction from the second position to the first position is applied to the slide member 410 by the wiring cable 414. When the wiring cable 414 is extended, the covering material of the wiring cable 414 is resin. Therefore, when the wiring cable 414 is cold, the sliding member 410 is moved by the wiring cable 414 than when the wiring cable 414 is cold. The force applied to becomes stronger.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been left and cooled at night, a break-in operation is performed to sound the movement of the slide member 410. By performing the running-in operation of moving the slide member 410 from the first position to the second position, the wiring cable 414 can be flexibly conditioned by bending the wiring cable 414.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the wiring cable 414 is provided in the vicinity of an object that generates heat. Be drunk.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the operation of a plurality of types of movement patterns of the arm member 300 in an effect such as a Janken effect, detects the initial position of the arm member 300 by a position detection sensor (not shown), An arm member initialization process for moving the arm member 300 to the position is executed (step S73).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S74). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S74; NO), the process of step S74 is repeatedly executed to stand by.

  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. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. 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 S74 (step S74; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S75), and command analysis processing is executed (step S76). In the command analysis process executed in step S76, 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 S76, an effect control process is executed (step S77). In the effect control process in step S77, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a 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 in the model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S77, an effect random number update process is executed (step S78), 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 S74.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S76 of FIG. 26 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S501; YES). Step S502). At this time, if it is determined that the command is not the first reserved memory number notification command (step S520; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503). If it is determined that the command is not the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; NO), it is determined whether or not it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504).

  When it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first reserved memory number notification command (step S502; YES), or when it is determined in step S503 that the command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S503; YES). Alternatively, if it is determined in step S504 that it is a winning determination result designation command (step S504; YES), a start winning command such as the first starting winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is used. In one of the buffers, the received command is stored at the head of the free area (step S505), and the process returns to step S501.

  As an example, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the first reserved memory number notification command, the first reserved memory is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the first start winning command buffer 194A. The number notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order. On the other hand, when the winning determination result designation command is received together with the second reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number is stored in the storage area having the smallest buffer number among the free areas in the second start winning command buffer 194B. The notification command and the winning determination result designation command are stored in order.

  When the pending storage number notification command is received together with the change start command, the reserved storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not a winning determination result designation command (step S504; NO), settings corresponding to other received commands are made (step S505), and the process of step S501 is performed. Return to.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a reserved memory count notification command or a winning determination result designation command, is also referred to as a start winning command. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called notification information. As the hold notification information, a start opening winning designation command may be provided to indicate whether the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The winning determination result designation command, which is an effect control command for designating a determination result based on the extracted value of the numerical data representing the random value MR1 when the start winning is generated, is also referred to as determination result information. When storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the free area in the start winning received command buffer, it is stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a pending storage number notification command or a winning determination result designation command. Alternatively, each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command is received, the reception waiting time of the winning determination result specifying command is measured by measuring the elapsed time after reception. It is determined whether or not elapses. If the winning determination result designation command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the reserved memory number notification command, The received winning determination result designation command is stored in association with the pending storage number notification command stored in the command buffer. On the other hand, if a winning judgment result designation command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or if a winning judgment result designation command is received even though the elapsed time has not been measured, the normal reception period The received winning determination result designation command may be stored in association with a new buffer number in the starting winning command buffer, assuming that the command is not received within, or the pending storage number notification command is missing. .

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S77 of FIG. 26 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  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 determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on 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 judge are included.

  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 corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  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. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, etc. Corresponding to the above, the definite decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is initialized. The value is updated to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display 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, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs 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 value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  In this embodiment, the effect form of the janken effect executed as the reach effect of super reach is determined as one of the effect forms corresponding to a plurality of janken effect patterns. In this example, the variable display when the variable display result is “losing” is executed as a predetermined game. On the other hand, the variable display when the variable display result is “big hit” is executed as an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game.

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the Janken effect determination process as shown in FIG. 29, for example, in the variable display start setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. In the Janken effect determination process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command is a specific change pattern with a super reach reach effect ( Step S601). At this time, if it is not accompanied by super reach (step S601; NO), the Janken effect determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach (step S601; YES), the current variable display result notified by a variable display result notification command or the like is specified (step S602). Subsequently, for example, by checking the stored contents of the gaming state designation command, it is determined whether or not the high base control as the high opening control is being performed (step S603). At this time, if the high base control is not performed (step S603; NO), the stored contents of both the first start winning command buffer 194A and the second starting winning command buffer 194B are checked ( Step S604). On the other hand, when the high base control is being performed (step S603; YES), the stored content is checked only for the second start winning command buffer 194B (step S605).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S604 and S605, it is determined whether there is a pending storage based on the check results in these processes (step S606). When it is determined that there is a pending storage (step S606; YES), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked (step S607), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful (step S607). Step S608). At this time, if it is determined that reception has been successful (step S608; YES), whether or not there is a command for specifying the first determination result or the second determination result among the checked winning determination result specifying commands. Is determined (step S609). In this way, when it is determined that there is one that designates the first determination result or the second determination result (step S609; YES), the on-hold big hit determination is set (step S610).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 606 that there is no pending storage (step S606: NO), when it is determined in step S608 that reception is not normal (step S608; NO), in step S609. When it is determined that there is no one that designates the first determination result or the second determination result (step S609; NO), the on-hold big hit determination is not set.

  Thereafter, the Janken effect pattern is determined (Step S611), and the Janken result notification content is set (Step S612). In the process of step S612, if the current variable display result is “losing”, the content of the jenken result notification is set to “jenken lose”. On the other hand, when the current variable display result is “big hit”, the Janken result notification content is set to “Janken win”. Therefore, when the contents of the Janken result notification are “Janken defeat”, it can be notified that the variable display result is “variable display as a predetermined game” in which the variable display result is “losing”. Further, when the Janken result notification content is “Janken win”, it can be notified that the variable display result is a variable display as an advantageous game with a “big hit” result.

  In this embodiment, as a plurality of Janken effect patterns, for example, four patterns of Janken effect patterns SPA to SPD as shown in FIG. 30A are prepared in advance. In each Janken production pattern, at least a part of the production mode in the Janken production included in the Janken production executed as the reach production of the super reach is made different.

  For example, in the Janken production pattern SPA and the Janken production pattern SPC, an effect is performed in which the player character of the production model 200 plays a game with the opponent character A displayed on the image display device 5. On the other hand, in the Janken performance pattern SPB and the Janken performance pattern SPD, an effect is performed in which the player's own character of the production model 200 plays with the opponent character A displayed on the image display device 5. Thus, in this embodiment, the opponent character is different according to the Janken production pattern.

  Also, in the Janken production pattern SPC and the Janken production pattern SPD, the production character 200's own character performs an after-the-jumping exercise that shows a decisive action later than the opponent character A displayed on the image display device 5. Is done. On the other hand, in the Janken production pattern SPA and the Janken production pattern SPB, an production is performed so that the player's own character of the production model 200 does not perform the Janken later. As described above, in this embodiment, whether or not the own character of the production model 200 performs the later play is different according to the janken production pattern.

  In the processing of steps S611 and S612, for example, the banken effect pattern and the janken result notification content as the reach effect pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. By setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30B, when the current variable display result is “losing”, the Janken effect pattern SPD is determined at a higher ratio than when the current variable display result is “big hit”. Is done. Further, among the cases where the current variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, when there is no on-hold big hit determination, the Janken effect pattern SPD is not determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result of this time is “losing” and there is an on-hold jackpot determination, the ratio determined as the Janken effect pattern SPD is the highest. Therefore, while it is highly likely that the current variable display result will be “losing” due to the effect form of the Janken effect pattern SPD, the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game stored on hold. It is definitely notified that the following is included.

  As a result, when the production mode of the Janken production pattern SPD appears, although there is a low expectation that an advantageous game in which the current variable display result is “big hit” will be executed, It can be expected that a predetermined game value of being a “hit” and becoming a big win game state is given. As described above, the Janken performance patterns SPA to SPD are different at different ratios depending on whether or not the current variable display is advantageous to the player, such as whether or not the current variable display result is “big hit”. Either may be determined. It should be noted that any of the Janken production patterns SPA to SPD can be performed in different proportions depending on the total number of rounds when the variable display result is “big hit”. You may decide.

  In the Janken effect determination process shown in FIG. 29, by executing the process of step S605 during the high base control, the second determination result is not used without using the winning determination result corresponding to the special figure game of the first special figure. The Janken effect pattern is determined using only the winning determination result corresponding to the special figure special game. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the first special figure from the effect mode in the Janken effect. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether or not the variable display result may be a “big hit”, and to ensure sound gameability. In addition, it is possible to prevent the same effect mode from appearing repeatedly in the Janken effect, and to prevent a decrease in effect.

  Next, the Janken production will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the performance operation timing in the Janken production. 32 to 34 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation in the Janken effect.

  First, with reference to FIG. 31A and FIG. 32, a description will be given of a banken presentation when the player character of the production model 200 does not play the banken later. When starting the Janken production, the production control CPU 120, for example, as shown in FIG. 32A, displays a notification image for informing the start of the Janken production on the image display device 5, such as “Janken chance”. Display. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of the opponent character in an area that confronts the player character of the effect model 200 in the left-right direction, such as an area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Perform the production. In this example, an opponent character A is displayed. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control drives the motor for the pinion gear 432 constituting the rack and pinion mechanism 430 to slide the slide member 410 from the first position to the second position, so that FIG. As shown in (), an effect is produced by the movement of the arm member 300 as if the player character of the effect model 200 protrudes the right arm forward.

  Then, the production control CPU 120 outputs sounds such as “Jan” and “Ken” from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R according to the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken”. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image as if the opponent character is waving his arm, for example, as shown in FIG. 32B in accordance with the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken”. An image effect to be displayed on the device 5 is executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 drives the drive motor 411 in accordance with the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken” to rotate the arm member 300 attached to the attachment arm 412, so that FIG. As shown in (), an effect is performed as if the player's own character of the effect model 200 is waving his right arm in accordance with the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken”. Here, as described above, in the Janken production, when the player character of the production model 200 wins the Janken with the opponent character, the player can recognize that the variable display result is “big hit”. Informed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the self-character of the production model 200 matches the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken” before the result of Janken is notified, regardless of whether the character's Janken wins or loses. An effect of a common aspect is performed as if the right arm is swung. Therefore, such an effect in the Janken production is a suggestion production that suggests which aspect the finger member 311 of the production model 200 changes by making the production model 200 notice before the Janken result is notified. Become.

  Then, the CPU 120 for effect control causes the speaker 8L, 8R to output a sound such as “Pon”, for example, in accordance with the time signature “Pon” of Janken. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control displays, on the image display device 5, an image as if the opponent character is showing a decisive hand, for example, as shown in FIG. The image effect to be displayed is executed. In this example, the opponent character A shows a state where he is making a janken par. Further, the production control CPU 120 drives the take-up reel 313 in accordance with the time of “Pon” and winds up the wire 312, thereby making the production model 200 self-approaching as shown in FIG. An effect is performed as if the character is showing a decisive hand in accordance with the time signature of “Pon”. In this example, by winding the wires 312B and 312C with the take-up reel 313B and extending the index finger member 311B and the middle finger member 311C to open, the player character of the production model 200 gives out the best of the bark. It shows how it is. Further, the effect control CPU 120 changes the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 at a position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 in the display area of the image display device 5 in accordance with the time of “Pon”. The effect image E that can specify the later shape is displayed. In this example, a state is shown in which an effect image E imitating the banquet of Janken is displayed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 continues to display an image in which the opponent character indicates the decisive hand until a predetermined time elapses, and the change of the finger member 311 in which the own character of the effect model 200 indicates the definite hand. The Kenken result notification effect is executed to keep the subsequent shape until a predetermined time elapses. In the Janken result notification effect, a text message indicating the Janken result such as “Janken win” or “Janken defeat” is displayed. In this manner, the player can recognize whether or not the variable display result is a “hit” by visually recognizing the result of the play between the player character of the production model 200 and the opponent character. In this example, the Janken production of the Janken production pattern SPA is performed as an effect that the own character of the production model 200 wins the Janken with the opponent character A, and the variable display result of this time becomes “big hit”. It shows a state in which notification is definitely made.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31 (B) and FIG. 33, a description will be given of the banken presentation when the player character of the production model 200 performs the banquet. Even when the player's character of the production model 200 plays later, the production control CPU 120 informs that the Janken production is started when starting the Janken production. An image and an opponent character are displayed, and the slide member 410 is slid from the first position to the second position. Run. In this example, a case where the opponent character B is displayed will be described.

  Then, in the same way as when not doing the later banken, the production control CPU 120, for example, “Jan”, “Ken” sounds from the speakers 8L, 8R according to the time of “Jan”, “Ken”. As shown in FIG. 33A, the image display device 5 displays an image as if the opponent character is waving his arm, and the arm member 300 attached to the attachment arm 412 is rotated as shown in FIG. Then, an effect is performed as if the player character of the effect model 200 is waving his right arm.

  Then, the CPU 120 for effect control causes the speaker 8L, 8R to output a sound such as “Pon”, for example, in accordance with the time signature “Pon” of Janken. In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 33B, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image on the image display device 5 as if the opponent character is showing a decisive hand, as shown in FIG. The image effect to be displayed is executed. In this example, the opponent character B shows a state of taking a squeaky hand of Janken Goo. Further, the effect control CPU 120 continues to rotate the arm member 300 attached to the attachment arm 412, and continues the effect as if the character of the effect model 200 is waving his right arm.

  Then, the production control CPU 120 drives the take-up reel 313 and takes up the wire 312 at a timing later than the time of “Jenken” “Pon”, thereby producing an effect as shown in FIG. The player character of the model 200 performs an effect that shows a decisive hand later. In this example, by winding the wires 312B and 312C with the take-up reel 313B and extending the index finger member 311B and the middle finger member 311C to open, the player character of the production model 200 gives out the best of the bark. It shows how it is. Further, at this timing, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the shape after the change of the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 at the position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 in the display area of the image display device 5. Possible effect images E are displayed. In this example, a state is shown in which an effect image E imitating the banquet of Janken is displayed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 continues to display an image in which the opponent character indicates the decisive hand until a predetermined time elapses, and the change of the finger member 311 in which the own character of the effect model 200 indicates the definite hand. The Kenken result notification effect is executed to keep the subsequent shape until a predetermined time elapses. In the Janken result notification effect, a text message indicating the Janken result such as “Janken win” or “Janken defeat” is displayed. In this manner, the player can recognize whether or not the variable display result is a “hit” by visually recognizing the result of the play between the player character of the production model 200 and the opponent character. In this example, the Janken production of the Janken production pattern SPD as the production that the player character of the production model 200 is playing with the opponent character B later and loses, and the variable display result of this time is “lost”. ”Is shown in a definite manner, and a special game that is stored on hold includes a notice that the variable display result is“ big hit ”. ing.

  Here, as described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” according to the victory or defeat of Janken between the player character and the opponent character of the production model 200 in the Janken production. The player is notified so as to be recognizable. However, if a problem occurs in the driving device 400 of the production model 200, the arm member 300 or the finger member 311 cannot be operated as shown in FIG. . Therefore, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the driving device 400 for the production model 200 is operating normally, the production control CPU 120 can display the production model 200 as shown in FIG. An effect image E that can specify the shape of the finger member 311 after the change is displayed. As a result, even if the arm member 300 or the finger member 311 of the production model does not operate, the player can be notified by the effect image E and whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Recognizable information can be notified.

  Next, in such a pachinko gaming machine 1, an example in which the volume as the effect is adjusted by the player's adjustment operation will be described.

  In this embodiment, the volume as the game effect can be adjusted by the player's adjustment operation during the game or during the customer waiting demonstration display. When the sound volume is adjusted, the effect control CPU 120 displays an adjustment result image indicating the sound volume adjustment result in a manner in which the effect image and the demo image are superimposed on a predetermined area of the image display device 5. The adjustment result image is displayed, for example, in a bar graph display mode that increases or decreases in the left-right direction. The mode of the adjustment result image is arbitrary as long as the player or the like can recognize the current volume, and may be a mode that displays a numerical value or a character corresponding to the volume, a pie chart mode, or the like. In this embodiment, in the menu mode, the volume can be adjusted only when the “volume adjustment” item is selected from the menu screen and the volume adjustment mode is selected. Further, in response to receiving a predetermined operation during the customer waiting demonstration display, the menu mode is shifted from the customer waiting demonstration display.

  FIG. 35A is a display example of the adjustment result image R during the game. During the game, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the image display device 5. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35A, the display area of the adjustment result image R overlaps a part of the decorative symbol display area Ar.

  FIG. 35B is a display example of the adjustment result image R during the demonstration display. During the demonstration display, as shown in the figure, for example, an image indicating that a customer waiting demonstration such as “Demo Displaying” is in progress is displayed on the image display device 5 and an adjustment operation is performed. The adjustment result image R is superimposed on the demonstration display image.

  FIG. 35C1 is a display example of the menu screen during the menu mode. In this embodiment, in the menu mode, there is a volume adjustment mode selection operation by the player, and volume adjustment is possible only when the screen is switched to the volume adjustment mode selection screen shown in FIG. 35 (C2). It has become. Selection of an item in the menu mode can be performed, for example, by tilting the stick controller 31A, and the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is pushed or pushed with the “volume adjustment” item selected, or the push button 31B is pressed. By pressing the button, the screen changes to a screen in which the volume adjustment mode is selected as shown in FIG. 35 (C2). The operation means for selecting an item is not limited to the stick controller 31A, and may be a cross key (not shown) or the like.

  FIGS. 35D1 and 35D are examples of error images that can be displayed in the error notification process. In this embodiment, the error image is not erased during the derivation display of the variable display result, and the adjustment result. It is displayed with priority over the image R.

  Here, a main example in the case where the adjustment result image R is erased during the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B, the predetermined period T1 is the display period of the adjustment result image R from the time when the most recent adjustment operation is performed, but at least part of the predetermined period T1 and the derived display period T2. Is overlapped, the adjustment result image R is deleted. The example shown in FIG. 36A is a case where the derived display period T2 overlaps the rear end of the predetermined period T1, and in this case, the adjustment result image R is not displayed until the next adjustment operation is performed. On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 36B is a case where the derivation display period T2 is within the predetermined period T1, and in this case, when the derivation display period T2 ends, the adjustment result image R is displayed again, and the predetermined period The display continues until T1 elapses. Although not shown, when the derived display period T1 overlaps the front end of the predetermined period T1, the adjustment result image R is displayed after the end of the derived display period T2. Thus, according to this embodiment, since the adjustment result image R is erased in the derived display period T2, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the recognizability of the variable display result that is derived and displayed.

  Next, an example of a case where the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. When the decorative symbol variable display is executed and the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 37 (A), a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is executed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (B). By displaying a simple development notification image on the image display device 5, the development notification to the super reach is performed. When the player performs an adjustment operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.

  Following such development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. Then, when the operation by the push button 31B is performed, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. Note that, when the operation by the push button 31B is not performed during the display period of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37E, for example, the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  Until the predetermined time T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R remains displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P. However, in the derivation display period T2 of the variable display result, the adjustment result image R is deleted as shown in FIG. 37E even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed. Thereby, the fall of the visibility of the variable display result derived | led-out displayed can be suppressed.

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

  (Modification 1) In the process of step S611 shown in FIG. 29, at a different rate depending on which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the variable display based on which the game ball has passed is started. , Janken production pattern may be determined. Here, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is displayed. If the variable display is started, there is a high possibility that the high base control that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening is not performed. That is, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, and there is little opportunity to set the holding big hit determination. Therefore, when the variable display result of this time is “losing” and there is a jackpot determination in the hold, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure based on the passing of the game ball at the first start winning opening is performed. If it is started, if the Janken effect pattern SPD is determined at a higher rate than when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure based on the passing of the game ball at the second start winning opening is started. Good. In this way, when the number of special figure hold memories is small and the number of opportunities for determining whether there is a hold-in-place big hit determination is small, the effect form of the Janken effect pattern SPD is determined at a higher rate than when the number of special figure hold memories is large. Thereby, even when it is difficult to increase the number of special figure reservations stored, it is easy for the effect mode of the Janken effect pattern SPD to appear, and the frequency of the effect mode of the Janken effect becoming the effect mode of the Janken effect pattern SPD can be increased.

  (Variation 2) As the Janken result notification content, it is possible to notify whether or not an advantageous game advantageous to the player over a predetermined game is executed, such as the fact that the current variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” Various directing contents may be provided in addition to “Janken Win” and “Janken Loss”. As an example, a plurality of performance patterns with different at least part of the performance mode are provided as an effect pattern of the Janken result notification effect corresponding to “Janken win”. Any of the patterns may be determined. For example, a display color, a background image, a display color and a size of a character message indicating the result of the Janken, and the speakers 8L and 8R are output as an aspect of the Janken result notification production. It is only necessary to be able to vary the sound effect, the lighting mode of the illuminant such as the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, the operation mode of the effect model, a combination of some or all of them, according to a plurality of effect patterns.

  (Modification 3) The Janken result notification effect is not limited to the one that definitely notifies whether a predetermined game or an advantageous game is executed, and may be a notification of the possibility. For example, the processing in step S612 shown in FIG. 29 differs depending on whether an advantageous game advantageous to the player is executed, such as whether the current variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. It is only necessary to be able to determine any of a plurality of types of Janken result notification contents prepared in advance at a predetermined ratio.

  (Modification 4) It is not limited to the production mode in the Janken production, but the production mode in any production executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is given whether or not an advantageous game is executed and a predetermined game value is given. Depending on whether or not, it may be determined as an effect mode corresponding to one of a plurality of effect patterns at a different rate. For example, a predetermined effect device, such as displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting a sound effect, lighting a light emitter, operation of an effect model, or some or all of these combinations It is only necessary to inform the player of whether or not an advantageous game is executed or whether or not a predetermined game value is given by an arbitrary performance operation using the. It does not notify the result of the battle such as Janken's victory or defeat, but for example, it performs an effect that develops a predetermined story such as a story, and whether or not an advantageous game is executed according to the end of the story Whether or not a predetermined game value is given may be notified so that the player can recognize it. Or, for example, after presenting the achievement condition for the advantageous game to be executed, an effect indicating whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied is performed, and the advantageous game is executed as “success” when the achievement condition is satisfied. Alternatively, the player may be notified of whether the predetermined game is executed without executing the advantageous game due to “failure” in which the achievement condition is not satisfied. Or, for example, whether or not an advantageous game is executed when the variable display result is “big hit”, such as when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together with the big win combination, and when the stop display is stopped with the lost combination. An effect mode in which the player is informed so as to be recognizable may be used.

  (Modification 5) In addition to the reach effect, for example, a jackpot effect similar to the above embodiment or an effect different from the Janken effect can be executed as a big hit effect or a notice effect. The effect mode corresponding to one of the plurality of effect patterns may be determined at a different rate depending on whether an advantageous game is executed or whether a predetermined game value is given.

  (Modification 6) In the above embodiment, the case where the special game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure has been described. On the other hand, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening. In this case, instead of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a special figure reservation common storage unit is provided. In the special figure holding common storage unit, in addition to the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, the starting port data indicating which game ball has passed through the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is set as the holding number. Store in association with each other. As an example, each game ball has start opening data indicating “1” corresponding to winning in the first starting winning opening or starting opening data indicating “2” corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order. Note that the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening and the hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition due to the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. May be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is established for the special game corresponding to each holding data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order. Further, instead of the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B shown in FIGS. 18B1 and 18B2, a start prize command common buffer is provided. The start winning command common buffer is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories. The effect control CPU 120 stores the pending storage number notification command and the winning determination result designation command from the top in the free area of the starting winning command common buffer in the order received at the start winning. Further, every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, it is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area, and the subsequent stored contents are shifted. When there is no superiority or inferiority between the special figure game using the second special figure and the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority. The problem that the soundness of such a game is impaired or a similar production mode appears repeatedly is unlikely to occur. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may check the stored contents of the start winning command common buffer and determine whether there is pending data whose variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. In this way, regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the variable display result is set as a target for determining the presence or absence of pending data determined to be “big hit”, and the determination result The production pattern is determined at a different ratio according to the situation. As a result, the opportunity to determine that there is an on-hold jackpot determination is increased, and for example, the frequency of the predetermined effect mode such as the effect mode of the Janken effect pattern SPD can be increased.

  (Modification 7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the effect model 200 is used as a self-character for a Janken effect has been described. On the other hand, the effect model 200 may be used for other effects regardless of whether or not the effect model 200 is used as the self-character of the Janken effect. Other effects using the effect model 200 include, for example, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, development effects that are executed when developing from normal reach to super reach, and battle with opponent characters. Such a battle effect, a cut-in notice effect, a tilt effect in which the decorative display variable display state reaches a reach state when the effect is successful, a mode effect, and the like are conceivable. In this case, the finger member 311 provided on the arm member 300 of the production model 200 may be changed to a mode different from Janken's goo, choki, and par. Also in this case, it is possible to display effect images of different modes depending on the mode after the change of the finger member 311 provided on the arm member 300 of the effect model 200. As a result, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of other effects other than Janken.

  (Modification 8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the effect model 200 is used as a self-character for a Janken effect has been described. On the other hand, the production model 200 may operate only for liveliness. Thereby, for example, when the variable display effect such as the notice effect is not being executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  (Modification 9) In the above embodiment, the effect image E that can specify the shape after the change of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 is used as an effect imitating any one of Janken's goo, choki, and par. The case where the image E is displayed has been described. On the other hand, the effect image E only needs to be able to specify the shape after the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 is changed, and may not be completely reproduced. Also, in correspondence with Janken's goo, choki, and par, for example, a predetermined color or pattern such as red, blue, yellow, etc. is associated and notified, and just looking at the outline of the effect image E, Even if the shape of the member 311 after the change cannot be specified or is difficult to specify, the shape of the finger member 311 after the change may be specified by the color or pattern of the effect image E. Even in such an aspect, when the arm member 300 and the finger member 311 of the production model do not operate, the effect image E notifies the soap result and determines whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The player can be notified in a recognizable manner.

  (Modification 10) In the above embodiment, the case where the effect image E is displayed at the position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 in the display area of the image display device 5 has been described. On the other hand, the effect image E may be displayed at a position different from the position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200. Even in such an aspect, when the arm member 300 and the finger member 311 of the production model do not operate, the effect image E notifies the soap result and determines whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The player can be notified in a recognizable manner.

  (Modification 11) In the above-described embodiment, as the suggestion effect suggesting which aspect the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 is changed to be noticed by the effect model 200 before the Janken result is notified. Regardless of whether or not the character's Janken wins or loses, before the Janken result is notified, it is common that the own character of the production model 200 is waving his right arm in time with “Jan” and “Ken”. The case where the effect of this aspect is executed has been described. On the other hand, the suggestion effect may be an effect of a common mode that is executed before the Janken result is notified regardless of whether the character's Janken wins or loses. For example, the arm member 300 of the effect model 200 may be used. It may be an effect of another aspect, such as an effect that causes the LED to operate irregularly or an effect that causes a light emitting member such as an LED provided on the arm member 300 to blink regularly or irregularly.

  (Modification 12) In the above embodiment, the case where the effect image E is displayed in response to the change in the shape of the finger member 311 provided on the arm member 300 of the effect model 200 has been described. On the other hand, in the effect image E, for example, the shape of the finger member 311 provided on the arm member 300 changes, such as the timing when the arm member 300 slides and appears on the front surface of the display area of the image display device 5. May be displayed from the front. In that case, the effect image E is displayed so that the shape of the changed finger member 311 cannot be specified or is difficult to specify until the shape of the finger member 311 provided on the arm member 300 changes. That's fine. Thereby, even if the arm member 300 and the finger member 311 of the production model do not operate, the effect image E can be noticed, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  (Modification 13) In the above embodiment, the deciding factor of the own character of the effect model 200 in the Janken effect may affect the effect contents of the variable display effect that is executed following the Janken effect. For example, if the deciding factor of the character 200 of the directing model 200 in the Janken production is a choki, an image with the Janken choki as a motif is displayed in the variable display production executed following the Janken production. Conceivable. As a result, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the variable display effect that is executed following the Janken effect.

  (Modification 14) In the above embodiment, the case where the arm member 300 of the effect model 200 operates on the front surface of the image display device 5 and the effect image E is displayed on the image display device 5 has been described. On the other hand, for example, display means different from the image display device 5 such as an LED display and a bar writer are provided, and the arm member 300 of the effect model 200 is operated in front of such display means. The effect image E may be displayed on the display means. Thereby, the game interest in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with display means such as an LED display and a versatile writer can be improved.

  (Modification 15) In the above embodiment, an effect that can specify the shape of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 after the change regardless of whether or not the driving device 400 of the production model 200 is operating normally. The case where the image E is displayed has been described. On the other hand, it may be determined whether or not the driving device 400 of the effect model 200 is operating normally, and the effect image E may be displayed when the driving device 400 is not operating normally. As a result, the result of the Janken is informed by the effect image E, and the player 400 is informed of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the drive device 400 of the effect model 200 operates normally. It is possible to notify that it is not.

  (Modification 16) In the above embodiment, in the Janken production, voices such as “Jan”, “Ken”, and “Pon” are output to the speakers 8L and 8R according to the time signature of “Jan”, “Ken”, and “Pon”. The case of outputting from has been described. On the other hand, in the Janken production, in accordance with the time signature of “Jan”, “Ken”, “Pon”, the characters such as “Jan”, “Ken”, “Pon” are displayed on the image display device 5, An effect of turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, an effect of ejecting air from an air hole provided in the hitting operation handle, an effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle, etc. Good. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in the Janken production.

  (Modification 17) In the above embodiment, the case where the Janken effect is executed using only the effect model 200 for the own character has been described. On the other hand, in the Janken production, only the production model for the opponent character may be used, or the production model for the own character and the production model for the opponent character may be used. Also good. Even in such an aspect, it is possible to improve the gaming interest in the Janken production.

  (Modification 18) As in Modification 17, when the Janken effect is executed using the model for the player's character and the model for the opponent's character, the player character and the opponent character The effect image E may be displayed corresponding to one of them, or the effect image E may be displayed corresponding to both the player character and the opponent character. As a result, when the arm member 300 or the finger member 311 of the production model does not operate, the player is notified of the result of the soap by the effect image E, and the player determines whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Recognizable information can be notified.

  (Modification 19) In the above embodiment, an effect that can specify the shape of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 after the change regardless of whether or not the driving device 400 of the production model 200 is operating normally. The case where the image E is displayed has been described. On the other hand, it may be determined whether or not the driving device 400 of the effect model 200 is operating normally. If the driving device 400 is operating normally, the effect image E may not be displayed. When the effect image E is not displayed, the degree of expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” may be increased. Thereby, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the effect image E is displayed, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment interest in the Janken production.

  (Modification 20) In the above embodiment, when the shape of the finger member 311 provided on the arm member 300 of the production model 200 is changed, it shows one of the deciding factors of Janken Goo, Choki, and Par. explained. On the other hand, on the back side of the production model 200, there are a first member indicating the decisive factor of Janken's goo, a second member indicating the decisive factor of Janken's choke, and a third member indicating the decisive factor of Janken's par. It may be provided so as to be invisible or difficult to view from the player, and any one of the first member to the third member may be changed so as to protrude from the player so as to be visible. Thereby, the Janken effect can be executed with a simple structure.

  (Modification 21) In the above embodiment, the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” may be notified or suggested according to the winning pattern of the player character of the production model 200. As for the winning pattern of your character, in addition to the pattern of whether Janken's deciding factor is goo, choki, or par, the pattern of whether or not Janken became “Aiko” before winning or losing Janken, and the victory or defeat of Janken There are patterns such as the number of times that `` Aiko '' was reached before deciding, and the pattern of whether the hand when becoming `` Aiko '' before winning or losing Janken was Goo, Choki, Par, etc. It is done. Thereby, it is possible to pay attention to the winning pattern of the player character of the production model 200 in the Janken production.

  (Modification 22) In the above embodiment, when the player character of the production model 200 wins the opponent with the opponent character in the Janken production, the variable display is made depending on whether or not the own character has made a later move. The big hit type when the result is “big hit” may be notified or suggested. Accordingly, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the own character makes a later move in the Janken production, and whether or not the Janken wins if the later move is made.

  (Modification 23) In the above embodiment, the case where only the arm member 300 of the effect model 200 operates has been described. On the other hand, the main body member 210 of the production model 200 may also be a movable member that can be changed into a plurality of modes. Thereby, the production effect using the production model 200 can be enhanced.

  (Modification 24) In the above embodiment, the player may select the deciding hand of the player character of the production model 200 after starting the Janken production. In that case, after the player's own character's deciding factor is selected, the opponent's deciding factor may be decided according to the winning or losing of the Janken production, which is predetermined as the Janken result notification content. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment interest of Janken production.

  (Modification 25) In the above embodiment, the case where the effect control CPU 120 determines the Janken effect pattern has been described. On the other hand, as to which Janken effect pattern is to be executed, a variation pattern may be set in advance. Thereby, the load of the CPU 120 for effect control when the Janken effect is executed can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the first start winning opening, and based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. The explanation has been given on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. There may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the control content of various effect operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when the change is started. However, the effect control CPU 120 may be notified of the variation pattern 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 command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined image in a different mode according to the mode after the change of the movable member is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 that shoots a game ball as a game medium to the game area and variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The description has been made assuming that a configuration or the like capable of executing a predetermined effect for displaying is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. 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 prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device or the like in advance. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage 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-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “8” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  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 gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), a display unit that performs display (for example, an image display device 5 or the like), and a plurality of A movable image (for example, a finger member 311 that can be changed to a decisive hand of Janken Goo, Choki, Par) and a display image of the display means in a region corresponding to the movable member. Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying the effect image E at a position overlapping the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 in the display area of the image display device 5). The predetermined effect executing means executes a predetermined effect that displays a predetermined image in a different mode depending on the mode after the change of the movable member in relation to the change of the movable member. A capacity (e.g., when the shape of the finger member 311 of the effect for model 200 has changed, it displays an identifiable effect image E shape after the change of the finger member 311 of the effect for model 200, etc.).

  Thereby, the game interest by the effect using a movable member can be raised more.

  The predetermined effect execution means may be capable of executing a predetermined effect that displays a predetermined image capable of specifying the changed mode of the movable member (for example, specifying the shape after the finger member 311 of the effect model 200 is changed). Display possible effect image E).

  Thereby, the production effect can be improved.

  A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for informing the effect result (for example, for effect control capable of executing a Janken result notification effect in which a character message indicating the result of the Janken such as “Janken win” or “Janken defeat” is displayed. CPU 120 and the like, and the movable member changes in relation to the notification result of the specific effect being notified (for example, when the Janken result notification effect is executed, drives the take-up reel 313). In this case, when the wire 312 is wound up, an effect as if the player's own character of the effect model 200 is showing a decisive character is executed), and the effect result of the specific effect is notified by the predetermined effect execution means. The predetermined effect may be executed in connection with being performed (for example, when the Janken result notification effect is executed, the image display device 5 In display region, in a position overlapping with the finger member 311 of the effect for model 200, it displays an identifiable effect image E shape after the change of the finger member 311 of the effect for model 200, etc.).

  Thereby, a game entertainment interest can be improved in connection with the effect result of a specific effect being notified.

  The predetermined effect executing means may execute the predetermined effect regardless of whether or not the movable member is operating (for example, whether or not the drive device 400 of the effect model 200 is operating normally). Regardless, displaying the effect image E that can specify the shape of the finger member 311 of the production model 200 after the change).

  Thereby, even when a malfunction arises in a movable member and it does not operate | move, the fall of a game entertainment attraction can be reduced by the effect which displays a predetermined image.

  Suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting to which aspect the movable member changes (for example, the player character of the effect model 200 swings his right arm in accordance with the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken”. And the suggestion effect execution means performs the suggestion in a common manner regardless of whether the movable member changes. Directing may be executed (for example, before the Janken result is notified, regardless of whether the character's Janken wins or loses, the own character of the production model 200 matches the time signature of “Jan” and “Ken”). For example, performing a common aspect as if waving the right arm).

  Thereby, attention can be paid to the effect using a movable member by the suggestion effect.

  The movable member includes a cable (for example, a distribution cable 414) that bends and stretches according to the operation, and operates the movable member to bend and stretch the cable in connection with the start of the gaming machine. Control means for executing a break-in operation (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a slide member break-in process for executing a break-in operation for moving the slide member 410 of the effect model 200) may be further provided.

  Thereby, it can suppress that a movable member stops operating favorably by the influence of a cable.

  Among the display areas of the display means, in a predetermined area for deriving a display result of variable display, adjustment display execution means capable of executing adjustment display for adjusting the effect (for example, when the volume is adjusted, And an adjustment control execution unit that displays an adjustment result image indicating an adjustment result in a form superimposed on the effect image and the demo image in a predetermined area of the image display device 5, and the adjustment display execution unit displays the variable display. In connection with the result being derived, the execution of the adjustment display in the predetermined area may be restricted (for example, the adjustment result image R is deleted during the derived display period T2 of the variable display result).

  Thereby, even when adjustment display is executed, the visibility of the display result of variable display can be ensured.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 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,
Display means for displaying; and
A movable member that can be changed into a plurality of modes;
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect for displaying a predetermined image in an area corresponding to the movable member of the display area of the display means;
The predetermined effect execution means is capable of executing a predetermined effect that displays a predetermined image in a different mode depending on a mode after the change of the movable member in relation to the change of the movable member. Gaming machine.