JP2017221485A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance a performance effect of a performance using a predetermined image corresponding to a movable body.SOLUTION: A predetermined performance is executable (for example, a performance for changing a displayed shadow image 201), which displays a predetermined image (for example, a shadow image 201) in an area (for example, an area overlapping with a movable member 76 existing in an advanced position) corresponding to a movable body in display means. The predetermined performance is executable in a mode for moving the predetermined image in a state in which the movable body is stopped in a specific position (for example, the shadow image 201 is changed in a mode for moving a shadow in a direction opposite to a travel direction of an airplane at a lapse of time). Sound corresponding to operation of the movable body is outputted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some such gaming machines are configured to display a predetermined image in an area corresponding to a movable body in the display means. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that an effect image is displayed when an arm-shaped effect movable body operates, and the transmittance and size of the effect image change according to the operation of the effect movable body. .

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-92893 (paragraphs 2492 to 2496, FIGS. 298 and 299)

  However, even if the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is applied, only the transmittance and size of the predetermined image can be changed according to the operation of the movable body, and the display position of the predetermined image is moved. I can't. For this reason, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the effect of the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the effect of production using a predetermined image corresponding to a movable body.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a display unit (for example, an effect display device 9) and a specific position (for example, at least partly overlapping with the display unit) (for example, A movable body (for example, a movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane) operable at the advance position shown in FIG. 2B and a region (for example, FIG. 37D) corresponding to the movable body in the display means. As shown in FIG. 37, a predetermined effect (for example, the displayed shadow image shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, the shadow image 201) on the movable member 76 in the advanced position). And a sound output hand that outputs a sound corresponding to the operation of the movable body, and a predetermined effect execution means (for example, a part that executes step S8124 in the effect control microcomputer 100). (For example, the portion of step S8114 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect in such a manner that the predetermined image is moved while the movable body is stopped at the specific position. It is possible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F, the shadow image 201 is changed in such a manner that the shadow moves in the direction opposite to the traveling direction of the airplane as time passes). . According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

(Means 2) Special image display means (for example, effect control) capable of displaying a special image (for example, the effect image 200) whose relative display position on the display means does not change when the predetermined image is displayed in the means 1. The part which performs step S8123 in the microcomputer 100 for operation) may be comprised. According to such a configuration, by displaying the special image in addition to the predetermined image, it is possible to improve the effect of producing the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the movable body is formed in a shape simulating a moving object (for example, an airplane) (see, for example, FIG. 2). A predetermined effect can be executed by moving the predetermined image in the reverse direction (for example, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F, the shadow moves in the direction opposite to the traveling direction of the airplane as time passes). The shadow image 201 may be changed depending on the mode). According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a feeling of dynamism of the movable body, and it is possible to improve the production effect of the presentation using a predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the predetermined effect executing means can display an image that is the same as or similar to the shape of the movable body as the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 37D to 37D). F), a shadow image 201 that displays the shadow of the movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane may be displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of rendering using a predetermined image corresponding to the movable body by displaying an image that is the same as or similar to the shape of the movable body.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, a special operation that can execute a special operation (for example, an unfolding operation) that changes the shape of the movable body while the movable body is stopped at a specific position. Means (for example, the part for executing step S8116 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect after the special operation is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37D). As shown, the display of the shadow image 201 may be started after the unfolding operation is completed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the staging effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body by executing the special operation.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, initial operation executing means (for example, step in the production control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the initial operation of the movable body (for example, the initial operation of the movable member 76). The predetermined effect executing means does not display the predetermined image when the initial operation is executed (for example, in the movable member initial operation process shown in FIG. 25, the moving image of the shadow image is not displayed). ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, the visibility of the initial operation of the movable body can be ensured.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the light emission control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer) that performs the light emission control of the light emission means (for example, the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28) corresponding to the operation of the movable body 100 may be configured to include a part for executing step S8113 in 100. According to such a configuration, by performing the light emission control of the light emitting means, it is possible to improve the effect effect of the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the display means (for example, the effect display device 9) identifies the first direction (for example, the direction from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 9). A gaming machine that variably displays information (for example, a design symbol) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and is a movable body (for example, the performance in the second embodiment) When the body 300) is at a specific position (for example, the advance position), the identification information is variably displayed in a second direction (for example, a direction from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9) different from the first direction. Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a notice effect) (for example, in the second embodiment, a notice effect setting process of the effect symbol variation start process in the effect control microcomputer 100 (step In step S8004, the process table corresponding to the change pattern and the notice effect is selected, and step S8006 and step S8105 of the effect symbol changing process are executed). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production using the movable body and the identification information.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, the movable body (for example, the rotating mechanism 173A of the movable accessory 173, the opening / closing mechanism 173B or the slide mechanism 173C, and the elevating mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175). Is returned to the origin position (for example, the operation to return to the origin position shown in FIGS. 45 to 48), and the mode of the return operation (for example, the rotating mechanism 173A in FIG. 45 or FIG. 46 is the origin return operation). 4 and 48, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the origin return operation, and the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation in FIG. (For example, in FIGS. 45 to 48, the rotating mechanism 1 is used). 3A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the initial operation when the origin returning operation is performed, or the rotating mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the initial operation when the origin returning operation is not performed. The initial operation (for example, the short initial operation illustrated in FIGS. 45 to 48) may be performed (for example, including the mode of not performing the initial operation illustrated in FIG. 48). According to such a configuration, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation position of the movable member which imitated the shape of the airplane. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a movable member initial stage operation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of an accessory announcement effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of an accessory announcement effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation position of the movable member in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the fluctuation | variation display which performs the notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator A and the actuator C which operate | moves the movable accessory in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator B which operates the movable accessory in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator D which operates the movable accessory in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, actuator B, and actuator D in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, actuator B, and actuator D in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, actuator B, and actuator D in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the coupling | bonding of the initial operation | movement of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator D in 3rd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. “Variable display is synchronized” means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the type of big hit (the display color may be different depending on whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the jackpot in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the outlier) For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. The display color of the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d is assimilated with the background image when the display is turned off. In order to prevent the image from becoming invisible, it is desirable that the display color be different from the background image (for example, black).

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold memory display unit 9a for displaying the first hold memory number and a second hold memory display unit 9b for displaying the second hold memory number. ing. The first hold storage display unit 9a displays a first hold display corresponding to each of the first hold storage. The second hold storage display unit 9b displays a second hold display corresponding to each of the second hold storage. In this embodiment, the case where the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are individually displayed is shown. However, the sum is the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory | storage display part which displays a pending | holding memory | storage number may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. Moreover, when comprised in that way, while a 1st hold | maintenance memory and a 2nd hold | maintenance memory are displayed side by side in order of winning to the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd starting winning opening 14, in the total holding storage display part, So that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). It may be configured.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. For this reason, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. Further, on the lower left and right sides, effect blades 79a and 79b are provided that move when the motor 87 (see FIG. 4) rotates. The movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b operate when, for example, a notice effect or a super reach effect is executed. For example, the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessories 79a and 79b may be operated in the pseudo-ream effect, not limited to the notice effect and the super reach effect.

  Furthermore, a movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane is provided below the effect display device 9, and the movable member 76 moves and unfolds when the motor 85 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) rotates. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the movable member 76 operates when an accessory announcement effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is higher (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of displaying a special symbol is higher than that in the normal state. In the high probability state.), The probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a probable big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called probable state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, a special symbol). The display shifts to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the transition is made to the high base state, the transition is also made to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened. By shifting to the short time state in this way, the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is reduced). It is possible to reduce the situation that an invalid start prize is generated. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operating position of the movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane. The movable member 76 can move from a retracted position (initial position) that does not overlap the display screen of the effect display device 9 to an advanced position that overlaps a part of the display screen of the effect display screen 9 by moving. is there. FIG. 2A shows a state where the movable member 76 is in the retracted position, and FIG. 2B shows a state where the movable member 76 is in the advanced position.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a motor 85 is provided inside the game board 6 on the right side of the movable member 76. The rotation shaft of the motor 85 is connected to a gear portion 85b for connecting and rotating the movable member 76, and the movable member 76 is retracted as shown in FIG. 2A by driving the motor 85 in the forward direction. The moving operation can be performed from the position to the advance position shown in FIG. Further, if the motor 85 is driven in the reverse direction, it can be moved from the advanced position shown in FIG. 2B to the retracted position shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the support column 76X that connects the movable member 76 and the motor 85 is formed of a transparent member such as acrylic resin, and the movable member 76 is moved to the advanced position shown in FIG. Even so, the effect display on the display screen can be seen through the portion where the effect display device 9 and the column part 76X overlap.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the gear portion 85b has a plurality of gears (for example, a gear for moving to an advanced position and a retracted position and a gear for unfolding). 2B, when the movable member 76 is moved to the advanced position as shown in FIG. 2B, the gear of the gear portion 85b is switched, and the movable member 76 is expanded as described later (in this example, the main wing of the airplane). The movement of the aircraft or the tip of the airplane is projected).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first position sensor 81 and a second position sensor 82 for detecting the position of the movable member 76 are provided in the vicinity of the motor 85. In this embodiment, a projection 85a is provided on the gear portion 85b of the motor 85, and when the movable member 76 is in the retracted position as shown in FIG. 2A, the projection 85a is the second position sensor. When the movable member 76 is at the advanced position as shown in FIG. 2B, the protrusion 85a is positioned at the first position sensor 81. In this embodiment, the first position sensor 81 and the second position sensor 82 are realized by optical sensors. When the movable member 76 is at the retracted position, as shown in FIG. The second position sensor 82 is turned on when the light beam 82 is blocked by the projection 85a. Further, when the movable member 76 is at the advanced position, as shown in FIG. 2B, the light of the first position sensor 81 is shielded by the protrusion 85a, so that the first position sensor 81 is turned on. Become.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first position sensor 81 and the second position sensor 82 are realized by optical sensors is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first position sensor 81 and the second position sensor 82 may be realized by a physical sensor such as a proximity switch, as long as the position of the movable member 76 can be detected in some form.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 85 for operating the movable member 76 via the output port 106. The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs detection signals from the first position sensor 81 and the second position sensor 82 via the input port 107.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 10). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 53 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 53 to update the random R value.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a predetermined wait time has elapsed (step S50). In this embodiment, as will be described later, the movable member initial operation process (see step S702) is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, and the initial operation of the movable member 76 is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing the process of step S50, the process is controlled so as to wait until a predetermined wait time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses and then shift to the process of step S16 and thereafter. The game can be started after a sufficient time has elapsed until the initial operation of the member 76 is completed.

  Even during the initial operation of the movable member 76, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, and the initial operation and the variable display of the movable member 76 are performed in parallel. May be configured to be executable. With such a configuration, the weight process in step S50 is not necessary.

  When execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed and a predetermined wait time has elapsed (see step S50), the CPU 56 performs a display random number update process (step S17) and an initial value random number update in the main process. The process (step S18) is repeatedly executed. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21) ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state. In the normal symbol process in step S27, the normal symbol variation display is executed based on the detection of the passing of the game ball to the gate 32, and the variation display result is derived and displayed, or the normal symbol variation display result is displayed. When the winning is won, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened or closed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) when the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big hit that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a probable state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that when the gaming machine is configured so that all types of jackpots are probabilistic jackpots, it is not necessary to provide a jackpot. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you are configured to provide a small hit, suddenly probable big hits that do not involve a short-time state (high base state) just by shifting to a probable state (high probability state). Is preferably provided.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to presence / absence of effects such as pseudo-ream and slip effects.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of jackpot. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 9D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 9E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, eight determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 (D) and 9 (E), the sudden probability variation big hit (two round big hit) as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given, and the game There are cases where it is determined as a normal big hit and a probable big hit (15 round big hit) as the second specific gaming state that gives a game value larger than the value, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a seven-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a time-short state (high base state) after the big hit gaming state ends (see steps S167 and 168 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends when the variable display is ended 100 times (see steps S168 and S137 to 140 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the end of the execution of 100 fluctuation displays, the time reduction state ends (see step S132 described later).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a probable change state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the jackpot is changed to the probable change state) The state is also shifted to the short time state (high base state) (see steps S169 and S170 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability variation big hit gaming state, the state is shifted to the probability variation state (high probability state) (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability variation state and the time-short state (high base state). (See steps S169 and S170 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  10 and 11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command is used. Specifically, in the case of “normal big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and in the case of “normal big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. In the case of “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “probable big hit”. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time reduction state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is in the probability change state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased is specified, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. Image display that can be used in common with variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 23), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 15, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown where random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer as reserved storage, but the predetermined information stored as the reserved storage is It is not limited to random values. For example, it may be determined in advance whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the determination result may be stored as a hold storage in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. .

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 15) (step S1214B). . Note that in the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (normal state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9E.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “7”, “9”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step) S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is set when shifting to the short-time state at the end of the big hit game based on the normal big hit, and the short-time state is also set at the end of the big hit game based on the probability variable big hit. Because of this, the hour / short flag is set. Therefore, if it is determined as Y in step S95, the control is performed in the time-saving state together with the probability change state after the big hit game based on the probability variable big hit in addition to the case where the control is only in the time-saving state after the big hit game based on the normal big hit game. There are times when it has been.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the normal variation pattern type determination as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used, the time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state, a time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected. In this case, the shortening variation pattern type may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later. When the shortening variation pattern type is determined, the process in step S102 is performed as the variation pattern type. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening variation is determined (see FIG. 7). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the short time state is different from the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1). May not display the variation display of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. A variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of them is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 10) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . Then, when neither the “normal big hit” nor the “probable change big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (Step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot”, a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is “probable big hit”, a jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit”, a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is “probable big hit”, a big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. ) Is transmitted, and in the case of “sudden probability sudden change big hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot game to be ended this time is based on the normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. This can be determined by checking. If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is to be ended (Y in step S166), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If the big hit game based on the normal big hit is not finished (that is, if the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit is finished), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag to change the gaming state to the probability changed state. In addition to the transition (step S169), the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  In this embodiment, since the above processing is executed, when it is controlled to the probability variation state, it is also controlled to the time reduction state, so that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / low base state) ), Short-time state (low probability / high base state), and probability variation state (high probability / high base state).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs a movable member initial operation process for executing an initial operation of the movable member 76 (step S702).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S703). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S707). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S703.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the movable member initial operation process (step S702). In the movable member initial operation process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is input (step S201). If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is input in step S201 (that is, if the movable member 76 is already in the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A)), the effect control is performed. The CPU 101 checks whether or not a forward operation flag indicating that the movable member 76 is moving in the forward direction is set (step S202). If the forward operation flag is not set (N in step S202), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the reverse operation flag indicating that the movable member 76 is moving in the reverse direction is set. (Step S203). If the backward operation flag is not set (N in step S203), the production control CPU 101 starts driving the motor 85 in the forward direction and starts moving the movable member 76 in the forward direction ( Step S204). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a forward operation flag (step S205). Then, the process proceeds to step S202.

  If the forward operation flag is set in step S202 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving in the forward direction), the effect control CPU 101 inputs a detection signal from the first position sensor 81. It is confirmed whether or not (step S206). If the detection signal from the first position sensor 81 is not input (N in step S206), the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated. If the detection signal from the first position sensor 81 is input in step S206 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving to the advanced position (see FIG. 2B)), the presentation control CPU 101 The driving of the motor 85 in the forward direction is stopped, the driving in the reverse direction is started, and the moving operation of the movable member 76 in the reverse direction is started (step S207). In addition, the production control CPU 101 resets the forward operation flag (step S208) and sets the reverse operation flag (step S209). Then, the process proceeds to step S202.

  If the reverse operation flag is set in step S203 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving in the reverse direction), the production control CPU 101 inputs a detection signal from the second position sensor 82. It is confirmed whether it is (step S210). If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is not input (N in step S210), the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated. If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is input in step S210 (that is, if the movable member 76 has moved to the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A)), the effect control is performed. The CPU 101 stops the driving of the motor 85 in the reverse direction, and stops the moving operation of the movable member 76 (step S211). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the backward operation flag (step S212), and ends the movable member initial operation process.

  By executing the above processing, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, if the movable member 76 is already in the retracted position (initial position), the movable member 76 is used. Is moved to the advanced position (see FIG. 2B) and then moved to the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A) to perform an initial operation to stop the movable member 76. The game is configured to be able to start from the state of the retreat position (initial position).

  On the other hand, if the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is not input in step S201 (that is, if the movable member 76 is not in the retracted position (initial position)), the effect control CPU 101 sets the reverse operation flag. It is confirmed whether it is set (step S213). If the reverse operation flag is not set (N in step S213), the production control CPU 101 starts driving the motor 85 in the reverse direction and starts moving the movable member 76 in the reverse direction. (Step S214). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a reverse operation flag (step S215). Then, the process proceeds to step S213.

  If the reverse operation flag is set in step S213 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving in the reverse direction), the effect control CPU 101 inputs a detection signal from the second position sensor 82. It is confirmed whether or not (step S216). If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is not inputted (N in Step S216), the process returns to Step S213, and the processes after Step S213 are repeated. If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is input in step S216 (that is, if the movable member 76 has moved to the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A)), the effect control is performed. The CPU 101 stops the driving of the motor 85 in the reverse direction, and stops the moving operation of the movable member 76 (step S217). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the backward operation flag (step S218), and proceeds to step S202.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S213 to S218, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, if the movable member 76 is not in the retracted position (initial position), the initial operation is immediately performed. Instead, the movable member 76 is temporarily moved from the current position to the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A). Then, after the movable member 76 is in the retracted position (initial position), the process proceeds to step S202, and the processes of steps S202 to S212 are executed, and the movable member 76 is temporarily moved to the advanced position (see FIG. 2B). After the moving operation is performed, an initial operation for moving and stopping to the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A) is executed, and the game is started from the state where the movable member 76 is at the retracted position (initial position). It is configured to be possible.

  In this embodiment, the motor 85 is driven in the reverse direction and the movable member 76 is moved in the reverse direction in step S214 to temporarily move to the retracted position (initial position). It is not limited to a simple processing mode. For example, when the initial position of the movable member is located near the center of the game area 7 and the movable member is configured to be movable in both the left and right directions from the initial position, the motor may be driven only in one direction. It may not be possible to properly return to the initial position. In such a case, the motor is first driven in one direction, for example, the movable member is moved in the left direction, and if the position sensor for the initial position can be detected within the predetermined number of steps, the initial position is reached. As a result, the driving of the motor may be stopped and the operation of the movable member may be stopped. If the position sensor for the initial position cannot be detected within the predetermined number of steps, the motor is driven in the reverse direction, for example, the movable member is moved to the right, and the position sensor for the initial position is used. If it can be detected, the driving of the motor may be stopped and the operation of the movable member may be stopped assuming that the initial position has been reached. Thereafter, a predetermined initial operation of the movable member may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the movable member 76 is operated when the accessory announcement effect is executed during the change display of the effect symbol, the effect display device 9 and the shadow image are displayed on the effect display device 9. The moving image display of the image is performed (see steps S8119 and S8120 to be described later). As shown in FIG. 25, when the initial operation of the movable member 76 is performed, the processing for displaying the moving image of the effect image and the shadow image is performed. Is not done. As described above, if the effect image or the shadow image is displayed during the initial operation of the movable member 76, the visibility of the initial operation of the movable member 76 may be impaired. In the embodiment, the effect image and the shadow image are not displayed during the initial operation of the movable member 76 so that the visibility of the initial operation of the movable member 76 can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, in the initial operation of the movable member 76, the movable member 76 is once moved to the advanced position and then moved to the retracted position (initial position). Although the case where the operation until the unfolding operation of the movable member 76 described later (see step S8116 described later) is not performed is shown, the unfolding operation is also performed in the same manner as when the accessory announcement effect is performed in the initial operation. May be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the initial operation is executed only for the movable member 76 has been shown. However, the power supply is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and the movable member 78 and the effect blade accessories 79a and 79b are also powered. It is desirable to perform an initial operation at the time of throwing, and to be able to start a game from a state at an initial position.

  Further, if the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 cannot be input in step S210 even after a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the movable member initial operation process, it is determined as a movable member error and the movable member initial operation is terminated. You may comprise so that an error process (For example, an error screen is displayed in the production | presentation display apparatus 9, or an error signal is output outside) may be performed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 10 and 11) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start 1 designation command is received, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag is set. If the jackpot start 2 designation command is received, the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). In this case, for example, when a jackpot end 1 designation command is received, the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag is set. When a jackpot end 2 designation command is received, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) (step S627), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command reception flag. (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S629). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 31, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. Further, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit is made, the left middle right is stopped and displayed with the odd number symbols aligned, so that the odd number symbol is likely to become the probability variation big hit. Such a symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the normal big hit, the left middle right is stopped and displayed with the even symbols aligned, so it is recalled that the even symbols are not probable big hits (normally big hits). . Such a symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a non-probable symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute various notice effects in the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol and setting the effect aspect of the notice effect. S8003). In this embodiment, in step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 determines at least the presence / absence of the effect announcement with the operation of the movable member 76. It should be noted that the present invention may be configured so that other notice effects such as a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a button notice effect, a group notice effect, and the like can be executed, without being limited to the accessory notice effect.

  In step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using, for example, a notice effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the notice effect, and the presence and type of the notice effect (particularly, an accessory). Whether or not to execute the notice effect). In this embodiment, for example, a jackpot notice effect determination table and a breach notice effect determination table are prepared, and in the case of a big hit, a notice is given at a higher rate than in the case of a loss. It is determined that an effect (particularly an effect announcement effect) is executed. In addition, for example, even in the case of a detachment, a super-reaching notice effect determination table for detachment and other notice effect determination tables for detachment are prepared. Compared to the case, it may be configured to determine that the notice effect (particularly, the accessory notice effect) is executed at a high rate.

  Next, when the execution control CPU 101 determines the execution of the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8004 (step S8005).

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 32 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the accessory notice effect (step S8106). Note that whether or not to execute the accessory notice effect is determined, for example, when the decision to execute the accessory notice effect is made in the notice effect setting process (see step S8003). It is only necessary to set whether or not an accessory announcement effect determination flag is set in step S8106. If it is not determined to execute the accessory announcement effect, the process proceeds to step S8140.

  If it is decided to execute the accessory announcement effect, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the forward operation flag indicating that the movable member 76 is moving in the forward direction is set. (Step S8107). If the forward operation flag is not set (N in step S8107), the effect control CPU 10 checks whether or not a deployed flag indicating that the movable member 76 has been deployed has been set ( Step S8108). If the unfolded flag is not set (N in step S8108), the effect control CPU 101 is executing an effect (in this example, displaying a moving image of an effect image or a shadow image) that is executed after the unfolding operation of the movable member 76. It is confirmed whether or not a post-development effect flag indicating the presence is set (step S8109). If the post-deployment effect flag is not set (N in step S8109), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation start timing of the movable member 76 is reached (step S8110). Whether or not the operation start timing of the movable member 76 has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start process. If it is not the operation start timing of the movable member 76 (N in step S8110), the process proceeds to step S8140.

  If the operation start timing of the movable member 76 is reached (Y in step S8110), the effect control CPU 101 starts driving the motor 85 in the forward direction and starts moving the movable member 76 in the forward direction. (Step S8111). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a forward operation flag (step S8112).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs control to start the light emission of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 according to the light emission pattern corresponding to the operation of the movable member 76 (step S8113). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start outputting effect sound according to the operation of the movable member 76 from the speaker 27 (step S8114). Then, control goes to a step S8140.

  If the forward operation flag is set in step S8107 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving in the forward direction), the production control CPU 101 inputs a detection signal from the first position sensor 81. It is confirmed whether or not (step S8115). If the detection signal from the first position sensor 81 is not input (N in step S8115), the process proceeds to step S8140. If the detection signal from the first position sensor 81 is input in step S8115 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving to the advanced position (see FIG. 2B)), the effect control CPU 101 The unfolding operation of the movable member 76 is performed (step S8116). In this case, for example, when the movement operation of the movable member 76 to the advance position is completed, the CPU 101 for effect control temporarily stops the driving operation of the motor 85 in the forward direction, and switches the gear of the gear portion 85b of the motor 85, Further, the movable member 76 is expanded by driving the motor 85 in the forward direction. In this embodiment, for example, by performing a deploying operation of the movable member 76, the movable member 76 simulating the shape of the airplane performs an operation of projecting the tip of the airplane or expanding the main wing of the airplane. Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the forward operation flag (step S8117) and sets the developed flag (step S8118). Then, control goes to a step S8140.

  If the developed flag is set in step S8108 (that is, if the movable member 76 has been deployed), the effect control CPU 101 stops driving the motor 85 in the forward direction and the movable member 76 operates. Is stopped (step S8119). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the developed flag (step S8120).

  In this embodiment, a specific description is omitted. For example, the movable member 76 or the motor 85 is configured to include a sensor for detecting the completion of the unfolding operation of the movable member, and the sensor. It is determined that the unfolding operation of the movable member 76 has been completed based on the input of the detection signal from, and the unfolded flag is set in step S8118, and the operation of the movable member 76 is stopped by executing step S8119.

  It should be noted that the operation of unfolding the movable member 76 is not limited to the processing mode shown in this embodiment, for example, based on driving the motor 85 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without using a sensor. It may be determined that the operation has been completed, the deployed flag is set, and the operation of the movable member 76 is stopped.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop the light emission of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 according to the light emission pattern corresponding to the operation of the movable member 76 (step S8121). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop the output of the effect sound according to the operation of the movable member 76 from the speaker 27 (step S8122).

  Note that the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 may not stop emitting light and the output of the production sound may be stopped, or the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 may continue to emit light and the production sound output. Good. Further, for example, when the unfolding operation of the movable member 76 is completed, the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 may be caused to emit light or a different production sound may be output in a different light emission mode.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start displaying the effect image in the effect display device 9 (step S8123). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start displaying a moving image of the shadow image in the effect display device 9 (step S8124). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a post-deployment effect flag (step S8125). Then, control goes to a step S8140.

  In this embodiment, an effect image and a shadow image are displayed by moving image display. However, the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the effect data and the shadow image may be displayed by switching to the process data corresponding to the effect image and the shadow image and restarting the process timer. Further, for example, in step S8004 of the effect symbol variation start process, a process table configured to start displaying an effect image and a shadow image at a timing when the unfolding operation of the movable member 76 is completed in advance is selected, and the process is performed. The effect image and the shadow image may be displayed by executing the process of step S8105 according to the table.

  If the post-development effect flag is set in step S8109 (that is, if the effect image or shadow image operation display is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms that the movable member 76 has been stored. It is confirmed whether or not the stored flag shown is set (step S8126). If the stored flag has not been set (N in step S8126), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reverse operation in-progress flag indicating that the movable member 76 is moving in the reverse direction is set. Confirmation is made (step S8127). If the backward operation flag is not set (N in step S8127), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the moving image display timing of the effect image and the shadow image is reached (step S8128). Note that whether or not it is the timing for ending the effect image or shadow image moving image display can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol variation start process. If the moving image display timing of the effect image and the shadow image is not reached (N in step S8128), the process proceeds to step S8140.

  If it is the end timing of the effect image or shadow image moving image display (Y in step S8128), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to end the effect image moving image display in the effect display device 9 (step S8129). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to end the moving image display of the shadow image in the effect display device 9 (step S8130). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the post-deployment effect flag (step S8131).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the storing operation of the movable member 76 (step S8132). In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 causes the movable member 76 to be retracted by driving the motor 85 in the reverse direction while maintaining the gear when the movable member 76 is expanded. In this embodiment, for example, when the movable member 76 is accommodated, the movable member 76 simulating the shape of the airplane is accommodated so that the tip of the airplane is accommodated and the main wing of the airplane is accommodated. Further, the production control CPU 101 sets the stored flag (step S8133). Then, control goes to a step S8140.

  If the stored flag is set in step S8126 (that is, if the movable member 76 has been stored), the effect control CPU 101 continues to drive the motor 85 in the reverse direction, and the movable member 76 is moved. The movement operation in the reverse direction is started (step S8134). In this case, for example, when the effect control CPU 101 completes the storing operation of the movable member 76, the gear of the gear portion 85 b of the motor 85 is switched, and the motor 85 is driven in the reverse direction to move the movable member 76 in the reverse direction. Move to move. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stored flag (step S8135) and sets the reverse operation flag (step S8136).

  In this embodiment, a specific description is omitted. For example, the movable member 76 or the motor 85 is configured to include a sensor for detecting the completion of the storing operation of the movable member, and the sensor. It is determined that the storing operation of the movable member 76 has been completed based on the input of the detection signal from, and the stored flag is set in step S8133, and step S8134 is executed to move the movable member 76 in the reverse direction. Is started.

  In addition, the storage mode of the movable member 76 is not limited to the processing mode shown in this embodiment, for example, based on driving the motor 85 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without using a sensor. It may be determined that the movement has been completed, the stored flag is set, and the moving operation of the movable member 76 in the reverse direction is started.

  If the reverse operation flag is set in step S8127 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving in the reverse direction), the effect control CPU 101 inputs a detection signal from the second position sensor 82. It is confirmed whether or not (step S8137). If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is not input (N in step S8137), the process proceeds to step S8140. If the detection signal from the second position sensor 82 is input in step S8137 (that is, if the movable member 76 is moving to the retracted position (initial position) (see FIG. 2A)), the effect control is performed. The CPU 101 stops the driving of the motor 85 in the reverse direction, and stops the moving operation of the movable member 76 (step S8138). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the backward operation flag (step S8139), and proceeds to step S8140.

  This embodiment shows a case where the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 are not emitted and the production sound is not output from the speaker 27 particularly when the storing operation of the movable member 76 and the movement operation in the reverse direction are performed. However, similarly to the case where the movable member 76 is moved and deployed in the forward direction, the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 emit light, and the production sound is output from the speaker 27 (see steps S8113 and S8114). May be.

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8140), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8141).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8301a), and if not, ends the processing. When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmation command reception flag (step S8301b), and performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-order symbol, jackpot symbol). This is performed (step S8302). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 29, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, an effect aspect of the accessory announcement effect will be described. FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect mode of the accessory announcement effect. 36 and 37, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  When a new variation pattern command is received, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the variation display of the middle left and right representation symbols is started on the representation display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (A), it is assumed that it is decided to execute the accessory announcement effect in the announcement effect setting process (see step S8003) when starting the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Next, at the operation start timing of the movable member 76 (see step S8110), as shown in FIG. 36B, the movable member 76 starts to move in the forward direction, and the movable member 76 moves to the advanced position. (See step S8111). When the operation of the movable member 76 is started, the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 according to the operation of the movable member 76 are also started to emit light and the production sound from the speaker 27 (see steps S8113 and S8114). When the operation of the movable member 76 is started and the accessory announcement effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The display can be switched to a reduced display.

  Next, when the movable member 76 moves to the advanced position, the movable member 76 is unfolded as shown in FIG. 36C (see step S8116). In the example shown in FIG. 36C, the movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane performs an operation of projecting the leading end portion 76a of the airplane or expanding the main wing 76b of the airplane.

  Next, when the unfolding operation of the movable member 76 is completed, the moving image display of the effect image 200 is started (see step S8123) and the moving image display of the shadow image 201 is started as shown in FIG. Step S8124).

  In this embodiment, the effect image 200 is an image that is displayed on the background screen to enhance some effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, a case where an image in which lightning shines around an airplane is displayed as an effect image 200 is shown. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F, the effect image 200 is displayed so that the shape of the lightning changes with time, but the airplane (movable member 76). The shape of the lightning is changed around the center, and the relative display position on the effect display device 9 is displayed in a manner that does not change.

  The effect image is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, as an effect image, an image of a mode in which clouds change around the movable member 76 may be displayed, or an image of a mode in which light glitters may be displayed. Any image that can be enhanced may be used.

  In this embodiment, the shadow image 201 is an image that displays the shadow of the movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane, and is an image that is the same as or similar to the shape of the movable member 76. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37D, the shadow image 201 is first started in such a manner that a shadow is displayed in a region overlapping with the movable member 76 at the advanced position. As shown in (F), it changes according to the manner in which the shadow moves in the direction opposite to the traveling direction of the airplane (X direction shown in FIG. 37) (in this example, behind the airplane) as time passes. By displaying in such a manner, the kite can also appear as if the airplane (movable member 76) has taken off and flew toward the sky, so that the dynamic feeling of the movable member 76 imitating the airplane can be produced.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the shadow image 201 is changed to a mode in which the shadow moves in the reverse direction while the movable member 76 is stopped at the advanced position. However, the movable member 76 may be further operated from the advanced position, without being limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the movable member 76 may operate | move from the advancing position to the advancing direction (X direction shown in FIG. 37) of an airplane. With such a configuration, the dynamic feeling of the movable member 76 simulating an airplane can be shown more greatly by a synergistic action with the change of the shadow image 201.

  In this embodiment, the effect image 200 and the shadow image 201 are always displayed when the movable member 76 is operated. However, even if the movable member 76 is operated, the effect image 200 and the shadow image 201 are not displayed. You may comprise so that there may be an effect pattern displayed and an effect pattern not displayed. In this case, when the movable member 76 operates, the degree of expectation (hit expectation degree, reach expectation degree, probability variation expectation degree) may be different depending on whether or not the effect image 200 is displayed. However, the degree of expectation (big hit expectation, reach expectation, and probability variation expectation) may be different depending on whether or not the shadow image 201 is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the display of the effect image 200 and the display of the shadow image 201 are started at the same time is shown. However, the display start timings of the effect image 200 and the shadow image 201 may be different. . In this case, for example, with respect to the effect image 200, any one of (1) timing of the advance operation of the movable member 76, (2) timing of the deployment operation of the movable member 76, and (3) timing at which the display of the shadow image 201 changes. The display of the effect image 200 may be started at the timing. Further, for example, for the shadow image 201, any one of (1) timing of advancement of the movable member 76, (2) timing of deployment of the movable member 76, and (3) timing at which the display of the effect image 200 changes. At this point, the display of the shadow image 201 may be started.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the display means (in this example, the effect display device 9) and the specific position (in this example, FIG. 2B) at least partially overlapping the display means. And a movable body (in this example, a movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane). Further, a predetermined image (in this example, a shadow image in the area corresponding to the movable body in the display means (in this example, an area overlapping with the movable member 76 at the advanced position as shown in FIG. 37D)). 201) can be executed (in this example, an effect of changing the displayed shadow image 201 shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F). And it is possible to execute a predetermined effect by moving the predetermined image while the movable body is stopped at the specific position (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F, as time elapses). The shadow image 201 is changed in such a manner that the shadow moves in the direction opposite to the traveling direction of the airplane). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to display a special image (in this example, the effect image 200) whose relative display position on the display means does not change when a predetermined image is displayed. Therefore, by displaying the special image in addition to the predetermined image, it is possible to improve the effect of producing the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

  In this embodiment, the case where an effect image in which lightning shines is displayed as a special image has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special image may be configured to display another effect image in which the cloud changes or the light glitters. In addition, for example, if the relative display position on the effect display device 9 does not change (for example, an image in which the shape, color, etc. only change, and the center position, etc. does not change), other predetermined character images, etc. You may comprise so that an image may be displayed as a special image.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the movable body is formed in a shape imitating a moving object (in this example, an airplane). In addition, a predetermined effect can be executed by moving a predetermined image in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the moving object (in this example, as shown in FIGS. The shadow image 201 is changed in such a manner that the shadow moves in the direction opposite to the traveling direction). Therefore, the dynamic feeling of the movable body can be produced, and the production effect of the production using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the case where the movable member 76 having a shape imitating an airplane is used as the moving body is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the movable body (movable member) of the shape imitating other moving bodies, such as a spacecraft, a space rocket, an airship, and a motor vehicle, may be used.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an image that is the same as or similar to the shape of the movable body can be displayed as the predetermined image (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37F, the shape of the airplane). The shadow image 201 that displays the shadow of the movable member 76 simulating the above is displayed). For this reason, it is possible to improve the effect of rendering using a predetermined image corresponding to the movable body by displaying an image that is the same as or similar to the shape of the movable body.

  In this embodiment, the case where the shadow image 201 that displays the shadow of the movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane is displayed as the predetermined image is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, an image showing the alternation of the movable member may be displayed as the predetermined image. What is necessary is just to display the same or similar image as the shape of the movable body (movable member) in some form. In addition, the predetermined image such as the shadow image 201 is not necessarily the same or similar to the shape of the entire movable body (movable member), and an image that is the same or similar to the shape of at least a part of the movable body (movable member) is displayed. Anything to do.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special operation (in this example, a deployment operation) that changes the shape of the movable body in a state where the movable body is stopped at a specific position (in this example, FIG. 36 (C), the movable member 76 simulating the shape of an airplane performs an operation of projecting the tip 76a of the airplane or expanding the main wing 76b of the airplane). In addition, a predetermined effect can be executed after the special operation is executed (in this example, display of the shadow image 201 is started after the unfolding operation is completed as shown in FIG. 37D). Therefore, by performing the special operation, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect using the predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the initial operation of the movable body can be executed (in this example, the movable member initial operation process (see step S702) is executed). Further, when the initial operation is executed, the predetermined image is not displayed (in this example, the moving image of the shadow member is not displayed in the moving member initial operation process shown in FIG. 25). Therefore, the visibility of the initial operation of the movable body can be ensured.

  Further, according to this embodiment, light emission control of the light emitting means (in this example, the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28) corresponding to the operation of the movable body is performed (in this example, the light emission of the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 in step S8113). To start). For this reason, by performing light emission control of the light emitting means, it is possible to improve the effect of rendering using a predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a sound corresponding to the operation of the movable body is output (in this example, the output of the production sound from the speaker 27 is started in step S8114). For this reason, by performing sound output, it is possible to improve the effect of rendering using a predetermined image corresponding to the movable body.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In 1st Embodiment, when a movable member exists in a specific position (advance position), you may comprise so that the change direction of an effect design may change. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the changing direction of the effect symbol changes when the movable member is at a specific position (advance position) will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution of the notice effect (for example, the effect notice effect) in the notice effect setting process (see step S8003) of the effect symbol change start process, and then changes in step S8004. By selecting a process table corresponding to the pattern and the notice effect and executing step S8006 and step S8105 of the effect symbol changing process, the following effects are executed.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation position of the movable member in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, an effector 300 that can be moved by driving a motor for movement is provided between the back of the game board 6 and the effect display device 9. As shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B, the effect body 300 and the moving motor are connected by an arm 301. In addition, when the effect body 300 executes the notice effect described later, the retraction position and the effect that are below the effect display device 9 between the rear surface of the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 are driven by driving of the moving motor. The display device 9 can move between the advance position that is the front of the effect symbol display area. It should be noted that the effect body 300 is disposed at the retreat position shown in FIG. 38A when the notice effect is not executed, and is hardly visible to the player by the game board 6 and the center decoration frame 51. On the other hand, the effect body 300 is arranged at the advance position shown in FIG. 38B when the notice effect is executed, and is visible to the player. Furthermore, the effect body 300 in this embodiment is formed in the shape of a specific character, and when the effect body 300 is arranged at the advance position, the character as the effect body 300 becomes the upper left of the effect display device 9. It has come to face.

  As will be described later, at the time of executing the notice effect of this embodiment, each effect symbol is variably displayed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 40D). reference). That is, the effect body 300 is provided so as to face the upper left of the effect display device 9 which is a specific direction in the present invention at the advance position which is a predetermined position in the present invention. When the specific effect is executed, each effect symbol is variably displayed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9 which is a direction (second direction) corresponding to the specific direction in the present invention.

  Next, the effect aspect of the notice effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the variable display for executing the notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 40A, first, the variable display of each effect symbol is performed from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 9. At this time, each effect symbol is accelerated and displayed in a variable manner during the first acceleration period from the start of the variable display. In the first constant speed fluctuation period from the end timing of the first acceleration period, the fluctuation display is performed at a constant speed. Further, during the first deceleration period from the end timing of the first constant speed fluctuation period, each effect symbol is sequentially decelerated and displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), each effect symbol is temporarily stopped in each effect symbol display area in a combination indicating a deviation at the end timing of the first deceleration period.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (A), FIG. 40 (C), and FIG. 40 (D) as a notice effect in this embodiment, after each temporary stop is temporarily stopped in a combination that shows a deviation as described above. The movement of the effector 300 to the advance position and the change display from the upper left to the lower right of the effect symbol are executed. Specifically, first, in a state where each production symbol is temporarily stopped in a combination indicating a deviation, the production body 300 moves from the retracted position to the advanced position by forward rotation of the moving motor (FIG. 39A). ) The motor forward rotation drive period shown in FIG. 38; see FIGS. 38A and 38B). And as shown to FIG.40 (C) and FIG.40 (D), if the production body 300 is arrange | positioned in an advance position, the re-variation of an effect design will be started. It should be noted that the effect symbols after the start of re-variation are differently displayed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9, unlike the change display before the temporary stop.

  In this way, in the variable display for executing the notice effect, the start timing of the notice effect is clarified by temporarily stopping the effect symbol when the effect body 300 is moved from the retracted position to the advanced position as the notice effect. It is prevented that it becomes difficult for the player to know at what timing the notice effect is started.

  At this time, during the second acceleration period from the start of re-variation, each effect symbol is accelerated and displayed in a variable manner from the upper left to the lower right. Then, in the second constant speed fluctuation period from the end timing of the second acceleration period, the fluctuation display is executed at a speed higher than the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol in the first constant speed fluctuation period (see FIG. 39B). . Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (D), in the state where the effect symbols are variably displayed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are displayed on the effect display device 9. A larger number of effect symbols are displayed than when the state is displayed variably from the top to the bottom. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (D), in the state where the effect symbols are variably displayed from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 9, a total of nine items are displayed by the change display. In the state where the effect symbols are displayed on the effect display device 9 while the effect symbols are variably displayed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9, a total of 18 effect symbols are displayed in the effect display. It is displayed on the device 9. As described above, in this embodiment, a large number of effect symbols are variably displayed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9 where the character as the effect body 300 is directed, compared to when the notice effect is not executed. It is possible to make it appear as if the character is flying. In particular, as the notice effect of this embodiment, since all effect symbols are moved from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9 as a variable display, the effect is given to the player. It is easy to look like 300 is flying.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 41 (A) and 41 (B), the vertical width of each effect symbol is displayed when the announcement effect is not executed when the variation display of each effect symbol is performed from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 9. While the variable display is performed without changing from the dimension L1 and the left-right width dimension L2, the display of the effect design is performed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9. As shown, the vertical width dimension L3 (L1> L3) of each effect symbol displayed in the direction is reduced to L5, which is shorter than L3. The left and right width dimension L4 (L4> L2) of the effected design is displayed in a variable manner while being sequentially reduced to L6, which is shorter than L4. Thus, in this embodiment, it is possible to express perspective by performing variable display while sequentially reducing the vertical and horizontal width dimensions of each effect symbol at the time of performing the announcement effect, The effect of flight of the character (production body 300) described above is improved.

  In this embodiment, the vertical width dimension L3 of the effect symbol displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 9 when the notice effect is executed is longer than the vertical width dimension L1 of the effect symbol when the notice effect is not executed. At the same time, by making the left and right width dimension L4 of the effect symbol displayed at the upper left of the effect display device 9 when the notice effect is executed longer than the left and right width dimension L2 of the effect symbol when the notice effect is not executed, these Although the effect design displayed in the upper left of the effect display device 9 is emphasized and the effect effect of the notice effect is enhanced, the present invention is not limited to this, and L1 and L3 are the same. The dimension or L1 may be longer than L3, L2 and L4 may be the same dimension, or L2 may be longer than L4.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 40E, during the second deceleration period from the end timing of the second constant speed fluctuation period, each effect symbol is sequentially decelerated and displayed in a variable manner. Then, each effect symbol becomes a combination indicating reach at the end timing of the second deceleration period, and the notice effect is ended. It should be noted that the rendering body 300 arranged at the advanced position moves from the advanced position to the retracted position by the reverse drive of the moving motor during the second deceleration period. After the end of the notice effect, the reach effect is executed, and then the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of a loss or jackpot, and the variable display ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the effect body 300 moves to the advance position as the notice effect, and the character as the effect body 300 faces the upper left of the effect display device 9 at the advance position. As a result, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed from the upper left to the lower right of the effect display device 9, so that the character flies while emphasizing the dynamic feeling of the character as the effect body 300 during the notice effect. The production effect of the production using the production body 300 and the production design can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 (B) and 40 (C), the effect symbols are temporarily stopped with a combination that once shows a deviation, and then the direction of change in the effect symbols as shown in FIG. 40 (D). However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to change the changing direction of the effect symbol as it is without temporarily stopping the effect symbol (that is, from the fluctuation state shown in FIG. 40 (A) to the change shown in FIG. 40 (D) as it is. May change to a state).

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E, after changing the direction of change of the effect symbol, a case where the reach is generated by performing a display such that the effect symbol is slid is generated. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, after changing the direction of change of the effect design, the display that slides the effect design is performed, the chance symbol design is temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-ream (in this case, the display itself that slides the effect design is re-displayed). (It may be a fluctuation) may be executed, or a big hit symbol may be generated by deriving and displaying the big hit symbol. Also, for example, it can be configured to develop into a super reach production, or it can be configured to shift to a so-called look-ahead zone, or sudden probability variation big hit symbol or small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and sudden probability variation big hit or small hit occurs. You may comprise as follows.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the display means (in this example, the effect display device 9) causes the first direction (in this example, the direction from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 9). ) Can be displayed in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the movable body (in this example, the effect body 300) is at a specific position (in this example, the advance position), the identification information is displayed in a second direction different from the first direction (for example, the upper left of the effect display device 9). A specific effect (in this example, a notice effect) variably displayed in the direction from the direction to the lower right can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect using the movable body and the identification information.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first embodiment, the movable body (movable member) may be returned to the original position, and the movable body may be configured to perform the initial operation according to a mode corresponding to the mode of the return operation. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the initial operation of the movable body is performed according to a mode corresponding to the mode of the return operation will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) performs drive control of the movable combination 173 and the movable combination 175 in accordance with the determined control content. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives origin detection signals from origin sensors 171A to 171D that detect the origin positions of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs drive signals for driving the actuators 172A to 172D that drive the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175.

  As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43, the movable accessory 173 has three movable mechanisms: a rotation mechanism 173A, an opening / closing mechanism 173B, and a slide mechanism 173C. The actuator 172A rotates the rotation mechanism 173A to move the movable accessory 173 from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The origin sensor 171A detects the rotation mechanism 173A and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the rotation direction. The actuator 172B opens and closes the opening / closing mechanism 173B to move the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 of the movable accessory 173 from the closed state to the open state. The origin sensor 171B detects the opening / closing mechanism 173B, and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the opening / closing direction. Further, the actuator 172C moves the slide mechanism 173C laterally to move the movable accessory 173 from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 to the left and right. The origin sensor 171C detects the slide mechanism 173C, and detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position in the lateral movement direction. That is, the movable accessory 173 performs a plurality of operations by the plurality of actuators 172A to 172C.

  Incidentally, the movable accessory 173 has three movable mechanisms, that is, a rotation mechanism 173A, an opening / closing mechanism 173B, and a slide mechanism 173C, and the CPU 101 for effect control is independent of each movable mechanism as an individual movable accessory. Can be controlled. In the present embodiment, the “movable combination” refers to a combination of a plurality of movable mechanisms such as the movable combination 173 and also refers to each movable mechanism. For example, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B will be described as separate movable accessories.

  As will be described later with reference to FIG. 44, the movable accessory 175 is moved in the vertical direction from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 by the actuator 172D. The origin sensor 171D detects that the movable accessory 175 is at the origin position.

Next, details of the actuator A and the actuator C that operate the movable accessory 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the actuator A and the actuator C that operate the movable accessory.
In FIG. 42, the movable accessory 173 has movable mechanisms such as a rotation mechanism 173A and a slide mechanism 173C.

  First, the rotation operation of the movable accessory 173 by the rotation mechanism 173A will be described. The rotation mechanism 173A is rotated by the actuator 172A. The position shown in FIG. 42A is the origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A. The origin position (a) of the rotation mechanism 173A is detected by the origin sensor 171A. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotating rotation mechanism 173A returns to the original position by detecting a part of the rotation mechanism 173A, for example.

  The movable accessory 173 at the origin position (a) is moved clockwise in the drawing to the position shown in FIG. 42 (b) shown by a broken line by the turning mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A. The rotating mechanism 173A rotated to the position shown in FIG. 42 (b) is locked so as not to rotate any more by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown).

  The actuator 172A rotates the rotation mechanism 173A between the origin position in FIG. 42 (a) and the position in FIG. 42 (b). For example, the effect control CPU 101 can control the actuator 172A so as to perform an effect operation in which the rotation mechanism 173A is simply reciprocated between the origin position in FIG. 42A and the position in FIG. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 may control the actuator 172A so as to perform an effect operation in which the rotation mechanism 173A is reciprocated a plurality of times between the origin position in FIG. 42A and the position in FIG. Good. The production control CPU 101 may perform a plurality of production operations by changing the number of times and the speed at which the rotation mechanism 173A is rotated. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may selectively execute a strong operation for quickly rotating the rotation mechanism 173A multiple times and a weak operation for slowly rotating the rotation mechanism 173A once.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the rotation mechanism 173A using the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A is a position where the rotation mechanism 173A is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 42 and the origin sensor 171A is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 101 rotates the actuator 172A in the clockwise direction in FIG. 42 until the origin sensor 171A is in the off state, and then reverses the actuator 172A. When the origin sensor 171A is turned on by rotating clockwise, the rotation mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position by stopping the actuator 172A. When the origin sensor 171A is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 101 rotates the actuator 172A counterclockwise to stop the actuator 172A when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state. The rotation mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position. In the present embodiment, even if the rotation mechanism 173A rotates further counterclockwise from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rotation is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171A is turned on. Shall be maintained.

  Next, the sliding operation of the movable accessory 173 by the slide mechanism 173C will be described. The slide mechanism 173C is slid in the lateral direction by the actuator 172C. The position shown in FIG. 42B is the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C slid by the actuator 172C. That is, the actuator 172C can slide in the lateral direction when the actuator 172A rotates clockwise and is in the position (b). The origin position (b) of the slide mechanism 173C is detected by the origin sensor 171C. The origin sensor 171C may detect the position of the slide mechanism 173C in the lateral direction by detecting, for example, a detection plate provided in the slide mechanism 173C.

  The movable accessory 173 in the position shown in FIG. 42 (a) is laterally shown by the slide mechanism 173C slid by the actuator 172C up to the position (c1) shown in FIG. Moved to. The slide mechanism 173C slid to the position shown in FIG. 42 (c1) or (c2) is locked so as not to slide any more, for example, by a mechanical locking member (not shown).

  The actuator 172C slides the slide mechanism 173C between the position shown in FIG. 42 (b) and the position shown in FIG. 42 (c1) or (c2). For example, the effect control CPU 101 controls the actuator 172C so as to perform an effect operation in which the slide mechanism 173C is simply reciprocated between the position (b) in FIG. 42 and the position (c1) or (c2) in FIG. Can do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the actuator 172C to perform an effect operation in which the slide mechanism 173C is reciprocated a plurality of times between the position shown in FIG. 42 (b) and the position shown in FIG. 42 (c1) or (c2). May be. The production control CPU 101 may perform a plurality of production operations by changing the number and speed of sliding the slide mechanism 173C. For example, the production control CPU 101 may selectively execute a strong operation of quickly sliding the slide mechanism 173C a plurality of times and a weak operation of slowly sliding the slide mechanism 173C once.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the slide mechanism 173C using the actuator 172C and the origin sensor 171C to the origin position will be described. Assume that the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C is a position at which the origin sensor 171C is first turned on when the slide mechanism 173C slides to the right in FIG. For example, when the origin sensor 171C is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 101 slides the actuator 172C to the left in FIG. 42 until the origin sensor 171C is turned off, and then moves the actuator 172C to the right. When the origin sensor 171C is turned on, the actuator 172C is stopped to return the slide mechanism 173C to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171C is in the off state before the origin return, the presentation control CPU 101 slides the actuator 172C to the right and stops the actuator 172C when the origin sensor 171C is in the on state. The mechanism 173C is returned to the origin position. However, if the slide mechanism 173C is on the right side of the origin sensor 171C before the origin return, the origin sensor 171C is not turned on even if the actuator 172C is slid rightward. If the origin sensor 171C is not turned on within a predetermined time, the actuator 172C is slid to the left to confirm that the origin sensor 171C is turned on, and then the origin sensor 171C is turned on before the origin return described above. The slide mechanism 173C may be returned to the origin position by an operation when the state is in the state.

Note that the rotation mechanism 173A may be disposed on the back side of the effect display device 9 and move and move the movable accessory 173 from the back side of the effect display device 9 with a magnet or the like. By disposing the rotation mechanism 173A on the back side of the effect display device 9, it is possible to prevent the display screen of the effect display device 9 from being obstructed by the rotation mechanism 173A. Note that the opening / closing mechanism 173B described in FIG. 43 and the lifting mechanism 173D described in FIG. 44 are also arranged on the back side of the effect display device 9 in the same manner as the rotation mechanism 173A, and the movable accessory 173 or the movable accessory 175 is magnetized. It may be held and moved by, for example.
The description of the details of the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C for operating the movable accessory 173 using FIG.

Next, details of the actuator 172B that operates the movable accessory 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator 172B that operates the movable accessory 173.
In FIG. 43, the movable accessory 173 has a movable mechanism of an opening / closing mechanism 173B. The opening / closing mechanism 173B is opened / closed by an actuator 172B. FIG. 43A shows that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the closed state, and FIG. 43B shows that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the opened state. The opening / closing mechanism 173B has three split pieces: a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3.

  43A, the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are combined in a closed state to form a predetermined shape. 43 (A), the actuator 172B has a rotating circular gear (pinion), and is a chopped flat plate (rack) connected to each of the split pieces 173B1, 173B2, and 173B3. Are meshed with the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13. The position in FIG. 43A is the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B that is opened and closed by the actuator 172B. The origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is detected by the origin sensor 171B. The origin sensor 171B can detect that the opening / closing mechanism 173B to be opened / closed is the origin position in the closed state by detecting a part of the rack 173B11.

  43A, when the actuator 172B is driven and the pinion rotates counterclockwise in the figure, the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 meshing with the pinion linearly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. Moving. The rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 move linearly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, so that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state shown in FIG.

  The lower part of FIG. 43B shows a state where the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 have moved in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. At this time, the split pieces 173B1, split pieces 173B2, and split pieces 173B3 connected to the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13, respectively, are separated from each other as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. Become. It is assumed that the center portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is visible by opening the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3. When the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state, the origin sensor 171B is in the off state.

Here, an origin return method for returning the opening / closing mechanism 173B using the actuator 172B and the origin sensor 171B to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is a position where the origin sensor 171B is first turned on when the rack 173B11 of the opening / closing mechanism 173B rotates in the upward direction of FIG. 43 (B). For example, when the origin sensor 171B is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 101 drives the actuator 172B until the origin sensor 171B is turned off to rotate the pinion clockwise in FIG. 43 (A). Next, the actuator 172B is driven to rotate the pinion counterclockwise, and when the origin sensor 171B is turned on, the actuator 172B is stopped to return the opening / closing mechanism 173B to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171B is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 101 drives the actuator 172B to rotate the pinion clockwise to turn the origin sensor 171B on. Is stopped to return the opening / closing mechanism 173B to the origin position. In this embodiment, even when the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in a state of being further closed from the origin position before returning to the origin, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are brought into contact with each other and locked. The origin sensor 171B is assumed to be kept on.
Above, description of the detail of the actuator 172B which operates the movable accessory 173 using FIG. 43 is complete | finished.

Next, details of the actuator 172D for operating the movable accessory 175 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator 172D that operates the movable accessory 175. As illustrated in FIG.
In FIG. 44, the movable accessory 175 has a movable mechanism of an elevating mechanism 173D. The lifting mechanism 173D is lifted and lowered by the actuator 172D. The movable accessory 175 at the position shown in FIG. 44 (a) is moved in the vertical direction in the figure to the position shown in FIG. 44 (b) shown by a broken line by the elevating mechanism 173D moved up and down by the actuator 172D. The elevating mechanism 173D lowered to the position shown in FIG. 44B is locked so as not to be lowered further by, for example, a mechanical locking member or the like (not shown).

  The actuator 172D moves the lifting mechanism 173D up and down between the position shown in FIG. 44 (a) and the position shown in FIG. 44 (b). For example, the effect control CPU 101 can control the actuator 172D so as to perform an effect operation in which the elevating mechanism 173D is simply reciprocated between the position illustrated in FIG. 44A and the position illustrated in FIG. Further, the effect control CPU 101 may control the actuator 172D so as to perform an effect operation in which the elevating mechanism 173D is reciprocated a plurality of times between the position illustrated in FIG. 44A and the position illustrated in FIG. The production control CPU 101 may perform a plurality of production operations by changing the number of times and the speed at which the elevation mechanism 173D is raised and lowered. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may selectively execute a strong operation of moving the lifting mechanism 173D up and down a plurality of times quickly and a weak operation of moving the lifting mechanism 173D up and down slowly once.

Here, an origin return method for returning the lifting mechanism 173D using the actuator 172D and the origin sensor 171D to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the elevating mechanism 173D is assumed to be a position where the elevating mechanism 173D is moved upward in FIG. 44 and the origin sensor 171D is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171D is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 101 lowers the actuator 172D in the downward direction in FIG. 44 until the origin sensor 171D is turned off, and then raises the actuator 172D. When the origin sensor 171D is turned on by moving the actuator 172D in the direction, the lifting mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position by stopping the actuator 172D. When the origin sensor 171D is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 101 raises and lowers the actuator 172D by stopping the actuator 172D when the origin sensor 171D is turned on by raising the actuator 172D upward. The mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position. In the present embodiment, even when the lifting mechanism 173D is further raised from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rise is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171D is maintained in the ON state.
The description of the details of the actuator 172D for operating the movable accessory 175 using FIG.

  Next, details of the initial operation A to the initial operation D will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 to 48. The initial operation A to the initial operation D are short initial operations of the movable combination 173 and the movable combination 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, the actuator 172C, and the actuator 172D. The short initial operation is an initial operation in which the movable accessory 173 or the like is operated while omitting a part of the normal performance operation. By performing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the movable accessory 173 and the like in a shorter time than when performing the long initial operation. In the present embodiment, when the short initial operation is performed as the initial operation, the initial operation is performed in the modes of the initial operation A to the initial operation D according to the mode of the origin return operation of the actuator.

In FIGS. 45 to 49, arrows when the movable mechanisms move from the origin position to the operating end are indicated by solid lines. In addition, an arrow when each movable mechanism moves until the origin sensor that detects each movable mechanism moves from the on state to the off state, and an arrow when the origin sensor moves from the off state to the on state. Is represented by a broken line. The operation in which each movable mechanism moves until the origin sensor that detects each movable mechanism moves from the on state to the off state and then moves until the origin sensor turns on again is referred to as a short initial operation. By performing the short initial operation, the moving distance of the movable mechanism is shortened, and the operation confirmation time can be shortened. Further, the origin return operation when each movable mechanism moves by the origin return operation is indicated by a dotted line with an arrow.
Also, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 27 and the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 are turned on in accordance with the initial operation A to the initial operation D of the movable accessory 173 and the movable accessory 175 described with reference to FIGS. You may let them.

First, the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation A is an initial operation that is executed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not perform the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is on and the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is on before executing the initial operation, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not need to perform an origin return operation. However, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the on state. Therefore, in the initial operation A, even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the on state, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are moved to the correct origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation. Can do.
45 to 48, the origin sensor 171D for detecting the origin of the lifting mechanism 173D is in an ON state before the initial operation is performed, and the movable accessory 175 performs the initial operation by the short initial operation. To do.

45 (1) and (2) in FIG. 45, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
In FIG. 45 (3), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A as shown by the solid line in the drawing. It is rotated. In order to open / close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotation mechanism 173A to the rotation end, and therefore the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the short initial operation and rotates to the rotation end.
45 (4) and (5) in FIG. 45, the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
45 (6), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation A is completed.
Above, description of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement A of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG. 45 is complete | finished.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation B is an initial operation executed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the origin return operation and the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is on before executing the initial operation, the rotation mechanism 173A does not need to perform the origin return operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the OFF state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B needs to perform an origin return operation. The rotation mechanism 173A may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171A is on. Therefore, in the initial operation B, even if the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A can be moved to an accurate origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation. In addition, since the opening / closing mechanism 173B that performs the origin return operation can be moved to the correct origin position by the origin return operation, it is possible to omit the execution of the initial operation and to check the operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B.

46 (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by the dotted line in the drawing by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
46 (2) and (3) in FIG. 46, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
46 (4) and (5) shown in FIG. 46, the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. In the initial operation B, since the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the opening operation, it is not necessary to move the rotation mechanism 173A to the rotation end. Therefore, the time for checking the operation of the rotation mechanism 173A can be shortened by the short initial operation.
Above, description of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement B of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG. 46 is complete | finished.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation C is an initial operation that is executed when the operation mode of the home return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home return operation and the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the home return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is in the OFF state before the initial operation is performed, the rotation mechanism 173A needs to perform an origin return operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not need to perform the origin return operation. The opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171B is in the on state. Therefore, in the initial operation C, even when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved to an accurate origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation. The rotation mechanism 173A that performs the origin return operation can move to the correct origin position by the origin return operation, but performs an initial operation that rotates from the origin position to the rotation end in order to perform the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B.

In FIG. 47 (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by a rotating mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A.
47 (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 47, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
In FIG. 47 (4), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A as shown by the solid line in the drawing. It is rotated. In order to open / close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotation mechanism 173A to the rotation end. Therefore, the rotation mechanism 173A rotates to the rotation end even when the origin is returned.
47 (5) and (6), the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
47 (7), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation C is completed.
Above, description of operation | movement of the initial operation | movement C of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG. 47 is complete | finished.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D. The initial operation D is an initial operation that is executed when the operation mode of the home position return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B perform the home position return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A and the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B are in the OFF state before the initial operation is performed, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the origin return operation. Need to do. Therefore, in the initial operation D, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are caused to return to the origin, and the initial operations of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are omitted.

In FIG. 48 (1), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.
In FIG. 48 (2), the movable accessory 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by a rotating mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A.
48 (3) and (4) shown in FIG. 48, the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line in the drawing by the elevating mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D.
Above, description of the operation | movement of the initial operation | movement D of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG. 48 is complete | finished.

Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the coupling of the initial operations of the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the movable object using the actuator will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of coupling of the initial operation of the movable accessory using the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the actuator. In the combination of the initial operations, a plurality of initial operations of the movable accessory are combined to suppress a time required for confirming the plurality of operations, thereby executing a suitable initial operation.
In this embodiment, the case where the slide operation of the slide mechanism 173C in the long initial operation is combined to suppress the time of the initial operation related to the slide mechanism 173C is illustrated.

In FIG. 49 (1), the movable accessory 173 is moved from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 which is the rotation end, as shown by the solid line in the figure, by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. It is rotated.
49 (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 49, the movable accessory 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B.

49 (4), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the origin position to the slide end in the right direction in the figure by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
49 (5), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the slide end in the right direction in the drawing to the slide end in the left direction in the drawing by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.
In FIG. 49 (6), the movable accessory 173 is slid from the slide end in the left direction to the origin position by the slide mechanism 173C operated by the actuator 172C.

49 (7), the movable accessory 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A.
49 (9) and 49 (9), the movable accessory 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the figure by the lifting mechanism 173D operated by the actuator 172D, and ends the initial operation.
The description of the combination of the initial operations of the actuator A, the actuator B, the actuator C, and the movable accessory using the actuator with reference to FIG. 49 is finished.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the movable body (in this example, the rotating mechanism 173A of the movable accessory 173, the opening / closing mechanism 173B or the slide mechanism 173C, the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable accessory 175, etc.) ) Is returned to the origin position (in this example, an action such as returning to the origin position shown in FIGS. 45 to 48). Further, modes of the return operation (in this example, the mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the home position return operation in FIG. 45 or 46, and the mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home position return operation in FIG. 4 or FIG. 48. 45 or 47, depending on the mode according to the mode in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation and the mode in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the origin return operation in FIG. 46 or FIG. 48 (in this example, FIG. 45 to FIG. 48, the initial operation is performed when the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the origin return operation, or the initial operation is performed when the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation. The initial operation of the movable body (in this example, the short initial operation shown in FIGS. 45 to 48) is performed (in this example). Shown in FIG. 48, it includes aspects not to initial operation). Therefore, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

  Note that a gaming machine can be configured by appropriately combining the configurations described in the first to third embodiments described above. That is, the configurations shown in any one of the first to third embodiments described above are appropriately combined, or the configurations shown in all the embodiments are combined. A gaming machine may be configured.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous (the production in which one or more temporary stoppages and re-variations are performed during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode, an example in which one change pattern command is transmitted when starting change is shown, but the change pattern is generated with two or more commands. You may make it notify to the microcomputer 100 for control. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In each of the above embodiments, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and production symbols “1” to “9” and a plurality of types of normal symbols “○” to “×” are variably displayed to derive a display result. Although the case of displaying is shown, variable display is not limited to such a mode. 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 each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), 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 device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 9a 1st reserved memory display part 9b 2nd reserved memory display part 13 1st starting prize port 14 2nd starting prize port 20 Special Variable winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 76, 78 Movable member 79a, 79b Production blade accessory 80 Production control board 81 First position sensor 82 Second position sensor 85-87 Motor 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Display means;
A movable body operable at a specific position at least partially overlapping the display means;
Predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect for displaying a predetermined image in an area corresponding to the movable body of the display means;
Sound output means for outputting sound corresponding to the operation of the movable body,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in a mode in which the predetermined image is moved in a state where the movable body is stopped at the specific position.

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