JP2018047156A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suitably control a liquid crystal shutter and an accessory.SOLUTION: A second accessory 12b and a third accessory 12c (second movable body) are disposed behind a first accessory 12a (first movable body). A liquid crystal shutter 9b is disposed in front of the second accessory, and is changeable to a transparent state in which the second movable body is made visible, and an opaque state in which visual confirmation is made more difficult than that of the transparent state. Initial operation, which includes operation for confirming that the first movable body is operable normally and operation for confirming that the second movable body is operable normally, is executable in satisfaction of a condition that power is turned on and a condition that power is recovered after power failure. When the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state, operation of the second movable body can be executed. Operation for confirming that the first movable body is operable normally and operation for confirming that the second movable body is operable normally can be executed in predetermined order.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one including a transmissive liquid crystal display device, a movable body arranged in front of the liquid crystal display device, and a rendering provided in the rear of the liquid crystal display device (Patent Literature). 1). This effect may be operable.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-198801

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the liquid crystal display device as the shielding means and the movable body cannot be controlled appropriately.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably controlling the shielding means and the movable body capable of suitably controlling the shielding means and the movable body. It is.

(1) A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A first movable body (for example, a first accessory 12a);
A second movable body (for example, a second accessory 12b, a third accessory 12c) disposed behind the first movable body;
A first state (for example, a transparent state) that is disposed in front of the second movable body and makes the second movable body visible, and a second state (for example, an opaque state) that is more difficult to visually recognize than the first state. ) Shielding means (for example, liquid crystal shutter 9b) that can be changed to
A first operation for confirming that the first movable body can operate normally (for example, a short initial operation and a long initial operation of the first movable body), and the second movable body can operate normally. A predetermined condition (for example, a gaming machine) including a predetermined operation (for example, a short initial operation, a long initial operation) including a second operation (for example, a short initial operation or a long initial operation of the second movable body) for confirming that there is That can be executed as a result of satisfying the condition that the machine has been activated from a state in which it has not been activated, and the condition that the power supply has been restored and restarted after the power supply to the activated gaming machine has been stopped) Control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, see FIGS. 13 and 14),
The operation control means includes
The second operation can be performed when the shielding means is in the first state (for example, the long initial operation of the second movable body can be performed when the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state as shown in FIG. 24). ),
The first operation and the second operation can be executed in a predetermined order (see, for example, FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24).

  According to such a configuration, the second movable member disposed behind the first movable member when the first operation for confirming that the first movable member is normally operable is not performed. A second operation is performed to confirm that the body can operate normally. Further, the second operation can be executed when the shielding means is in the first state in which the second movable body can be visually recognized. For this reason, it becomes easy to confirm the second operation when in the first state. As a result, a gaming machine capable of suitably controlling the shielding means and the movable body can be provided.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
It further comprises detection means for detecting an abnormality in the first movable body and the second movable body (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, S752, S762 in FIG. 15),
When an abnormality is detected in any one of the first movable body and the second movable body during execution of the predetermined operation, the operation control means is configured to perform the operation on the other movable body. The execution of the predetermined operation is restricted (for example, S756 and S767 in FIG. 15).

  If an abnormality is detected in one movable body and a predetermined operation for confirming that the other movable body can operate normally is performed, it may be difficult to confirm the predetermined operation. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined operation from being difficult to confirm. As a result, the shielding means and the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The predetermined order is an order in which the second operation is executed after the first operation is completed (see, for example, FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24).

  According to such a configuration, the second movable body can normally operate in the first operation for confirming that the first movable body arranged in the front that is relatively easy to confirm can normally operate. After confirming the abnormality of the part common to the second operation and the first operation for confirming that the second operation is performed, the second operation that is harder to confirm than the first operation can be executed. For this reason, the predetermined operation including the first operation and the second operation can be efficiently executed. As a result, the shielding means and the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Further comprising shielding state control means for controlling the state of the shielding means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100);
The shielding state control means restricts control of the state of the shielding means to the second state during the execution of the second operation (for example, FIG. 23 (k) to FIG. 23 (o), FIG. 24 ( C)).

  According to such a configuration, the first state in which the state of the shielding unit is visible to the second movable body during the execution of the second operation for confirming that the second movable object can operate normally. It can be made difficult to control to the 2nd state which makes it more difficult to visually recognize. For this reason, it can prevent that it becomes difficult to confirm 2nd operation | movement. As a result, the second operation can be suitably controlled.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The shielding state control means can always set the state of the shielding means to the first state (for example, it can be set with a setting switch).

  According to such a configuration, the first state in which the state of the shielding unit can be visually recognized during the execution of the second operation for confirming that the second movable object can operate normally. Thus, the second operation can be easily confirmed.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The shielding means is display means capable of displaying an effect image (for example, a chance image 94, a friend character image 90a, an enemy character image 90b shown in FIG. 22) in a display area (for example, a display area of the effect display device 9). Then, the display means can change the display area as the first state into a specific state having a high transmittance and as the second state as a predetermined state having a lower transmittance than the specific state (for example, (See FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, the operation for confirming that the second movable body can operate normally is visually recognized in the state where the transmittance is high compared to the case where the transmittance is low. Can be made easier.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
The display means becomes abnormal in the display area in the specific state when an abnormality is detected in at least one of the first movable body and the second movable body during execution of the predetermined operation. An image showing that there is a movable body can be displayed (see, for example, FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that there is a movable body in which an abnormality has occurred during execution of an operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally.

(8) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above,
Test operation execution means (for example, an effect control micro) capable of executing a test operation (for example, a check operation shown in FIG. 24) for testing whether the display area can be normally switched between the specific state and the predetermined state. The computer 100 is further provided with S713 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the specific state having a high transmittance of the display area as the first state in which the second movable body can be visually recognized, and the transmittance as the second state in which the visual recognition is more difficult than the first state. It can be confirmed whether the change from the low predetermined state is executed normally.

(9) In the gaming machines (6) to (8) above,
The display means transmits at least a specific region (a lower left region, an upper right region, etc. of the effect display device 9) that is a part of the display region with a higher transmittance than the specific state. Display means (effect display device 9, liquid crystal shutter 9 b, etc.) that can be displayed by switching to the predetermined state (opaque state or the like) with a low rate;
A movable body (a third accessory 12c, a second accessory 12b, etc.) provided behind the display means;
When the specific area is in the specific state, the movable body in a movable position overlapping the specific area is visible (as shown in FIG. 17C, the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state) The third accessory 12c in a movable position overlapping the upper right area at a certain time can be visually recognized),
The display means is capable of displaying a special image in a special area near the boundary between the display area and the specific area when the specific area is in the specific state (as shown in FIG. 17C). When the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state, the first special image 90c is displayed in a special area near the boundary between the display area of the effect image and the upper right area.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific area is in the specific state, the special image is displayed in the special area in the vicinity of the boundary between the display area and the specific area, thereby improving the performance.

(10) The gaming machine of (9),
The display means can display the special image so that peripheral structures (such as arms and harnesses) provided to move the movable body to a plurality of movable positions cannot be visually recognized by the player (FIG. 17 ( As shown in c), the first special image 90c is displayed so that the player can not see the arm, harness, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the peripheral structure of the movable body can be made invisible and the movable body can be emphasized.

(11) The gaming machine according to (9),
Further provided with shielding means (liquid crystal shutter 9b or the like) disposed behind the display means and corresponding to the display area;
The shielding means has a special region (upper right region 922 and the like) corresponding to the specific region, and the special region has a third state with a high transmittance and a fourth state with a transmittance lower than the third state. (As shown in FIG. 16A, the upper right region 922 can be switched between a transparent state and an opaque state).
The display means switches the specific region to the specific state when the special region is in the third state, and a boundary between the special region in the third state and a region other than the special region in the fourth state. The special image can be displayed such that the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is transparent when the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state as shown in FIG. And the first region near the boundary between the specific region corresponding to the upper right region 922 and the display region corresponding to the region other than the upper right region 922 so that the player cannot visually recognize the boundary between the upper right region 922 and the upper right region 922. A special image 90c is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the special image is displayed so that the boundary between the special region in the third state and the region other than the special region in the fourth state cannot be visually recognized by the player, thereby facilitating the display. Can do.

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (11),
The movable body includes at least a first movable body (such as a third accessory 12c) and a second movable body (such as a second accessory 12b),
The display means includes
A first special image can be displayed in a first special area in the vicinity of the boundary between the first specific area and the display area in the specific state in which the first movable body is visible (FIG. 17C). ), The first special image 90c is displayed in the first special region in the vicinity of the boundary between the upper right region and the display region when the upper right region of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state, as shown in FIG.
A second special image can be displayed in a second special area in the vicinity of the boundary between the second specific area and the display area in the specific state in which the second movable body is visible (FIG. 17D ), The second special image 90d is displayed in the second special region in the vicinity of the boundary between the lower left region and the display region when the lower left region of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state, as shown in FIG.
The first special image is a different type of special image from the second special image (as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, the first special image 90c has a different type from the second special image 90d. Special images).

  According to such a configuration, the special image corresponding to the type of the movable body is displayed, so that the production can be improved.

(13) The gaming machine according to (12),
The display means can display the second special image during at least a part of the display period during which the first special image can be displayed (as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D). In addition, the second special image 90d is displayed during the display period in which the first special image 90c is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a period during which the first special image and the second special image are displayed at the same time, so that a plurality of movable bodies can be noted.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (13),
The movable body is movable to a plurality of movable positions (a first position in the upper right region, a second position in the lower left region, etc.)
The display means can display the special image with different types according to the movable position of the movable body (when the accessory is in the upper right area and the lower left area, as shown in the modification). And different types of special images).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be improved by the special image corresponding to the movable position of the movable body.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (14),
The display means can switch the specific area to the specific state before the movable body moves to a predetermined movable position, and can display the special image in the special area (FIG. 17D). , (E), before the third accessory 12c moves from the upper right area to the lower left area, the lower left area is switched to a transparent state and the first special image 90c is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, since the special image is displayed before the movable body moves, it is possible to prevent the peripheral structure from being recognized when the movable body moves.

(16) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (15),
The display means can display the special image in a special mode (as shown in FIG. 17C, the first special image 90c is displayed in a hatched mode).

  According to such a configuration, the movable body can be noted by displaying the special image in a special manner.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (16),
A specific display means (such as a production control microcomputer 100) capable of displaying a specific display (such as a hold display H) corresponding to information relating to the variable display;
The display means can display the special image so as not to be superimposed on the specific display (as shown in FIG. 17C, the first special image 90c is displayed so as not to be superimposed on the hold display H). ).

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the specific display can be prevented from being hindered by the special image.

(18) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (17),
The display means can display the special image on a display layer above the effect image (as shown in FIG. 17C), the first special image 90c is an ally character image 90a or an enemy character image 90b. And so on)

  According to such a configuration, since the special image is displayed on the display layer above the effect image, the movable body can be focused even if the effect image is displayed.

(19) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (18),
The special area is an area having a size different from that of the display area (as shown in FIG. 17 (d), a special area where the first special image 90c is displayed and a special area where the second special image 90d is displayed. Is a region narrower than the display region of the effect display device 9).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the movable body while enhancing the visibility of the effect image displayed in the display area.

(20) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (19),
Advantageous state control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (such as a big hit gaming state);
When the special image is displayed in the special area, a suggestion effect (timer effect or the like) suggesting the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state can be executed in at least a part of the special region. Suggestive effect execution means (as shown in FIG. 17 (f), when the first special image 90c is displayed, a timer effect is executed at a position where a part of the region overlaps).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect is executed using the special area in which the special image is displayed, the effect can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an initial stage operation process. It is a flowchart which shows an accessory long initial process. It is a flowchart which shows an initial stage operation alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a structure of an effect control pattern, and various effect operations performed according to the content of an effect control pattern. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of an effect display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the pattern of a liquid-crystal shutter. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a liquid-crystal shutter, and the relationship between a liquid-crystal shutter and an accessory. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of initial operation. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution order of initial operation. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of abnormality in initial operation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present 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. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. 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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  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 an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. 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.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  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.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the change display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. 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).

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  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) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  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. Accordingly, 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.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is 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. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a 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.

  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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation 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 addition, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number). , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined hold storage display unit, the hold storage number can be specified as the hold storage display by, for example, the number of display of the predetermined image, by displaying the hold storage image (one hold storage image corresponding to each hold storage information, Is specified). In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In each of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

  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.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right 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.

  Above the effect display device 9, a first accessory 12a is provided. The first accessory 12a can be moved to a plurality of movable positions by being driven by a first accessory motor 17a (see FIG. 3), and moves to the front of the effect display device 9 to perform a predetermined effect operation. It is possible to The first accessory sensor 170a is installed so as not to be visible from the front, and detects whether or not the first accessory 12a is present at the initial position (position shown in FIG. 1).

  A second accessory 12b is provided on the left rear surface as viewed from the front of the effect display device 9. The second accessory 12b is driven by the second accessory motor 17b (see FIG. 3), so that the second accessory 12b can be moved to a plurality of movable positions on the rear surface of the effect display device 9, and performs a predetermined effect operation. Is possible. The second accessory sensor 170b is installed so as to be invisible from the front, and detects whether or not the second accessory 12b is present at the initial position (the position shown in FIG. 23A).

  A third accessory 12c is provided on the right rear surface when viewed from the front of the effect display device 9. The third accessory 12c can be moved to a plurality of movable positions on the back surface of the effect display device 9 by being driven by a third accessory motor 17c (see FIG. 3), and performs a predetermined effect operation. Is possible. The third accessory sensor 170c is installed so as not to be visible from the front surface, and detects whether or not the third accessory 12c is present at the initial position (the position shown in FIG. 23A).

  The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are normally invisible from the front because they are on the back of the effect display device 9, but as will be described later, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is transparent. It becomes visible by being controlled to become.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 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 a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 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 that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). 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 (special symbol process flag, etc.) 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.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, 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 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect display device 9 includes a liquid crystal panel 9a, a liquid crystal shutter 9b, a backlight 9c, and the like. Details will be described later.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first accessory motor 17a by operating the first accessory motor 17a via the motor drive circuit (not shown), and drives the second accessory motor 17b to drive the second accessory motor 17b. The accessory 12b is operated, and the third accessory motor 17c is driven to operate the third accessory 12c.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the advantageous state (specific game state) includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A 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 (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot symbol having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To do. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (the big win becomes the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach). (Possibility) is high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) that shifts to the probability variation state.

  Also, the variation pattern shown in the determination table at the time of loss is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that the variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination values assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (50 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table in FIG. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection type of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the ratio of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is out of reach. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that 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. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a combined pending storage number designation command indicating the combined pending storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is issued at the time of starting winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when a start opening switch passing process described later is executed). And sent to the production control microcomputer 100. Also, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the time of starting the variable display (for example, when executing the special symbol variable display in-process described later). Note that the combined pending storage designation command and the pending storage count subtraction designation command may be used together. For example, a combined reserved memory number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the number of reserved memories after subtraction. In addition, the command which can specify the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is transmitted instead of the combined reserved memory number, and the production control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. May be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is won at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a first (second) hold A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect process in S1215 and S1225), such as a memory number designation command, is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and first (second) A storage area for storing data that can identify a received command is secured so that various commands such as a reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  In the main process, specifically, the following process is executed. FIG. 8 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 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 (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In the 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 the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (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.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in 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 performs a game state restoration process (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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (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 of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change 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 (S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (S44). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  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 S44, the measurement of the saved variable time timer value is resumed, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the variable 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 (S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for determination per normal symbol) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, 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 determination per ordinary symbol) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. 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). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (S13). For example, when receiving the initialization designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 executes an initial operation according to the initialization designation command.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 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 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (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 an initial value of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generating counter for normal symbol). 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 determining the normal symbol is one round (the random number for determining the 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.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 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 (S20). 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: 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 (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol 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 big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (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, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing 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 (S30).

  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 (S31: output processing).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). 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, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type when the big hit is made. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) 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 sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an initial operation process and an initial operation notification process (S704A, S704B). In the initial operation process and the initial operation notification process, operation confirmation at the time of activation of the effect display device 9, the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, the third accessory 12c and the like is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) A random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating (various random numbers including, etc.) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 etc. is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707).

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the command reception buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) is stored in the command reception buffer. Check the contents of the command.

  Note that the command is stored in the command reception buffer, specifically, by detecting that the effect control INT signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 has risen, and by first executing an interrupt process, the 1-byte MODE is stored. Data is fetched and stored in the command reception buffer. Next, after the effect control INT signal is turned off, it is detected that the next effect control INT signal has risen, and the 1-byte EXT data is captured by the interrupt process, and the next area of the command reception buffer Stored in Through the above processing, one effect control command (2-byte command) is fetched and 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 (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 (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received production control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command) (S614), the production control CPU 101 sets an initialization designation command reception flag indicating that the initialization designation command has been received (S615). ).

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (S616), a power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S617).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a variation pattern command reception flag (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (S624), the effect control CPU 101 has the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S625).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S626), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (S627).

  When the received command read in S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (S691).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an initial operation process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 13, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an initialization designation command reception flag or a power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S711). If it is determined that neither is set (NO in S711), the process to be executed is returned to the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that one of the reception flags is set (YES in S711), it is determined whether or not it is any stage of the initial operation (S712). When it is determined that it is at any stage (YES in S712), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S714.

  When it is determined that it is not at any stage of the initial operation (NO in S712), the effect control CPU 101 starts the check operation of the effect display device 9 as an operation of the first stage of the initial operation (S713). The check operation of the effect display device 9 is, for example, an operation in which lighting / extinguishing of the backlight 9c, full transmission / partial transmission / non-transmission of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, and display / non-display of the liquid crystal panel 9a are repeated in various combinations. is there.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the first stage of the initial operation has ended (S714). If it is determined that the first stage has not ended (NO in S714), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S721.

  If it is determined that the first stage has ended (YES in S714), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set, that is, whether or not the operation is the initial operation at the time of power failure recovery ( S715).

  When it is determined that the operation is the initial operation at the time of power failure recovery (YES in S715), the effect control CPU 101 controls the liquid crystal shutter 9b to be in an opaque state (S716), and proceeds to S718. Since the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in an opaque state, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface are invisible from the front surface of the effect display device 9. The liquid crystal shutter 9b will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  If it is determined that the initial operation is not at the time of power failure recovery (NO in S715), the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in a transparent state (S717), and the process to be executed is advanced to S718. Since the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state, the second and third actors 12b and 12c on the back surface are visible from the front surface of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a as the second stage of the initial operation (S718), and advances the process to be executed to S721. The short initial action of the accessory does not exist by checking whether or not the accessory is present at the initial position based on a signal from a sensor such as the first accessory sensor 170a to the third accessory sensor 170c. In this case, the movement is performed to the initial position.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the second stage of the initial operation has ended (S721). If it is determined that the second stage has not ended (NO in S721), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S723.

  When it is determined that the second stage has been completed (YES in S721), the production control CPU 101 starts the short initial operation of the second accessory 12b as the third stage of the initial operation (S722) and executes the process to be executed. Proceed to step S723.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the third stage of the initial operation has ended (S723). If it is determined that the third stage has not ended (NO in S723), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S731.

  When it is determined that the third stage has ended (YES in S723), the effect control CPU 101 starts the short initial operation of the third accessory 12c as the fourth stage of the initial operation (S724), and executes the process to be executed. The process proceeds to S731.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fourth stage of the initial operation has ended (S731). If it is determined that the fourth stage has not ended (NO in S731), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S735.

  When it is determined that the fourth stage has ended (YES in S731), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S732). When it is determined that it is set (YES in S732), the effect control CPU 101 clears the power failure recovery designation command reception flag (S734), and returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  When it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is not set (NO in S732), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a as the fifth stage of the initial operation (S741). Then, the process to be executed is advanced to S735. The long initial operation of the accessory is an operation for confirming the operation of the accessory effect during the game. The operation of the accessory starts from the initial position, and when the operation ends, the accessory returns to the initial position.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an accessory long initial operation process (S735). After execution of S735, the CPU 101 for effect control returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the accessory long initial process in the initial operation process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 14, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fifth stage of the initial operation has ended (S742). If it is determined that the fifth stage has not ended (NO in S742), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S744.

  When it is determined that the fifth stage has been completed (YES in S742), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long initial operation of the second accessory 12b as the sixth stage of the initial operation (S743) and executes the process to be executed. The process proceeds to S744.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the sixth stage of the initial operation has ended (S744). When it is determined that the sixth stage has not ended (NO in S744), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to S746.

  When it is determined that the sixth stage has ended (YES in S744), the effect control CPU 101 starts the long initial operation of the third accessory 12c as the seventh stage of the initial operation (S745) and executes the process to be executed. The process proceeds to S746.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the seventh stage of the initial operation has ended (S746). When it is determined that the seventh stage has not ended (NO in S746), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  If it is determined that the seventh stage has ended (YES in S746), the effect control CPU 101 controls the liquid crystal shutter 9b to be in an opaque state (S747), and clears the initialization designation command reception flag (S749). ) Return the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, it is movable during the execution of the initial operation process when the condition that the power supply is restored and restarted after the power supply to the activated gaming machine is stopped is satisfied. Restrict execution of body effects. The movable body effect is an effect using the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c as executed during the variable display. Specifically, in S732, in the case of YES, the execution of the movable body effect is restricted in the subsequent processing. In this way, the operation for confirming that the accessory can be operated normally can be prevented from being hindered by the movable body effect.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an initial operation notification process in the effect control main process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 15, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (S751).

  When it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is set (YES in S751), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S752). For example, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred when it is the timing at which the accessory should have returned to the initial position, but the presence of the accessory is not detected by the sensor.

  If it is determined that no abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (NO in S752), it is determined whether or not the liquid crystal shutter 9b is being controlled to be in an opaque state (S753). If it is determined that the control is not in an opaque state (NO in S753), the process to be executed is returned to the caller of this process.

  If it is determined that the control is in an opaque state (YES in S753), a display indicating that the power failure is being restored (for example, the display of the characters “restoring the power failure” as shown in FIG. 23 (f)) is displayed. It outputs (S754). Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the caller of this process.

  When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (YES in S752), the effect control CPU 101 outputs a display and sound indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S755), and interrupts the initial operation ( S756).

  As an indication that an abnormality has occurred, here, an indication that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation of an accessory (for example, an indication of “initial abnormality of an accessory”) is output along with an indication that the power failure has been restored. And However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation of the accessory may be output without displaying during power failure recovery.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not an operation for confirming that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation has been performed (S757). If it is determined that the confirmation operation has not been performed (NO in S757), the process of S757 is repeated. When it is determined that the confirmation operation has been performed (YES in S757), the effect control CPU 101 resumes the initial operation (S758). Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the caller of this process. Here, the confirmation operation is an operation for the store clerk to confirm the abnormality of the accessory. More specifically, it is an operation for ending the abnormality notification by opening and closing the glass door frame 2 and the game frame and operating a switch or the like for resetting the abnormality of the accessory. If the abnormality notification does not end, the abnormality may be canceled by operating the switch for invalidating the movement of the accessory so that the accessory cannot be moved.

  Further, after the confirmation operation is performed, the effect by the accessory having an abnormality may be limited (for example, not executed). In addition, when an abnormality occurs in some of the plurality of accessories such as the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back of the effect display device 9, the initial operation and the effect by the accessory are also limited for the rest. You may make it do.

  If it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command reception flag is not set (NO in S751), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the initialization designation command reception flag is set (S761).

  If it is determined that the initialization designation command reception flag is set (YES in S761), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S762).

  If it is determined that no abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (NO in S762), a sound indicating that the initial operation is being performed is output (S764). Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the caller of this process. In addition, when the initialization designation command reception flag is set (when the initialization designation command is received), the characters “in preparation” may be displayed as a specific notification.

  When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (YES in S762), the production control CPU 101 outputs a sound indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the initial operation (S765), and selects the target object that is abnormal. An image indicating a lock-on state and an abnormality is displayed (see the second accessory 12b in FIG. 25), and the initial operation is interrupted (S767).

  In step S768 and S769, the effect control CPU 101 executes processing similar to that in steps S757 and S758. In this way, when an abnormality occurs in the accessory, it is possible to prevent the subsequent processing from being executed until the confirmation operation is completed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading notice process (S500) for determining whether to perform the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of the pre-reading effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading notice process (S500) is a process for determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a jackpot, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the jackpot may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold information”. Further, the fluctuation display based on the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). 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 symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer and the variation display time timer by 1 (S841, S842).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). In addition, the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like set next, control of display on the effect display device 9, sound output from the speaker 27, light emission from the frame LED 28, and the like. Is executed (S845).

  When the process timer has not timed out in S843 and after execution of S845, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S846). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S848), and the effect symbol variation process is terminated.

  Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol determination designation command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination command has been received is set (S847), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (S848), and the effect symbol changing process is terminated. If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set in S847, the effect symbol changing process is terminated without going through S848.

  Next, a configuration example of the effect control pattern and various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of the effect control pattern and various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. FIG. 18A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, liquid crystal shutter control data, first accessory control data, second accessory control data, and third accessory. It consists of control data for controlling various performance operations such as control data and end codes, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, etc. in time series (No. 1) (Illustration of the three-item control data is omitted). The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9 such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during the display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like in conjunction with an effect symbol variation display operation during the effect symbol variation display. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 27. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the frame LED 28, for example. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The liquid crystal shutter control data includes data for controlling the transmittance of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the transmitting area. That is, the liquid crystal shutter control data is data that designates the operation of the liquid crystal shutter 9b. The first accessory control data, the second accessory control data, and the third accessory control data are used to move the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c to a plurality of movable positions, respectively. Contains data to control the operation of That is, the first accessory control data, the second accessory control data, and the third accessory control data are data that specify the operations of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c, respectively. is there. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the production design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 27 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. In addition, in a manner specified by the liquid crystal shutter control data, control for transmitting the liquid crystal shutter in any region and control for non-transmission are performed. Moreover, the control which operates the 1st accessory 12a is performed in the aspect designated by the 1st accessory control data. In addition, control is performed to operate the second accessory 12b in a manner specified by the second accessory control data. In addition, control is performed to operate the third accessory 12c in a manner specified by the third accessory control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 18B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the change display of the effect symbol An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the rendering operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the display of variation of the rendering symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is performed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control pattern based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the change display of the effect symbol. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 54 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 54 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 54 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, frame LED 28, according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, the third accessory 12c, etc.) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, liquid crystal shutter control data # 1 to liquid crystal shutter control data #n, first accessory control data # 1 to first accessory control data #n, second The accessory control data # 1 to the second accessory control data #n and the third accessory control data # 1 to the third accessory control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and execute the effect control. Effect control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are specified.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 101 to the effect display device 9, the audio output board 70, and the like. In the effect display device 9 that has received a command from the CPU 101 for effect control, for example, image data indicated by the command is read out from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stored in a VRAM. Further, in the audio output board 70 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 101, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated in the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit gaming state is stored according to rounds and the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data such as a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern for various notices, and various effect control patterns is called a process table.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 101, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in these production control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches one of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display an effect image such as a character image or a background image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from each speaker 27 in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the sound output board 70 in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. In addition, in a manner specified by the liquid crystal shutter control execution data, control is performed so that the liquid crystal shutter 9b is transmitted or not transmitted in any region of the liquid crystal shutter 9b. Moreover, the control which operates the 1st accessory 12a is performed in the aspect designated by the 1st accessory control execution data. In addition, control is performed to operate the second accessory 12b in a manner specified by the second accessory control execution data. Further, control is performed to operate the third accessory 12c in a manner specified by the third accessory control execution data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  In addition, in the notice effect control pattern, when various notice effects are implemented, the effect display operation and the push button and stick controller are enabled / disabled during the period from the start of each notice effect to the end of the notice effect. The data (notification effect control pattern) indicating the control content of the production operation such as the control operation, the input voice and the processing content of the operation are stored. The notice effect control pattern includes the notice process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, liquid crystal shutter control execution data, first object control execution data, A plurality of control data (effect process data) for controlling the effect operation such as the second character control execution data and the third character control execution data are set in time series.

  Next, the details of the effect display device 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the effect display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the effect display device 9, a liquid crystal panel 9a, a liquid crystal shutter 9b, and a light guide plate 904 are integrated with a top chassis 901, a resin frame 902, a shutter metal frame 903, and a backlight 9c. It is unitized by being assembled into. A first accessory 12a is movably disposed in front of the unit. Further, behind the light guide plate 904, a protection plate 905 on which a second accessory 12b, a third accessory 12c, and a star-shaped image 90f are drawn is provided. A space is provided between the light guide plate 904 and the protective plate 905, and the third accessory 12c and the second accessory 12b can move in this space.

  Specifically, on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 9a, a resin frame 902 formed of a synthetic resin material in a horizontally long rectangular frame shape and a shutter metal frame 903 are separated from the back surface of the liquid crystal panel 9a by a predetermined gap. The liquid crystal shutter 9b and the light guide plate 904 are assembled from the front side. A top chassis 901 formed in a horizontally long rectangular frame shape having an opening for facing the display screen of the liquid crystal panel 9a forward is attached to the outer periphery of the resin frame 902.

  Each of the backlights 9c is attached so as to cover the upper side, the left side, the lower side, and the right side of the light guide plate 904, and an LED substrate on which a plurality of display LEDs are mounted is disposed. 902 is attached integrally.

  The backlight 9c includes an LED substrate 912, an LED substrate cover 911, and a heat sink 913. A board cover 911 is disposed inward of the effect display device 9 rather than the LED board 912, and a plurality of display LEDs mounted on the LED board 912 are covered with the board cover 911. On the other hand, a heat radiating plate 913 is arranged outside the effect display device 9 rather than the LED substrate 912.

  The substrate cover 911 has through holes corresponding to the display LEDs and the light projecting LEDs, and the light from the display LEDs is irradiated to the peripheral end surface of the light guide plate 904. The light from each LED for light projection is projected onto the second accessory 12b, the third accessory 12c, and the protective plate 905. The display 9c, the light projecting LED, and the light guide plate 904 constitute a backlight 9c.

  The liquid crystal shutter 9b is not specifically shown here. For example, a transparent polymer film in which small droplets of nematic liquid crystal (called capsules) are dispersed is sandwiched between two polyester films with a transparent conductive film. Thus, when no voltage is applied, the liquid crystals represented as rod-like molecules are aligned along the inner wall of the capsule, so that the light incident on the liquid crystal shutter 9b is different in the refractive index between the polymer and the liquid crystal and the liquid crystal Due to the birefringence, the light is refracted on the surface and inside of the capsule. As a result, light cannot travel straight but is scattered, and the liquid crystal shutter 9b appears opaque (diffused state). In addition, when a voltage is applied, the liquid crystal molecules try to line up parallel to the direction in which the voltage is applied, and are aligned perpendicular to the electrodes, so that if the liquid crystal has a refractive index that matches that of the polymer, As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b appears to be transparent (non-diffusing state).

  Next, the pattern of the liquid crystal shutter 9b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a pattern of the liquid crystal shutter. FIG. 20A shows a list of patterns of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, and FIGS. 20B to 20F show the patterns.

  The liquid crystal shutter 9b is formed by four regions, an upper left region, a lower left region, an upper right region, and a lower right region. The liquid crystal shutter 9b can change the transmittance of all or part of the region by applying a voltage. Then, by changing the transmittance, all or a part of the region can be made transparent or opaque. As shown in FIG. 20A, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is provided with five types of patterns 1-5. Specifically, the pattern 1 is an opaque pattern in all areas (FIG. 20B), the pattern 2 is a transparent pattern in all areas (FIG. 20C), and the pattern 3 is only the lower left area and the upper right area. Is a transparent pattern (FIG. 20D), the pattern 4 is a transparent pattern only in the lower left region (FIG. 20E), and the pattern 5 is a transparent pattern only in the upper right region (FIG. 20F).

  As described above, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is composed of four areas, that is, an upper left area, a lower left area, an upper right area, and a lower right area. In each area, various effects can be produced by switching between transparent and opaque. Yes.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the liquid crystal shutter and the relationship between the liquid crystal shutter and the accessory. FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the liquid crystal shutter. FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the liquid crystal shutter and the accessory.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is formed of four regions, an upper left region 920, a lower left region 921, an upper right region 922, and a lower right region 923. The liquid crystal shutter 9b is connected to three terminals for applying a voltage to the liquid crystal shutter 9b. The liquid crystal shutter 9b is changed from an opaque state to a transparent state by applying a voltage.

  A terminal connected to the lower left region 921 is provided to switch between transparency and opaqueness of the lower left region 921. In FIG. 21A, a voltage is applied to a terminal connected to the lower left region 921, so that the lower left region 921 is in a transparent state. A terminal connected to the upper right area 922 is provided to switch between transparency and opaqueness of the upper right area 922. In FIG. 21A, a voltage is applied to a terminal connected to the upper right area 922, so that the upper right area 922 is in a transparent state.

  A terminal connected to the lower right region 923 is provided to switch between the transparency and the opaqueness of the entire liquid crystal shutter 9b. In FIG. 21 (a), no voltage is applied to the terminal connected to the lower right region 923, so that the terminal is in an opaque state. By performing such ON / OFF to the connection terminal, a plurality of liquid crystal shutter patterns can be provided as shown in FIG.

  Next, an accessory disposed behind the liquid crystal shutter 9b will be described. A round second accessory 12b and a square third accessory 12c are provided behind the liquid crystal shutter 9b. The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are movable to a plurality of movable positions. For example, FIG. 21B shows a state in which the second accessory 12b moves from the lower left region 921 to the upper right region 922 when the third accessory 12c is located in the upper right region 922. As the second accessory 12b moves to the upper right region 922, as shown in FIG. 21B, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c overlap.

  Thus, the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c can move to a plurality of movable positions according to the kind of production. Moreover, since the 2nd accessory 12b is located ahead in the front-back direction rather than the 3rd accessory 12c, when the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c overlap, it is square-shaped 3rd. It becomes an aspect in which the round second accessory 12b enters the accessory 12c. Note that one accessory may be provided, or three or more may be provided. Further, instead of overlapping in the front-rear direction, they may be combined in the horizontal direction so as to have a predetermined shape. Moreover, you may make it make an accessory light by providing LED etc. in an accessory.

  Further, the second accessory 12b can move together with the peripheral structure such as an arm and a harness by driving the second accessory motor 17b. Further, the third accessory 12c can be moved together with the peripheral structure such as an arm and a harness by driving the third accessory motor 17c. Here, peripheral structures such as an arm and a harness hinder production, so it is not appropriate for the player to visually recognize the structure. In order to hide the peripheral structure of such an accessory, a special image shown below is displayed.

  Next, various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect. As shown in FIG. 22A, at the start of the variable display, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 start the variable display. In the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93, the state in which the variation is displayed is indicated by a downward arrow, and the state in which the variation is stopped is indicated by a numerical symbol. Two hold displays H are displayed at the lower right of the display area of the effect display device 9.

  In FIG. 22 (b), a chance image 94 indicating that the expected degree of big hit is high in the displayed variation display is displayed. In order to show that the variable display is being performed, a small symbol shown in a reduced form of the effect symbols 91 to 93 may be displayed in a part of the display area of the effect display device 9. Next, FIG. 22C shows a case where the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. In the display area of the liquid crystal panel 9a other than the specific area (area corresponding to the transparent area) of the liquid crystal panel 9a at the position corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the teammate character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b are displayed. Is displayed. Further, since the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state, the third accessory 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. Then, in the first special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area in the liquid crystal panel 9a, a first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed. The first special image 90c is displayed in a layer above the teammate character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b.

  When the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state by the first special image 90c, the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to an area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a is The first special image 90c can be displayed near the boundary between the specific area and the display area so that the player cannot see it. That is, the special image is displayed so as to extend from the boundary between the two regions (the specific region and the display region in the liquid crystal panel 9a) to both regions. In this way, by displaying the first special image 90c, the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a is not shown to the player. The display can be made smooth. Further, an arm, a harness, or the like as a peripheral structure of the third accessory 12c can be hidden by the first special image 90c.

  FIG. 22D shows a case where the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state and the lower left region 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. When the lower left region 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state, in the lower left region 921, the second accessory 12b located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. Further, since the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state, in the upper right region 922, the third accessory 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. Further, in the display area of the liquid crystal panel 9a other than the specific area (area corresponding to the transparent area) of the liquid crystal panel 9a at positions corresponding to the lower left area 921 and the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the friend character image 90a and An enemy character image 90b is displayed. Further, in the first special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area in the liquid crystal panel 9a, a first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed. Further, a second special image 90d indicated by shading is displayed in a second special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area in the liquid crystal panel 9a. Is displayed. In FIG. 22D, at the position where the first special image 90c and the second special image 90d overlap each other, the display order of any of the special images may be higher. The display may be shifted so that the special images do not overlap.

  FIG. 22E shows a case where the third accessory 12c moves from the upper right area 922 to the lower left area 921, and the lower left area 921 is in a transparent state. In the lower left area 921, the third accessory 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. In the display area of the liquid crystal panel 9a other than the specific area (area corresponding to the transparent area) of the liquid crystal panel 9a at the position corresponding to the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the ally character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b are displayed. The fighting production is displayed. A first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed in a first special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a. Is displayed.

  The flow of effects from FIG. 22D to FIG. 22E will be described. By turning off the voltage to the liquid crystal shutter 9b from the state shown in FIG. 22D, the upper right region 922 and the lower left region 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b are made opaque. Then, the second accessory 12b is moved to an area different from the lower left area 921 (for example, the upper left area 920). Thereafter, before the third accessory 12c is moved from the upper right area 922 to the lower left area 921, the lower left area 921 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is switched from the opaque state to the transparent state and the first special image 90c is displayed, thereby displaying FIG. ) State.

  Next, FIG. 22F shows a case where the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. In the display area other than the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, an effect of fighting the teammate character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b is displayed. Further, in the upper right region 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c located behind the effect display device 9 can be visually recognized from the front. The second accessory 12b has moved to a position overlapping the front of the third accessory 12c. Further, in the first special area near the boundary between the specific area of the liquid crystal panel 9a corresponding to the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the display area other than the specific area in the liquid crystal panel 9a, a first special image 90c indicated by diagonal lines is displayed. Is displayed.

  In FIG. 22F, a timer effect is executed. The timer effect is an effect in which a certain value is counted down as time passes and some effect is executed when the value becomes zero. The timer effect may be an effect executed when a number is counted up and a predetermined value is reached. As shown in FIG. 22F, a timer image 90e indicating "Last 3s" is displayed as a timer effect. The timer image 90e is displayed at a position overlapping with a part of the first special image 90c. The timer image 90e is displayed on a layer above the first special image 90c.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22G, the entire area of the liquid crystal shutter 9b becomes transparent at the timing when the numerical value in the timer effect becomes zero. Then, the star-shaped image 90f drawn on the protection plate 905 becomes visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, an effect of moving to the center of the star-shaped image 90f is executed in a state where the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c overlap. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (h), the liquid crystal shutter 9b becomes opaque, and a big hit symbol of “777” is displayed on the liquid crystal.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the first special image 90c is displayed corresponding to the third accessory 12c, and the second special image corresponding to the second accessory 12b. 90d was displayed. However, the type of the special image may be different according to the movable position of the accessory instead of the type of the accessory. For example, even if the third combination 12c is the same, if the third combination 12c is located in the upper right area 922, the first special image 90c is displayed, and the third combination 12c is displayed in the lower left area 921. If it is located, the second special image 90d may be displayed.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of the initial operation. Referring to FIG. 23, FIG. 23 (a) to FIG. 23 (e) show an example of the long initial operation in the initial operation when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. In this case, the initial operation is executed while the liquid crystal shutter 9b is transparent. For this reason, as shown in the figure, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back of the effect display device 9 are also visible.

  When the short initial operation is completed, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, first, the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, the long initial operation of the second accessory 12b is executed. Finally, as shown in FIGS. 23D and 23E, the long initial operation of the third accessory 12c is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the long initial operation is not executed when a power failure recovery designation command is received. However, the long initial operation may be executed when the power failure recovery designation command is received. FIG. 23 (f) to FIG. 23 (j) show an example of the case where the long initial operation is executed as the initial operation even when the power failure recovery designation command is received, that is, when the power failure is recovered. In this case, the initial operation is executed while the liquid crystal shutter 9b is opaque. For this reason, as shown in the figure, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back of the effect display device 9 are not visible. The operation of the accessory is the same as in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (e). Note that when a power failure recovery designation command is received, the long initial operation may be executed after the short initial operation is executed as in the initial operation when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 23 (k) to FIG. 23 (o) show a modified example of the long initial operation in the initial operation when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. In this case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b performs an initial operation in an opaque state during the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9, and the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the rear surface. During the long initial operation, the initial operation is executed in a transparent state. For this reason, as shown in the drawing, the back of the first accessory 12a is not visible during the operation of the first accessory 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9, so that the first accessory 12a is easily visible and the back of the effect display device 9 is displayed. The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are also visible.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart illustrating an example of the execution order of initial operations. Referring to FIG. 24, FIG. 24 (A) shows the execution sequence of the initial operation when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. First, the check operation of the effect display device 9 is executed. Next, the short initial operation is executed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. Then, the long initial operation is executed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. When the long initial operation ends, the initial operation ends. During the execution of the short initial operation and the long initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state. After the end of the initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in an opaque state.

  FIG. 24B shows the execution sequence of the initial operation when a power failure recovery designation command is received, that is, when the power failure is recovered. First, the check operation of the effect display device 9 is executed. Next, the short initial operation is executed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. When the short initial operation ends, the initial operation ends. During the execution of the short initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is in an opaque state. After the end of the initial operation, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in an opaque state. Note that the check operation may not be executed in the initial operation when the power failure is restored. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the liquid crystal shutter 9 becomes transparent at the time of a check operation | movement, and the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c on the back surface of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 can be visually recognized.

  FIG. 24C shows the execution order of a modified example of the initial operation when the initialization designation command is received, that is, when the power is turned on. The point that the short initial operation and the long initial operation are executed is the same as in FIG. In this case, while the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9 is being performed, the liquid crystal shutter 9b of the effect display device 9 is in an opaque state. During the execution of other short initial operations and long initial operations, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. For this reason, as shown in the figure, during the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a on the front surface of the effect display device 9, the rear surface is invisible, so that the first accessory 12a is easy to see and the first accessory After the short initial operation of 12a, the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c on the back surface of the effect display device 9 are also visible.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display at the time of abnormality in the initial operation. Referring to FIG. 25, when the initialization designation command is received, that is, in the initial operation when the power is turned on, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state. In this case, as indicated by S766 in FIG. In addition, an image indicating that an abnormality is present and an aspect that locks on a target accessory (in this case, the second accessory 12b) in which an abnormality has occurred is displayed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) By being controlled by the production control microcomputer 100, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is disposed in front of the second and third objects 12b and 12c, and the second and third objects 12b and 12b. The state can be changed between a transparent state in which the object 12c can be visually recognized and an opaque state in which the object 12c is more difficult to visually recognize than the transparent state. The condition that the initial designation command including the short initial operation and the long initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is a condition that the initialization designation command has been received, or power failure recovery It can be executed when the condition that the specified command is received is satisfied.

  As shown in S717 of FIG. 13, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in a transparent state when the initial operation is executed due to the condition when the power is turned on. As shown in S716 of FIG. 13, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in an opaque state when the initial operation is executed due to the establishment of the condition when the power failure is restored.

  Thereby, according to conditions, the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c are changed into the state which can be visually recognized by the liquid-crystal shutter 9b, or the state which is difficult to visually recognize. An operation for confirming that the device can operate normally can be executed. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c can be suitably controlled.

  Further, when the power failure is restored, the player may be playing. In such a case, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be in an opaque state, and the initial operation is executed. For this reason, it becomes possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by making it possible to visually recognize an accessory that the player cannot visually recognize during the game.

  Further, when the power is turned on, the store clerk of the game hall may confirm the initial operation of the accessory. In such a case, the initial operation is executed after the liquid crystal shutter 9b is controlled to be transparent. For this reason, the store clerk of the game hall can clearly check the operation of the accessory when the gaming machine is turned on.

  (1-2) As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is restricted from being controlled to be in a transparent state while the initial operation is being executed due to the establishment of the condition when the power failure is restored. Is done.

  Thereby, when the condition at the time of power failure restoration is established, the player performs an operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c located behind the liquid crystal shutter 9b can operate normally. Can be made difficult to visually recognize.

  (1-3) During the initial operation process when the condition that the power supply is restored and restarted after the power supply to the activated gaming machine is stopped as shown in FIG. To limit the execution of the movable body effect. The movable body effect is an effect using the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c as executed during the variable display. Specifically, in S732, in the case of YES, the execution of the movable body effect is restricted in the subsequent processing. In this way, the operation for confirming that the accessory can be operated normally can be prevented from being hindered by the movable body effect.

  (1-4) As shown in FIGS. 13, 23, and 24, the operation mode of the initial operation is different between when the condition at power-on is satisfied and when the condition at power failure recovery is satisfied. It is made. Thereby, the operation | movement for confirming that the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c can operate | move normally by the operation | movement aspect according to conditions can be performed. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c can be suitably controlled.

  (1-5) As shown in S754 of FIG. 15 and FIGS. 23 (f) to 23 (j), the display of “power failure recovery” indicating that the initial operation is being executed can be executed. Thereby, it is possible to make a player or a store clerk recognize that an operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is being executed.

  (1-6) As indicated by S754 and S764 in FIG. 15, the initial operation is being executed when the condition when the power is turned on is satisfied and when the condition that the power failure is being recovered is satisfied. The mode of notification to be shown is varied. Thereby, the notification indicating that the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is being executed in a notification mode according to the condition. it can.

  (1-7) As shown in S752 and S762 of FIG. 15, the abnormality of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c is detected. As shown in S754, S755, and S764 to S766 in FIG. 15, when an abnormality is detected in the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the initial operation, the initial operation is being executed. The notification state indicating this is changed.

  As a result, during the execution of the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally, an abnormality is detected in the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c. It can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner that an abnormality has been detected from a non-existing state.

  (1-8) As shown in FIG. 23, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is an effect display device 9 that can display effect images such as the chance image 94, the friend character image 90a, and the enemy character image 90b shown in FIG. 22 in the display area. Is part of. The effect display device 9 can change the display area between a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state in a transparent state. Thereby, in the state where the transmittance is high compared to the case where the transmittance is low, the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is performed. It can be made easy to visually recognize.

  (1-9) As shown in FIG. 25, the effect display device 9 has an abnormality in the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the initial operation when the condition of when the power is turned on is established. When detected, it is possible to display an image indicating that there is an abnormal accessory in the display area having a high transmittance. Thereby, it is possible to recognize that there is an accessory in which an abnormality has occurred during the execution of the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally.

  (2-1) The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are arranged behind the first accessory 12a. The liquid crystal shutter 9b is disposed in front of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c, and is transparent so that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be visually recognized, and more difficult to see than the transparent state. It is possible to change to an opaque state. As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the short initial operation, the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a for confirming that the first accessory 12a can operate normally, the second accessory 12b, The condition that the initial action including the second initial action 12b and the short initial action and the long initial action of the third accessory 12c for confirming that the third accessory 12c can operate normally is the condition when the power is turned on. It can be executed when the conditions for recovery from a power failure are satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the long initial operation of the second movable body can be performed when the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in the transparent state. As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24, the initial operations of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c can be executed in a predetermined order.

  Thereby, when the initial operation of the first accessory 12a for confirming that the first accessory 12a can operate normally is not executed, the first accessory 12a is arranged behind the first accessory 12a. The initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is not executed. Further, when the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state in which the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are visible, the initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be executed. For this reason, when it is a transparent state, it becomes easy to confirm the initial operation | movement of the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the accessory can be suitably controlled.

  (2-2) As shown in S752 and S762 of FIG. 15, the abnormality of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c is detected. As shown in S756 and S767 in FIG. 15, during the initial operation, an abnormality was detected in one of the first combination 12a, the second combination 12b, and the third combination 12c. In some cases, the execution of the initial action on the other accessory is restricted.

  If an abnormality is detected in one accessory and an initial operation is performed to confirm that the other accessory can operate normally, it may be difficult to confirm the initial operation. According to this, it can be avoided that the initial operation becomes difficult to confirm. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the accessory can be suitably controlled.

  (2-3) As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24, the predetermined order described above is performed after the initial operation of the first accessory 12 a is completed, and then the second accessory 12 b and the third accessory. This is the order in which the initial operation of the accessory 12c is executed. The predetermined order may be the order of the third accessory 12c, the second accessory 12b, and the first accessory 12a, or any order.

  As a result, in the initial operation of the first accessory 12a for confirming that the first accessory 12a disposed in the front that is relatively easy to confirm can normally operate, the second accessory 12b, the third The abnormality of the common part was confirmed by the initial operation of the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c for confirming that the accessory 12c can operate normally, and the initial operation of the 1st accessory 12a. Later, it is possible to execute the initial actions of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c, which are harder to confirm than the initial action of the first accessory 12a. For this reason, the initial operation of the first accessory 12a and the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be efficiently executed. As a result, the liquid crystal shutter 9b and the accessory can be suitably controlled.

  (2-4) As shown in FIG. 23 (k) to FIG. 23 (o) and FIG. 24 (C), during the initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c, the liquid crystal shutter 9b Limit control of the state to an opaque state.

  Thus, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b during the initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is changed to the second accessory 12b and the third accessory. It can be made difficult to control to the opaque state which makes it difficult to visually recognize rather than the transparent state which can visually recognize 12c. For this reason, it can prevent that it becomes difficult to confirm initial operation of the 2nd accessory 12b and the 3rd accessory 12c. As a result, the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be suitably controlled.

  (2-5) The liquid crystal shutter 9b can always be in a transparent state. Accordingly, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is changed to the second accessory 12b and the third accessory during the initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally. By setting the transparent state in which 12c can be visually recognized, it is possible to easily confirm the initial operations of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c.

  (2-6) As shown in FIG. 23, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is an effect display device 9 that can display effect images such as the chance image 94, the friend character image 90a, and the enemy character image 90b shown in FIG. 22 in the display area. Is part of. The effect display device 9 can change the display area between a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state in a transparent state. Thereby, in the state where the transmittance is high compared to the case where the transmittance is low, the operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally is performed. It can be made easy to visually recognize.

  (2-7) As shown in FIG. 25, the effect display device 9 is abnormal in at least one of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c during the execution of the initial operation. Is detected, it is possible to display an image indicating that there is an abnormal accessory in the display area having a high transmittance. Thereby, it is possible to recognize that there is an accessory in which an abnormality has occurred during the execution of the operation for confirming that the accessory can operate normally.

  (2-8) As shown in S713 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 24, a check operation for testing whether the display area can be normally switched between the high transmittance state and the low transmittance state can be executed.

  Thereby, the state with a high transmittance of the display area as a transparent state in which the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c are visible, and a state with a low transmittance as an opaque state in which the visibility is more difficult than the transparent state It can be confirmed whether or not the change is executed normally.

  (3-1) As shown in FIG. 22C, when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state, the third accessory 12c in the movable position overlapping the upper right area is visible. Then, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in a transparent state, the first special image 90c is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the effect image display area and the upper right area. ing. In this way, when the upper right area is in the transparent state, the first special image 90c is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the display area for displaying the effect image on the effect display device 9 and the upper right area. Therefore, it is possible to improve the production. Specifically, since the third accessory 12c is surrounded by the first special image 90c, the presence of the third accessory 12c can be made conspicuous, and the production using the third accessory 12c can be improved. Can be planned.

  (3-2) The second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be moved to a plurality of movable positions. Specifically, by driving the second accessory motor 17b, the second accessory 12b can move together with the peripheral structure such as an arm and a harness. Further, by driving the third accessory motor 17c, the third accessory 12c can move together with the peripheral structure such as an arm and a harness. Here, it is not appropriate for the player to visually recognize the peripheral structure such as the arm and the harness. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c may be displayed so that an arm, a harness, and the like are not visible to the player. In this way, it is possible to make the peripheral structure of the movable body such as the third accessory 12c invisible and to emphasize the movable body such as the third accessory 12c.

  (3-3) As shown in FIG. 21A, the liquid crystal shutter 9b can switch the upper right region 922 between a transparent state and an opaque state. As shown in FIG. 22C, when the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is in a transparent state, the boundary between the upper right area 922 and the area other than the upper right area 922 of the liquid crystal shutter 9b cannot be visually recognized by the player. As described above, the first special image 90c can be displayed near the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the liquid crystal panel 9a. In this way, by displaying the first special image 90c, the boundary between the specific area corresponding to the upper right area 922 in the transparent state and the display area corresponding to the area other than the upper right area 922 in the opaque state is displayed to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from showing the boundary between the transparent upper right region 922 and the opaque upper right region 922, and the display can be made smooth.

  (3-4) As shown in FIG. 22C, in the first special area near the boundary between the upper right area and the display area when the upper right area of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state, the first special image 90c. Can be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 22D, the second special image 90d is displayed in the second special area near the boundary between the lower left area and the display area when the lower left area of the effect display device 9 is in the transparent state. It is possible. As shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the first special image 90c is a different type of special image from the second special image 90d. Specifically, the first special image 90c has a shaded aspect, whereas the second special image 90d has a shaded aspect. As described above, the first special image 90c is displayed corresponding to the third accessory 12c, and the second special image 90d is displayed corresponding to the second accessory 12b. It is possible to produce and improve the production.

  (3-5) As shown in FIGS. 22C and 22D, the second special image 90d is displayed in the display period in which the first special image 90c is displayed. In this way, it is possible to provide a period in which the first special image 90c and the second special image 90d are displayed at the same time, so that attention is paid to a plurality of accessories such as the third accessory 12c and the second accessory 12b. be able to.

  (3-6) Even if it is the same third accessory 12c, when the third accessory 12c is located in the upper right region, the first special image 90c is displayed, and the third accessory 12c is displayed in the lower left region. When is located, the second special image 90d may be displayed. If it does in this way, improvement of production can be aimed at by the special picture according to the movable position of an accessory.

  (3-7) As shown in FIGS. 22D and 22E, the lower left area is switched to the transparent state and the first special image 90c is displayed before the third accessory 12c moves from the upper right area to the lower left area. To do. In this way, since the first special image 90c is displayed before the third accessory 12c moves, it is possible to prevent the peripheral structure from being recognized when the third accessory 12c moves.

  (3-8) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed in a hatched manner. Further, as shown in FIG. 22D, the second special image 90d is displayed in a shaded manner. In this way, since the special image is displayed in a special manner, it is possible to focus attention on the accessory.

  (3-9) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed so as not to overlap with the hold display H. In this way, the visibility of the hold display H can be prevented from being disturbed by the first special image 90c.

  (3-10) As shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed in a layer above the teammate character image 90a and the enemy character image 90b. In this way, since the special image is displayed on the display layer above the effect image, it is possible to focus on the accessory even if the effect image is displayed.

  (3-11) As shown in FIG. 22D, the special area where the first special image 90c is displayed and the special area where the second special image 90d is displayed are narrower than the display area of the effect display device 9. It is an area. If it does in this way, the visibility of the production | presentation image displayed on the display area of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 can be made to pay attention to an accessory.

  (3-12) As shown in FIG. 22F, when the first special image 90c is displayed, a timer effect is executed at a position where a part of the region overlaps. In this way, since the timer effect is executed using the special area in which the special image is displayed, it is possible to improve the effect.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as a notification indicating that the initial operation has been executed due to the establishment of the condition at the time of power failure recovery, a mark indicating that to the end of the display area of the effect display device 9 The display may be executable. According to this, it can be identifiably notified that the operation for confirming that the accessory can operate normally when the condition of when the power failure is restored is established. Since such notification may be transmitted to the store clerk of the game hall, it is displayed at a position that is difficult to see from the player, such as an edge of the display area. Moreover, it is preferable to display at a display position that does not hinder the game (for example, a position other than the vicinity of the hold display).

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be always in a transparent state during the initial operation. For example, a setting switch for setting whether or not the liquid crystal shutter 9b is always in a transparent state may be provided on the effect control board 80. In addition, the stick controller 122 displays an option for setting whether or not the liquid crystal shutter 9b is always in a transparent state in a part of the display area of the effect display device 9 with the game frame opened. The options may be selected by operating an operation means such as.

  Thereby, the state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is changed during the execution of the short initial operation and the long initial operation for confirming that the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can operate normally. By making the third accessory 12c transparent, the short initial operation and the long initial operation of the second accessory 12b and the third accessory 12c can be easily confirmed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24C, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is made opaque during the execution of the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a, and the liquid crystal shutter is operated during the long initial operation. Was made transparent. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be made opaque during the execution of both the short initial operation and the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the initial position of the accessory such as the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c is the standby position, and each is for the first accessory. The origin position is such that the presence of the accessory can be detected by the accessory sensors such as the sensor 170a, the second accessory sensor 170b, and the third accessory sensor 170c. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the standby position and the origin position may be different positions. In this case, in the short initial operation, the movement to the origin position is performed, and after the presence of the accessory is detected by the accessory sensor, the operation to move to the standby position is executed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the initial operation is an operation for confirming that the accessory (movable object) can operate normally, and includes a short initial operation and a long initial operation.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, it is confirmed that the accessory (movable object) can operate normally in such a way that the shielding means such as the liquid crystal shutter 9b can visually recognize the accessory on the back side. When it is, it is a game shop clerk and a pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, when it is controlled to be in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize, confirmation is performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 and the like, not only the long initial operation but also the short initial operation is executed in a predetermined order for a plurality of accessories. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the short initial operation may be executed simultaneously for a plurality of accessories.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11, 23, etc., when the power is cut off, the effect control board 80 does not store the effect content as a backup, so the symbol confirmation command is received. Until the power is restored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the power is cut off, the effect control board 80 stores the effect content as a backup, and after the initial operation of the accessory has been completed, the effect stored as a backup is stored. May be executed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13, 23, and 24, the former is satisfied when the condition when power is turned on and when the condition when power is restored is satisfied. In short initial operation + long initial operation, and in the latter, only the short initial operation is performed, so that the operation mode of the initial operation is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation amount, operation sequence, or operation speed of the accessory may be varied. In this case, when the condition of when the power is turned on is satisfied, the operation mode is changed so that the initial operation becomes longer in order for the store clerk of the game hall to confirm the initial operation of the accessory. Since the player may be playing when the condition for restoration from the power failure is established, the operation mode is changed so as to shorten the initial operation.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, 23, and 24, initial operations are performed in the order of the first accessory 12a, the second accessory 12b, and the third accessory 12c. Was made to run. That is, after the initial operation of the front accessory of the effect display device 9 is completed, the initial operation of the rear accessory is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial operation of the front accessory may be executed after the initial operation of the accessory on the back of the effect display device 9 is completed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S754 of FIG. 15 and FIGS. 23 (f) to 23 (j), the initial operation is executed when the condition of power-on is satisfied. It is now possible to display the message “Now recovering from power outage” to indicate that it is in progress. However, the display is not limited to this, and other displays such as a display of characters “in operation check” and an indicator may be used. Further, any one of the frame lamps may be lit / flashed in a specific manner.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23A to 23E and the like, the liquid crystal shutter 9b is set to the transmissive state when the condition for restoration from the power failure is satisfied. In such a case, the display indicating that the initial operation is being executed is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even in such a case, a part of the liquid crystal shutter 9b is set to the non-transmissive state, and the display indicating that the initial operation is being performed is performed in the non-transmissive portion. You may make it do. Further, any one of the frame lamps may be lit / flashed in a specific manner. In this case, a display mode (for example, a display that indicates that the initial operation is being executed when the conditions for recovery from the power failure are satisfied and when the conditions for when the power is turned on is satisfied. The position, display size, content of character information, presence / absence of sound output, lamp lighting pattern) may be varied.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S752, S762 in FIG. 15 and S755, S765, S766 in FIG. 15, when an abnormality is detected in the accessory during the initial operation, The notification state of the specific notification indicating that the initial operation is being executed is changed. Specifically, the display changes during the restoration of power outage and the sound output during the initial operation to the display of the occurrence of abnormality in the initial operation and the sound output. In this case, the modest notification may be changed to severe notification. Further, the display position, display size, sound output, lamp lighting pattern, and the like may be changed.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the shielding means that can be changed between the first state that is arranged in front of the accessory and allows the accessory to be visually recognized and the second state that is more difficult to visually recognize than the first state. Is the liquid crystal shutter 9b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a physical shielding object (shielding agent such as a shutter) may be used.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the switching timing of the transmissive state / non-transmissive state of the liquid crystal shutter 9b during the initial operation when the condition when the power is turned on is satisfied is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the transparent state is set for the entire period of the short initial operation and the long initial operation after the end of the check operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the check operation is completed, the period of the short initial operation of the first accessory 12a is set to the opaque state, and thereafter the period of the short initial operation and the long initial operation is set. Throughout, it was made into the permeation | transmission state.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other timings may be used. In the case shown in FIG. 24 (C), the period of the long initial operation of the first accessory 12a may also be set in the opaque state. Further, in the case shown in FIG. 24C, the short initial operation period of the first accessory 12a is made transparent, and the long initial operation period of the first accessory 12a is made opaque. Good. Further, the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be controlled as described above without performing the check operation of the effect display device 9. Further, the check operation of the effect display device 9 may be executed after the execution of the short initial operation or the long initial operation.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be provided at a position behind the light guide plate 904. Further, two or more liquid crystal shutters 9b may be used. Further, the liquid crystal shutter 9b has been described as being in a transparent state when a voltage is applied, but may be normally in a transparent state and becoming in an opaque state when a voltage is applied.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the liquid crystal shutter 9b has been described as changing from an opaque state to a transparent state by applying a voltage. However, the transmittance may be gradually changed due to a change in voltage. . For example, the transmittance may increase from 0% to 100% as the voltage is increased.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, the fourth symbol for the first special symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol synchronized with the variation display of the second special symbol. May be provided. When the fourth symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9, it is desirable that the fourth symbol is always displayed regardless of whether or not the display area is in a transparent state.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, a message regarding an abnormality may be displayed when a predetermined abnormality occurs. Such a message relating to an abnormality may be displayed with priority over the special image. Displaying with priority includes displaying on a layer above the special image, displaying in a more conspicuous manner than the special image, displaying in a display area larger than the special image, and the like.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, the special image may not be displayed when the accessory is initially operated after power interruption. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the initial operation | movement of an accessory becomes difficult to visually recognize with a special image. Further, a special image may be displayed when the accessory is initially operated after power interruption. In this way, it is possible to confirm whether or not the accessory has been normally moved to the predetermined movable position with reference to the special image. In addition, you may make it perform the initial operation | movement of the two types of accessory mentioned above in steps.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, a pattern for moving an accessory without displaying the special image and a pattern for moving the accessory by displaying the special image may be provided. Then, one of the patterns may be selected at a rate corresponding to the degree of jackpot expectation.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the special image may be displayed before the target variation display is started as the pre-reading notice effect. The region surrounded by the special image during the target variation display may be in a transparent state.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the first special image 90c is shown in a shaded manner and the second special image 90d is shown in a shaded manner. However, the special image may be different in color, shape, size, and the like.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the hold display H is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the special image is shown. However, the active display other than the hold display H may not overlap the special image. Here, the active display is a display corresponding to the variation display being executed, and is a display in which the expected degree of jackpot of the variation display is suggested. In addition, the hold display, the active display, the small symbols, and the like may be displayed so as to overlap with the special image. In that case, the display may be performed on a layer above the special image.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the case where the second special image 90d is displayed while the first special image 90c is displayed has been described. In such a case, the first special image 90c being displayed is temporarily deleted, the second special image 90d is displayed, and after the second special image 90d is displayed, the first special image 90c is displayed again. You may do it. Thus, the display order of the special images may be changed as appropriate according to the effect.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the special image is varied according to the type of the accessory and the movable position. However, the type of special image may be made different depending on whether or not to control to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state. For example, the special image may be displayed in red when the big hit expectation is a change, and the special image may be displayed in blue if the big hit expectation is low.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, the special area where the special image is displayed is an area narrower than the display area where the effect image is displayed. The area for displaying the special image may be changed as appropriate in accordance with the effect. For example, if the area where the special image is displayed is narrow, the effect image can be focused. On the contrary, if the area where the special image is displayed is large, it is possible to focus attention on the effect using the accessory.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (f), when the third accessory 12c and the second accessory 12b overlap each other, the second accessory 12b is larger than the second accessory 12b. The case where the 1st special image 90c according to the 3 role object 12c is displayed was shown. However, when two actors overlap, another special image different from the first special image 90c and the second special image 90d may be displayed.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the first special image 90c is displayed in the special area near the boundary between the upper right area and the other display areas in the liquid crystal panel 9a. It was. However, the special image may be displayed not only in the vicinity of the boundary but also in the vicinity of the periphery of the third accessory 12c. In this way, it is possible to prevent the portion behind the third accessory 12c from being visually recognized.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, the special image may not be displayed in the initial operation when the power is turned on. Conversely, a special image may be displayed in the initial operation when the power is turned on. In such a case, the special image may be displayed after the store clerk confirms that the accessory has operated normally up to the specific area. After the special image is displayed, the liquid crystal shutter 9b as the display means is returned to the transmissive state, and then the accessory is returned to the standby position.

  (31) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop by the player When the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the button, and the combination of the symbols to be stopped is a specific symbol combination, this is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In the slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal gaming state, When performing an effect when controlled to an advantageous state for ART or the like shifted to AT and RT, or an effect suggesting that the state is controlled to an advantageous state, the effect using the special image described above is performed. It may be executed.

  (32) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the case where a part of the region obtained by dividing the liquid crystal shutter 9 b into four equal parts is in a transparent state is shown. However, the region that is in the transparent state may not be a region that is exactly divided into four in this way. For example, the central portion of the liquid crystal shutter 9b may be a transmission region. The shape of the transmitting region is not a simple square shape but may be any shape such as a round shape or a triangular shape.

  (33) In the embodiment described above, the special image may not be displayed when the accessory cannot normally move due to a failure or the like. In this way, it is possible to prevent a special image that does not need to be displayed from being displayed.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, when an accessory moves from an upper right region to a lower left region, the accessory is not visible to the player. However, you may make it move an area | region, with an accessory visible. For example, when the accessory moves from the first position to the second position, the liquid crystal shutter 9b at the position corresponding to the accessory is made transparent and a special image is displayed on the surrounding liquid crystal panel 9a. That's fine.

  (35) In the above-described embodiment, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  (36) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (37) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (38) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (39) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. 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 display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation 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.

  (40) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (41) In the embodiment described above, after the variation display result when the display result of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the condition is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable prize ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (42) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 100 microcomputer for production control, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A first movable body;
A second movable body disposed behind the first movable body;
A shielding means arranged in front of the second movable body and capable of changing between a first state in which the second movable body can be visually recognized and a second state in which the second movable body is more difficult to visually recognize than the first state;
A predetermined operation including a first operation for confirming that the first movable body can operate normally and a second operation for confirming that the second movable body can operate normally. An operation control means that can be executed when a specific condition is satisfied,
The operation control means includes
The second action can be performed when the shielding means is in the first state;
A gaming machine capable of executing the first operation and the second operation in a predetermined order.

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