JP2018064694A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suitably control an operation of a movable body.SOLUTION: Control is performed to an operation of a movable body that can be moved between a first position and a second position, and can be changed to either mode including an initial mode and a predetermined mode by executing a predetermined operation for changing the mode. Control is performed so as to execute an operation for setting to a predetermined mode in the first position, returning to the initial mode in the first position, and moving to the second position as an initial operation of the movable body when power is turned on. Then, control is performed so as to execute an operation for setting to the predetermined mode in the first position, moving to the second position in the predetermined mode, and then returning to the initial mode in the second position as a performance operation differing from the initial operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Conventionally, it is a gaming machine equipped with a movable body, and the movable body is configured to be movable between a first position that is easy for a player to visually recognize and a second position that is difficult to visually recognize. There was something that changed to a predetermined mode for displaying a predetermined symbol at the first position (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-137388, A

  However, when returning from the predetermined mode to the initial mode at the first position, the player may misunderstand that the mode of the movable body has not changed. For this reason, the operation of the movable body could not be suitably controlled.

  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 operation of a movable body.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
The first position (for example, an effect position such as in front of the effect display device 5) and the second position (for example, an initial position, an origin position) can be moved, and a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation, It is possible to change to any mode including an initial mode (for example, an initial display mode, an initial mode) and a predetermined mode (for example, a display mode indicating an advantage, a mode indicating an advantage) by executing a deformation operation) A body (for example, first movable accessory 200A, second movable accessory 200B);
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
The control means includes
An operation of returning to the initial mode at the first position after moving into the predetermined mode at the first position and moving to the second position is an initial operation of the movable body when the power is turned on (for example, a movable accessory) (For example, see FIG. 16)
After entering the predetermined mode at the first position, moving to the second position in the predetermined mode and returning to the initial mode at the second position is performed as an effect operation different from the initial operation. (See, for example, FIGS. 17 to 19).

  According to such a configuration, in the case of the production operation, the movable body is returned to the second position and then returned to the initial mode, so compared with the case of returning to the initial mode at the first position before returning to the second position. When the mode of the movable body changes again, the player can make it difficult to misunderstand. In addition, in the case of the initial operation, the predetermined operation is executed at the first position before returning to the second position to return to the initial mode. Therefore, when checking the operation by the game staff, or checking the operation at the time of shipment from the factory In this case, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the predetermined operation in addition to the movement of the movable body. As a result, the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second position is an initial position of the movable body (see, for example, FIG. 16A),
The first position is an effect position of the movable body (see, for example, FIG. 16B).

  According to such a configuration, in the case of the production operation, the movable body is returned to the initial position and then returned to the initial mode. Therefore, compared with the case where the player returns to the initial mode at the production position, the player again It can be difficult to misunderstand if changes. In addition, in the case of the initial operation, a predetermined operation is executed at the production position to return to the initial mode. Therefore, the movement of the movable body is confirmed when confirming the operation by an attendant at the game hall or when confirming the operation at the time of shipment from the factory. In addition to this, it is possible to easily confirm the predetermined operation. As a result, the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The control means executes the predetermined operation while moving the movable body from the second position to the first position, and changes the predetermined mode at the first position (for example, FIG. 16A and FIG. 16 (B), the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are raised while the symbol is rotated, and the symbol is changed to a predetermined pattern at the production position as shown in FIG. 16 (C). .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of unity between the movement of the movable body and the predetermined operation as compared to the case where the predetermined operation is executed after the movable body is moved to the first position. As a result, the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined modes (for example, ○, □, Δ),
The degree of advantage for the player according to the type of the predetermined mode (for example, the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for the player, the degree of expectation that an effect that is advantageous for the player is executed) Are different (see, for example, FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which predetermined mode is changed by a predetermined operation.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
There are a plurality of the movable bodies (for example, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B),
The combination of the predetermined modes of a plurality of the movable bodies is advantageous for the player (for example, the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state such as the big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, and the advantageous effect for the player) (See, for example, FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what combination of predetermined modes is obtained by a predetermined operation.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The initial mode is a mode that suggests an advantageous result for the player (for example, ◯ + ◯ shown in FIGS. 15 and 16A).

  According to such a configuration, when the movable body is not in the initial operation, the movable body is returned to the second position and then returned to the initial mode suggesting an advantageous result for the player. Therefore, in the first position before returning to the second position, Compared with the case of returning to such an initial mode, it can be made difficult for the player to misidentify.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined modes (for example, ○, □, Δ),
The control means performs re-variation control in which the predetermined operation is executed and changed to any one of the predetermined modes at the first position, and then the predetermined operation is executed again and changed to any of the predetermined modes. It can be executed (see, for example, FIGS. 15 and 19).

  According to such a configuration, when the predetermined operation is executed again at the first position, the state changes to any one of the predetermined modes. As a result, in the first position, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to misunderstand that the predetermined operation to be executed again is an operation for returning the movable body to the initial mode.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The second position is an origin position of the movable body,
The control means includes
First operation control for positioning the movable body at the second position (for example, the production control CPU 120 performs non-detection operations in steps S105 to S114 of the second initialization process of FIG. 10 as the first operation control. Control and a portion for executing the operation control at the time of detection in steps S120 to S128) and the second operation control (for example, production control) that is the initial operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally. The CPU 120 for performing the actual operation check operation control in steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization process of FIG. 10 as the second operation control) and the effect operation for performing the effect by the movable body The third action control (for example, the period during which the effect control CPU 120 is executing the symbol variable display as the third action control or the big hit game It is possible to perform the control, etc.) and to run the movable member directed in state,
In the second operation control, control is performed so that the movable body operates within a range of a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13A). As described above, when the performance control CPU 120 executes the action control for actual operation confirmation, the range between the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. Control so that the movable object operates at a speed within the range of
In the first operation control, control is performed so that the movable body operates at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (for example, in FIGS. 12, 13B, and 13C). As shown, when the performance control CPU 120 executes non-detection-time operation control or detection-time operation control as the first operation control, the speed (less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control ( In the present embodiment, the part that controls the movable accessory to operate at the same speed as the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation).

  According to such a configuration, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, and therefore can be safely positioned at the second position.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd initialization process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for real operation confirmation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a movable accessory stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the movable accessory in operation control for real operation confirmation. It is a 1st figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the movable accessory in a movable body effect. It is a 2nd figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the movable accessory in a movable body effect. It is a 3rd figure which shows an example of operation | movement of the movable accessory in a movable body effect.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  A first reserved storage display area 5HL and a second reserved storage display area 5HR are set at two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5HL and the second hold memory display area 5HR, a hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special game is performed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to the entry is a round blue display.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5HL and the second hold storage display area 5HR may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display 4 </ b> B together with the hold memory display area. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The first movable accessory 200A includes a movable first movable portion 201A and a mechanism (not shown) that moves the first movable portion 201A. The second movable accessory 200B includes a movable second movable portion 201B and a mechanism (not shown) that moves the second movable portion 201B. The first movable portion 201A of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable portion 201B of the second movable combination 200B are normally below the effect display device 5 and in the game area as shown in FIG. When the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are used for the game effect, the front of the effect display device 5 as shown in FIG. The initial position and the effect position can be moved in the vertical direction by the driving force of the first movable accessory driving motor 210A and the second movable accessory driving motor 210B (see FIG. 2), respectively. .

  Further, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are slot machines in the form of reels, and the rotating bodies on which the symbols “◯”, “□”, and “Δ” are drawn are respectively the first. It is configured so that it can be rotated inside by the driving force of the movable accessory symbol motor 230A and the second movable accessory symbol motor 230B (see FIG. 2). The first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B perform “s” as an initial mode by executing a symbol rotation operation that changes the mode of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B. Can be changed to either an aspect in which the symbol can be visually recognized from the front, and any one of the symbols “◯”, “□”, and “Δ” as the predetermined aspect can be visually recognized from the front.

  Unlike the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B, the third movable accessory 200C cannot move, but the game board is driven by the driving force of the third movable accessory driving motor 210C (see FIG. 2). It can rotate in parallel to the plane of the two game areas.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. Referring to FIG. 2, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operations of the first movable accessory 200A, the second movable accessory 200B, and the third movable accessory 200C, and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. A function for determining the control contents for causing the electrical components for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the above, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the production LED 9 or the like. Note that the relay board 15 may be omitted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs the above is installed.

  The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the change display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 4 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 4 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is also stored.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 6A, the judgment values for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The assignment of is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds, and “probability big hit B” does not occur in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the number of prize balls obtained is small in the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. "Can be prevented from occurring frequently, resulting in a decrease in entertainment interest. Note that the setting example shown in FIG. 6 (A) is merely an example, and a jackpot type other than that shown in FIG. 6 (A) may be provided. What is necessary is just to set suitably.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation degree) that the big hit occurs when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same reach, there is a higher probability (reliability and expectation) of super reach than normal reach, and even if the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β The decision value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits, so that the probability of the probability variation is large (reliability and expectation). Yes.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It has.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 has various types used for controlling the effect operations including the operations of the first movable accessory 200A, the second movable accessory 200B, and the third movable accessory 200C. Table data, for example, table data constituting a plurality of determination tables for determining execution or non-execution of various effects, types of effects, etc., pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, etc. It is remembered.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations such as reach effects that operate the motion and each movable accessory (first movable accessory 200A, second movable accessory 200B, third movable accessory 200C). Yes.

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5HL and the second hold storage display area 5HR is displayed.

  The production control board 12 is connected with a first movable accessory 200A, a second movable accessory 200B, and a third movable accessory 200C as movable bodies, and the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory. The operations of 200B and the third movable accessory 200C are controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 includes a first movable accessory driving motor 210A, a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 220A (photosensor), and a first movable accessory symbol motor. 230A, the second movable accessory drive motor 210B, the second movable accessory origin detection sensor 220B (photo sensor), the second movable accessory symbol motor 230B, and the third movable accessory drive motor 210C are connected. .

  The first movable combination driving motor 210A, the second movable combination driving motor 210B, and the third movable combination driving motor 210C are respectively the first movable combination 200A, the second movable combination 200B, and the third. It is a motor for driving the movable accessory 200C. The first movable accessory origin detection sensor 220A and the second movable accessory origin detection sensor 220B respectively determine whether the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are located at the origin position. It is a sensor for detecting. The first movable combination symbol motor 230A and the second movable combination symbol motor 230B are motors for changing the mode of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B, respectively. .

  The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) includes a first movable accessory driving motor 210A, a first movable accessory symbol motor 230A, a second movable accessory symbol driving motor 210B, a second movable accessory symbol motor 230B, and By controlling the operation of the third movable combination driving motor 210C, the operations of the first movable combination 200A, the second movable combination 200B, and the third movable combination 200C can be individually controlled. Yes. Depending on whether or not the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) has received detection signals from the first movable accessory origin detecting sensor 220A and the second movable accessory origin detecting sensor 220B, the first movable accessory is detected. It is possible to detect whether the object 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are located at the origin position (initial position).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game, such as effect display variable display control and notice effect based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. ing. For example, the announcement control executed by the production control CPU 120 during the variation display of the production symbol is a jackpot announcement effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, a reach announcement that suggests whether or not to reach, and a stop symbol that is announced. It includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of change display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice and a latent notice for notifying whether or not the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent). Then, the effect control CPU 120 operates each movable accessory (first movable accessory 200A, second movable accessory 200B, third movable accessory 200C) from the origin position to the effect position in various effects including the notice effect. It is possible to execute a movable body effect that allows the user to perform a predetermined operation.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, any one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the top position of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage section when the first starting prize is received, and the second special figure is reserved when the second starting prize is obtained. Store at the top of the empty entry in the storage.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. In the main process, first, a first initialization process (S50) for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) Then, a second initialization process is performed for returning the first movable combination 200A, the second movable combination 200B, and the third movable combination 200C to the origin position and confirming the operation (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second initialization process (S51) of the present embodiment. In the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a movable accessory to be operated first based on the setting data (S101). The setting data includes the order data of the movable combination. In this embodiment, the order of the first movable combination 200A → the second movable combination 200B → the third movable combination 200C is set in advance as the order. Has been. Therefore, when S101 is executed for the first time, the first movable combination 200A is specified as the target movable combination.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory identified in S101 is an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection (S102).

  In the present embodiment, the origin detecting object that needs to be detected is the first movable accessory 200A having the first movable accessory origin detection sensor 220A and the second movable accessory origin detection sensor. The second movable combination 200B having 220B is applicable, and the third movable combination 200C having no origin detection sensor is not applicable. Therefore, when the movable combination specified in S101 is the first movable combination 200A or the second movable combination 200B, it is determined as “Y” in the determination, while the movable combination specified in S101 is the first combination. In the case of the three movable objects 200C, it is determined as “N”.

  When it is determined “N” in S102, the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in S102, the process proceeds to S103, where the detection state of the origin detection sensor corresponding to the operation subject is specified (S103), and whether the origin detection sensor is in the detection state or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the target movable accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) (S104).

  If it is not at the origin position (initial position) (S104; N), the process proceeds to S105, and after setting the non-detection operation count counter to 0 to count the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S105) As the control speed for operating the action target object, the operation target is the same operation speed as the minimum speed (see FIGS. 12 and 13) in the action control for actual action (long initialization action control) described later. A minimum control speed for operating the accessory is set (S106), and if the operation target accessory is a first movable accessory 200A, for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 210A is selected. Is started in the direction of the origin position (S107), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S108). The non-detection operation period timer may be counted by, for example, counting the number of signals output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized by the first initialization process. .

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor enters a detection state and monitors whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S109, S110).

  By driving a drive device (for example, the first movable accessory driving motor 210A) of the operation target object in the direction of the origin position, the operation object combination is positioned at the origin position (initial position) and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. If this happens, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the routine proceeds to S130. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S112. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S112), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S113).

  When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, and the origin return error of the operation subject accessory is stored (S114). Proceed to S130. That is, in the non-detection operation control, when the operation target combination is not located at the origin position (initial position), the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is not executed for the operation target combination ( The return to origin error is stored in order to set the action subject to a dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the operation target accessory is illustrated as being in a dead end state. The second initialization process is performed by starting the error process and executing the error process when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113. May be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120, etc.) may not be activated (dead end state).

  In addition, when the operation target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal indicating that the movable accessory is operated ( For example, it is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal (such as an effect button) or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the operation error determination number, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the process returns to S106, and the processes of S106 to S108 are performed again. An operation (moving control at the time of non-detection) of moving the object to be operated to the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) is started, and the monitoring state of S109 and S110 described above Migrate to

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S110 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation control) of repeatedly moving the object to be operated to the origin position (initial position) is executed until the operation error determination count is reached. If the action subject is detected at the origin position (initial position) during the operation, the process proceeds to S130 without proceeding to S114.

  On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in S104 and the process proceeds to S120, 0 is set in the operation count counter at detection, and then the operation process data at detection is set (S121a). The timer count is started (S121b). As the timer count of the detection process timer, the signal output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process is the same as the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. This may be done by counting the number or the like. Further, in the detection-time operation process data of the present embodiment, the minimum speed (FIG. 12, FIG. 12) in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) to be described later is set as the control speed for operating the operation subject. 13)), the minimum control speed for operating the acting subject is described (set).

  Next, the operating object is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set detection-time operation process data (S122), and it is determined whether or not the process data is completed (S123). If the operation is not completed, the process returns to S122, and the operation subject is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the operation process data at the time of detection.

  In this way, in the detection operation control, until the detection operation process data is completed, the minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the detection operation process data, that is, the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initial At the lowest speed in the control operation), an operation of once leaving the origin position (initial position) and returning from the position away from the origin position (initial position) to the origin position (initial position) is performed (see FIG. 12). The position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the detected part of each movable accessory cannot be detected by each origin sensor, and is a predetermined position closer to the origin position than each effect position ( (Operating position at detection).

  If it is determined in S123 that the set operation process data at the time of detection is completed, the driving of the movable accessory drive motor is stopped and the process proceeds to S124, and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. In other words, it is determined (confirmed) whether or not the action subject is located at the origin position (initial position).

  If the origin detection sensor is in a detection state, that is, if the operation subject is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S130.

  On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the operation subject is not located at the origin position (initial position), 1 is added to the detection operation number counter (S126). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection-time operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S127). When the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to S128 to store the origin return error of the action target object (S128), and proceeds to S130. In other words, when the operation target object is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the operation control at the time of detection, the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is not executed for the operation object combination (the operation concerned) The origin return error is stored in order to set the target accessory to the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the operation count counter at detection reaches the number of operation error determinations in S127, the mode in which the target object to be operated is in a dead end state is exemplified. The second initialization process is interrupted by starting the error process and executing the error process when the value of the operation count counter at detection reaches the operation error determination number in S113. By doing so, the effect control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 may be in a state where it does not start (dead end state).

  In addition, when the action target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal (for example, an effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal of a button or the like, or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  In S130, which is executed when “N” is determined in S102, “Y” is determined in S109, or “Y” is determined in S124, the moving object is still an operation target. It is determined whether or not there is a remaining movable combination, and when there is no remaining movable combination (specifically, when the operation target combination is the third movable combination 200C), Then, the process proceeds to the process for performing the operation control for actual operation confirmation shown in FIG. On the other hand, if there are any remaining movable combinations, the process proceeds to S131, the movable combination to be operated next is specified, and then the process returns to S102, and the specified operation target combination is described above after S102. The process is executed in the same way.

  When S131 is executed when the operation target combination is the first movable combination 200A, the second movable combination 200B is identified as the operation target combination based on the setting data, and the operation target combination is determined. When S131 is executed when is the second movable combination 200B, the third movable combination 200C is specified as the operation target combination based on the setting data.

  Next, the process shown in FIG. 11 will be described. In S200 shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a movable accessory (confirmation target accessory) whose operation is to be checked first based on the setting data, similarly to S101 described above (S200). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a storage of the origin return error of the target accessory (S201).

  If there is a storage of the origin return error of the confirmation target object, the process proceeds to S220 without executing the processes from S202a to S213. In this way, in the present embodiment, the operation control for actual operation confirmation is not performed for the movable accessory that is determined as the origin return error in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control. .

  On the other hand, if there is no storage of the return-to-origin error of the confirmation target accessory, the process proceeds to S202a to set actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the confirmation target accessory. That is, if the confirmation target combination is the first movable combination 200A, the process data for actual operation confirmation of the first movable combination 200A is set, and if the confirmation target combination is the second movable combination 200B, Process data for confirming the actual operation of the second movable accessory 200B is set, and if the subject to be confirmed is the third movable accessory 200C, the process data for confirming the actual operation of the third movable accessory 200C is set. In each actual operation check process data, the control speed and the like are described (set) so that the movable accessory performs the same operation as that actually performed in the movable body effect in the effect.

  Next, the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is started (S202b). Note that the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is a signal output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process, like the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. This may be done by counting the number of

  Then, in the set process data for actual operation confirmation, the object to be confirmed is operated at the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the process timer for actual operation confirmation (S203), and the process data is completed. In step S204, if the process data is not completed, the process returns to step S203, and the object to be confirmed is set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer. Operate based on the controlled speed.

  As described above, until the actual operation check process data is completed, the object to be checked is operated at the control speed set in the actual operation check process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer. By changing the control speed of the object to be confirmed in time series, the same acceleration or deceleration as the control speed set when the movable object is actually operated in the movable body effect is performed. Can do.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the set process data for actual operation confirmation has been completed, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, and is the target accessory an origin target accessory? It is determined whether or not (S204a). If the target combination is not the origin detection target combination, that is, if it is the third movable combination 200C, the process proceeds to S220, and if the target combination is the third movable combination 200C, the process proceeds to S222. On the other hand, if the target combination is an origin detection target combination, that is, if it is the first movable combination 200A or the second movable combination 200B, whether or not the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, the operation It is determined (confirmed) whether or not the target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) (S205).

  If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, if the object to be confirmed is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the object to be confirmed is not located at the origin position (initial position), the above-described non-detection operation control is performed (see FIG. 10). Steps S206 to S213 are performed in order to place the target combination at the origin position (initial position).

  Specifically, after setting 0 to the non-detection operation frequency counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S206), the actual operation check operation control (long initialization operation control) is set as the control speed. The minimum control speed for operating the action target object at the same operation speed as the minimum speed is set (S207), and the confirmation target accessory drive device, for example, the confirmation target accessory is the first movable accessory 200A For example, the first movable accessory driving motor 210A starts to be driven in the direction of the origin position (initial position) (S208), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S209).

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state for monitoring whether the origin detection sensor is in a detection state and whether the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S210, S211).

  By driving the drive device of the target accessory (for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 210A) in the direction of the origin position (initial position), the target accessory is positioned at the origin position (initial position) and is detected by the origin detection sensor. When the state is reached, it is determined as “Y” in S210 and the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, if the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, if the object to be confirmed is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S212. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S213).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, the process proceeds to S220. In the present embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number in S213, an example of the dead end state of the object to be operated is illustrated. However, when the value of the non-detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count in S213, the return-to-origin error of the operation target object is stored, and the operation target function will be described later. May be configured not to execute the actual operation. Alternatively, by starting the error process and executing the error process, the second initialization process is interrupted, whereby the effect control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 is not activated. (Dead end state) may be used.

  In addition, when the action target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal (for example, an effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal of a button or the like, or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, if the value of the non-detection operation count counter has not reached the operation error determination count, the process returns to S207, and the processing of S207, S208, and S209 is performed again, so that the object to be confirmed is confirmed as the actual operation. The operation to move to the origin position (initial position) at the lowest speed in the operation control (long initialization operation control) (the operation at the time of returning to the origin) is started, and the process proceeds to the monitoring state of S210 and S211 described above.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S211 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation control) is performed to repeatedly move the target object to the origin position (initial position) until the operation error determination count is reached. If the target combination is detected at the origin position (initial position) during this time, the process proceeds to S220.

  In S220 executed when “Y” is determined in S201, “N” is determined in S204a, “Y” is determined in S205, or “Y” is determined in S210. , It is determined whether there are any remaining movable actors that are not yet confirmed for operation confirmation, and if there are no remaining movable actors (specifically, If the object is the third movable accessory 200C), the error record stored in S114 or S128 is cleared (S222), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the remaining movable accessory is present, Then, the process proceeds to S221, and after identifying the movable combination whose operation is to be checked next, the process returns to S201, and the above-described processing from S201 is similarly executed on the identified target combination.

  Here, the operation mode and control contents of the movable accessory by executing the second initialization process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating operation modes of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation check operation control, FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection-time operation control, and FIG. 13C is the non-detection operation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows control speed.

  In FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and detection operation control (short) in the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B, which are the origin detection target actors. Only the initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and the description of the third movable accessory 200C that is not the origin detection target accessory will be omitted. In addition, the reciprocating distance (movement range) of the first movable part 201A of the first movable accessory 200A and the reciprocating distance (movement range) of each of the second movable parts 201B of the second movable accessory 200B are not the same. For convenience of explanation, the same conceptual diagram will be used for explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the first movable part 201A of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable part 201B of the second movable accessory 200B are respectively between the origin position (retracted position and initial position) and the effect position. The reciprocating operation from the origin position to the effect position and the return operation from the effect position to the origin position are actual operations actually performed in the above-described movable body effect or the like.

  When the second initialization process is executed, the production control CPU 120 detects that the detected part of the movable accessory is not detected by the origin detection sensor, that is, the movable accessory is for some reason (for example, transportation or installation on the amusement island). If it has moved from the home position at the time, or if it could not return to the home position during the previous operation (for example, when performing a production, the home return of the movable accessory could not be confirmed due to motor step-out, failure, or catching) If an accessory error (operation abnormality) occurs that makes it impossible to perform the operation, or if the machine has moved from the origin position due to vibration of the gaming machine, etc.), a position other than the origin position (for example, non-detection operation in FIG. 12) If it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the production position (such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to the control), the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. To. When this non-detection operation control is executed, the movable accessory is at a position away from the origin position, and therefore, the only operation is to move the movable accessory in the direction of the origin position.

  In addition, when the second initialization process is executed, the production control CPU 120 detects the origin of the first movable part 201A of the first movable accessory 200A and the detected part of the second movable part 201B of the second movable accessory 200B. When it is detected by the sensor, the operation control at the time of detection is executed.

  For example, in order to ensure that the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor, a predetermined period between the time when the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor and the operation of the movable accessory in the direction of the origin position is restricted. When an operable range (for example, play) is set, the origin may return and stop at a position that is further shifted away from the position detected by the origin detection sensor. Therefore, even when the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control during detection for returning the movable accessory to the more accurate origin position is performed.

  In this operation control at the time of detection, it is necessary to move the movable accessory to a position away from the origin position and then return to the origin position in order to temporarily cancel the detection state of the detected part by the origin detection sensor. Therefore, the movable accessory is moved from the origin position to the operation position at the time of detection that is in the vicinity of the origin position, and then returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a shorter distance than the actual operation.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control in the second initialization process, and then executes the actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same operation as the actual operation that the movable accessory actually performs in various effects.

  Next, the control speeds set when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are compared. Note that the speeds shown in FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13C are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate each movable accessory, and the movable accessory This is different from the actual operating speed. That is, for example, when a predetermined movable accessory is operated, even when the same control speed is set for one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, If the movement section is different (for example, a section with or without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), or when moving up and down even in the same moving section, the movable accessory is actually operated. The operation speed in the case of being made may differ from the control speed. Also, even if the same control speed is set for a movable accessory, if there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable accessory, the actual operation of each movable accessory The speed is not necessarily the same. In the case where a plurality of movable accessories are operated by a stepping motor having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable accessory, the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, When there is a difference in the driving mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory is not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when performing the actual operation confirmation operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer in the set actual operation confirmation process data. The object to be confirmed is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed such that after acceleration from the origin position, the vehicle is decelerated and stopped at the effect position, and after acceleration from the effect position is decelerated and stopped at the origin position. In other words, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable accessory can operate normally, the control speed of the movable accessory is changed from low speed → high speed → low speed between the origin position and the production position. Change in order. In other words, when performing the movable body effect of each movable accessory, the effect control CPU 120 has a minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and a maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. Since control is performed so that each movable accessory operates at a speed within the range, even when the action control for actual operation confirmation is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. Control is performed so that each movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the speed.

  That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are actual operating speeds of the movable accessory, and the control speed is set to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operating speed. Will be. In the following, when the movable accessory is operated based on the minimum control speed, it operates at the minimum speed, and when the movable accessory is operated based on the maximum control speed, it operates at the maximum speed. Will be described.

  Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speed at the time of acceleration and deceleration of the movable accessory becomes the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation. In addition, when returning to the origin position after moving to the production position, the movable accessory is controlled by controlling to be the lowest speed in the action control for actual operation over a longer time than when stopping at the production position. The detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor after the vehicle is decelerated reliably.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when performing the motion control during detection, the effect control CPU 120 always confirms the actual operation during the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. The movable accessory is controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control (in this embodiment, the actual operation check). In order to achieve the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for operation), the control is performed so that the movable accessory is operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  In the case of detection operation control, the moving distance of the movable accessory is shorter than that of the actual operation check operation control. Because there is a possibility that the detected part cannot be detected reliably by the detection sensor, or the movable accessory etc. may be damaged by an impact when the movable accessory returns to the origin position from a short distance and the movement is restricted. Control to operate at the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this implementation). In the example, the movable accessory is always operated based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation so that it becomes the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation). To control.

  In this case, since it is unclear how far the movable accessory is from the origin position, if the movable accessory is located in the vicinity of the origin position, When operating at a high control speed, that is, at a high speed, when the movable accessory returns to the origin position, the detected part cannot be reliably detected by the origin detection sensor, or the movable accessory returns to the origin position from a short distance. Since there is a possibility that the movable accessory or the like may be damaged due to an impact when the movement is restricted, control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 120 has the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. Based on this, control is performed so that the movable accessory always operates at a single (constant) operation speed. Since these minimum speeds are the minimum speeds in the action control for actual operation confirmation corresponding to each movable accessory, and are not the operation speeds common to each movable accessory, the minimum speeds in each movable accessory may be different. .

  When the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, and drive mechanism including the drive motor are different from each other, even when the same control speed is set, the actual operation speed of the movable accessory is different. Even when different control speeds are set for each movable accessory, the actual operation speed of the movable accessory is different. As described above, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set for each movable accessory, and is controlled so as to operate at the minimum speed optimum for the movable accessory. It is possible to reliably detect the accessory at the origin position.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5HL and the second hold memory display area 5HR of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the production control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, control is performed to stop the variation of the production symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined timing (for example, movable object effect) in the effect symbol changing process (S75), the jackpot display process (S77), the jackpot game process (S78), the jackpot game process (S78), and the like. At the time when the execution condition is established), it is possible to execute a movable body effect that moves the movable accessory between the origin position and the effect position.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the movable accessory stop symbol determination table. In the present embodiment, as an effect of the game, an effect is performed in which the rotating operation of the symbols of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B is executed to change to any one of the stop symbols. . In the present embodiment, this effect is executed from the start of the change of the effect symbol executed by the effect display device 5 to the reach state.

  The mode of the stop symbol of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B is determined before the start of the variation of the effect symbol on the effect display device 5. Specifically, a predetermined timing (for example, the variation pattern designation in step S73) from when it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is received in step S73 in FIG. 14 until the production symbol variation is started in step S74. The timing at which it is determined that the command has been received).

  Referring to FIG. 15, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the variation display of the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stops at □ + Δ as the stop symbol pattern of the movable accessory. Then, the mode of re-variation and stopping at ○ + ○ (hereinafter such a mode is described as “□ + Δ → ○ + ○”) is determined at a ratio of 20/100.

  Similarly, when it is determined to be a big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control, as the stop symbol of the movable accessory, ○ + Δ → □ + □, ○ + □ → Δ + Δ, ○ + ○, Each of □ + □, △ + △, □ + △ → ○ + □, ○ + △ → ○ + △, ○ + □ → □ + △, ○ + □, ○ + △, □ + △ is 17/100 , 13/100, 10/100, 8/100, 7/100, 6/100, 5/100, 4/100, 5/100, 3/100, and 2/100.

  When it is determined to be off, the production control CPU 120 sets □ + △ → ○ + ○, ○ + △ → □ + □, ○ + □ → △ as the stop symbol of the movable accessory. + △, ○ + ○, □ + □, △ + △, □ + △ → ○ + □, ○ + △ → ○ + △, ○ + □ → □ + △, ○ + □, ○ + △, □ + △ 2/100, 4/100, 6/100, 3/100, 6/100, 9/100, 8/100, 9/100, 11/100, 12/100, 14/100, 16 / Determine at a rate of 100.

  Thus, the big hit expectation differs depending on the mode of the stop symbol of the movable accessory. The jackpot expectation is higher in the case of re-variation than in the case of no re-variation, higher in the order of ◯, □, Δ, and higher in the same symbol than in the case of different symbols.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the movable accessory in the actual operation check operation control. Referring to FIG. 16, as shown in FIG. 16A, the operation control for confirming the actual operation of the first movable accessory 200 </ b> A and the second movable accessory 200 </ b> B (long initial stage) executed in step S <b> 203 of FIG. 11. Prior to the start of the control operation), the first movable part 201A of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable part 201B of the second movable accessory 200B are in the initial position, and the initial form of the symbol is “◯ + ○ ”.

  Since the second initialization process is in progress, the display state of the effect display device 5 is in a state where the effect symbol is stopped (in the figure, the effect symbol “394” is stopped and displayed). It is not limited to this, it may be in a state of displaying that it is being initialized, may be in a state of displaying a demonstration video, and it is confirmed whether or not the display of the effect display device 5 is normal It is also possible to display an image for doing so.

  When the actual operation check operation control is started, the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are controlled to move to the effect position in front of the effect display device 5. During this movement, the rotating body on which the symbols of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are drawn is controlled to rotate.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the control for rotating the rotating body is continued even after the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are moved to the effect position. As shown in FIG. 16C, thereafter, the rotating bodies of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are stopped a plurality of times, and any one of different symbols (here, “Δ + Δ”). ”) Changes in order to be visible from the front (for example,“ ◯ + ◯ ”→“ □ + □ ”→“ Δ + Δ ”, which is stopped for a predetermined time for each symbol).

  As shown in FIG. 16D, after that, the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B remain in the effect position, and the rotation operation for returning to the initial state “◯ + ◯” is started. To be controlled. As shown in FIG. 16 (E), after that, the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are returned to the initial mode “◯ + ◯” while being in the effect position.

  As shown in FIG. 16F, thereafter, the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are returned to the initial positions while being returned to the initial state “◯ + ◯”.

  As described above, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation during the execution of the second initialization process, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are returned to the initial form at the effect position. Rotational motion that changes the mode in addition to the movement of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B in the operation confirmation by the attendant of the game hall and the operation confirmation at the time of shipment from the factory as compared with the case of being returned Can be easily confirmed.

  FIG. 17 is a first diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the movable accessory in the movable body effect. Referring to FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 17A, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination that are executed when the effect symbol variation processing in step S75 of FIG. 14 is being executed. Before the movable body effect using the object 200B is executed, the first movable part 201A of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable part 201B of the second movable accessory 200B are in the initial position, and the initial of the symbol The aspect is “◯ + ◯”.

  Here, since the effect symbol changing process is being executed, the display state of the effect display device 5 is a state in which the effect symbol is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the movable body effect is executed between the time when the first effect symbol is stopped and the time when the second effect symbol is stopped.

  When the movable body effect is started, the first movable part 201 </ b> A and the second movable part 201 </ b> B are controlled to move to the effect position in front of the effect display device 5. During this movement, the rotating body on which the symbols of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are drawn is controlled to rotate.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (B), the control for rotating the rotating body is continued even after the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are moved to the effect position. As shown in FIG. 17C, the rotating bodies of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are then stopped, and one of the symbols (here, “◯ + Δ”) is visually recognized from the front. It changes to a possible mode.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 17D, the first movable part 201A and the first movable part 200A and the second movable part 200B remain in the predetermined form (here, “◯ + Δ”). Control is performed to move the second movable portion 201B to the initial position.

  As shown in FIG. 17E, after the first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are returned to the initial positions, the rotation operation for returning to the initial mode “◯ + ◯” is started. Be controlled. As shown in FIG. 17F, after that, with the first movable part 201A and the second movable part 201B positioned at the initial position, the first movable part 200A and the second movable part 200B are in the initial state. Returned to a certain "○ + ○".

  As described above, in the movable body effect, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are returned to the initial positions after the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are returned to the initial state. Compared with the case where the rotation operation is executed and the initial mode is restored, the player can make it difficult to misunderstand if the mode of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B changes again.

  FIG. 18 is a second diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the movable accessory in the movable body effect. In FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 17C, the case where the first movable combination 200 </ b> A and the second movable combination 200 </ b> B change to different modes with a relatively low expectation degree of jackpot is shown. FIG. 18 shows a case where the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B change to the same mode as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 18, the first movable accessory 200 </ b> A and the second movable accessory 200 </ b> B change to the same predetermined mode as the initial mode at the effect position, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18 (F), after returning to the initial position, the initial state is returned from the same predetermined mode as the initial mode.

  As described above, since the common process is performed regardless of whether or not the predetermined mode is the same as the initial mode, it is possible to avoid complication of processing. In addition, there is a concern that the same predetermined mode as the initial mode may be changed to another mode while returning to the initial position, but after returning to the initial position, whether or not the predetermined mode is the same as the initial mode. Regardless of this, since the process of returning to the initial mode is executed, such a concern can be avoided.

  FIG. 19 is a third diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the movable accessory in the movable body effect. In FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the case where the aspects of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B do not change again is shown. In FIG. 19, it shows about the case where the aspect of 200 A of 1st movable combinations and the 2nd movable combination 200B changes again.

  19A to 19C are the same as FIGS. 17A to 17C. After FIG. 19 (C), as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the rotation operation of the rotating body is executed to change the mode of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B at the effect position. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 19E, thereafter, the rotating bodies of the first movable 00A and the second movable accessory 200B are stopped, and one of the symbols (here, “◯ + ◯”) is visible from the front. It changes to the aspect.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (F), similarly to FIG. 17 (D) and FIG. 18 (D), after that, the aspect of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B is a predetermined aspect (here, “ The first movable portion 201A and the second movable portion 201B are controlled to move to the initial position while the state is “++” ”). Thereafter, as in FIGS. 17E, 17F, 18E, and 18F, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are returned to the initial state. .

  As described above, when the rotation operation is executed again at the effect position, it changes again to one of the predetermined modes. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to misunderstand that the rotation operation executed again at the effect position is an operation for returning the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B to the initial state. .

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the following effects.

  (1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of moving between the effect position and the initial position in front of the effect display device 5 and includes an initial form and a predetermined form by executing a rotating operation that changes the form. The first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B that can be changed in this manner, and the effect control CPU 120 that controls the operations of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 returns to the initial state at the effect position after changing to the predetermined mode at the effect position, and moves to the initial position in the first movable accessory 200 </ b> A at power-on. And it controls to perform as an initial operation | movement of the 2nd movable accessory 200B. As shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the effect control CPU 120 performs an operation of moving to the initial position in the predetermined mode after returning to the predetermined mode at the display position and returning to the initial mode at the initial position. Control is performed so that it is executed as a different production operation.

  Thereby, in the case of the production operation, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are returned to the initial position after being returned to the initial position. In comparison, it can be made difficult for the player to misunderstand when the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B change again. In the case of the initial operation, the rotation operation is executed at the production position before returning to the initial position to return to the initial mode, so when confirming the operation by the game staff or when confirming the operation at the time of shipment from the factory In addition to the movement of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B, the predetermined operation can be easily confirmed. As a result, the operations of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B can be suitably controlled.

  (1-2) As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 120 for effect control causes the rotating body to rotate while moving the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B from the initial position to the effect position. In the production position, it is changed to a predetermined mode.

  Accordingly, the movement of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B is compared with the case where the rotation operation is executed after the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are moved to the effect position. And a sense of unity with the rotational movement. As a result, the operations of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B can be suitably controlled.

  (1-3) As shown in FIG. 15, there are a plurality of types of predetermined modes, ◯, □, and Δ, and the jackpot expectation for the player differs depending on the types of the predetermined modes. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to which predetermined aspect changes with rotation operation.

  (1-4) As shown in FIG. 15, the movable combination is a plurality of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B, and for the player by a combination of the predetermined modes of the plurality of movable combinations. The big hit expectations are different. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of predetermined combination is made by the rotation operation.

  (1-5) As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 (A), the initial mode is a mode of “◯ + ○” that suggests an advantageous result for the player. As a result, when it is not the initial movement, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B are returned to the initial position after returning the first movable combination 200B and the second movable combination 200B. Compared with the case of returning to such an initial state at the effect position, it is possible to make the player difficult to misidentify.

  (1-6) As shown in FIGS. 15 and 19, there are a plurality of types of predetermined modes, ○, □, and Δ, and the effect control CPU 120 executes a rotation operation to perform any predetermined at the effect position. After changing to the mode, it is possible to execute re-variation control in which the rotation operation is executed again to change to any predetermined mode. As a result, when the rotation operation is executed again at the effect position, it changes to one of the predetermined modes. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to misunderstand that the rotation operation executed again at the effect position is an operation for returning the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B to the initial state. .

  (2-1) The first movable accessory 200A provided such that the first movable part 201A can reciprocate between the initial position and the effect position, and the second movable part 201B between the initial position and the effect position. A second movable combination 200B provided to be reciprocally movable, a first movable combination drive motor 210A, a second movable combination drive motor 210B as drive means for operating the movable combination, and a first movable combination An effect control CPU 120 as a control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory by the object drive motor 210A and the second movable accessory drive motor 210B, and the effect control CPU 120 is in a non-detection state as the first operation control. Operation control, detection-time operation control, actual operation confirmation operation control as second operation control for confirming that the movable accessory can operate normally, and movable object production by the movable accessory Third When the actual operation check operation control is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed are determined. When the movable accessory is controlled to operate at a speed within the range and the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is executed, the speed is less than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control. Control to move the movable accessory.

  In this way, in the first operation control, the movable accessory operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position. Specifically, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the distance to move the movable accessory to the origin position may be shorter than in the actual operation confirmation operation control. By setting the maximum speed in hourly operation control to the minimum speed in action control for actual operation confirmation, the detected part can be reliably detected by the detection means, and the movement restriction is performed while moving the movable accessory at high speed. It is possible to avoid damage due to the impact applied.

  In addition, when performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control, when controlling the movable accessory to operate at a speed lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, non-detection operation control or detection The control speed set when executing the hourly operation control and the minimum control speed set in the action control for actual operation confirmation may be the same control speed or different control speeds.

  (2-2) Further, when performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always has a preset single (constant) operation speed, that is, an actual operation check operation. Control is performed so that the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B operate at the lowest speed in the control.

  By doing in this way, the speed at the time of positioning the 1st movable combination 200A and the 2nd movable combination 200B in the origin position can be made constant, and the 1st movable combination 200A and the 2nd movable combination 200B Can be prevented.

  (2-3) When performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first movable accessory 200A at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. And the second movable accessory 200B is controlled to operate.

  By doing so, the speed is excessively lowered while ensuring the safe operation of the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B (for example, a speed slower than the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation) By selecting the maximum speed (first speed) that can be operated safely without the need to perform the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control period, the period can be shortened.

  (2-4) In addition, the first movable accessory origin detection sensor 220A as a detection means capable of detecting that the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are located at the origin position, the second movable accessory When the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in S104 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control in S105 to S114. When the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, the operation control at the time of detection of S120 to S128 is executed, and when the operation control at the time of non-detection is executed, control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at the minimum speed in the operation control at the time of detection. .

  By doing in this way, the presence or absence of the malfunction of the 1st movable accessory origin detection sensor 220A or the 2nd movable accessory origin detection sensor 220B can also be grasped by non-detection operation control or detection operation control. In addition, when performing non-detection operation control, it is unclear whether the movable accessory is close to the origin position, while when performing detection operation control, the movable accessory is at the origin position. Therefore, the operation control at the time of detection may be performed at a speed faster than the operation control at the time of non-detection, which is lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  (2-5) In addition, when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality that occurred during execution of the effect) has occurred, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the origin detection sensor is in step S109 in the second initialization process. Is not in the detection state, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B move toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. Control to do.

  By doing in this way, even in the case of an abnormal operation that is executed when a specific abnormality (for example, an error such as an operational abnormality that occurred during the performance) has occurred, the first movable accessory 200A and the second The movable accessory 200B can be operated safely. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, when the second initialization process is subsequently performed, the movable accessory has not returned to the origin position, and therefore the non-detection operation control is performed. Will be executed. Further, when an operation abnormality occurs, it is considered that the movable accessory does not operate even in the second initialization process. Therefore, as the operation at the time of abnormality, the first movable accessory 200A or Control is performed so that the second movable accessory 200B moves toward the origin position.

  (2-6) In addition, when there is a return-to-origin error storage of the target accessory in step S201 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S220 and does not perform the actual operation check operation control. .

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B from stopping at positions other than the origin position during the actual operation confirmation operation control due to an abnormality. Specifically, for example, if an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, it is considered that the movable accessory does not operate even in the second initialization process. However, it is preferable not to execute the actual operation check operation control because a load is only applied to the driving means.

  (2-7) Further, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B as the first movable combination and the third movable combination 200C as the second movable combination are produced as the movable combination. If the control CPU 120 determines in step S102 in the second initialization process that the movable combination is an origin detection target combination that needs to be detected, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S102 that the movable accessory is not an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection, the process proceeds to step S130 and the non-detection operation control and detection are performed. Do not perform motion control.

  By doing this, it is possible to perform the actual motion check operation control only for the necessary movable accessory, and it is possible to shorten the operation check time by the actual motion check operation control.

  (2-8) Further, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B as the first movable combination and the third movable combination 200C as the second movable combination are produced as the movable combination. When executing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation of each of the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B, the control CPU 120 performs each actual operation confirmation operation control. Control is performed so that the movable combination operates at the minimum speed, and the operation speed of the operation control for actual operation confirmation is made different between the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B.

  By doing in this way, the period of non-detection operation control and detection operation control can be shortened, ensuring the safe operation | movement of each movable accessory by the operation speed according to each movable accessory. For example, even if the same control speed is set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation in the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B, the size, weight, operation mode, and operation distance of each movable combination When there is a difference in the drive mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory when the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed is different.

  Specifically, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, even when the same control speed (the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control) is set, The actual operation speed of the movable combination having a large weight is slower than the actual operation speed of the movable combination having a small weight. Further, when the movable accessory is raised, the actual operation speed is slower than when the movable accessory is lowered. In addition, when a spring or the like that biases the movable part in the effect direction is provided as the drive mechanism, when the spring is contracted and moved in a direction against the biasing force, the biasing force is in a state where the spring is extended. The actual operation speed is slower than when moving in a direction against the above. Thus, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, when controlling the movable combination so that the movable combination operates at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, In consideration of size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc., it is preferable to set an individual minimum control speed in each operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  For example, the first movable part and the second movable part are arranged in front and back so that the second movable part overlaps the front side of the first movable part when viewed from the player when moving toward the origin position. In the case of performing any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, when performing the operation control of both the first movable unit and the second movable unit together, It is preferable to control the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable part and the second movable part to be different. By doing so, the power is turned on in a state where the first movable part and the second movable part have moved to positions away from the origin position for some reason, and in the second initialization process of S51 When the non-detection operation control of both the first movable part and the second movable part is performed together, the operation speed (minimum speed) of both the first movable part and the second movable part is controlled to be the same. Then, although the situation in which the first movable part is hidden by the second movable part and moves to the origin position becomes difficult to see, the first movable part and the second movable part are controlled so that the minimum speeds are different from each other. Since the movable part and the second movable part move when moving, it becomes easy to confirm the origin return operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

  Further, even when the first movable part and the second movable part larger (or longer) than the first movable part are included, the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable part and the second movable part is different. It is preferable to control. In this way, for example, the minimum in any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the first movable unit which is smaller (or shorter) than the second movable unit and is not noticeable. Since the speed is larger (or longer) than that of the first movable part, it is made slower than the minimum speed in any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the second movable part that stands out. It becomes easy to confirm the operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

  As described above, when the first movable portion and the second movable portion different from the first movable portion are provided, the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation of the first movable portion and the second movable portion, respectively. It is preferable to perform control so that the operation speed (minimum speed) in the operation control for operation confirmation is different. In addition, when controlling so that the operation speed (minimum speed) of the 1st movable part and the 2nd movable part differs in this way, operation control at the time of non-detection and operation control at the time of detection of each of the 1st movable part and the 2nd movable part And the minimum control speed set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation may be different or the same.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 15, the effect of rotating the symbols of the first movable accessory 200 </ b> A and the second movable accessory 200 </ b> B to change to any one of the symbols. However, it was made to be executed during the period from the start of the change of the effect symbol executed by the effect display device 5 to the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and this effect may be executed at another timing. For example, the effect is executed after the change display of the effect symbol reaches the reach state until the change display is stopped. Alternatively, it may be executed during the big hit gaming state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 15, the jackpot expectation differs depending on the mode of the stop symbol of the movable accessory. That is, the mode of the stop symbol of the movable accessory is to indicate the expected degree of jackpot. However, the advantage suggested by the stop symbol aspect of the movable accessory is not limited to the jackpot expectation, but may be an expectation degree to reach a reach state or an expectation degree to be a probable big hit. The expectation level may be a probability variation state (V probability variation) on the condition of winning a prize (V prize) in a specific area (V area) during the big hit, or may be an expectation level that becomes a pseudo-continuity. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 16C to 16E, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation, the rotating body is stopped a plurality of times at the production position, and the plurality of The predetermined mode was changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the operation control for actual operation confirmation, at the effect position, as in the actual effect, when it changes once or when it changes again, it is stopped only a predetermined number of times, and one predetermined mode You may make it change to.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, even if the predetermined mode after the change in the production position is the same as the initial mode, as described with reference to FIGS. Rotation operation to return was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the predetermined mode changed at the production position is the same as the initial mode, the rotation operation for returning to the initial mode may not be executed. Thereby, useless operation | movement can be reduced.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B can be changed in form by rotating the internal rotating body on which the pattern is drawn. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display device that can display an image such as an LCD may be included, and the aspect may be changed by changing the design of the display device. Moreover, it is good also as changing by moving to the production | presentation position and moving to right and left.

  Further, the movable combination itself such as the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B is configured to be deformable (for example, deformed so as to open up and down from the closed state), and the movable combination is deformed. The mode may be changeable. In this case, in the initialization process, the movable accessory is controlled to move from the initial position to the production position while being transformed from the initial mode to an advantageous mode advantageous to the player, and changed to the advantageous mode at the production position. After returning to the initial mode at the performance position, the stage is returned to the initial position. Further, at the time of production, the movable accessory is controlled to move from the initial position to the production position while being transformed from the initial mode to the advantageous mode advantageous to the player, and changes to the advantageous mode at the production position. After returning to, the initial position is changed to the initial mode.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, there are two movable movable objects, the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or three are possible. There may be two or more.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the initial mode is included in the predetermined mode in which the movable model such as the first movable model 200A and the second movable model 200B can be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial mode may not be included in the predetermined mode. In this case, the initial mode is a mode that does not suggest an advantageous state for the player.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined mode is a combination of symbols such as “◯”, “□”, and “Δ”. Without being limited thereto, the predetermined mode is a combination of “good” and “machine” (in this case, suggesting that it is an opportunity to be advantageous to the player), a combination of “hard” and “heat” (In this case, it suggests that the degree of expectation that will be advantageous to the player is relatively high), a combination of “pseudo” and “similar” (in this case, it indicates that the expectation that becomes a pseudo-ream is high ), A combination of “standing” and “straight” (in this case, a high level of expectation to reach a “reach” position (in Chinese characters)), and a combination of marks such as a facial mark, Other embodiments may be used.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the initial position is a position where the change in the mode of the movable combination such as the first movable combination 200A and the second movable combination 200B is not visible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial position may be a position where it is difficult to visually recognize the change in the mode of the movable accessory compared to the effect position. In this case, the mode of the movable accessory is not changed to a predetermined mode at the initial position. Further, the initial position may be regarded as a position where the area where the display device such as the effect display device 5 and the movable accessory overlap is smaller than the effect position.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, when a movable accessory such as the first movable accessory 200A or the second movable accessory 200B moves from the initial position to the effect position. In addition, the robot is moved while performing a rotation operation that changes the mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable accessory moves from the initial position to the effect position, the movable accessory may be moved without executing a predetermined operation for changing the aspect such as the rotation operation. In this case, since it moves to a production | presentation position with an initial form, it is preferable that an initial form is not an advantageous aspect for a player.

(11) The embodiment described above can be regarded as the following invention.
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable body that can be changed to any aspect including the initial aspect and the predetermined aspect;
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body,
The control means includes an operation of a first pattern in which the state of the movable body as an initial operation of the movable body at the time of power-on can be visually recognized and an operation of the movable body as an effect operation different from the initial operation. It is controllable to execute the operation of the second pattern in which it is difficult to visually recognize or invisible when the aspect changes to the initial aspect.

  Thereby, in the case of the production operation, since it is difficult or impossible to visually recognize that the mode of the movable body changes to the initial mode, it is difficult for the player to misunderstand if the mode of the movable body changes again. In addition, in the case of the initial operation, it is possible to visually recognize that the mode of the movable body changes to the initial mode. In addition to the movement of the body, it can be easily confirmed that the mode of the movable body changes to the initial mode. As a result, the operation of the movable body can be suitably controlled.

  (12) For example, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the movable combination, the first movable combination 200A that can be rotated between the origin position and the production position, and linear movement between the origin position and the production position are possible. The second movable accessory 200B and the third movable accessory 200C that can rotate around the rotation axis are illustrated as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory is not limited thereto. The operation mode (for example, movement direction and rotation direction) and the number of installations are not limited to those described above, and can be variously changed. Moreover, you may apply the movable accessory which operate | moves with an operation | movement aspect other than the above.

  (13) Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st movable accessory 200A and the 2nd movable accessory 200B which can operate | move between an origin position and production | presentation position are applied as an origin object object, and an origin non-object object is applied. Although the form which applied the 3rd movable accessory 200C was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A movable accessory like the 3rd movable accessory 200C which does not operate | move between an origin position and production positions. In this case, the origin target character may be set by setting the origin position at the rotational position of the third movable portion 502.

  (14) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control is performed on one movable accessory in the second initialization process is illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and at least only non-detection operation control may be executed. When only non-detection operation control can be executed, the non-detection operation control does not have to be executed when a movable accessory is detected by the origin detection sensor in the second initialization process.

  (15) Also, in the above embodiment, when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control. Although a mode in which the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the same speed as the minimum speed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second operation control is performed in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. The movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.For example, the movable accessory is operated at an operation speed slower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. You may control to operate | move.

  (16) In the embodiment, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, a single operation speed that is always set in advance (the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation). However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, at the origin position. When returning, control may be performed so as to gradually decelerate from the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation and operate at a speed lower than the minimum speed. In other words, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, if the speed is lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the speed is varied in a predetermined movement period. Also good.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, the movable accessory at the same operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control is controlled to be equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the detection operation control. If so, for example, the movable accessory may be operated at different operation speeds in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, when a specific abnormality such as an error has occurred, when the movable accessory is not detected by the detection means, that is, the origin is detected in step S109 in the second initialization process. When the sensor is not in the detection state, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are directed toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. Although the mode in which the movement control is repeatedly performed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a speed lower than the minimum speed in the operation control at the time of detection, for example, an error is set and a relatively large torque is obtained. The movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a special speed which is a low speed.

  (19) Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, that is, the operation subject is not located at the origin position (initial position). In this case, the processes of S122 to S127 are repeated until the origin detection sensor enters the detection state, that is, based on the set process data and based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. The mode of controlling the movement of the movable accessory at the time of detection is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state at step S124 in the second initialization process. From that point, the non-detection operation control system moves the movable accessory toward the home position based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. The may be executed.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the first movable accessory 200A, the second movable accessory 200B, and the third movable accessory 200C are provided as the plurality of movable accessories. An example is shown in which the first movable combination 200A, the second movable combination 200B, and the third movable combination 200C are applied as the movable combination to be subjected to the operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second initialization process, the movable accessory that is the target of execution of non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control is For example, a plurality of movable parts capable of operating one movable accessory is not limited to one movable accessory such as the one movable accessory 200A, the second movable accessory 200B, and the third movable accessory 200C. Each of these movable parts. Detection operation control, the detection operation control, the execution target of the actual operation confirmation operation control, sequential non-detection operation control each movable portion, the detection operation control, may be caused to operate the control check actual operation.

  (21) In the embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 accelerates and decelerates the movable accessory in each of the forward operation and the backward operation, so that the low speed → high speed → The mode of controlling to be low speed → stop was illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation speed in the motion control and the motion control for actual operation confirmation in the movable body production is in the above-described form. It is not limited to what is controlled, for example, it may be controlled to repeat low speed and high speed multiple times, such as low speed → high speed → low speed → high speed → low speed → stop, and the operation speed is low speed → medium speed → high speed You may control so that it may change in order.

  Further, control may be performed so that the change mode and the minimum speed of the operation speed are different between the forward operation and the reverse operation. If the minimum speed is different between forward operation and reverse operation, the maximum speed in non-detection operation control or detection operation control is set to the lower speed of forward operation and reverse operation in actual operation check operation control. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become the speed below the minimum speed.

  (22) Further, in the above embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the operation speed by accelerating and decelerating the movable accessory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a single operation speed. In this way, when the movable accessory is controlled to operate at a single operation speed, the single operation speed is the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. What is necessary is just to set the maximum speed in hour operation control so that it may become the speed below this minimum speed.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control as the first operation are exemplified in the second initialization process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. The present invention is not limited to this, but timing other than at the time of activation (for example, after execution of error processing including an accessory error and other various errors, at the start of symbol variation, or execution of a movable accessory effect) It may be executed later).

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation is performed in the order of the first movable combination 200A → the second movable combination 200B → the third movable combination 200C as the order data of the movable combination in the second initialization process. The mode in which the control control or the operation control at the time of detection and the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, the order is arbitrary, and each operation is executed in an order other than the above. You may make it do. Further, any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control for two or more movable objects out of the plurality may be executed together in parallel.

  (25) Further, although the mode in which the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed after executing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control for all the movable accessories is illustrated, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, after performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation control of one movable accessory, other non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation You may make it perform control.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the actual operation confirmation process data has been described in the form in which the same operation content as the actual production operation is described. However, the present invention is limited to this. However, the actual motion check operation control may not be completely the same as long as it includes all the motion speeds in the actual performance. If there is an effect operation, there may be actual operation confirmation process data describing an operation exclusively for confirmation incorporating all of a plurality of different effect operations.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the number of operation error determinations in S113, S127, and S213 is “3” is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of operation error determinations is , The number of times other than “3” may be set as appropriate, and the number of operation error determinations in S113, S127, and S213 may be different.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are exemplified by the second initialization process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution timing of the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control can be arbitrarily set, for example, after the end of the movable body effect, when the symbol variation display is started, You may make it perform, for example, when performing an effect.

  (29) In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are provided. The number of game balls used in a game is added to the number of loaned balls that are enclosed inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated and lent in response to a loan request from a player, and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which is subtracted and stored. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  (30) In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine. However, for example, the game starts by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value. When a variation display result is derived to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other, one game is completed, and the variation display result derived to the variation display device is displayed. Accordingly, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated.

  (31) Moreover, in the said Example, although the spherical game ball (pachinko ball) was applied as an example of a game medium, it is not limited to a spherical game medium, For example, non-spherical, such as a medal It may be a game medium.

[Means for solving other problems]
In addition to the configuration shown in the means for solving the above-described problems, the inventions shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be understood as follows.

(1) In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body (for example, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B) provided to be operable between an origin position and a position away from the origin position;
Driving means for operating the movable body (for example, the first movable accessory driving motor 210A and the second movable accessory driving motor 210B);
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
The control means includes
First operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, the production control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control in steps S105 to S114 of the second initialization process as the first operation control, or step S120. To a part that executes the operation control at the time of detection in step S128) and second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is used as the second operation control). Steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization process for performing the actual operation check operation control) and third operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for performing the effect by the movable body) As a motion control, it is possible to perform a control such as a period during which a variable display of symbols is executed or a control that executes a movable body effect in a big hit gaming state). It is in,
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is used for confirming the actual operation). When performing motion control, control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. To do.)
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is not detecting as the first operation control). When performing motion control or motion control during detection, at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the motion control for actual operation confirmation as the second motion control (in this embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the motion control for actual motion confirmation). The part that controls the movable accessory to work).

  According to this feature, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed that can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
In the first operation control, the control unit controls the movable body to always operate at a single speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control as the first operation control). When performing the operation control at the time of detection, a part for controlling the movable accessory to always operate at a single (constant) minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control).

  According to this feature, the speed when the movable body is positioned at the origin position can be made constant, and damage to the movable body can be prevented.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
In the first operation control, the control unit controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in the second operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first operation control as the first operation control. When performing non-detection operation control or detection-time operation control, a part for controlling the movable accessory to operate at the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control).

  According to this feature, the period of the first operation control can be shortened by selecting the maximum speed at which the movable body can be safely operated without excessively reducing the speed while ensuring the safe operation of the movable body.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Detection means (for example, a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 220A, a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 220B) capable of detecting that the movable body is located at the origin position;
The control means includes
When the movable body is not detected by the detection means, non-detection operation control is performed as the first operation control. When the movable body is detected by the detection means, the first operation control is performed. (For example, the production control CPU 120 executes non-detection operation control in steps S105 to S114 when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S104 in the second initialization process. If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state in step S104, the operation control operation at the time of detection in steps S120 to S128)
In the non-detection operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the movable body is operated in the detection operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first operation control. When the non-detection operation control is executed, the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the minimum speed in the detection operation control).

  According to this feature, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of a defect in the detection means by the first operation control.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The control means includes
When the movable body is not detected by the detection means when a specific abnormality has occurred, the movable body is controlled to perform an abnormal operation control as the first operation control, and
In the abnormal operation control, control is performed such that the movable body operates at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the movable body is operated in the detection operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second initialization process). If the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S109, the first movable accessory 200A and the second movable accessory 200B are at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. The part that controls to move toward the home position).

  According to this feature, the movable body can be safely operated even in the abnormal operation control.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The control means performs control so that the second action control is not performed even when the movable body is detected by the detection means by the abnormal-time action control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs second initialization. If there is a return of origin return error of the target object in step S201 in the process, the process proceeds to S220 and the actual operation confirmation operation control is not performed).

  According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from stopping at a position other than the origin position during the second operation control due to an abnormality.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The movable body has a first movable body (for example, a first movable combination 200A, a second movable combination 200B) and a second movable body (for example, a third movable combination 200C),
The control means performs the first motion control and the second motion control for the first movable body, while only performing the second motion control without performing the first motion control for the second movable body. (For example, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines in step S102 in the second initialization process that the movable combination is not an origin detection target combination that requires origin detection, the process proceeds to step S130 and is not detected. The part which does not perform motion control and motion control at the time of detection).

  According to this feature, the second operation control can be performed only for the necessary movable body, and the operation confirmation time by the second operation control can be shortened.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The movable body has a first movable body (for example, the first movable combination 200A) and a second movable body (for example, the second movable combination 200B),
In the first operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, the control means controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in each of the second operation controls. (For example, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation of each of the effect control CPUs 120, the movable accessory at the minimum speed in each of the actual operation check operation controls. Part to control to work)
The speed in the first motion control differs between the first movable body and the second movable body (for example, even if the same control speed is set in the first motion control corresponding to each movable accessory, When there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of the accessory, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory is not necessarily the same.)

  According to this feature, it is possible to shorten the period of the first operation control while securing the safe operation of each movable body at the operation speed according to each movable body.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points 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, 120 Production control CPU, 200A 1st movable hand, 200B 2nd movable hand, 200C 3rd movable hand, 201A 1st movable part, 201B 2nd movable part, 210A 1st movable hand Drive motor, 210B second movable accessory drive motor, 210C third movable accessory drive motor, 220A first movable accessory origin detection sensor, 220B second movable accessory origin detection sensor, 230A first movable accessory design motor , 230B Second movable accessory design motor.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable body that is movable between the first position and the second position, and that can be changed to any one of the aspects including the initial aspect and the predetermined aspect by executing a predetermined operation that changes the aspect;
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body,
The control means includes
Control is performed so that the operation of returning to the initial mode at the first position and moving to the second position after the predetermined mode at the first position is performed as the initial operation of the movable body when the power is turned on. And
After entering the predetermined mode at the first position, moving to the second position in the predetermined mode and returning to the initial mode at the second position is performed as an effect operation different from the initial operation. A game machine to control.

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