JP2018075125A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing generation of a situation where a player's finger or the like is pinched when a presentation device is operated which the player can touch.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a touching part which a player can touch; a presentation device which can be displaced between a first position and a second position located in a direction advancing from the first position to the touching part and which the player can touch; and driving means for displacing the presentation device. By a displacement of the presentation device from the first position to the second position, the game machine is formed such that a gap generated between the presentation device and the touching part becomes smaller or the presentation device comes into contact with the touching part. When the driving means displaces the presentation device from the first position to the second position, the presentation device is set so as to be temporarily stopped at a stop position where the gap generated between the presentation device and the touching part becomes a prescribed size before reaching the second position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with an effect device for executing an effect accompanying the progress of the game.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a jackpot lottery is performed by satisfying a predetermined condition, and an effect of performing an image display on the effect display device, a sound output by a voice output device, or the like based on the result of the jackpot lottery is executed. It is known to visually and audibly give a player a sense of expectation for winning a jackpot or the like by executing the determined performance. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined operation is performed by an effect operating device (effect device) such as an operation button that can be touched and operated by the player, the effect being executed advances to the previous stage, The production effect is improved by setting so as to switch to the content.
In recent years, in order to further improve the production effect, for example, a pachinko machine formed so that the production operation device itself protrudes from the surface of the gaming machine at a timing when the player performs an operation with the production operation device. (See Patent Document 1) and the like have also been devised.

JP 2014-023621 A

  In the gaming machines as described above, if the player does not perform an operation with the production operation device within a predetermined time even though the production operation device protrudes from the surface of the game machine, the production operation device is lowered. In general, it is formed so that the Here, depending on the shape and configuration of the production operation device, there may be a gaming machine in which when the production operation device protrudes from the surface of the gaming machine, a gap is generated between the production operation device and the surface of the gaming machine. . In such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which a player accidentally pinches a finger, a sleeve portion of clothes, or the like in the gap when the effect operating device is lowered.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a player pinches a finger or the like when a rendering device that can be touched by a player is activated. The purpose is to provide a simple gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention is configured as follows.
The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the following code | symbol and description show the code | symbol and name of the structure in embodiment of the invention corresponded to the structure of this invention, and do not limit the technical scope of this invention.

  (1) In the present invention, the contact portion (base portion 70) that can be contacted by the player, the first position (the upper end position of the gun combination), and the first position located in the direction from the first position toward the contact portion. A rendering device (gun accessory rendering device 60) that can be displaced between the two positions (bottom gun lower end position) and can be contacted by a player, and driving means (gun accessory) that displaces the rendering device. And when the effect device is displaced from the first position to the second position, a gap generated between the effect device and the contact portion is reduced or the effect is generated. A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) formed so that the device and the contact portion are in contact with each other, wherein the driving means displaces the effect device from the first position to the second position, Before reaching the second position, the rendering device and the contact portion Gap generated between is characterized in that for temporarily stopping the effect device to station position as a predetermined size.

  According to the present invention, when the effect device is displaced from the first position to the second position, the effect device and the contact portion are positions between the first position and the second position. Since the effect device once stops at the stop position where the gap generated between the effect device and the effect device reaches the second position, the finger or the like is placed between the effect device and the contact portion before the effect device reaches the second position. It is possible to notice a situation that is sandwiched between gaps between the two. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player pinches a finger or the like when the effect device capable of being touched by the player is activated.

(2) Further, the gaming machine moves the specific effect device (logo effect effect device 50) that the player cannot contact and the specific effect device from a predetermined position (logo lower end position) to a predetermined direction (upward direction). A specific drive means (logo raising / lowering solenoid 54) for displacing, and in the case of displacing the specific effect device in the predetermined direction, the specific drive means adds a predetermined distance to a predetermined distance. When the displacement of the additional distance (step 738) is set to be executable, and the driving unit displaces the effect device from the first position toward the second position, the displacement is set to a predetermined distance displacement. In addition, a displacement of an additional distance (97 steps) shorter than the predetermined additional distance may be set to be executable.
(3) In addition, the gaming machine includes a specific effect device that a player cannot contact, and a specific drive unit that displaces the specific effect device from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction. When the specific effect device is displaced in the predetermined direction, the displacement is set to be executable in addition to a predetermined distance displacement, and the drive means sets the effect device in the first direction. In the case of displacing from the position toward the second position, it may be set so that the displacement added with a predetermined additional distance is not performed when the displacement of a predetermined distance is performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a situation in which a player may pinch a finger or the like when a production device that can be contacted by a player is operated.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the movable state of the gun accessory production apparatus of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the rotation position correction table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the gun accessory movable effect control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the rotation position correction process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the gun accessory movable effect control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the raise operation control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the downward movement control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not specifically shown, in the game hall where the pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending game balls A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending apparatus R can insert a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after a bill is inserted (or a card is inserted) into the game ball lending device R, a predetermined operation is performed on the pachinko machine P, so that the game ball lending device R receives the game ball lending. It can be done.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

The hollow portion of the main body frame 2 accommodates a game board 11 that is a transparent board for forming the game area 12 and a set board (not shown) disposed behind the game board 11. Yes. The set board is a box-shaped member having an opening penetrating in the front-rear direction. On the back surface of the set board, various control boards for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine P and the progress of the game are performed. An effect display device 21 as an effect device is attached, and a logo accessory effect device 50 as an effect device is provided in the opening on the front side of the set board. The logo accessory effect device 50 will be described in detail later.
The front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 that covers the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 that are positioned below the transparent plate 4 and can receive a game ball, and are attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation, a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to each of the left and right sides of the upper plate 6, and a player located in front of the upper plate 6 and the receiving plate 7 Is an effect operating device that can be touched and operated, and a gun accessory effect device 60 as an effect device that moves in a predetermined effect.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4, and the effect display device 21 and the logo accessory effect device 50 located behind the game board 11 are passed over the game board 11. Can be visually recognized.

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. Under normal conditions, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but if the opening / closing lever (not shown) attached to the opening / closing plate is moved laterally, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction. The discharge hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received in the upper plate 6 is sent to the launching device (not shown in particular), with the strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is launched toward the game area 12 by the launching device. The game balls thus fired are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11 and rise to reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a which is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b cannot enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the lower center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction around an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16, A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured. Alternatively, the second start winning opening 16 may be slid in the vertical direction or the front-rear direction. You may comprise by the shutter member which opens and closes.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, the winning ball is paid out, and one special symbol is determined from a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits, and according to the determined special symbol type, it is possible to obtain gaming profits such as execution of special games advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined gaming state, etc. It is like that.
It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start prize opening 15 or the second start prize opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number is acceptable. Good. In addition, the number of winning balls is the same in the start winning opening (second start winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and the starting winning opening (first start winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or it may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided substantially at the right center of the game area 12. A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the gate 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the gate 20. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
Also, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the grand prize opening 18, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a cannot enter. It is like that.
In this way, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 attached to the set board is visually recognized as being located at the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. In addition, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( A dummy effect) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying a player of the result of a lottery winning, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.

The logo accessory effect device 50 is an effect device that moves in a logo accessory movable effect, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 3, a rectangular decorative part 51 located in the center and a left part from the decorative part 51. The arm portion 52 extends.
In addition, a guide shaft 53 extending from the lower left to the upper left is provided on the back side of the game board 11 (see FIG. 3). Although not particularly illustrated, the guide shaft 53 is provided with a slide member that can move in the vertical direction along the guide shaft 53, and an end portion of the arm portion 52 of the logo accessory effect device 50. Is fixed to the slide member. Further, on the back side of the game board 11, a logo raising / lowering solenoid 54 for moving the above-described slide member in the vertical direction is provided, although not particularly shown.
Then, when the logo lifting / lowering solenoid 54 is driven, the above-mentioned slide member moves in the vertical direction along the guide shaft 53, and at the same time, the arm portion 52 and the decorative portion 51 (that is, fixed to the slide member) The entire logo accessory production device 50) is also moved in the vertical direction.
Further, the decoration portion 51 is within a range from a logo upper end position that is a position corresponding to the upper center of the game area 12 to a logo lower end position that is a position corresponding to the lower center of the game area 12 (in this embodiment, the logo ascending and descending). It can move within a range of 492 steps based on the driving of the solenoid 54 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), and is normally positioned at the upper end position of the logo.

  Although not specifically shown, the guide shaft 53 detects a logo upper end position detection sensor 55 for detecting that the decorative portion 51 is at the upper end position of the logo, and detects that the decorative portion 51 is at the lower end position of the logo. A logo lower end position detection sensor 56 is provided. The logo upper end position detection sensor 55 and the logo lower end position detection sensor 56 detect a logo ascending / descending index (not particularly shown) attached to the slide member, so that the decoration unit 51 has the logo upper end position or the logo lower end position. Can be detected.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the decorative portion 51 reaches the upper end detection start position that is a position below the logo upper end position by a predetermined distance (in this embodiment, 70 steps based on driving of the logo lifting / lowering solenoid 54). From this point, detection of the logo lifting index by the logo upper end position detection sensor 55 is started. Accordingly, the decoration 51 reaches the upper end position of the logo when the logo upper end position detection sensor 55 starts detecting the logo raising / lowering index and moves further upward by the predetermined distance described above. Similarly, the logo lower end position from the time when the decorative portion 51 reaches the lower end detection position which is an upper position by a predetermined distance (in this embodiment, 70 steps based on the driving of the logo lifting / lowering solenoid 54) from the logo lower end position. Detection of the logo lifting index by the detection sensor 56 is started. Therefore, the decoration part 51 reaches the logo lower end position when the logo lower end position detection sensor 56 starts detecting the logo raising / lowering index and further moves downward by the predetermined distance described above.

The decorative portion 51 is attached to a rotating shaft (not shown in particular) provided in the arm portion 52 so as to be freely rotatable in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Yes. The arm portion 52 is provided with a logo rotation motor 57 for rotating the decoration portion 51. When the logo rotation motor 57 is driven, the decorative portion 51 is rotated in either the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction.
Moreover, when the decoration part 51 is located in the logo upper end position, it is located in the rotation position (henceforth an initial rotation position) from which the long side of this decoration part 51 becomes horizontal (refer FIG. 3). That is, the decoration part 51 is normally positioned at the upper end position of the logo and the initial rotation position. Here, although not particularly illustrated, at the upper end position of the logo, the decorative portion 51 is close to the top plate of the set plate, and is a predetermined angle clockwise (counterclockwise in this embodiment) from the initial rotation position. When it is rotated by 80 degrees (about 40 steps when converted to the number of steps based on the driving of the logo rotation motor 57), the decorative portion 51 contacts the top plate of the set plate. That is, at the upper end position of the logo, there is not enough space for the decoration portion 51 to rotate 360 degrees (180 steps based on the driving of the logo rotation motor 57), and the decoration portion 51 is clockwise or counterclockwise from the initial rotation position. It can be rotated only up to this angle.
Further, the arm portion 52 is provided with a logo rotation position detection sensor 58 for detecting the rotation position of the decoration portion 51. The logo rotation position detection sensor 58 can detect that the decoration part 51 is in the initial rotation position by detecting a logo rotation index (not shown) attached to the decoration part 51. Yes.

And the decoration part 51 located in the logo upper end position and the initial rotation position in the normal state moves (falls) to the logo lower end position by executing a logo accessory movable effect described later, or at the logo lower end position. It is designed to rotate.
In addition, the decoration part 51 cannot be touched by a player.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the logo initial operation for positioning the decorative portion 51 at the upper end position of the logo and the initial rotation position is executed when the power is turned on or after returning from the power interruption described later. ing.
Specifically, a sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300, which will be described later, stores a logo initial operation control table (not shown) in which control data for controlling the logo initial operation is defined. A logo initial operation is executed based on the control data.

  When this logo initial operation is executed, first, a level check is performed to determine whether or not the logo lower end position detection 56 has detected the logo elevation index during a predetermined time (100 ms in this embodiment). . If it is determined in this level check that the logo raising / lowering index has been detected, the decorative portion 51 is accelerated clockwise from a predetermined initial rotational speed to a predetermined upper limit rotational speed for a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, The logo rotation position detection sensor 58 is rotated during a predetermined time (210 ms in the present embodiment) while a first logo rotation operation is performed to rotate 354 steps (about 720 degrees) based on the drive of the logo rotation motor 57. It is determined whether has detected a logo rotation index.

If it is determined that the logo rotation index is not detected during the above-mentioned time, a predetermined number of preliminary steps (270 steps (540 based on the driving of the logo rotation motor 57 in this embodiment) Preliminary rotation operation for performing rotation of the decoration 51 with the upper limit of the degree)) is performed. This pre-rotation operation is performed only when the decorative portion 51 has not reached the initial rotation position due to circumstances such as the prevention of rotation of the decorative portion 51 due to adhesion of dust or the like in the rotation path of the decorative portion 51, for example. If the decoration part 51 has not reached the initial rotation position due to a minor cause, the preliminary rotation operation is performed to bring the decoration part 51 to the initial rotation position. It can be reached.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above-described time, the decorative portion 51 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle (deceleration from the upper limit rotation speed to the predetermined lower limit rotation speed). In this embodiment, the second logo rotation operation is performed to rotate the same as described above (about 720 degrees). Further, when the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 detects the logo rotation index during the above-described preliminary rotation operation, the preliminary rotation operation is stopped and the second logo rotation operation is performed. Then, along with the second logo rotation operation, it is determined whether or not the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 has detected the logo rotation index during a predetermined time (120 ms in this embodiment).

  If it is determined that the logo rotation index has not been detected during the above-described time, a preliminary rotation operation similar to that described above is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 is accelerated from a predetermined initial speed to a predetermined upper limit increasing speed, and a predetermined number of steps ( In this embodiment, a logo raising operation for moving upward (441 steps based on driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54) is performed. Further, when the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 detects the logo rotation index during the above-described preliminary rotation operation, the preliminary rotation operation is stopped and the above-described logo raising operation is performed. Along with this logo raising operation, it is determined whether or not the logo upper end position detection sensor 55 has detected the logo raising / lowering index during a predetermined time (about 2250 ms in this embodiment).

If it is determined that the logo raising / lowering index is not detected during the above-mentioned time, the predetermined number of preliminary steps (in this embodiment, 738 steps based on the driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54) is limited to the upper limit. The preliminary ascending operation for performing the upward movement is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo raising / lowering index has been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 is decelerated from a predetermined initial speed to a predetermined lower limit increasing speed, and the decorative portion 51 is reduced to a predetermined number of steps (this embodiment). Then, a logo pushing operation is performed to move upward (70 steps based on the driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54), and the logo initial operation ends. Similarly, when the logo upper end position detection sensor 55 detects the logo raising / lowering index during the above-described preliminary raising operation, the above-described logo pushing operation is performed.

If it is determined in the above-described level check that the logo raising / lowering index is not detected, the decoration unit 51 is accelerated from a predetermined initial speed to a predetermined upper limit lowering speed, and a predetermined number of steps ( In this embodiment, a logo lowering operation for moving downward (step 441 based on driving of the logo lifting solenoid 54) is performed. Along with this logo lowering operation, it is determined whether or not the logo lower end position detection sensor 56 has detected the logo lifting index during a predetermined time (about 910 ms in this embodiment).
If it is determined that the logo raising / lowering index is not detected during the above-mentioned time, the predetermined number of preliminary steps (in this embodiment, 738 steps based on the driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54) is limited to the upper limit. The preliminary lowering operation is executed to execute the downward movement.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo raising / lowering index has been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 is decelerated from a predetermined initial speed to a predetermined lower limit lowering speed, and the decoration unit 51 is reduced to a predetermined number of steps (this embodiment Then, a logo pushing operation for moving downward (70 steps based on driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54) is performed. Similarly, when the logo lower end position detection sensor 56 detects the logo raising / lowering index during the preliminary lowering operation, the logo pushing operation described above is performed.
Then, when a predetermined time (500 ms in the present embodiment) elapses after the logo pressing operation is performed, the first logo rotation operation described above is performed. The subsequent processing is the same as described above.

  The driving device for moving the slide member in the vertical direction is not limited to the solenoid (logo lifting solenoid 54), and may be a motor or the like. Moreover, the drive device for rotating the decoration part 51 is not restricted to a motor (logo rotation motor 57), A solenoid etc. may be sufficient.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns as an effect display device 21 and logo effect effect device 50 as well as a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10. The operation button 9 and a gun accessory are provided as an effect operation device that is provided with a lamp as an effect lighting device that performs the operation and that can be operated and switched by the player during the game or during standby. An effect device 60 is provided.

  The operation button 9 is an effect operation device that is provided on the left front side of the upper plate 6 and is formed so that it can be pressed. Then, when a press operation is performed while a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or the effect is switched to a different effect.

  The gun effect production device 60 is formed in front of the upper plate 6 and the tray 7 and is attached to a base portion 70 that can be contacted by the player, and is formed so as to be able to pull a trigger portion 65 described later. It is an effect operating device and an effect device that moves in a gun accessory moving effect described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the gun effect production device 60 includes a flat plate-like pedestal portion 61, a pistol-shaped main body portion 62 attached to the upper surface of the pedestal portion 61, and a lower surface of the base portion 70. Is also housed in a storage space formed below, and has a movable portion 63 that moves (moves up and down) the pedestal portion 61 in the vertical direction, and a gun accessory lifting motor 64 that moves the movable portion 63 in the vertical direction. doing.
When the gun combination lifting / lowering motor 64 is driven, the movable portion 63 is moved in the vertical direction, and the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are also moved in the vertical direction.
Further, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are arranged so that the pedestal portion 61 starts from the lower end position of the gun combination where the pedestal portion 61 contacts the lower surface of the base portion 70 (the position where the entire movable portion 63 is accommodated in the above-described accommodation space). Is within the range up to the upper end position (position where the entire movable portion 63 protrudes from the above-described storage space) positioned above the lower surface of the base portion 70 by a predetermined distance (in this embodiment, the gun accessory lifting motor 64 It is movable within a range of 194 steps based on driving (see FIGS. 5A and 5B), and is normally located at the lower end position of the gun combination. Further, a gap is formed between the pedestal portion 61 and the base portion 70. As the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 move from the gun combination upper end position to the gun combination lower end position, the above-described operation is performed. The gap is gradually narrowed (see FIGS. 5A and 5B).

  Although not particularly shown in the figure, the base part 70 has a gun combination upper end position detection sensor 65 for detecting that the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 are at the upper end position of the gun combination, A gun accessory lower end position detection sensor 66 is provided for detecting that the main body 62 is at the lower end position of the gun accessory. The gun accessory upper end position detection sensor 65 and the gun accessory lower end position detection sensor 66 detect the gun accessory ascending / descending index (not shown in particular) attached to the movable portion 63, so that the pedestal portion 61 and It can detect that the main-body part 62 exists in a gun accessory upper end position or a gun accessory lower end position.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body 62 are positioned at a position below the gun accessory upper end position by a predetermined distance (in this embodiment, 13 steps based on driving of the gun accessory lift motor 64). From the point of time when the upper end detection start position is reached, detection of the gun accessory ascending / descending index by the gun accessory upper end position detection sensor 65 is started. Therefore, when the base part 61 and the main body part 62 are further moved upward by the above-mentioned predetermined distance after the detection of the gun combination up / down index by the gun combination top position detection sensor 65 is started, Will lead to. Similarly, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are positioned at the lower end detection position that is an upper position by a predetermined distance from the lower end position of the gun accessory (in this embodiment, 13 steps based on driving of the gun accessory lifting motor 64). From this point in time, detection of the gun accessory ascending / descending index by the gun accessory lower end position detection sensor 66 is started. Therefore, when the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are further moved downward by the above-mentioned predetermined distance after detection of the gun accessory ascending / descending index by the gun accessory lower end position detection sensor 66 is started, Will lead to.

  In the normal state, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 that are located at the lower end position of the gun accessory are driven by the gun accessory elevating motor 64 when the gun accessory moving effect described later is executed. It moves to the upper end position. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are not only moved up and down by driving the gun accessory elevating motor 64, but are also grasped by the player and forced to move in the vertical direction. Can be moved up and down within the above-mentioned range.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on or when returning from the power interruption described later, the gun accessory initial operation for positioning the base portion 61 and the main body portion 62 at the lower end position of the gun accessory is executed. It is supposed to be.
Specifically, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 to be described later stores a gun accessory initial operation control table (not particularly shown) in which control data for controlling the gun accessory initial operation is defined. The gun combination initial operation is executed based on the control data.

When this gun combination initial operation is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the gun combination lower end position detection sensor 66 has detected the gun combination lifting index during a predetermined time (100 ms in this embodiment). A level check to determine is performed.
If it is determined in this level check that the gun accessory lifting index has been detected, the base 61 and the main body 62 are moved upward at a predetermined ascent rate by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, the gun accessory lifting motor). 181 step based on the driving of 64) A gun accessory ascending operation is performed, and the gun accessory upper end position detection sensor 66 is set to a gun accessory ascending / descending index for a predetermined time (about 670 ms in this embodiment). Whether or not is detected is determined.

If it is determined that the gun combination lifting index is not detected during the above-described time, a predetermined number of preliminary steps (in this embodiment, based on the driving of the gun combination lifting motor 64). A preliminary ascending operation is performed to perform upward movement with the upper limit of 97 steps).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the gun accessory ascending / descending index has been detected during the above-described time, the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are moved at a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, a gun) 13 steps based on the driving of the accessory lifting / lowering motor 64) The gun accessory pushing operation for moving upward is performed, and the upward movement of the base 61 and the main body 62 is stopped. Similarly, when the gun combination upper end position detection sensor 65 detects the gun combination ascending / descending index during the above-described preliminary ascent operation, the above-described gun combination pushing-in operation is performed.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time (500 ms in the present embodiment) elapses, the base portion 61 and the main body 62 are moved downward at a predetermined descending speed by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, based on the driving of the gun lifting / lowering motor 64 181. Step) Whether the gun accessory lowering position detection sensor 66 detects the gun accessory ascending / descending index during a predetermined time (about 510 ms in the present embodiment) while the gun accessory to be moved is lowered. Is judged.

If it is determined that the gun combination lifting index is not detected during the above-described time, a predetermined number of preliminary steps (in this embodiment, based on the driving of the gun combination lifting motor 64). A preliminary lowering operation is performed to perform a downward movement with an upper limit of 97 steps). The number of steps determined in the preliminary lowering operation is a distance shorter than the distance from the upper end position of the gun accessory to the lower end position of the gun accessory, specifically, the lower end position of the gun accessory from the upper end position of the gun accessory It corresponds to half the distance. The number of steps determined in the preliminary lowering operation is the number of steps (738 steps) determined in the preliminary ascending operation for moving the decoration portion 51 of the logo effect rendering device 50 upward in the logo initial operation described above. ) Is set to be smaller than. Accordingly, since the distance that the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 move downward in the preliminary lowering operation is short, it seems that a finger was accidentally caught in the gap formed between the pedestal 61 and the lower surface of the base 70. Even in such a case, the downward movement of the pedestal portion 61 is quickly stopped, so that it is possible to prevent a serious accident.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the gun accessory ascending / descending index has been detected during the above-described time, the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are moved at a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, the gun 13 steps based on driving of the accessory lifting / lowering motor 64) A gun accessory pushing operation for moving downward is performed, and the gun accessory initial operation is completed. Similarly, when the gun combination lower end position detection sensor 66 detects the gun combination ascending / descending index during the above-described preliminary lowering operation, the above-described gun combination pushing-in operation is performed.

  If it is determined in the above level check that the gun accessory ascending / descending index has not been detected, the gun accessory lowering operation described above is performed, and the gun accessory lower end position detection sensor 66 is moved up and down. It is determined whether an index has been detected. The subsequent processing is the same as described above.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the main body 62 is provided with a trigger portion 65, and an operation of pulling the trigger portion 65 is possible as described above. Then, when an operation of pulling the trigger unit 65 is performed while a predetermined effect is being executed in the effect display device 21, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or switches to a different effect.
The driving device for moving the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 in the vertical direction is not limited to the motor (the gun accessory elevating motor 64), and may be a solenoid or the like. Moreover, you may make it vibrate by providing the gun accessory production apparatus 60 not only to move up and down but to the motor which generates a vibration.

  The production operation device is not limited to the operation button 9 or the gun effect production device 60 or the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the vertical and horizontal directions. In addition to providing the operation button 9 and the gun effect producing device 60, the above-described cross key may be provided separately.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first special symbol is used as a device for displaying various situations regarding the game at the lower left portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12. A display device 30, a second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, the pachinko machine P has a value information display device (not shown) for displaying value information (balance information) stored in the card and a ball that can be pressed as shown in FIG. A lending button 36 and a card return button 37 that can be pressed are provided.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.
Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a main program 102 that stores a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball has entered the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning detection sensor 18a for detecting that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and the magnetic or radio wave directed to the game board 11 and the game board 11 are shaken. Is connected to the fraud detection sensor 35 for detecting vibration caused by the above. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning port solenoid 16c that opens and closes the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16 and an open / close door 18b of the big winning port 18 are opened and closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special figure hold display device 38, and the second special figure hold display device 39. Are connected to the normal symbol hold display device 33.
The main control board 100 drives the solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18, and display control of each display device.

  Although not shown in particular, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM similarly to the main control board 100, and is connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control board 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a touch sensor 5 a that detects that the player has touched the operation handle 5 as an apparatus for controlling the launch of the game ball, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a launch stop switch 5c for stopping the launch of a game ball, and a ball feed for sending a game ball received in the upper plate 6 to a launch device (not shown) A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 that launches a game ball are connected. In addition, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200.

When control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the launch / payout control board 200, control is performed to energize the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 to launch the game ball. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the launch / payout control board 200, the ball feed solenoid 60 and the launch motor 61 are deenergized to stop the launch of the game ball.
In addition, as a device for launching a game ball, a rotary solenoid may be used instead of the launch motor 61.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects an open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

  When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is opened, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. When the front door 3 is opened, the opening detection signal is output. Output continuously. Then, when the opening detection signal is input, the launch / payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal stops, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and a door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the stored game balls are The predetermined position is reached, and the detection signal is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. The firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the tray 7 is full when the detection signals are continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and a pan full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pan 7 is full, a pan full error occurs, and when the pan 7 is released, the pan full error is cancelled. ing.

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a card via a game ball lending control board 400. A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the return button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36 a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 sends a game ball to the game ball lending device R. A lending request signal for requesting lending is transmitted. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control is performed to pay out as many game balls as possible.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 receives the game ball lending apparatus R from the game ball lending device R. Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, and a sub-ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for the execution of the effect. And are connected so as to be able to communicate from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 in one direction.

The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling the voice output, an electrical control board (not shown) for controlling the lighting of the lamp, A command for effect execution is transmitted to an operation control board (not shown) for controlling the movement of the logo effect effect device 50 and the gun effect effect device 60.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Further, the sub-control board 300 has a trigger operation detection sensor 9a for detecting a press operation of the operation button 9 and a trigger for detecting a pulling operation of the trigger unit 65 of the gun effect rendering device 60 via the illumination control board. Part operation detection sensor 65a, logo top position detection sensor 55, logo bottom position detection sensor 56, logo rotation position detection sensor 58, gun combination top position detection sensor 65, gun combination bottom position detection sensor 66 Is connected. Further, a logo raising / lowering solenoid 54, a logo rotating motor 57, and a gun accessory raising / lowering motor 64 are connected to the sub control board 300 via an operation control board.

  Although not particularly shown, the image control board includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a VRAM, and the like. The ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. And based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, CPU stores the image data read from ROM in VRAM, and controls the image display by the effect display apparatus 21. FIG.

  Although not particularly shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound data such as sound output from the sound output device 10 and BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls the lighting of the lamp based on the command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board includes a pressing operation detection signal output from the pressing operation detection sensor 9a based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9, and a trigger portion output from the trigger operation detection sensor 65a based on the operation of pulling the trigger portion 65. The operation detection signal, the logo upper end position detection signal output from the logo upper end position detection sensor 55 based on the logo accessory effect device 50 being positioned at the upper end position of the logo, and the logo accessory effect device 50 being positioned at the lower end position of the logo. The logo upper end position detection signal output from the logo lower end position detection sensor 56 based on the logo, the logo initial output from the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 based on the fact that the decoration 51 of the logo effect rendering device 50 is positioned at the initial rotation position. Based on the rotation position detection signal, the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 of the gun accessory directing device 60 are located at the upper end position of the gun accessory. A gun accessory lower end position detection based on a gun accessory upper end position detection signal output from the position detection sensor 65 or the fact that the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 of the gun accessory rendering device 60 are located at the gun accessory lower end position. When a gun combination lower end position detection signal output from the sensor 66 is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

  The operation control board controls the driving of the logo lifting / lowering solenoid 54, the logo rotating motor 57 or the gun accessory lifting / lowering motor 64 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. When the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54 or the logo rotating motor 57 is driven, the logo effect acting device 50 is moved in a predetermined manner, and when the gun accessory raising / lowering motor 64 is driven, the gun effect producing device 60 is It moves in a predetermined manner.

(Outline of pachinko machine P games)
Next, games in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the special figure game and the ordinary figure game proceed in parallel. In addition, as the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games, a gaming state of either a low probability gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) or a high probability gaming state (so-called probability variation state), a non-short-time gaming state, or a short-time gaming state Any gaming state in which any gaming state of the state is combined is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), or a gaming state that combines a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (hereinafter, One of the gaming states (high-probability time-short gaming state) is set.

Here, the low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is set to a predetermined value by a jackpot lottery described later. In addition, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low probability gaming state. In other words, the jackpot lottery is easier to win in the high probability game state than in the low probability game state.
The non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is not easily opened) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the short-time gaming state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than the non-short-time gaming state (that is, the second start winning opening 16 is likely to be in the open state), and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
Note that the normal gaming state is set immediately after factory shipment or in an initial state after resetting.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, A lottery will be held. Then, when the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game is executed in which the big prize opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be entered into the big prize opening 18, and after the special game is finished. The game state is set to the short game state with a high probability.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. In addition, the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big prize opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second start prize opening 16. During the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15. During the short-probability gaming state and during the special game, the player receives a second game ball so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. A game ball is launched (so-called right hit) toward the game area 12b.
Specifically, during the high-probability short-time game state and during the special game, the effect display device 21 displays that instructs the player to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b, and sets the normal game state. Then, in the effect display device 21, a display instructing to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a is performed.

This jackpot lottery is determined by various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 are determined. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses a jackpot determination random number used for jackpot determination, a bonus symbol random used for determination of a special symbol type, and the above-described variation effect as random numbers used for jackpot lottery. , A variation mode number for determining the pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a reach group determination random number used for determination of the variation pattern number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the above jackpot determining random number. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
In addition, the random numbers used for determining the variation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, other random numbers may be used in addition to these random numbers, or any one of these random numbers may be used. Alternatively, a plurality of random numbers may be used.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for the random numbers described above, and each random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It is like that.
The reserved storage area includes a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start winning opening 15, and 2 Consists of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter referred to as a second special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. It is possible to memorize a set.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. It has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any storage unit of the first holding storage area, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first holding storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area, if a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, when a first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area, The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Since the specific storage process is the same as that for storing the first special figure random number described above, a description thereof will be omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers (hereinafter referred to as the second special figure holding number) stored in the second holding storage area is stored in the second special figure holding number counter (not shown). (Not shown in particular).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number or the second special figure random number in the reserved storage area is also referred to as “hold” or “hold storage”. The figure holding number and the second special figure holding number are also simply referred to as “holding number”.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and a table related to a jackpot lottery. The variation pattern lottery table 114 is provided.
Note that the table related to the jackpot lottery is not limited to these, and if it is necessary to make a determination or determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.6.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

  Note that the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 10220) determined as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is used to determine the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b). A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, in the case where the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start prize opening determination table 111a or the second start prize opening determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won. Two types of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols determined in this case (hereinafter referred to as lost symbols).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and the winning symbol random number is 30 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 15%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 85%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the first special symbol random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number. In addition, when the game is lost due to the big winning lottery based on the second special symbol random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the lost symbol without performing the above-described lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big win is won, and is not referred to when lost.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining the variation mode number and variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the determination result. In addition, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 performs the jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific aspect (for example, an image to be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) of the changing effect informing the result is determined. The variation mode command and the variation pattern command are commands used to determine the variation time and mode of the variation effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as the preceding steps. At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game state in which the game state is the non-time-saving game state and the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 is lost. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the game, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 when the game state is the short-time game state and the game is lost The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the above will be described, and description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the event of a loss due to the above jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the number of holds. The group type is determined based on the acquired reach group determined random number and the selected reach group determined random number determination table 112.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost In the case where the first special figure hold number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure hold number at the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).
In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 is lost, the lottery When the number of second special figure reservations at that time is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the number of second special figure reservations is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 9C). reference).

9A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to When the second group is determined to be 8999, the fourth group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 The “fifth group” is determined.
9B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 900. If it is 9899, the “fourth group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 8999, the “third group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the group type. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, and is not referred to when it is a jackpot.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used to determine a variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used to determine a variation pattern number, which will be described later. It is for decision.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly divided into a determination table for losing that is referred to when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, and a jackpot that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a jackpot. A determination table.

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d for the fifth group, the determination table 113e for the fifth group that is referred to when the “fifth group” is determined will be described.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when a group is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the determination table for loss corresponding to the determined group type is selected, the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected determination for loss Based on the table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined.

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is When the “fifth group” is selected, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected (see FIGS. 10A to 10E).

As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” is expressed in hexadecimal, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
Also, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined, The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “00H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “01H” is determined, The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
As shown in FIG. 10 (e), according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the variable mode number “02H” is determined, The fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, at the time of the jackpot lottery) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is reached.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the first reference that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the non-short game state as the jackpot determination table. A jackpot determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the short-time gaming state are provided.

  Then, when the jackpot is won and the special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is selected, and the above-described determination for lose Similar to the determination based on the table, the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 is determined based on the acquired reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won in the short-time game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is selected. Is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 11A and 11B).

As shown in FIG. 11 (a), according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “01H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
As shown in FIG. 11B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second When the 31st variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. In the case of 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a determination table for jackpot is provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol, but the start winning prize in which the game ball has entered In consideration of the type of mouth, a determination table for jackpots may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of the start winning opening, and the type of jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12I, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, The fourth variation table 114d and the fifth variation table 114e, as well as the 30th variation table 114f, the 31st variation table 114g, the 32nd variation table 114h, and the 33rd variation determined when the jackpot lottery result is a big win. The table 114i will be described.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “00H”. The variation pattern number is determined. As shown in FIG. 12D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number of “05H” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 12G, according to the 31st variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), according to the 32nd variation table 114h, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “A7H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 12).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of variation (that is, at the start of variation display of a special symbol to be described later (at the start of variation production)), and the lottery lottery As a result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number) at the time of the jackpot lottery Is done. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part. Then, the aspect and variation time of the first half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode number, and the aspect and variation time of the second half part of the variation effect are determined by the variation pattern number.

Next, the process for determining the variation time of the variation effect in the special figure game and the control of the special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a variable time determination table 115, a special electric accessory operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described various processes and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 13A and 13B). b)).

When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire variation time of the variation effect informing the lottery result.
Further, based on the determined variation time, the effect display device 21 performs the variation effect, and the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31) displays the variation of the special symbol. Is done. More specifically, when the starting winning opening into which the game ball has entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 blinks and displays the game ball during the determined variation time. In the case where the balled start winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined variation time. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

For example, when the determined variation mode number is “02H” and the variation pattern number is “06H”, the first half variation time of “15 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “02H”, and the variation The second half fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “06H”. The total value of these “75 seconds (= 15 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.
If the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “A7H”, the first half variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”. The second half variation time of “120 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “A7H”. The total value of “150 seconds (= 30 seconds + 120 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the fluctuation mode number of “00H” or “04H” has a first half fluctuation time of “0 seconds”, and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the variation mode number “00H” is determined only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the variation mode number is determined. In some cases, the display of the loss is always performed in the variation effect.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and the determined variation pattern A variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 300. In the sub-control board 300, the variation effect mode is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command.
Regarding the mode of variation effect, the mode of the first half part of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the mode of the second half part of the variation effect is not determined based on the variation pattern command. The aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect may be determined based on the mode, and the second half of the variation effect may be determined based on the variation mode command.
In addition, the variation effect is not divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command. .
In addition, the variation effect mode may be determined based on not only the variation mode command and the variation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, the determination may be made based only on either the variation mode command or the variation pattern command.

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), as the special electric accessory operation table 116, a first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 14B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 116a.
Note that the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired during the special game is more likely when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined. Is set. In addition, the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) and the number of times of continuing the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short time number”) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the game state continues, the high-accuracy count and the short-time count are set again. Therefore, after the special game is over, a high probability short-time gaming state is set, and if all of the 100 lottery results are lost without winning a big win while the gaming state continues, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Will be.
Note that the gaming state after the end of the special game is not based on the same gaming state when any special symbol is determined, but is different based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. A gaming state (for example, a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a gaming state combining a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, etc.) may be set.

Next, processing related to ordinary game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is operated. A normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. When the normal symbol wins, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, so that it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
The normal symbol lottery is based on a winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning determination random number determination table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number. Done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-described winning decision random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 103 with the upper limit being four. Specifically, this ordinary map storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. In addition, when the determined random numbers are already stored in several storage units, the determined random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.
In the present specification, as described above, the fact that the winning determination random number is stored in the general-purpose hold storage area is also referred to as “normal-purpose hold”.

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

According to the non-time reduction determination table 118a, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 and the winning determination random number (0, 2 to 65535) is determined to be lost. Therefore, the probability of winning in this non-time reduction determination table 118a is 1/65536.
According to the time reduction determination table 118b, it is determined that the winning random number is 1 to 65000, and it is determined to be lost if the winning random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than this. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, approximately 99/100.
In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is a winning symbol, and a lost symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

  Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables relating to control of variation of the normal symbol and opening / closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the variation time of the normal symbol). ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined variation time of the normal symbol. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time). 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning port is set. The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are determined for the non-short-time gaming state and the short-time gaming state, respectively. It is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the short-time game state. That is, in the short-time game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the normal symbols are drawn one after another and the second start winning opening 16 is frequently opened, so that the game balls accompanying the progress of the game It will be possible to win a chance to win a jackpot while suppressing the decrease of.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of processing executed on the main control board 100 as the above-described special figure game, general figure game, and special game progress will be described with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, as the initialization process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, and transmits various types of information to the sub-control board 300. The command is stored in an effect transmission data storage area provided in the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

  In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern. When the process of step 102 is completed, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” and the random number counter makes one round. Updates the random number from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an input to the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning port detection sensor 15a, and the second start winning port detection sensor 16a, and performs a predetermined process based on this. Execute detection processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 executes special figure-related control processing for performing control related to special figure games and special games. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. For example, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error command and stores (sets) it in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, when the main control board 100 receives a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7 (that is, when a pan full error occurs), the main CPU 101 generates a pan full error command and produces an effect. Stored in the transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when the main control board 100 does not receive the door opening command, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error cancel command and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the saucer full tank command (that is, when the saucer full tank error is canceled), the main CPU 101 generates a saucer full tank error release command to generate an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, when a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, or the large winning opening detection sensor 18a is input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates a prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the firing / payout control board 200. When a payout ball is paid out by the launch payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the main CPU 101 receives the payout command, the main CPU 101 subtracts a prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, the main CPU 101 outputs external information data for outputting the gaming state of the pachinko machine P to the outside of the pachinko machine P, and start winning port solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second start winning port 16. , The special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 18, various display devices (first special symbol display device 30, second special symbol display device 31, normal symbol display device 32, first special symbol hold display) The display data of the device 38, the second special figure hold display device 39, and the normal symbol hold display device 33) are created. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 208.

  In step 208, the main CPU 101 performs processing such as port output for outputting each data signal created in step 207 and command transmission for transmitting a command stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Execute the process. Then, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 is terminated.

Next, the sensor detection processing in step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection time process for drawing a normal symbol based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 302.
In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. And the process at the time of sensor detection is complete | finished.

Next, the gate detection processing in step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure pending number counter (that is, the current figure pending number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the process at the time of gate detection is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains a winning random number and stores it in the usual figure storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection sensor 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 503. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

  In step 508, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. And the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished.

Next, the process at the time of the second start winning a prize detection of step 302 mentioned above is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning prize detection sensor 16a. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 2nd start winning opening detection sensor 16a not being input, the process at the time of a 2nd starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure hold count counter (that is, the current second special figure hold count) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the 2nd start winning opening detection time process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires a jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determined random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 608.

  In step 608, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, stores it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start winning opening detection process.

Next, the special figure related control process of step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. This execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol variation start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol variation stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. Data “02” indicating the execution of the game, data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process described later, and data “04” indicating the execution of the special game end process described later.
Based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.

Further, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”, and the second The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area -Each random number memorize | stored in the 4th memory | storage part is shifted to the memory | storage part with one small number. Thus, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is used in a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, by so-called first-in first-out (FIFO). Then, the process proceeds to Step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or step 804 are stored in the predetermined processing area. A jackpot determination process for deriving a jackpot lottery result is executed based on the jackpot determination random number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, if the lottery result in the above-described step 805 is a jackpot, which starting winning prize is used for determining the lottery decision random number used for the determination of the lottery? That is, after confirming whether the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding to this is selected, and the selected table and the above-described step 803 or step are selected. In step 804, the special symbol type is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in the above-described step 805 is a loss, a special if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination is due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 807.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second is given priority over the first special figure random number. Special figure random numbers are processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines the variation effect related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The pattern determination process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets the variable display data for starting the variable symbol display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thus, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol random number is displayed based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that “−” blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reserved storage area, the first special figure hold display device 38 is configured so as to recognize the first special figure hold number. Is displayed and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure hold display device 39 is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing the second special figure hold number. ing. When the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure holding number is decreased by one at the same time when the variable display is started. When the figure hold display device 38 is controlled to display the above-described special symbol variable display based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number decreases by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. As shown, the second special figure hold display device 39 is controlled to display.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The apparatus 21 executes a demo determination process for performing a demo display. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and when a predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the special symbol fluctuation display being performed. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special variation start process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects a corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (a jackpot determination table) based on the jackpot symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 907.
Further, in step 903 which proceeds when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol in step 900 described above, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning opening relating to the lottery determination (that is, the jackpot determination random number used for the lottery determination). And confirming the starting game entrance and the current gaming state and the current number of holds (the number of the first special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold) Check. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of start winning slot, the gaming state, and the number of holds confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 described above and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904 described above. And the group type is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the group type determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 determines the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 902 above (the jackpot determination table) or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 selected in step 906 described above (for loss). The change mode number and the change pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the determination table) and the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 described above, and the determined change mode number is determined. Is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804. And the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the variation time based on the variation time determination table 115 and the variation mode number and variation pattern number stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined variation time in the variation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a variation mode command based on the variation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a variation pattern command based on the variation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. To do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variation effect pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time set in the variation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 described above on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbol is set. Execute the stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter in step 1004 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the short-time game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state is on. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, the remaining number of changes until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. In addition, when the remaining variation count becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining variation count, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 performs no processing. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning and the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (special symbol X1 or X2). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets an opening time, which is a waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sends an opening command indicating that the opening process is started to an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “16” as the number of rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X1, and rounds if the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is the special symbol X2. Set “4” as the number. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
Further, in step 1111 which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and produces a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. Stored in the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1112.

  In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Next, the special game control process of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. And when it determines with opening time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games are completed in this special game control process, is in progress. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special prize opening / closing control process for opening / closing the special prize opening 18 based on the special electric accessory operating table 116 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time when the round game is started based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1206.
Note that the round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has ended based on the big prize opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 is “0”. When it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and an ending command indicating that the ending process is started is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said ending time not having passed, special game control processing is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end process in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process. And when it determines with execution phase data not being "04", a special game completion | finish process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the ended special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the jackpot symbol described above, Set the game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a highly reliable game flag, a short time game flag, a high probability number, and a short time number. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are both turned on, and the high-probability number and the short-time number of times, regardless of whether the above jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1 or X2. “100” is set in any of the above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the gaming state set in step 1301 described above. This gaming state designation command includes information that the high-probability gaming flag set in step 1301 is on, information that the short-time gaming flag is on, high-probability count information, and short-time count information. include. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end process ends.

Next, the common figure related control process of step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the normal execution phase data. This general map execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general map related control process is to be executed. Specifically, the ordinary symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol variation stop process described later, and normal data described later. It has data “12” indicating the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol variation start process of step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “10”, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a determined random number is stored in the usual figure storage area, that is, whether or not the usual figure number counter is “1” or more. Then, when it is determined that the usual figure holding number counter is not “1” or more (that is, “0”), the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usual figure hold number counter is “1” or more, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the usual figure hold number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the ordinary reserved storage area. Specifically, the winning random numbers stored in the first storage unit are stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hits stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. The determined random number is shifted to a storage unit with a small number. As a result, the winning random number stored in the usual-pending storage area is used in a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), which will be used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 101 determines a winning random number stored in a predetermined processing area with reference to the non-time saving determination table 118a. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short time gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the short time determination table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. If it is determined that it is not a hit (ie, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined general-purpose storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to Step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not successful, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined common memory area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current gaming state. Set the normal symbol change time corresponding to the normal symbol change time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” to the usual variable time timer counter when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, and when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, Set “0.6 seconds” to the variable time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting normal symbol variable display. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning decision random number is stored in the usual figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of usual figure holds can be recognized. It has become. When the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in the common symbol variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said fluctuation | variation time not having passed, a normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the normal symbol stop display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a normal figure stop display time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol in the normal figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol stop post-process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. If it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal stop display time set in the normal stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. And when it determines with the said normal symbol stop display time not having passed, the process after a normal symbol stop is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal map stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the normal drawing execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is executed in the normal drawing related control processing. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

  Further, in Step 1704 which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in Step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the normal symbol related control process. “10” is set in the normal diagram execution phase data. Then, the normal symbol stop post-processing is terminated.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal map execution phase data is data “13” indicating execution of the movable piece control process. When it is determined that the normal map execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120 and energizes as energization control data (opening data) for the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Determine. And when it determines with the energization time (opening time) not having passed, a movable piece control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the normal figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation start process is executed in the normal figure related control process. Then, the movable piece control process ends.

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, a fluctuating effect that is executed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery, a logo character effect moving device 50 in which the logo character effect device 50 moves in a predetermined manner, and a gun effect effect device 60. A gun accessory moving effect that moves in a predetermined manner will be described.

(Overview of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is executed by the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is started from the state where all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 37A and 37B). Then, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol) located on the left side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol) located on the right side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) located in the center. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of “design” (see FIGS. 37C to 37E).
If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 37 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the winning lottery result is lost, although not particularly illustrated, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol and the second stop symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols. A reach variation pattern in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) is provided. Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select a change effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and within a predetermined numerical range. A production random number (first half variation production random number, second half variation production random number) is acquired (for example, 0 to 249). Based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the obtained effect random numbers (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number) The aspect of is determined.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect (reach) of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The presence / absence of development effects, etc.) is determined. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.
In addition, as a mode of variation production, a pattern in which execution of a notice production that suggests the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot is determined, a pattern in which execution of a logo accessory movable effect and a gun accessory movable effect, which will be described later, are defined, etc. Is also provided.

(Summary of the movable movement of logos)
The logo accessory moving effect is an effect in which the logo accessory effecting device 50 moves in a predetermined manner at various timings. For example, when the reach development effect is started during the variable effect, the reach development effect is started. Any time from the end of the game to the end of the game, at the time when the effect of winning the jackpot is announced during the fluctuating performance executed at the time of winning the jackpot, the number of round games executed during the special game and the number of winning balls that can be won Can be executed at the time when the special game informing effect for informing is executed.
Further, in the logo effect moving effect in this embodiment, the decoration portion 51 that is normally positioned at the upper end position of the logo and the initial rotation position moves to the lower end position of the logo, and rotates clockwise several times at the lower end position of the logo. In the state where the logo is moved to the upper end position of the logo in the state where it is located at the initial rotation position, it is executed. In addition, the movable aspect of the decoration part 51 (logo accessory effect | production device 50) is not limited to the above-mentioned content, For example, the aspect in which the decoration part 51 rotates with every vertical movement, or the decoration part 51 is It is good also as an aspect etc. which rotate not only clockwise but counterclockwise.
Further, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a logo accessory movable effect control table (not particularly shown) in which control data for controlling the aforementioned logo accessory movable effect is defined. Based on the control data described above, a logo accessory movable effect is executed.

(Rotation position correction process of logo accessory effect device 50)
Here, since the various parts (decoration part 51, arm part 52, etc.) which constitute logo effect production device 50 are manufactured by mass production, for example, how to bend arm part 52 and decoration part 51 There are cases where quality differences occur, such as the gate marks remaining when the mold is pulled out on the surface and the way the parting lines protrude slightly. In addition, if the pachinko machine P is used for a long period of time, various parts constituting the logo effect rendering device 50 may deteriorate, the shape and the like may change slightly, and the performance at the start of use may not be exhibited. Something can happen. Furthermore, dust may adhere to the logo effect rendering device 50.
When the logo accessory moving effect is executed in the various situations as described above, the logo accessory effecting device 50 may not move as expected, and when the logo accessory moving effect ends, the logo accessory moving effect ends. A situation may occur in which the decoration 51 of the effect device 50 is not located at the initial rotation position (that is, the decoration 51 is located at a position different from the initial rotation position). Thus, if the decorative part 51 is not positioned at the initial rotation position in a state where the logo accessory moving effect is not performed, the appearance is poor, and the logo accessory effect device 50 is located at a rotation position different from the normal state. Being located may cause the player to misunderstand that he / she has some suggestion regarding the jackpot lottery result.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the decoration portion 51 of the logo effect effect device 50 is located at the upper end position of the logo but is not positioned at the initial rotation position at the start of the variation effect (that is, the logo rotation In the case where the position detection sensor 58 has not detected the logo rotation index), a rotation position correction process for correcting the rotation position of the decoration 51 of the logo effect rendering device 50 to reach the initial rotation position is performed. It is supposed to be executed.

  As the rotational position correction process executed in the above-described case, there are provided a first rotational position correction process and a second rotational position correction process. The first rotational position correction process is a rotational position correction process that is first executed at the start of the fluctuating effect, and corrects the rotational position of the decorative portion 51 at the upper end position of the logo. The second rotational position correction process is a rotational position correction process that is executed when the decorative part 51 does not reach the initial rotational position although the first rotational position correction process has been executed, and the decorative part 51 is moved to the logo lower end position. The rotational position of the decorative portion 51 is corrected at the lower end position of the logo.

Here, as shown in FIG. 38, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a rotational position correction table 121 in which control data for controlling the above rotational position correction processing is defined. The rotation position correction table 121 includes a first rotation position correction table 121a (see FIG. 38A) that defines the contents of the first rotation position correction process, and a second rotation that defines the contents of the second rotation position correction process. A position correction table 121b (see FIG. 38B) is provided, and in each table, as control data, the type of processing (movement and stop of the decoration unit 51, detection of various indexes, etc.), the decoration unit 51 are provided. The number of steps when moving or rotating (the number of steps based on the driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54, the number of steps based on the driving of the logo rotating motor 57), the time for stopping the decoration 51 and detecting various indexes, etc. are determined. It has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the control data defined in the second rotational position correction table 121b is the control defined in the logo accessory movable effect control table that is referred to when executing the logo accessory movable effect. The content is the same as the data. That is, the control details of the logo accessory effect device 50 in the logo accessory movable effect and the control details of the logo accessory effect device 50 in the second rotational position correction process are the same.

  When receiving the change mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the logo upper end position detection sensor 55 detects the logo ascending / descending index, and the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 determines the logo rotation index. It is determined whether or not it is detected. When the sub CPU 301 detects the logo ascending / descending index, but determines that the logo rotating index is not detected, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first rotation position correction table 121a and stores the first rotating position correction table 121a in the control data stored in the table. Based on this, the first rotational position correction process is executed. If the sub CPU 301 determines that the logo raising / lowering index is not detected, the second rotation is performed without executing the first rotation position correction process regardless of whether the logo rotation index is detected. The position correction table 121b is acquired, and the second rotational position correction process is executed based on the control data stored in the table.

According to the first rotational position correction table 121a, the sub CPU 301 moves the decoration unit 51 counterclockwise at a predetermined rotational speed by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, 36 steps (72 degrees based on the driving of the logo rotation motor 57). )) After the rotation, the rotation of the decorative portion 51 is stopped for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 500 ms). Thereafter, the decorative portion 51 is rotated clockwise by the same number of steps (36 steps) as described above at a predetermined rotation speed, and the logo rotation position detection sensor is detected for a predetermined time (about 277 seconds in this embodiment). 58 determines whether a logo rotation index has been detected.
If the sub CPU 301 determines that the logo rotation index has not been detected during the above-described time, the sub CPU 301 determines a predetermined number of preliminary steps (270 based on the drive of the logo rotation motor 57 in this embodiment). Step (540 degrees)) is set as the upper limit, and a preliminary rotation operation for rotating the decorative portion 51 clockwise is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above-described time, the rotation of the decoration unit 51 is stopped for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 500 ms). Further, when the logo rotation index is detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 during the preliminary rotation operation described above, the rotation of the decoration unit 51 is stopped for the same time.
In addition, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub CPU 301 determines again whether or not the logo rotation index has been detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 during a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 100 ms). To do. If it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 has reached the initial rotation position, and the first rotation position correction process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the logo rotation index has not been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 has not yet reached the initial rotation position, and the first rotation position correction process is completed. A second rotational position correction process is executed. That is, the sub CPU 301 acquires the second rotational position correction table 121b, and executes the second rotational position correction process based on the control data stored in the table.

  According to the second rotational position correction table 121b, the sub CPU 301 moves the decoration part 51 downward at a predetermined lowering speed by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, 441 steps based on driving of the logo lifting / lowering solenoid 54). (I.e., move to the bottom position of the logo). Thereafter, the decorative portion 51 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, 354 steps (about 720 degrees) based on the driving of the logo rotation motor 57) while accelerating until reaching a predetermined upper limit rotation speed. It is determined whether or not the logo rotation index is detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 during a predetermined time (210 ms in this embodiment).

When the sub CPU 301 determines that the logo rotation index is not detected during the above-described time, the upper limit is a predetermined number of preliminary steps (270 steps (540 degrees in this embodiment)). A preliminary rotation operation for rotating the decoration unit 51 clockwise is executed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined number of steps while decelerating from the above-mentioned upper limit rotation speed to the predetermined lower limit rotation speed. (In this embodiment, it is rotated 354 steps (about 720 degrees)). Also, when the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 detects the logo rotation index during the above-described preliminary rotation operation, the preliminary rotation operation is stopped, and the above-described upper limit rotation speed is changed to the predetermined lower limit rotation speed as described above. The decorative portion 51 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, 354 steps (about 720 degrees)) while being decelerated to the point. Then, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the logo rotation index is detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 during a predetermined time (120 ms in the present embodiment) along with this rotation.

If the sub CPU 301 determines that the logo rotation index has not been detected during the above-described time period, the sub-CPU 301 executes the same preliminary rotation operation as described above again.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above time,
The rotation of the decorative portion 51 is stopped for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 500 ms). Further, when the logo rotation index is detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 during the preliminary rotation operation described above, the rotation of the decoration unit 51 is stopped for the same time.

In addition, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub CPU 301 determines again whether or not the logo rotation index has been detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58 during a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 100 ms). To do. If it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 has reached the initial rotation position. Therefore, the sub CPU 301 determines the decoration unit 51 in advance at a predetermined ascent rate. The number of steps (in this embodiment, 441 steps based on the driving of the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54) is moved upward (that is, moved to the upper end position of the logo), and the second rotational position correction process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has not been detected during the above-described time, the decoration unit 51 has not yet reached the initial rotation position. Then, after the second rotational position correction process is completed, the sub CPU 301 continues to move the decoration unit 51 in a predetermined rotational direction by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, 180 steps (360 degrees based on driving of the logo rotation motor 57). )) As described above, a retry process is executed to determine whether or not the logo rotation index is detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58. Then, the retry process is repeated until it is determined that the logo rotation index is detected. When it is determined that the logo rotation index is detected, the decoration unit 51 is moved to the upper end position, and the retry process is terminated.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the decoration part 51 of the logo effect effect device 50 is located at the upper end position of the logo at the start of the variation effect, A first rotational position correction process is executed at the upper end position of the logo. In the first rotational position correction process, the logo effect rendering device 50 can be rotated from the initial rotational position at the upper end position of the logo (that is, a range up to about 80 degrees (about 40 steps) clockwise or counterclockwise). The rotation position of the decoration part 51 is corrected by rotating the decoration part 51 in both rotation directions.
When the decorative portion 51 does not reach the initial rotational position even after the first rotational position correction process is executed, the decorative portion 51 is moved to the logo lower end position, and the second rotational position correction process is performed at this logo lower end position. Is executed. In the second rotational position correction process, the rotational position of the decorative portion 51 is corrected by rotating the decorative portion 51 one or more times clockwise (that is, 360 degrees (180 steps) or more).

That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the decoration 51 of the logo effect rendering device 50 rotates only within a range that can be rotated from the initial rotation position at the upper end position of the logo that is normally positioned. Since the rotation position is corrected by performing the correction, the rotation position can be corrected while making the operation of the logo effect rendering device 50 inconspicuous. Further, since the rotation position is corrected at the logo lower end position only when the decorative portion 51 does not reach the initial rotation position due to the correction of the rotation position at the logo upper end position, the rotation position correction at the logo upper end position is performed. In addition, it is possible to reduce the opportunity for executing the correction of the rotational position at the lower end position of the logo where the logo effect production device 50 operates in a flashy manner.
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in correcting the rotation position of the decorative portion 51 of the logo accessory effect device 50, the player can produce an effect (logo accessory movable effect) by the logo accessory effect device 50. It is possible to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of a situation that misunderstands that this has been executed.

(Summary of gun action movable production)
The gun accessory moving effect is an effect in which the gun accessory effect device 60 moves in a predetermined manner at various timings. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the second half of the variation effect, it is possible to execute a gun operation effect that causes the player to perform an operation of pulling the trigger part 65 of the gun effect effect device 60. At the time of execution, the gun accessory moving effect is executed. It should be noted that the gun operation effect as described above may be executed during the first half of the change effect or during a special game, and the gun accessory moving effect may be executed at the time of execution.
Further, in the gun combination movable effect in this embodiment, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 which are normally positioned at the gun combination lower end position move to the gun combination lower end position after moving to the gun combination upper end position. In this manner, it is executed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 39, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a gun accessory movable effect control table 122 in which control data for executing the above-mentioned gun accessory movable effect is defined. Yes. The gun combination movable effect control table 122 is an ascending operation table 122a (FIG. 39 (FIG. 39)) that defines the control contents of the operation of moving (raising) the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 of the gun accessory effect device 60 upward. a) and a lowering operation table 122b (see FIG. 39B) that defines the control content of the operation of moving (lowering) the base 61 and the main body 62 downward. In any table, as the control data, the type of processing (movement and stop of the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62, detection of the gun article lifting index, etc.), the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 when moving. The number of steps (the number of steps based on the driving of the gun accessory lifting motor 54), the time for stopping the pedestal 61 and the main body 62, and detecting the gun accessory lifting index are determined.

  The sub CPU 301 obtains the ascending operation table 122a when it reaches the start timing of the gun accessory moving effect, and moves the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 upward based on the control data stored in the table. Execute the process. Further, when the sub CPU 301 reaches the end timing of the gun accessory movable effect, the sub CPU 301 acquires the descending operation table 122b, and moves the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 downward based on the control data stored in the table. Execute the process to move.

  According to the ascending operation table 122a, the sub CPU 301 moves the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 upward at a predetermined ascending speed by a predetermined number of steps (181 steps based on driving of the gun combination lifting motor 64 in this embodiment). In addition to the movement, it is determined whether or not the gun combination lifting / lowering index is detected by the gun combination upper end position detection sensor 66 during a predetermined time (about 670 ms in this embodiment).

When it is determined that the gun combination lifting index is not detected during the above-described time, a predetermined number of preliminary steps (in this embodiment, 97 based on the driving of the gun combination lifting motor 64). Preliminary ascending operation for performing upward movement with the step) as the upper limit is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the gun accessory ascending / descending index has been detected during the above-described time, the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are moved at a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, the gun 13 steps based on the driving of the object lifting motor 64) and the upward movement is stopped for a predetermined time (500 ms in this embodiment). The same processing is performed when the gun combination up / down index is detected by the gun combination upper end position detection sensor 65 during the preliminary ascent operation described above. And the process which raises the base part 61 and the main-body part 62 is complete | finished.

Further, according to the descending operation table 122b, the sub CPU 301 decelerates the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 downward from the predetermined initial speed to the predetermined descending speed by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, the gun After being moved (120 steps based on the driving of the accessory lifting motor 64), the movement of the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 is stopped for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 500 ms). That is, in the process of moving the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 downward, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are located at a stop position (that is, a gun position between the gun accessory upper end position and the gun accessory lower end position). After moving from the upper end position of the accessory to the position moved 120 steps downward), it is temporarily stopped at this stop position.
In this lowering operation table 122b, although the control for moving the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 as described above is performed, the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 are not in the stop position. However, it is determined not to perform the preliminary lowering operation for performing the downward movement with the predetermined number of preliminary steps as an upper limit. Therefore, after the above-described control is performed, the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are temporarily stopped as they are even if they have not reached the stop position.

  Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the sub CPU 301 moves the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 downward at the above-described descending speed by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, 51 based on the driving of the gun article lifting motor 64. Step) While moving, it is determined whether or not the gun accessory lowering index is detected by the gun accessory lower end position detection sensor 66 during a predetermined time (about 318 ms in this embodiment).

When the sub CPU 301 determines that the gun combination ascending / descending index is detected during the above-described time, the sub CPU 301 moves the pedestal unit 61 and the main body unit 62 at a predetermined number of steps at the above-described descending speed (in this embodiment, the gun article elevating motor 64 13 steps based on the driving), the movement of the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 is stopped for a predetermined time (500 ms in this embodiment) after being moved downward. If it is determined that the gun combination ascending / descending index is not detected during the above-described time, the same processing as described above is performed after the above-described time has elapsed. And the process which moves the base part 61 and the main-body part 62 below is complete | finished.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are not located at the lower end position of the gun combination, correction processing for correcting the positions of the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62, Retry processing is not executed.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, when the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 move downward, the movable portion 63 that moves the pedestal portion 61 up and down is provided below the base portion 70. The gap between the pedestal 61 and the lower surface of the base 70 is gradually narrowed. The pedestal 61 and the lower surface of the base 70 are in contact with each other at the lower end position of the gun combination. Therefore, when the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are lowered, for example, the game is mistakenly generated in the gap generated between the pedestal portion 61 and the lower surface of the base portion 70 as the movable portion 63 moves into the storage space. There is a possibility that a situation may occur in which a sleeve part of a person's clothes or a finger is caught.
However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when executing the process of moving the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 of the gun accessory effecting device 60 downward in the gun accessory moving effect, the pedestal part 61 and the main body Since the part 62 is decelerated from a predetermined initial speed, the unit 62 descends to a stopping position that is a position between the upper end position of the gun combination and the lower end position of the gun combination, and temporarily stops at this stopping position. Thus, it is possible to easily prevent the occurrence of the above situation.

In addition, as described above, when the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are controlled to move downward, but the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 have not reached the stop position, a predetermined number of preliminary steps is set. The preliminary lowering operation for performing the downward movement with the upper limit of is not performed, but is temporarily stopped as it is. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the above-described situation from occurring due to the preliminary lowering operation due to the malfunction of the gun accessory lifting motor 64 or the like.
Further, as described above, even when the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are not located at the lower end position of the gun combination, the correction process and the retry process for correcting the positions of the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are not performed. It is like that. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation as described above from occurring due to the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 moving at an unexpected timing.

Next, a control process in the sub control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 302 in response to power-on, and initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating each effect random number (first-half variable effect random number, second-half variable effect random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. Here, each production random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not particularly shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub-control board 300 is executed. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a gun combination movable effect control process for controlling the gun combination movable effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In Step 2103, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the trigger unit 65 in the operation button 9 or the gun effect rendering device 60 can be accepted according to the progress status of the variation effect being executed, and the pressing operation detection sensor 9 a. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not an operation signal from the trigger operation detection sensor 65a is input. When the operation signal is input from the pressing operation detection sensor 9a or the trigger part operation detection sensor 65a and the operation button 9 or the trigger part 65 is being accepted, the operation button 9 or the trigger part 65 is An image control board (not shown in particular), an audio control board (not shown in particular), an electrical decoration control board (not shown in particular), and an operation control board (not shown in particular) are operated. The command is stored in the transmission buffer to be transmitted to various control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.
In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, an audio control board, an electrical decoration control board, and an operation control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 changes the first half of the variation effect based on the first variation variation random number acquired in step 2200, the variation variation determination table corresponding to the received variation mode command, and the variation mode number received. decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2201 described above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2104 described above, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 executes a rotational position correction process for correcting the rotational position of the decoration unit 51 in the logo accessory effect device 50. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, the rotational position correction processing in step 2203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2250, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the logo raising / lowering index is detected by the logo upper end position detection sensor 55. If it is determined that the logo elevation index is not detected, the process proceeds to step 2254. On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo elevation index has been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 2251.
In step 2251, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the logo rotation index is detected by the logo rotation position detection sensor 58. And when it determines with the logo rotation index having been detected, a rotation position correction process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 2252.

In step 2252, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first rotational position correction table 121 a and executes processing based on the control data defined in the table. Specifically, the process of rotating the decorative part 51 counterclockwise, the process of stopping the counterclockwise rotation, the process of rotating the decorative part 51 clockwise, and the logo rotation index after rotating clockwise. Processing to determine detection, processing to perform preliminary rotation operation when logo rotation index is not detected, processing to stop clockwise rotation, detection of logo rotation index after stopping clockwise rotation The determination process is sequentially executed (see FIG. 38A). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2253.
In step 2253, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the logo rotation index has been detected by the process of determining the detection of the logo rotation index after stopping the clockwise rotation in step 2252 described above. And when it determines with the logo rotation index having been detected, a rotation position correction process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 2254.

In step 2254, the sub CPU 301 obtains the second rotational position correction table 121b and executes processing based on the control data defined in the table. Specifically, the process of moving the decoration part 51 downward (downward movement), the process of rotating the decoration part 51 clockwise, the process of determining the detection of the logo rotation index after rotating clockwise, the logo rotation A process of performing a preliminary rotation operation when no index is detected, a process of rotating the decoration unit 51 further clockwise, a process of determining the detection of the logo rotation index after further rotating clockwise, and the logo rotation index If not detected, a process for executing the preliminary rotation operation, a process for stopping the clockwise rotation, and a process for determining the detection of the logo rotation index after stopping the clockwise rotation are sequentially executed (FIG. 38). (See (b)). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2255.
In step 2255, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the logo rotation index has been detected by the process of determining the detection of the logo rotation index after stopping the clockwise rotation in step 2254 described above. If it is determined that the logo rotation index has been detected, the process proceeds to step 2257. On the other hand, if it is determined that the logo rotation index has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 2256.

  In step 2256, the sub CPU 301 executes a retry process in which the decoration unit 51 is further rotated clockwise, and the logo rotation index is detected after the clockwise rotation is stopped. Then, the process returns to Step 2255. In step 2255 after executing the retry process, it is determined whether or not the logo rotation index is detected by the process of determining the detection of the logo rotation index during the retry process, and then the same as described above. Execute the process.

  Further, in step 2257 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2255 that the logo rotation index has been detected, the sub CPU 301 executes a process of moving the decoration unit 51 to the logo upper end position. If it is determined in step 2254 that the logo rotation index has been detected, a process of moving the decoration unit 51 to the logo upper end position based on the control data defined in the second rotation position correction table 121b is executed. To do. If it is determined in step 2256 that the logo rotation index has been detected, a process of moving the decoration unit 51 to the upper end position of the logo by a retry process is executed. Then, the rotational position correction process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 obtains the second half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 sets the second half aspect of the variation effect based on the second half variation effect random number acquired in step 2300, the corresponding variation effect determination table, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. decide. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2301 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and the second half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the execution of the gun combination movable effect is determined in the second half of the variation effect (that is, the mode in which the gun combination movable effect is executed as the second part of the variation effect). Is determined). And when it determines with execution of a gun accessory movable effect not determined, a fluctuation pattern command reception process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the gun accessory movable effect is determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2304.

  In step 2304, the sub CPU 301 sets a start time, which is a time from the start of the variable effect until the gun accessory movable effect is started, in the start time timer counter. Thereby, timing of the start time is started. Note that, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described variation effect determination table ends with respect to the aspect in which the gun combination movable effect is executed, after the start time data and the gun combination movable effect start. The end time data until this time is determined, and the sub CPU 301 acquires the start time data from the table. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the gun combination movable effect control process of step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 executes an ascending operation control process for controlling an operation of moving (raising) the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 of the gun effect rendering device 60 upward. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 executes a descent operation control process for controlling an operation of moving (lowering) the base portion 61 and the main body portion 62 of the gun effect rendering device 60 downward. Then, the gun accessory movable effect control process is terminated.

Next, the above-described ascending operation control process in step 2400 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the start time set in the start time timer counter in step 2304 described above has elapsed. When it is determined that the start time has not elapsed, the ascending motion control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
If the above-described start time is not set, and if it has already been determined that the start time has elapsed after the above-described start time has been set, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 acquires the ascending operation table 122a. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 sets an ascending operation execution command for executing processing based on the control data defined in the ascending operation table 122a acquired in step 2501 described above in the transmission buffer. The ascending operation execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and the control based on the received ascending action execution command is performed by these control boards. Become. Specifically, a process of moving the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 in the upward direction (upward movement), a process of detecting the gun combination ascending / descending index, and a preliminary ascending operation when no gun accessory rising / lowering index is detected. The process to be executed, the process of moving the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 further upward (upward movement), and the process of stopping the pedestal part 61 and the main body part 62 are sequentially executed (see FIG. 39A). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 sets an end time, which is a time from when the gun accessory moving effect is started to when it is ended, to the end time timer counter. Thereby, the timing of the end time is started. Note that the sub CPU 301 acquires end time data from the above-described variation effect determination table. Then, the ascending motion control process ends.

Next, the descending motion control process in step 2401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the end time set in the end time timer counter in step 2503 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the end time has not elapsed, the descent operation control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
If the end time is not set, and if it has already been determined that the end time has elapsed after the end time has been set, the sub CPU 301 does not perform any processing here.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 acquires the descending operation table 122 b. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2602.

  In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 sets a lowering operation execution command for executing processing based on the control data defined in the lowering operation table 122 b acquired in step 6501 described above in the transmission buffer. The descending operation execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2104, and control for executing processing based on the received descending action execution command is performed by these control boards. Become. Specifically, processing for moving the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 downward (lowering operation), processing for stopping the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62, and moving the pedestal portion 61 and the main body portion 62 further downward. A process (downward movement), a process of detecting a gun accessory ascending / descending index, a process of further moving the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 downward (downward movement), and a process of stopping the pedestal 61 and the main body 62 are sequentially executed. (See FIG. 39 (b)). Then, the descending motion control process is terminated.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, as the rendering device that can be contacted by the player, the gun accessory rendering device 60 having the pistol-shaped main body portion 62 and the trigger portion 65 provided on the main body portion 62 is provided. The above-described effect device is not limited to this. For example, an operation lever that can be tilted by the player, an operation button that can be pressed by the player, an operation dial that can be rotated by the player, an operation handle, and the like may be provided. And when such a production | presentation apparatus moves to a predetermined direction, when the gap which arises between the location which the player in pachinko machine P can contact, and the said production | presentation apparatus becomes narrow, the said production | presentation apparatus is set. You may perform control which stops once in the middle of moving to a predetermined direction.

In addition, the above-described effect device is not limited to a device that moves in the vertical direction (moves up and down). There may be.
In addition, the above-described effect device only needs to be contactable by the player, and may not be able to perform operations related to the game. For example, it may be a sunk device formed only to repeat the sunk operation with respect to the surface of the pachinko machine P and can be operated by the player but not related to the game. And when the said sunk device protrudes from the surface of the pachinko machine P, when the gap which arises between the location which the player in the pachinko machine P can contact and the said sunk device becomes narrow, the said sunk device Control may be performed such that the immersion apparatus is temporarily stopped while protruding from the surface of the pachinko machine P.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, since the gap generated between the gun effect rendering device 60 and the base portion 70 when moving downward is gradually narrowed, the gun combination during the downward movement is reduced. Although the object effect device 60 is temporarily stopped at the stop position, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a contact plate that can be contacted by a player is provided above the gun effect rendering device 60. When the gun effect rendering device 60 moves upward, the gun feature rendering device 60 contacts the above-described contact. In the case where the gap formed between the plates is gradually narrowed, control is performed such that the gun effect rendering device 60 is temporarily stopped during the upward movement of the gun effect rendering device 60. May be.

  Further, the stopping position in the above-described embodiment is desirably a position where the gap generated between the pedestal portion 61 and the base portion 70 is wide enough not to pinch the player's finger. Any position between the upper end position of the gun combination and the lower end position of the gun combination may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the preliminary lowering operation that can be performed when the base portion 61 and the main body portion 62 are moved downward in the gun combination initial operation, the gun combination upper end position and the gun combination lower end position are determined. The pedestal 61 and the main body 62 can be moved by half of the distance between them, but the movement distance is not limited to this. For example, as long as it is shorter than the distance between the upper end position of the gun combination and the lower end position of the gun combination, the distance may be less than half of the distance, or more than half of the distance. In addition, in order to stop the movement of the base part 61 and the main-body part 62 quickly, it is desirable to set it as short distance as possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gun effect directing device 60 is temporarily stopped only at the stopping position when moving from the gun gun upper end position to the gun gun lower end position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, it may be temporarily stopped at a position other than the stop position.

  In the above-described embodiment, the logo effect effect device 50 is provided as an effect device that can be displaced within a predetermined range and can be moved in a predetermined manner. It is not limited to. For example, an effect agent device provided at a position in front of the lower portion of the effect display device 21 and movable upward from the position, and capable of moving such as rotating and swinging in the left-right direction, and an effect display device It is also possible to provide a stage effect device or the like that is provided at a position in front of the right side of 21 and that can move leftward from the position and that can move, such as rotating and swinging up and down. Then, when the effect agent device such as these is not located at the initial movable position where the rotation such as rotation is started, the effect agent device is positioned at the initial movable position as in the above-described embodiment. Correction processing to be performed may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the correction content for correcting the rotational position of the decoration unit 51 is set to be different between the first rotational position correction process and the second rotational position correction process. It is not limited to this, and it may be set to be the same in any case. For example, in the first rotational position correction process, the decorative portion 51 is rotated in both rotation directions within a movable range at the logo accessory upper end position at the logo accessory upper end position, and in the second rotational position correction process, You may set so that the decoration part 51 may be rotated in both rotation directions within the movable range in the above-mentioned logo accessory upper end position in the logo accessory lower end position.
In the above-described embodiment, the second rotational position correction process is executed at the lower end position of the logo accessory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second rotational position correction process can be executed. If there is sufficient space, the second rotational position correction process may be executed at any position between the logo accessory upper end position and the logo accessory lower end position.

In the above-described embodiment, the control content of the second rotational position correction process and the control content of the logo accessory movable effect are the same, but the table for executing the second rotational position correction process (second The rotational position correction table 121b) and the table for executing the logo accessory movable effect (logo accessory movable effect control table) are provided separately, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when only one of the tables is provided and the second rotational position correction process and the logo accessory moving effect are executed, each process is executed based on the same table described above. May be.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

  The above-described embodiment can also be applied to gaming machines other than pachinko machines. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that uses a game medal as a game medium to play a game, a parrot (registered trademark) game machine that uses a game ball to play a game similar to the slot machine, and the like. Specifically, when the same logo accessory effect device 50 and gun effect effect device 60 as those in the above-described embodiment are provided, the same control as in the above-described embodiment is set. May be.

  In addition, the base part 70 in the above-mentioned embodiment is corresponded to the contact part of this invention. Further, the upper end position of the gun combination in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the first position of the present invention. Further, the lower end position of the gun combination in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the second position of the present invention. Moreover, the gun combination effect device 60 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect device of the present invention. Further, the gun accessory lifting motor 64 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the driving means of the present invention. Further, the logo accessory effect device 50 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect device of the present invention. Moreover, the logo raising / lowering solenoid 54 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific drive means of the present invention. Moreover, the logo lower end position in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a predetermined position of the present invention. Further, the upward direction in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a predetermined direction of the present invention. In addition, the movement of step 738 of the preliminary ascent operation of the logo initial operation in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the displacement of the predetermined additional distance of the present invention. Further, the 97-step movement of the preliminary lowering operation of the gun accessory initial operation in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the displacement of the additional distance shorter than the predetermined additional distance of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 50 Logo accessory directing device 60 Gun accessory directing device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (3)

A contact portion that a player can contact; and
An effect device that is displaceable between a first position and a second position located in a direction from the first position toward the contact portion, and that can be contacted by a player;
Driving means for displacing the effect device,
When the effect device is displaced from the first position to the second position, a gap generated between the effect device and the contact portion is reduced, or the effect device and the contact portion are in contact with each other. A gaming machine formed as follows:
The driving means includes
When the effect device is displaced from the first position to the second position, the gap generated between the effect device and the contact portion before reaching the second position has a predetermined size. A game machine characterized by temporarily stopping the effect device at a position. The gaming machine is
A specific production device that the player cannot contact,
Specific driving means for displacing the specific effect device from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction, and
The specific drive means includes
In the case of displacing the specific effect device in the predetermined direction, it is set to be able to execute a predetermined additional distance displacement in addition to a predetermined distance displacement,
The driving means includes
When the effect device is displaced from the first position toward the second position, the displacement is set to be executable in addition to a predetermined distance in addition to the predetermined additional distance. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided. The gaming machine is
A specific production device that the player cannot contact,
Specific driving means for displacing the specific effect device from a predetermined position in a predetermined direction, and
The specific drive means includes
In the case of displacing the specific effect device in the predetermined direction, it is set to be able to execute a predetermined additional distance displacement in addition to a predetermined distance displacement,
The driving means includes
When the rendering device is displaced from the first position toward the second position, it is set not to execute a displacement with a predetermined additional distance when performing a displacement of a predetermined distance. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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