JP2018117871A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a performance effect.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine comprises: a light guide plate 91 to which a light enters from an end surface, thereby performing a performance display; and an LED 93a which can operate between a first position and a second position. When the LED 93a (one example of light emission means) emits a light at the first position, the performance display by the light guide plate 91 is not performed, on the other hand, when the LED 93a emits a light at the second position, the performance display by the light guide plate 91 is performed. The LED 93a can make a logo member 26 emit a light at the first position. According to the structure, whether the light guide plate 91 emits a light or not is changed according to a position of the light emission means, so that an object to be illuminated can be changed according to the position of the light emission means, thereby improving a performance effect.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

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

  Some gaming machines are capable of effect display by a received light guide plate. As this type of gaming machine, there is one that changes the picture displayed on the light guide plate by moving the light emitting means for the light guide plate (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-123654 A

  In the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, the production effect cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A light guide plate (for example, a light guide plate 91) capable of performing presentation display by entering light from an end face;
Light emitting means (e.g., LED 93a) operable between the first position and the second position,
When the light emitting means emits light at the first position, the effect display by the light guide plate is not performed, while when the light emitting means emits light at the second position, the effect display by the light guide plate is performed.
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The light emitting means may cause the light guide plate to emit light at the second position and cause an effect member (for example, a logo member 26) different from the light guide plate to emit light at the first position.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The light emitting means includes
The light emitted at the second position can enter the light guide plate through a condenser lens;
You may make it operate | move with the said condensing lens when it operate | moves between the said 1st position and the said 2nd position (for example, the structure which concerns on the modification 3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
A lens is provided corresponding to the movement destination of the light emitting means (for example, the diffusion plate 27 provided according to the first position and the condensing lens 92 provided according to the second position). Also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
A display means for displaying an image (for example, the image display device 5);
The display means includes
During execution of a predetermined effect (for example, a normal effect such as a changing effect) that displays a predetermined image (for example, a normal effect image), a state in which the visibility of the predetermined image is reduced (for example, steps S3703 and S3708 are executed). In this state, a specific image (for example, a pseudo light guide plate image) is superimposed on the front side of the predetermined image (for example, a pseudo light guide plate effect display layer that is a layer having a higher display priority than the normal display layer). Specific image effects (for example, pseudo light guide plate effects) displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute steps S3704 and S3709).
Identification information (for example, a 4th symbol, a small symbol, etc.) can be displayed on the front side of the specific image (for example, a configuration according to Modification 1).
According to such a structure, the production effect can be improved while ensuring the visibility of the identification information.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view of a light emission display unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the light emission etc. of a light-guide plate. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st state and 2nd state of a light emission display unit. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the setting example of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a light emission display effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the light emission display effect, etc. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the light emission display effect process. It is a figure which shows the example production | presentation operation | movement of a light emission display effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concept of the layer structure which concerns on the modification 1. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start setting process according to Modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo light guide plate effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a pseudo | simulation light-guide plate effect execution lottery table, a color tone determination lottery table, an effect pattern determination lottery table, and an effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the data pattern A and the data pattern B. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a data pattern C. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a data pattern D. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a data pattern D. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process according to Modification 1; It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo light guide plate effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an image data table. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of a pseudo light guide plate effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in a light guide plate effect, and the example of a display in a pseudo | simulated light guide plate effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in a light guide plate effect, and the example of a display in a pseudo | simulated light guide plate effect. It is explanatory drawing shown about the specific example of a display in a pseudo light guide plate effect. It is explanatory drawing shown about the specific example of a display in a pseudo light guide plate effect. It is explanatory drawing shown about the specific example of a display in a pseudo light guide plate effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st state and 2nd state of the light emission display unit which concern on the modification 2. As shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). If the first special figure reservation storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied, and the first start winning is based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed. Further, if the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the second start winning is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed.

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first special figure hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR, the hold on the first hold display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR, a new first hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HR, when a special game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HR While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area.

  The second hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The second reserved storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the second special figure reserved storage number, and the reserved numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL, the second hold display part 5HL holds it. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, a new second hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HL, and when the special figure game using the second special view is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HL While deleting (digesting) the second hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area.

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display portion AHA is referred to as active display (corresponding display corresponding to variable display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, the first erased (digested) first in the first hold display portion 5HR in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display part AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is established, the active display part AHA is erased (digested) in the second holding storage part 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, an active display portion AHA is arranged between the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display portion 5HL. On the other hand, the active display unit AHA is not limited to the one arranged between the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, and is arranged at an arbitrary position in the display area of the image display device 5. It only has to be. Further, the arrangement of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL may be replaced with each other.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL, or instead of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a light guide plate 91 having translucency is provided on the front surface of the image display device 5. The player can visually recognize the image display device 5 through the light guide plate 91. In FIG. 1, the light guide plate 91 is omitted for easy viewing. The light guide plate 91 constitutes a light emitting display unit 90 described later. The light emitting display unit 90 corresponds to, for example, variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, A light emission image (a picture or a character displayed by light emission) is displayed on the light guide plate 91.

  A logo member 26 is provided above the image display device 5. The logo member 26 can emit light by receiving light from an LED 93a (see FIG. 2 and the like) constituting the light emitting display unit 90. As shown in FIG. 4A, a diffusion plate (diffusion lens) 27 is provided on the back side of the logo member 26. The diffusion plate 27 is located between the logo member 26 and the LED 93a. When the LED 93a emits light in a “first state” described later, the light is diffused and applied to the back surface of the logo member 26. At least a part of the logo member 26 is a translucent part, and receives light from the LED 93a through the diffusion plate 27, thereby emitting light so that a predetermined logo (in this example, “FEVER”) emerges. It is configured to be possible. How the light guide plate 91 and the logo member 26 emit light will be described in detail later.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 5, and a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation (operation) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A.

  The member that forms the upper plate is, for example, a push that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation (operation) by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). A button 31B is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  Here, the structure of the light emitting display unit 90 will be described. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions will be described with reference to the state facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a reference. The light emitting display unit 90 mainly includes a light guide plate 91, a condenser lens 92, and a plurality of LEDs 93 a mounted on the LED substrate 93. For example, members other than the light guide plate 91 of the light emitting display unit 90 are covered with a part of the housing or a predetermined cover, and thus cannot be seen by the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for example, the light guide plate 91 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape that is slightly larger than the display screen of the image display device 5 in a front view. The light guide plate 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin plate such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a predetermined front-rear width dimension L (see FIG. 3B, for example, 5 mm plate thickness). The light guide plate 91 is disposed so that the light emitted from the LED 93a is incident from its end surface (surface facing upward in this example). The light guide plate 91 is formed with a light emitting portion 91a (a reflecting portion that reflects light toward the front side) that emits light when the incident light is guided inside. The light guide plate 91 emits and displays characters (including symbols), figures, icons, patterns and the like by the light emission of the light emitting unit 91a. As shown in FIG. 3B, the light emitting unit 91a is formed in an uneven state (rough surface), for example, in which the sectional view in the traveling direction of the light guided into the light guide plate 91 forms a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch. Yes. Specifically, the light emitting unit 91a is configured by a molding method in which an uneven portion is provided on the surface of the light guide plate by a stamper or injection. For example, a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, You may comprise a light emission part by the sticking dot system which affixed the acrylic board and the reflecting plate with the dot-shaped adhesive material, a groove processing system, etc. FIG. The cross-sectional shape of the light emitting portion 91a can be variously modified as long as light can be reflected toward the front of the light guide plate 91, and may be a substantially semicircular shape.

  The condensing lens 92 guides the light from the LED 93a to the end surface of the light guide plate 91 (the surface facing upward in this example). The condensing lens 92 is formed in a long plate shape by a translucent member such as acrylic or polycarbonate (for example, a synthetic resin material). The condensing lens 92 has a plurality of substantially semicircular convex portions that bulge toward the conductor plate 91 in a front view. The convex portions are arranged so as to be continuous in the longitudinal direction. Each convex portion is formed to correspond to each of the LEDs 93a. Moreover, the front end surface (surface facing the light guide plate 91) of each convex portion functions as a curved surface (lens surface). The plurality of convex portions are not limited to one-to-one correspondence with each of the LEDs 93a, and the number of convex portions and the number of LEDs 93a may be different. Further, the condensing lens 92 may not be a single member integrally provided with a plurality of convex portions, but may be realized by a convex portion formed separately to correspond to at least a part of each LED 93a. Good. The surface of the condensing lens 92 opposite to the convex portions functions as a light receiving surface that receives light from the LEDs 93a. This light receiving surface faces the LED substrate 93 in the second state to be described later. For example, a rough surface treatment is performed at a position facing each LED 93a on the light receiving surface, and light from the LED 93a can be efficiently taken into the condenser lens 92 while being diffused.

  In a second state to be described later, as shown in FIG. 3A, the light emitted from each LED 93a is incident on the light receiving surface of the condenser lens 92. The incident light is collected by the condenser lens 92 and is incident on the end surface (surface facing upward) of the light guide plate 91. As shown in FIG. 3B, the light incident on the end face of the light guide plate 91 is guided to the inside of the light guide plate 91, is reflected by the light emitting portion 91a, and travels forward. In this manner, a light emission image corresponding to the light emitting portion 91a can be displayed on the light guide plate 91.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3A, the LED substrate 93 includes a plurality of LEDs 93a arranged along the left-right direction. The plurality of LEDs 93a include, for example, LEDs that emit light in different colors (for example, white LED, red LED, blue LED). Each of these LEDs 93a is controlled to emit light (turned on, blinked, turned off) by the effect control board 12, and can illuminate the target with various emission colors by one or a plurality of combinations. With such a configuration, the logo member 26 and the light guide plate 91 that emit light by the light from the LED 93a can emit light in various colors.

  Further, the LED substrate 93 is configured to be rotatable around the shaft portion AX shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view of the display unit 90 and the like. The shaft portion AX is provided so as to extend along the left-right direction (the left-right direction based on the state facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1). For example, the shaft portion AX is fixed to the LED substrate 93 and can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise in FIG. 4 according to the operation of the motor 54 (see FIG. 5). The motor 54 is electrically connected to the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 5) via a motor driver (not shown), and operates under the control of the effect control board 12. The power of the motor 54 is transmitted to the shaft portion AX via a transmission member such as a gear mechanism, for example. As described above, the LED substrate 93 is configured to be able to rotate and move, so that the light emitting display unit 90 can transition between a first state and a second state described below.

  Here, the 1st state and 2nd state of the light emission display unit 90 are demonstrated using FIG. As shown in FIG. 4A, the first state is a state in which the LED substrate 93 is positioned so that the LEDs 93a face forward. In the first state, the LED 93a faces the logo member 26 in the front-rear direction. In the first state, since the LED 93a is not directed to the light guide plate 91, the light emission display of the light guide plate 91 by the LED 93a is not performed. On the other hand, when the LED 93 a emits light in the first state, the logo member 26 emits light through the diffusion plate 27. That is, the first state is a state in which the LED 93a does not perform light emission display of the light guide plate 91 (light guide plate effect described later), while the LED 93a can emit light (logo effect described later). Hereinafter, the position of the LED 93a (or LED board 93) in the first state is also referred to as a “first position”.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the second state is a state where the LED substrate 93 is positioned so that the LED 93a faces downward. In the second state, the LED 93a faces the light receiving surface of the condenser lens 92 in the vertical direction. In the second state, since the LED 93a is not directed to the logo member 26, the logo member 26 is not illuminated by the LED 93a. On the other hand, when the LED 93 a emits light in the second state, the light guide plate 92 emits light through the condenser lens 92. That is, the second state is a state in which the light emission display (light guide plate effect) of the light guide plate 92 by the LED 93a is possible while the light emission (logo effect) of the logo member 26 by the LED 93a is not performed. Hereinafter, the position of the LED 93a (or LED board 93) in the second state is also referred to as a “second position”.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the position detection means can detect whether the light-emitting display unit 90 is in the first state or the second state (whether the LED 93a is in the first position or the second position). ing. The position detection means may be either a contact sensor or a non-contact sensor. For example, various devices such as an optical sensor, a mechanical switch, and a rotary encoder are applicable. Based on such a detection signal from the position detection means, the below-described effect control CPU 120 determines whether the light emitting display unit 90 is in the first state or the second state (the LED 93a is in the first position or the second position). It is possible to stabilize.

  As shown in FIG. 5, various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED (for example, one arranged at a position different from the LED 93a described above), the LED 93a and the motor 94 are mounted. Yes. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the effect control board 12 is connected to an LED board 93 (LED 93a), wiring that is electrically connected to the motor 94, and the like via an appropriate driver. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects such as a random number for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols, and a random value for determining a notice effect. Controlled.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 5 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  Various data used for controlling the rendering operation is stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the rendering control board 12 shown in FIG. Specifically, the RAM 122 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit. In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. The flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost” (non-specific display result).

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol that is the winning combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is confirmed by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” may be included. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is executed, which is time (for example, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which practically no balls (prize balls) can be obtained. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprise” is the jackpot gaming state (first specified game state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. The gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the gaming state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed based on the fact that the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the game ball is likely to pass through the big winning opening. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprising”, the special change is made in the second change mode in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). The first state (open state) and the second state (closed state) of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are different from the “first state” and “second state” of the light-emitting display unit 90 described above.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the previous operation mode that becomes the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of the big hit) than in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. In addition, the reach production that becomes the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than other super reach.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, it is only necessary that a variable display effect of pseudo continuous variation (hereinafter also referred to as “pseudo continuous”) can be performed during variable display of a decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. After the temporary stop until the derivation is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect display for changing (pseudo-continuous change) again up to a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. What is necessary is just the number of times that the decorative symbol is re-variable in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a plurality of pre-set pseudo-respective chances for special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a predetermined effect such as an image display as a re-variation effect may be executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to that by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include any effect operation using various effect devices.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is set as the reach state. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols change again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that can be announced in advance. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display to be noticed is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that starts executing after the variable display subject to notice is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a variable indication notice effect). Is done.

  As an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR and the display part of the second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL are different from the display form in the normal time. By changing to, a pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in the variable display to be noticed may be executed. More specifically, a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, etc.) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal time is used as a display color in a display part that displays the number of special figure reservations to be specified. By so doing, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, the display pattern in the first hold display and the second hold display is set to a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the normal time, so that the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than usual. May be able to be notified. Alternatively, by displaying a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is notified that the possibility that the display color is changed to a specific color is higher than usual ( Suggest) Such a hold display that suggests that the display mode is likely to change to a specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” is also called a hold display change effect.

  Further, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA can be changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, so that it is possible to become a “big hit” in the variable display satisfying the start condition. A notice effect of “change in active display” for notifying the sex or the like may be executed. More specifically, the display color in the active display unit AHA is set to a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, and blue) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) at the normal time. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that possibility of becoming a "hit" is higher than usual. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as an active display change effect.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used for The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 6 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thus, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by 1. When the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by one. . At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc., as stored data, and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 7 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 6, FIG. 11) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time reduction flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state specified in this way is a big hit that is a big hit gaming state (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not in high base (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), FIG. The variable display contents are determined using the random number extracted in the process of step S209 shown in (step S405). In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning are “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

  The CPU 101 sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, from a specific display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (special figure display result determination table data) ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, the variable display content is determined as “big hit”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. Regardless of the number of special figure hold memories, the super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with reach production including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 14 (B1) and FIG. 14 (B2), assignment of determination values to a plurality of variation patterns It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 9 shows a determination example of the variation pattern at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”. When the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 14 (B1) are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . On the other hand, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not according to the first special figure reserved memory number. It is determined that the change pattern is determined to have a reach effect including a normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state with a time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 14 (B2) are assigned to the change patterns is used. It is done. In this case, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . On the other hand, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved memory number. .

  The special figure hold memory number (the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number) when the start winning occurs coincides with the special figure hold memory number when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, there may be a change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start prize after the start prize has occurred. For this reason, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the changing pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is `` lost '', at least the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is A common decision value is included regardless of the number of special figure holds. Therefore, whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of starting winning or variable display start in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined to be a variation pattern involving.

  When the variable display result is “losing” in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at lose”. judge. If the variable display result is “losing” during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is being performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “super reach determination at the time of loss”, and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at the time of loss” judge.

  When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 8 that the starting port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), a setting for limiting the determination at the time of winning in the process of step S405 is performed. This is performed (step S406). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the variable display contents from being judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  After that, the notification contents at the time of starting winning according to the determination result by the process of step S405 and the setting by the process of step S406 are set (step S407). In accordance with such notification contents, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S408), and the winning random number determination processing is terminated.

  FIG. 10A shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification). Command), a determination example of a winning determination result command. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is generated, the steps shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. 7 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 8, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Furthermore, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 7 shows a case where the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 7 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. 8, the winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. To notify. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 10B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 10B, the command C402H, the command C403H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 6 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. The variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” depending on the type of jackpot). And a process of waiting until the next round game is started when the upper limit number has not been reached. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data that has been stored (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 7 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation” or “surprise probability” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. Is done. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the process of step S263, for example, a variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “lost” by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 13 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 14A, the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 are determined as the usage patterns at the ratio shown in FIG. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 14 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 14A, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 are the reach in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1. It is set so as to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the effect. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 14B1 and FIG. 14B2, the determined values assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA2-1 are the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the super reach such as -3. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  The determination example shown in FIG. 14B1 includes determination values that are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “159” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, in response to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 14 (B1) is replaced with “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  The determination example shown in FIG. 14B2 includes determination values that are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol hold memories. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 14B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 14 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number” The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main process shown as an example in FIG. 15 is executed. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S 51), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the CTC (mounted on the production control board 12. (Register / counter circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S52; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed (step S54). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. In the command analysis process, for example, when there is a reception command stored in the production control command reception buffer, it is determined which production control command has been received by confirming the MODE data of the reception command.

  In the command analysis process, for example, when (i) a winning determination result command and a first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting) of the RAM 122 is received. The first start opening prize designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number as the buffer number among the free areas in the first start prize command buffer provided in the Or (ii) a second start provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening winning designation command. Stores the smallest pending display number as the buffer number among the free areas in the command buffer at the time of winning a prize The frequency control is also performed or to store a second start hole winning designation command a second holding memory number notification command in sequence.

  The first start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (first start slot prize designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure hold memory number.

  The second start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (second start opening prize designation command and second reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the reception order, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure hold memory number.

  Subsequent to the command analysis process, an error notification process (step S55) is executed. In the error notification process, for example, an error image for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality is displayed on the image display device 5 under control of the effect control CPU 120, or a sound for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or output.

  Following the error notification process, an effect control process is executed (step S56). In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed (step S57), and numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is used by the software as various random values used for effect control. Update. After execution of the effect random number update process, the process returns to step S52.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Variable display start waiting process (step S170): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” that is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171).

  Variable display start setting process (step S171): Control is performed so as to start the variation of the decorative symbol (effect symbol). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect processing (step S172).

  Effect processing during variable display (step S172): Controls the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern and monitors the end of the fluctuation time. When the variation time is over, based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination command) for instructing the stop of all symbols, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). . The value of the production process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S173).

  Special figure waiting process (step S173): After the variation time is over, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the image display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process when the attacker is released (step S174).

  Attacker opening effect processing (step S174): Control during a big hit game is performed. For example, when a command for opening a special prize opening or a command for opening a special prize opening is received, display control of the number of rounds in the image display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S175).

  Ending effect processing (step S175): In the image display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170).

  In the effect control process, the hold display setting process may be executed before executing steps S170 to S175. The hold display setting process is performed, for example, when the first start prize or the second start prize is generated and the first hold display on the first hold display section 5HR or the second hold display on the second hold display section 5HL. For example, determination processing, setting processing, etc. for executing a pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” using stored data of a holding display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121, for example. including.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 16 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left determined symbol determination table that is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to this, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the design symbol to be displayed and the probability variation symbol (for example, a design symbol that represents an odd number) is the final design symbol. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that recalls a big hit in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probable change state (non-probable big hit combination) is once stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not to execute a promiscuous promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect is determined. It may be determined. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, The player can recognize in a recognizable state that the decorative design of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation design is stopped and displayed by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and controlled. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 performs a light emission display effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute the light emission display effect (step S322). In this embodiment, as the light emission display effect, at least one of a logo effect for causing the logo member 26 to emit light and a light guide plate effect for performing light emission display by the light guide plate 91 can be executed during one change. The light-emitting display effect is provided as one aspect of the notice effect, and notifies, for example, the possibility of a big hit.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the light emission display effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the light emission display effect setting process of FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variable display result (step S551). For example, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variable display result based on the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the light emission display effect according to the determination example shown in FIG. 19A (step S552). As shown in FIG. 19A, in this embodiment, the case where the light emission display effect is executed is set to be more likely to be a super reach or a big hit than the case where the light emission display effect is not executed. The determination example illustrated in FIG. 19A may be defined by a table stored in advance in the ROM 121, for example. Then, the effect control CPU 120 may perform various determinations by extracting numeric data indicating the effect determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and referring to the table. . The same applies to a determination example (FIG. 19C and the like) described later.

  In the example of determining the execution of the light emission display effect, when a specific big hit variation pattern is determined, a specific light emission display effect is always executed, thereby providing a light emission display effect that determines the big hit. May be. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which determines the execution presence or absence of the light emission display effect according to 1 or several specific fluctuation patterns (pattern shown by the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command transmitted from the main board | substrate 11).

  Subsequent to the process of step S552, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the light emission display effect is determined in step S552 (whether or not it is executed) (step S553). When execution of the light emission display effect is determined (step S553; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of the plurality of modes of the light emission display effect (light emission display effect pattern) according to the determination example shown in FIG. Is determined (step S554).

  In this embodiment, four modes “EM1” to “EM4” are prepared as light-emitting display patterns. As shown in FIG. 19B, “EM1” is a pattern that executes only a logo effect (an effect of causing the logo member 26 to emit light) as a light-emitting display effect. “EM2” is a pattern that executes only the light guide plate effect (the effect of performing light emission display by the light guide plate 91) as the light emission display effect. “EM3” is a pattern for executing a light guide plate effect following a logo effect as a light emission display effect. “EM4” is a pattern for executing a logo effect following a light guide plate effect as a light-emitting display effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the pattern (EM3, EM4) in which both the logo effect and the light guide plate effect are executed, only one of the logo effect and the light guide plate effect is performed. It is set to be more likely to be super reach than when the executed patterns (EM1, EM2) are executed. The execution timing of the light emitting display effect (timing for starting or ending the logo effect or the light guide plate effect, or the timing of transition from one of the logo effect and the light guide plate effect when determined to the patterns EM3 and EM4) is, for example, It suffices if it is determined in advance according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  In FIG. 19B, as an example of the light emission display pattern, an example is shown in which a logo effect or a light guide plate effect is executed, or when both are executed, the order is shown. (Luminescent color, blinking cycle, etc.) may be determined by lottery from a plurality of predetermined timings. In addition to the determination of the light emission display effect pattern, the execution timing of the light emission display effect may be determined by lottery from a plurality of predetermined timings. And the reliability etc. which become a big hit may be varied according to the difference in the light emission mode and the execution timing.

  After the process of step S554, or when it is determined in step S553 that the light emission display effect is not executed (step S553; No), the light emission display effect setting process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 17, following the light emission display effect setting process in step S <b> 322, a reach effect setting process for performing the reach effect execution setting is executed (step S <b> 323). In the reach effect setting process, execution setting of reach effect (for example, reach effect in super reach, reach effect in normal reach, etc.) is performed. Specifically, in the reach effect setting process, it is determined based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” that does not enter the reach state. If it is “non-reach”, the reach effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is other than “non-reach”, the reach effect setting process is ended after setting the reach effect according to the variation pattern.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S324). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (light emission display effect control patterns) corresponding to the light emission display effect pattern determined by the light emission display effect setting process in step S322. Set as usage pattern. In the light emission display effect control pattern, a logo effect period, a light guide plate effect period, and the like, which are determination targets in the light emission display effect process (FIG. 21) described later, are also set. In addition, it is not limited to what sets a separate production | presentation control pattern as an effect control pattern at the time of special figure change, a light emission display production | presentation control pattern, and a reach production | presentation control pattern, 1 production | generation control corresponding to the combination of the execution setting of each production | presentation A pattern may be set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S324, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S325). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-figure change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the processing of step S326, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, such as the first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HL, Settings for updating the hold display and the like are performed (step S327). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display unit 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part on the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction. Moreover, in the process of step S327, you may perform the setting for updating the active display in the active display part AHA. In this case, for example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the first hold display portion 5HR, the same active display as the erased (digested) first hold display is displayed. The active display unit AHA starts. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HL, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is actively displayed. Start at part AHA.

  After updating the hold display or the like by the process of step S327, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and then the variable display start setting process is performed. finish.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 16 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 20, first, for example, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S342). . The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. If it is determined in step S342 that it is a reach production period (step S342; Yes), a light emission display effect process is executed (step S344).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S344 of FIG. 20 as the light emission display effect processing. In the light emission display effect process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a logo effect period (step S801). The logo effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in an effect control pattern determined according to the light emission display effect pattern. When it determines with it being a logo production period (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether LED93a (LED board 93) exists in the 1st position which can perform a logo production (step S802). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the first position based on the detection signal from the position detection means. When the LED 93a is not in the first position (step S802; No), the effect control CPU 120 drives and controls the motor 94 to move the LED substrate 93 to the first position (step S803).

  After execution of step S803, or when it is determined in step S802 that the LED 93a is in the first position (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the logo member 26 to emit a predetermined color (described later). Of the second emission color). That is, a logo effect is executed (step S904). The second emission color will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When it is determined that it is not the logo effect period (step S801; No), or after executing the logo effect in step S904, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the light guide plate effect period (step S805). The light guide plate effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in an effect control pattern determined according to the light emission display effect pattern. When it determines with it being a light-guide plate production period (step S805; Yes), it is determined whether LED93a (LED board | substrate 93) exists in the 2nd position which can perform a light-guide plate production (step S806). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the second position based on the detection signal from the position detection means. When the LED 93a is not in the second position (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 drives and controls the motor 94 to move the LED substrate 93 to the second position (step S807).

  After execution of step S807 or when it is determined in step S806 that the LED 93a is in the second position (step S806; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs blackout to display the entire display screen of the image display device 5 in black. Is executed (step 808). This blackout makes it easy to see the light-emitting display (light guide plate effect) executed by the light guide plate 91 located on the front side of the image display device 5, and at the same time gives the player a sense of expectation that something will happen. be able to. The blackout may be executed on a part of the display screen of the image display device 5 as long as the light guide plate effect can be easily seen. Moreover, the mode of black display is also arbitrary, and is not limited to a solid shape, and may represent a predetermined pattern (dot pattern or the like), or inherits the background of the effect screen that was executed before blackout ( For example, the color background may become a monochrome dark color at the time of blackout). Moreover, if it can make a light-guide plate effect easy to see, it will not be restricted to blackout but the effect just before a light-guide plate effect may be performed by dark color display other than black.

  After executing blackout in step S808, the CPU 120 for effect control causes the light guide plate 91 to emit light by causing the LED 93a to emit light. That is, the light guide plate effect is executed (step S809). After step S809 is executed or when it is determined in step S805 that it is not the light guide plate effect period (step S805; No), the light emission display effect process is terminated. For example, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the LED 93a when it is determined that it is not the light guide plate effect period (step S805; No) or when it is determined that it is not the logo effect period (step S801; No).

  Returning to FIG. 20, after execution of the light emission display effect process in step S344, other variable display operations including a decorative symbol variable display operation are performed based on, for example, settings in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Control for executing an effect during display is performed (step S345), and the effect process during variable display is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S346). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S346; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S346 (step S346; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S347). At this time, a predetermined time is set as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S348). Also, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S349), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 22, an example of the effect operation in the case where the light emission display effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 19A, the light emission display effect can be executed even in non-reach fluctuations. Here, an example in which the light emission display effect is executed after reach is established will be described. It is assumed that the LED 93a (LED substrate 93) is in the first position before the light emission display effect.

  When the decorative symbol variable display (fluctuation) is started and the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state as shown in FIG. 22A, the LED 93a at the first position is irradiated and the logo member 26 is the first. The light emission color (for example, white) is emitted. The light emission indicates that reach has been established, and is provided, for example, as an effect different from the logo effect (the contents shown in FIG. 19B) in the light emission display effect. Note that the light emission of the logo member 26 indicating the establishment of such reach may also be defined in the light emission display effect pattern and may be part of the light emission display effect.

  When EM1 (see FIG. 19B) is determined as the light emission display effect pattern, when the logo effect period is reached (step S801; Yes), as shown in FIG. 22B, the second light emission color (for example, , Red or blue), the logo effect that the logo member 26 emits light is executed (step S804). A predetermined reach effect is executed on the display screen of the image display device 5.

  On the other hand, when EM2 (see FIG. 19B) is determined as the light emission display effect pattern, when the light guide plate effect period is reached (step S805; Yes), the LED 93a at the first position moves to the second position. Then (step S807), as shown in FIG. 22C, the display screen of the image display device 5 is blacked out (step S808). At this time, the logo member 26 is in a non-light emitting state (a state where it is not illuminated by the LED 93a).

  Subsequent to the blackout, as shown in FIG. 22D, a light guide plate effect in which the light guide plate 91 emits light is displayed (step S809). At this time, as shown in the figure, in the image display device 5, the decorative design may be displayed in a reduced size (a small design may be displayed) at a position that does not overlap the light emission image produced by the light guide plate effect. Note that a more interesting effect may be executed by displaying an effect image (decorative pattern, character image, etc.) by the image display device 5 at a position overlapping the light emission image by the light guide plate 91. In this example, an example in which a light guide plate effect is always executed when blackout is executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. An effect pattern in which the light guide plate effect is not executed even when blackout is executed may be provided. In this case, for example, after the blackout is performed as shown in FIG. 22C, a predetermined reach effect is executed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. The final stop symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  After the light emission display effects as shown in FIG. 22B and FIG. 22D, as shown in FIG. 22E, the final stop symbol such as the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed so that the variable display can be performed. finish. When the big hit is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the logo member 26 may emit light in a first light emission color (for example, white) to perform an effect of notifying the big hit. For example, the light emission is provided as an effect different from the logo effect (the contents shown in FIG. 19B) in the light emission display effect. It should be noted that the light emission of the logo member 26 indicating such a big hit is also defined in the light emission display effect pattern and may be part of the light emission display effect. Further, when the big hit is determined, the logo member 26 may be caused to emit light in a third emission color (for example, a rainbow-like color obtained by simultaneously emitting a plurality of LEDs that emit light of different colors). .

  Note that the member that emits light in the first state (when the LED 93a is in the first position) is not limited to the logo member 26, and can have various shapes as long as it is an accessory capable of emitting light (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting accessory). May be adopted. Further, a luminescent accessory (including the logo member 26) is provided so as to be slidable (for example, movable in the vertical direction), and the position shown in FIG. 22 (non-overlapping position that does not overlap the display screen of the image display device 5) You may make it movable between the position (superimposition position) which overlaps with at least one part of the display screen of the display apparatus 5. FIG. In this case, for example, when the luminescent combination is in the non-overlapping position, the first state is realized as shown in FIG. 4A, and the luminescent combination can be emitted by the light from the LED 93a. When the light emitting agent is at the overlapping position, the light emitting agent can emit light by light emission of the LED (dedicated LED) dedicated to the light emitting agent provided separately from the LED 93a mounted on the LED substrate 93. Also good. That is, when the LED 93a is in the second position, a member different from the light guide plate 91 may be able to emit light by a dedicated LED different from the LED 93a. In the case of adopting such a configuration, for example, in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed, the luminescent accessory moves from the non-overlapping position to the overlapping position, and the dedicated LED emits light at the overlapping position. The big hit confirmation may be notified. A light guide plate effect may be performed by controlling the LED 93a to the second position in addition to the effect of the light emitting agent. In this way, it is possible to adopt a configuration capable of more various effects and improve interest.

  Moreover, although the 1st-3rd light emission color which each differs as an example of the light emission aspect of the logo member 26 in the above description, it is not restricted to this. Not only the light emission color difference, but also a light emission aspect having different aspects depending on the lighting aspect (lighting timing and blinking cycle) and the luminance difference may be prepared. The same applies to the light emission mode when the light guide plate effect is executed. Alternatively, a plurality of light-emitting images may be displayed by providing a plurality of light guide plates that can display different light-emitting images.

  Moreover, in the above example, as shown to FIG. 2, FIG. 3 (A), although LED93a set it as the structure which illuminates the light-guide plate 91 from the upper direction, it is not restricted to this. It is good also as a structure which illuminates the light-guide plate 91 from the downward direction or the left-right direction. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which illuminates the light-guide plate 91 from two or more directions among 4 directions of an up-down, left-right direction. In addition, the planar shape of the light guide plate 91 is not limited to a rectangular shape, and may be a square shape, a circular shape, a triangular shape, a polygonal shape, a shape representing a predetermined character, or the like. Further, the light guide plate 91 may be provided so as to cover only a part of the display screen of the image display device 5.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, when the LED 93a (an example of a light emitting unit) emits light at the first position, the effect display by the light guide plate 91 is not performed, whereas when the LED 93a emits light at the second position, the light guide plate 91. The effect display is performed. According to such a configuration, whether or not the light guide plate 91 emits light changes depending on the position of the light emitting means. Therefore, even if the LED moves as in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, light emission by the light guide plate is simply performed. The production effect can be improved compared to what is only performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the LED 93a causes the light guide plate 91 to emit light at the second position, and causes the logo member 26 (an example of an effect member different from the light guide plate) to emit light at the first position. According to such a configuration, it is possible not only to change whether the light guide plate 91 emits light depending on the position of the light emitting means, but also to change the target to be illuminated depending on the position of the light emitting means, thereby improving the production effect. be able to. In addition, the LED can be shared and used effectively, and an interesting production can be provided.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, lenses are provided corresponding to the destination of the light emitting means (for example, the diffusion plate 27 provided according to the first position, the light collection provided according to the second position). Lens 92). According to such a configuration, a light emission mode according to the position of the light emitting means can be realized, so that the effect of production can be improved. The lens provided corresponding to the movement destination of the light emitting means is not limited to the condenser lens 92 or the diffusion plate 27. Various lenses such as a concave lens, a cylindrical lens, a collimator lens, and a honeycomb lens can be applied depending on the production purpose.

(Modification 1)
Next, a description will be given of Modification 1 in which a “pseudo light guide plate effect” that can appear as if an effect using a light guide plate is displayed according to a display image of the image display device 5. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding of the description, the description will focus on differences from the above embodiment.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of the layer structure in the image display device 5 according to the first modification. In the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 23, display contents and display priorities are associated with each layer (display layer). As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, as a layer, the display contents are displayed in a normal effect image (normal effect (display of the fourth symbol or small symbol, and the effect excluding the pseudo light guide plate effect) or background. Normal display layer, the display content is a pseudo light guide plate image (image displayed in the pseudo light guide plate effect), and the display content is the fourth and small symbols (reach effect). A special display layer is provided which is an effect design displayed at a smaller timing than usual at a predetermined timing. The display priority is as follows: special display layer> pseudo light guide plate display layer> normal display layer. That is, when the pseudo light guide plate effect is executed during execution of the normal effect, the pseudo light guide plate image is displayed with priority over the normal effect image, and the fourth symbol or the small symbol is displayed during execution of the pseudo light guide plate effect. When the display is executed, the fourth symbol or the small symbol is displayed with priority over the pseudo light guide plate image. The pseudo light guide plate effect display layer includes a base and 1 to 5 layers, and the display priority is 5 layers> 4 layers> 3 layers> 2 layers> 1 layer> base. Specific display contents in the pseudo light guide plate effect display layer will be described later.

  In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 24, in the variable display start setting process (S171), the effect control CPU 120 executes the steps S321 to S322 in the same manner as described above, and then executes the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process. (Step S322A). In the variable display setting process, after the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process, steps S323 to S328 are executed as described above. As the control of the image display device 5, the setting of the control for displaying the effect symbol and the notice effect in the normal display layer and the image of the small symbol in the special display layer may be performed in step S324, for example.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process. In the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a first pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first pseudo light guide plate effect (step S2801). Specifically, whether or not to execute the first pseudo light guide plate effect is determined using the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (A1) is an explanatory diagram showing a first pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery table. In the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (A1), the first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed according to the variation pattern (SP reach big hit, normal reach big hit, SP reach out, normal reach out, non reach reach out). In the example shown in FIG. 26A1, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variation pattern is a SP reach big hit, it is determined that executing the first pseudo light guide plate effect at a rate of 90% does not execute the first pseudo light guide plate effect at a rate of 10%. . For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach big hit, it is determined that the first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 70% and the first pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 30%. The

  Further, for example, when the variation pattern is out of SP reach, it is determined that the first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 50% and the first pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 50%. Is done. Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, it is determined that the first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 30% and the first pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 70%. The Further, for example, when the variation pattern is non-reach, it is determined that the first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 10% and the first pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 90%. Is done.

  After step S2801, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to execute the first pseudo light guide plate effect (step S2802). If not, the process proceeds to step S2807. When it is determined to execute, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first color tone determination lottery for determining the color tone of the first pseudo light guide plate effect to be executed (step S2802). Specifically, the color tone of the first pseudo light guide plate effect is determined using the first color tone determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (B1) is an explanatory diagram showing a first color tone determination lottery table. The first color tone determination lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (B1) corresponds to the color tone of the first pseudo light guide plate effect according to the variation pattern (SP reach big hit, normal reach big hit, SP reach out, normal reach out, non-reach out). Although the determination value is assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 26 (B1), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the first color tone determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variation pattern is a SP reach big hit, “blue” is determined at a rate of 10%, “red” is determined at a rate of 30%, and “rainbow” is determined at a rate of 60%. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach big hit, “blue” is determined at a rate of 20%, “red” is determined at a rate of 30%, and “rainbow” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  For example, when the variation pattern is out of SP reach, “blue” is determined at a rate of 30% and “red” is determined at a rate of 70%. Further, for example, when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, “blue” is determined at a rate of 50%, and “red” is determined at a rate of 50%. For example, when the variation pattern is non-reach, “blue” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “red” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  Thus, the reliability for the big hit shown by the color tone of the first pseudo light guide plate effect is “rainbow”> “red”> “blue”. In the present embodiment, only when the variable display result is a big hit, “rainbow” can be selected as the color tone of the first pseudo light guide plate effect, that is, the first color tone is “rainbow”. When the pseudo light guide plate effect is generated, it is informed that it will be a big hit. Note that “rainbow” may be selectable as the color tone of the first pseudo light guide plate effect even when the variable display result is out of sync.

  After step S2803, CPU 120 for effect control performs the 1st effect pattern determination lottery for determining the effect pattern in the 1st pseudo | simulation light guide plate effect to perform (step S2804). Specifically, the effect pattern of the first pseudo light guide plate effect is determined using the first effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (C1) is an explanatory diagram showing a first effect pattern determination lottery table. In the first effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (C1), a determination value corresponding to the effect pattern of the first pseudo light guide plate effect is assigned according to the color tone (blue, red, rainbow). In the example shown in (C1), in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the first effect pattern determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the color tone is “blue”, PT1 is produced as a production pattern at a rate of 40%, PT2 is produced as a production pattern at a rate of 30%, and PT3 is produced as a production pattern at a rate of 20%. PT4 is determined for each pattern. For example, when the color tone is “red”, any one of PT1 to PT4 is determined as the effect pattern at a rate of 25%. Also, for example, when the color tone is “rainbow”, PT1 is an effect pattern at a rate of 10%, PT2 is an effect pattern at a rate of 20%, PT3 is an effect pattern at a rate of 30%, and a rate of 40%. Thus, PT4 is determined as the production pattern.

  Thereby, the reliability with respect to the big hit which the production | presentation pattern in a 1st pseudo | simulation light-guide plate effect is PT4> PT3> PT2> PT1.

  As described above, when the first pseudo light guide plate effect having a color tone of “rainbow” occurs, it is informed that a big hit will be made. Therefore, when the color tone is “rainbow” In the 1 pseudo light guide plate effect, the selection ratio of the effect pattern may be equal, or a fixed effect pattern (for example, PT4) may be always selected.

  Thus, PT1 to PT4 are provided as the effect patterns of the pseudo light guide plate effect. Here, the effect pattern of the pseudo light guide plate effect indicates a transition of the image data pattern reproduced in the pseudo light guide plate effect. The image data pattern is obtained by patterning image data in the pseudo light guide plate effect for each display mode. For example, as the image data pattern, data pattern A to data pattern D described later in FIGS. 27 to 30 are provided. In Modification 1, for these four types of image data patterns, pseudo light guide plate effect types (displayed patterns) and color combinations (blue character, red character, rainbow character, blue character, red character) , Rainbow-colored characters) image data is provided. Details of the image data will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26D, PT1 reproduces the image data of data pattern A as image data corresponding to frames 0 to 15, and data pattern C as image data corresponding to frames 16 to 80. It is an effect pattern which shows reproducing the image data. PT2 is an effect pattern indicating that image data of data pattern B is reproduced as image data corresponding to frames 0 to 15, and image data of data pattern C is reproduced as image data corresponding to frames 16 to 80. is there. PT3 is an effect pattern indicating that image data of data pattern A is reproduced as image data corresponding to frames 0 to 15 and image data of data pattern D is reproduced as image data corresponding to frames 16 to 80. is there. PT4 is an effect pattern indicating that image data of data pattern B is reproduced as image data corresponding to frames 0 to 15, and image data of data pattern D is reproduced as image data corresponding to frames 16 to 80. is there.

  Here, specific examples of the data patterns A to D will be described with reference to FIGS. In each data pattern shown in FIGS. 27 to 30, the display mode (opacity and enlargement ratio) of an image corresponding to a frame is shown for each layer. “Opacity” is a numerical value representing the degree to which an image superimposed on the next lower layer can be seen through. For example, if the value is “0”, it means that the display image of the corresponding layer is not visible and the image superimposed on the layer below is seen through, and if it is “100” , Only the display image of the corresponding layer can be seen, and the image superimposed on the next lower layer cannot be seen. The “magnification ratio” represents the size of an image to be displayed with the predetermined size of the original image being “100”. For example, if the value is “50”, it indicates that the image is displayed at half the size of the original image. If the value is “270”, the size of the original image is displayed. This indicates that an image is displayed with a size 2.7 times as large as that of the image.

  Note that “↓” in the data pattern indicates the same value as the value immediately above. For example, it is shown that the opacity of the base in the frames 5 to 15 of the data pattern A is “50”.

  In addition, “(UP)” in the data pattern indicates that the value is higher than the value of the previous frame. If “(UP)” is indicated in consecutive frames, the difference is equal. It shows that the value rises at. For example, the base enlargement ratios of the data pattern B in the frames 6 to 12 are respectively shown as values that increase by an equal difference between “110” in the frame 5 and “270” in the frame 13. That is, the difference between the enlargement rates of the base frames in the frames 6 to 12 of the data pattern B is “20”, the enlargement rate of the frame 6 is “130”, the enlargement rate of the frame 7 is “150”, and the frame 8 The enlargement ratio of the frame 9 is “170”, the enlargement ratio of the frame 9 is “190”, the enlargement ratio of the frame 10 is “210”, the enlargement ratio of the frame 11 is “230”, and the enlargement ratio of the frame 12 is “250” It is shown.

  In addition, “(DOWN)” in the data pattern indicates that the value is lower than the value of the previous frame. If “(DOWN)” is indicated in consecutive frames, the difference is equal. It shows that the value falls at. For example, the opacity of the base in the frame 6 to the frame 12 of the data pattern B is shown as a value that decreases by an equal difference between “100” of the frame 5 and “0” of the frame 13. That is, the difference in opacity between the frames 6 to 12 of the data pattern B is “12.5”, the opacity of the frame 6 is “87.5”, and the opacity of the frame 7 is “75”. ”, The opacity of frame 8 is“ 62.5 ”, the opacity of frame 9 is“ 50 ”, the opacity of frame 10 is“ 37.5 ”, the opacity of frame 11 is“ 25 ”, and the opacity of frame 12 is The transparency is shown to be “12.5”.

  Further, the image data in Modification 1 is such that 30 frames of data per second are developed in the frame memory by the VDP of the display control unit 123 and displayed on the image display device 5 during reproduction.

  Further, the pseudo light guide plate image displayed in the pseudo light guide plate effect in Modification 1 has a lower resolution than the effect image of the normal effect. Specifically, the resolution of the effect image of the normal effect is 96 ppi (pixel per inch), while the resolution of the pseudo light guide plate image is 48 ppi. The resolution of the pseudo light guide plate image is a value (approximate value) that matches the value of the resolution of the image displayed on the light guide plate (that is, the resolution of a picture (including characters and characters) processed on the acrylic plate). Or the same value). Note that an image with a resolution matched to an image displayed on the light guide plate 91 (a light emission image by the light guide plate 91) may be displayed as a pseudo light guide plate image.

  In addition, although a common pattern (character, character) according to the pseudo light guide plate effect type is displayed on the base and the first to fifth layers, the size of the original image displayed in the pseudo light guide plate effect is displayed. The (magnification of 100) is different for each layer. Specifically, “size of image displayed in one layer <size of image displayed in two layers <size of image displayed in three layers <size of image displayed in four layers <display in five layers” "The size of the image to be". Therefore, even when the enlargement ratio is the same value in the same frame, the actually displayed image is different for each layer. For example, in the frame 59 of the data pattern D shown in FIG. 30, the enlargement ratio in the first layer to the fifth layer is “124”, which is the same value, but the size of the original image is different. The size is larger as the layer has a higher display priority (see FIG. 39).

  Further, in the frame where the display is performed on the base and the first layer, the pattern is displayed at a position hidden on the pattern displayed on the first layer on the base. That is, in the frame in which the display is performed on the base and the first layer, the display of the base is visible to the player only when the opacity of the first layer is low.

  As described above, in the first modification, “blue”, “red”, and “rainbow” are provided as the colors of the pseudo light guide plate effect. Of the pseudo light guide plate effect display layers, When displaying a pseudo light guide plate image (character, character) in a plurality of layers, the saturation of the displayed pseudo light guide plate image is different for each layer. For example, when the set color tone is “blue”, the higher the display priority, the higher the saturation and the higher the vividness of the blue. When the display layer increases or decreases in the middle frame (for example, data patterns B and D), the color in the layer with the highest display priority among the layers used for display is always constant. Specifically, the saturation is blue A> blue B> blue C, and in the next frame in which blue A is displayed on the first layer and blue B is displayed on the base, two layers are displayed. When started, the color of the pseudo light guide plate image in the layer with the highest visibility is obtained by switching the display color of the second layer to blue A, the display of the first layer to blue B, and the base display to blue C. Is always constant.

  FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of data pattern A. FIG. As described above, the data pattern A is a data pattern of image data corresponding to the frames 0 to 15. As shown in FIG. 27A, in the data pattern A, display of the base and one layer is started in the frame 5, and the opacity of one layer is repeatedly increased and decreased in the frames 5 to 15. Thereby, when the image data of the data pattern A is used, it can appear as if the pseudo light guide plate image is blinkingly displayed. As shown in the figure, when the image data of the data pattern A is used, only the base and one layer display is performed.

  FIG. 27B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the data pattern B. As described above, the data pattern B is a data pattern of image data corresponding to the frames 0 to 15. As shown in FIG. 27B, in data pattern B, display of the base is started at frame 0, and the opacity and enlargement ratio of the base at frames 0 to 5 are increased. As a result, when the image data of the data pattern B is used, the display is started while being enlarged, and the display can be made to become darker. As described above, when the image data of the data pattern B is used, the pseudo light guide plate effect is started from a stronger impression than when the image data of the data pattern A is used. In addition, when the display of the first layer and the second layer is started in the frame 6, the pseudo light guide plate effect display is performed in the three layers.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the data pattern C. As described above, the data pattern C is a data pattern of image data corresponding to the frames 16 to 80. As shown in FIG. 28, in the data pattern C, the opacity of one layer in the frames 24 to 35 and the frames 50 to 75 is repeatedly increased and decreased. Thereby, when the image data of the data pattern C is used, it can be seen as if the pseudo light guide plate image is blinkingly displayed. As shown in FIG. 28, in the data pattern C, the opacity of one layer in the frames 75 to 80 decreases and the enlargement ratio increases. Thereby, when the image data of the data pattern C is used, the pseudo light guide plate image can appear to fade out. As shown in the figure, when image data of the data pattern C is used, only the base and one layer display is performed.

  29 and 30 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the data pattern D. FIG. As described above, the data pattern D is a data pattern of image data corresponding to the frames 16-80. As shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, in the data pattern D, only the base and the first layer are displayed in the frames 16 to 29, the two-layer display is started in the frame 30, and the three layers are displayed in the frame 39. Display is started, display of four layers is started at frame 48, and display of five layers is started at frame 59. As a result, the display of the higher priority layers is started sequentially. In the data pattern D, the opacity of each layer increases and decreases in the frames 22 to 25, the frames 30 to 35, the frames 38 to 43, the frames 48 to 53, and the frames 60 to 68. It is repeating. Thereby, when the image data of the data pattern D is used, it can appear as if the pseudo light guide plate image is blinkingly displayed. As shown in FIG. 30, in the data pattern D, the opacity of the first to fifth layers in the frames 75 to 80 decreases and the enlargement ratio increases. Thereby, when the image data of the data pattern D is used, the pseudo light guide plate image can appear to fade out.

  Returning to FIG. 25, after step S2804, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the pseudo light guide plate effect by storing the lottery results of the first color tone determination lottery and the first effect pattern determination lottery (step S2805), A first effect flag indicating execution of the first pseudo light guide plate effect is set (step S2806), and the process proceeds to step S2807.

  In step S2807, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a reach variation (step S2807), and if it is not reach variation (that is, non-reach deviation), the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process is terminated as it is. . In the case of reach variation, a second pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second pseudo light guide plate effect is performed (step S2808). Specifically, the execution of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is determined using the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (A2) is an explanatory view showing a second pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery table. The second pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (A2) corresponds to whether or not the second pseudo light guide plate effect is executed according to the variation pattern (SP reach big hit, normal reach big hit, SP reach out, normal reach out). In the example shown in FIG. 26 (A2), the ratio of assigned determination values is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variation pattern is a SP reach big hit, it is determined that the second pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 95% and the second pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 5%. . Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach big hit, it is determined that the second pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 75% and the second pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 25%. The

  Further, for example, when the variation pattern is out of SP reach, it is determined that the first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 45% and the second pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 55%. Is done. Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, it is determined that the second pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a rate of 25% and the second pseudo light guide plate effect is not executed at a rate of 75%. The

  In the first modification, as shown in FIGS. 26A1 and 26A2, in the case of a big hit, the second pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a higher rate than the first pseudo light guide plate effect. , The first pseudo light guide plate effect is executed at a higher rate than the second pseudo light guide plate effect when they are out of place. Thereby, the reliability with respect to the occurrence of the big hit is first pseudo light guide plate effect <second pseudo light guide plate effect. The first pseudo light guide plate effect may have a higher reliability for the big hit than the second pseudo light guide plate effect, or the first pseudo light guide plate effect and the second pseudo light guide plate effect may be reliable for the big hit. The structure which does not vary degree may be sufficient.

  After step S2808, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the second pseudo light guide plate effect (step S2809), and if not, ends the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process. To do. When it is determined to execute, the second color tone determination lottery for determining the color tone of the second pseudo light guide plate effect to be executed is performed (step S2810). Specifically, the color tone of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is determined using the second color tone determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (B2) is an explanatory diagram showing a second color tone determination lottery table. In the second color tone determination lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (B2), a determination value corresponding to the color tone of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is assigned according to the variation pattern (SP reach big hit, normal reach big hit, SP reach out, normal reach out). However, in the example shown in FIG. 26 (B2), the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the second color tone determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variation pattern is a SP reach big hit, “blue” is determined at a rate of 5%, “red” is determined at a rate of 30%, and “rainbow” is determined at a rate of 65%. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach big hit, “blue” is determined at a rate of 15%, “red” is determined at a rate of 30%, and “rainbow” is determined at a rate of 55%.

  For example, when the variation pattern is out of SP reach, “blue” is determined at a rate of 35% and “red” is determined at a rate of 65%. For example, when the variation pattern is out of normal reach, “blue” is determined at a rate of 55%, and “red” is determined at a rate of 45%.

  As described above, in the first modification, the reliability for the big hit indicated by the color tone of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is “rainbow”> “red”> “blue”. In addition, “rainbow” can be selected as the color tone of the second pseudo light guide plate effect only when the variable display result is a big hit, that is, the second pseudo light guide plate effect having the color tone “rainbow” is generated. In such a case, it will be notified that it will be a big hit. Note that “rainbow” may be selected as the color tone of the second pseudo light guide plate effect even when the variable display result is out of place.

  After step S2810, the effect control CPU 120 performs a second effect pattern determination lottery for determining the effect pattern in the second pseudo light guide plate effect to be executed (step S2811). Specifically, the effect pattern of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is determined using the second effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (C2) is an explanatory diagram showing a second effect pattern determination lottery table. In the second effect pattern determination lottery table shown in FIG. 26 (C2), a determination value corresponding to the effect pattern of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is assigned according to the color tone (blue, red, rainbow). In the example shown in (C2), in order to simplify the description, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the second effect pattern determination lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the color tone is “blue”, PT1 is produced as a production pattern at a rate of 45%, PT2 is produced as a production pattern at a rate of 35%, and PT3 is produced as a production pattern at a rate of 15%. PT4 is determined for each pattern. For example, when the color tone is “red”, PT1 or PT2 is determined as an effect pattern at a rate of 20%, and PT3 or PT4 is determined as an effect pattern at a rate of 30%. Also, for example, when the color tone is “rainbow”, PT1 is an effect pattern at a rate of 5%, PT2 is an effect pattern at a rate of 15%, PT3 is an effect pattern at a rate of 35%, and a rate of 45%. Thus, PT4 is determined as the production pattern.

  Thereby, the reliability with respect to the big hit which the production | presentation pattern in a 2nd pseudo | simulation light guide plate effect | present is PT4> PT3> PT2> PT1. In the first modification, the effect pattern in the first pseudo light guide plate effect and the effect pattern in the second pseudo light guide plate effect are common (PT1 to PT4), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is good also as having PT1-PT4 as an effect pattern in the 1st pseudo light guide plate performance, and having PT5-PT12 as an effect pattern in the 2nd pseudo light guide plate effect.

  In the first modification, as described above, when the second pseudo light guide plate effect having a color tone of “rainbow” is generated, it is notified that a big hit is made. In the second pseudo light guide plate effect, the effect pattern selection ratio may be equal, or a fixed effect pattern (for example, PT4) may be selected at all times.

  After step S2811, the effect control CPU 120 sets the pseudo light guide plate effect by storing the lottery results of the second color tone determination lottery and the second effect pattern determination lottery (step S2812), and the second pseudo light guide plate effect. Is set (step S2813), and the pseudo light guide plate effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process according to the first modification. In the first modification, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the light guide plate effect period after executing the light emission display effect process (step S344, see FIG. 21) (step S344A). If it is not the light guide plate effect period (step S344A; No), a pseudo light guide plate effect process is executed (step S344B). That is, in the first modification, the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed during a period in which the light emission display by the light guide plate 91 is not performed. Thereby, for example, when the LED 93a is in the first position (when the light emitting display unit 90 is in the first state), it is possible to make it appear as if the display by the light guide plate is performed along with the light emission of the logo member 26. Therefore, it is possible to perform a wide variety of effects, and to improve the game entertainment. Further, in the pseudo light guide plate effect, by displaying a picture similar to the light guide plate effect (light emission display by the real light guide plate 91), it is possible to give more surprise. The same picture may be the case where the displayed pictures (characters, figures, symbols, characters, etc.) are the same or substantially the same (for example, some shapes and forms are different) in both effects. included. Taking a character as an example, the characters displayed in the pseudo light guide plate effect and the light guide plate effect are common, and the appearance and shape may be the same between the two effects, or some of them may be different. In addition, the images differ between the simulated light guide plate effect and the light guide plate effect, but the images are reminiscent of a common story (for example, “shield” and “contrad” reminiscent of a battle, “fish” reminiscent of the sea Displaying “turtle” etc. can further enhance interest. As will be described later, a period in which both the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed may be provided.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S344B of FIG. 31 as the pseudo light guide plate effect process. In the pseudo light guide plate effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first effect flag is set (step S3701), and if not, the process proceeds to step S3706. If set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1 (step S3702). Specifically, in the first modification, one second after the start of the fluctuation is set as the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1, but any timing is the first pseudo-lighting timing before the reach occurs. It is good also as light guide plate production execution timing T1. For example, the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1 may be different for each variation pattern, or may be the same. Further, the first pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed at a plurality of timings before reach, and the reliability may be different depending on the execution timing of the first pseudo light guide plate effect. If it is not the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1, the process proceeds to step S3706.

  At the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1, the effect control CPU 120 starts mask display for masking the display content (normal effect image) displayed on the normal display layer (step S3703). Thereby, the visibility of a normal effect image is reduced. In the first modification, a mask that reduces the visibility of the normal effect image by 70% is applied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mask is reduced by 100% (that is, blacked out and cannot be viewed). It may be a thing. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 starts to execute the first pseudo light guide plate effect based on the set effect pattern and color tone (step S3704). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 selects image data for each frame with reference to the image data table shown in FIG. 33, and causes the VDP of the display control unit 123 to perform image display using the image data.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an image data table. The image data table shown in FIG. 33 is for each pseudo light guide plate effect type (first pseudo light guide plate effect, first pseudo light guide plate effect), color tone (blue, red, rainbow), and effect pattern (PT1 to PT4). The selected image data is associated. In the first modification, 24 types of image data are provided. Specifically, gd11 to gd16 are the image data of the data pattern A, gd21 to gd26 are the image data of the data pattern B, gd31 to gd36 are the image data of the data pattern C, and the image of the data pattern D As data, gd41 to gd46 are provided. In addition, parentheses in “image data for each frame” in the drawing indicate which data pattern the image data is. For example, gd11 (A) indicates image data of the data pattern A, and gd42 (D) indicates image data of the data pattern D.

  gd11, 21, 31, and 41 are image data when the pseudo light guide plate effect type is the first pseudo light guide plate effect (that is, the display content is a character) and the color tone is blue. gd12, 22, 32, and 42 are image data when the pseudo light guide plate effect type is the first pseudo light guide plate effect (that is, the display content is a character) and the color tone is red. gd13, 23, 33, and 43 are image data when the pseudo light guide plate effect type is the first pseudo light guide plate effect (that is, the display content is a character) and the color tone is rainbow.

  gd14, 24, 34, and 44 are image data when the pseudo light guide plate effect type is the second pseudo light guide plate effect (that is, the display content is a character such as “hot heat”) and the color tone is blue. . gd15, 25, 35, and 45 are image data when the pseudo light guide plate effect type is the second pseudo light guide plate effect (that is, the display content is a character such as “hot heat”) and the color tone is red. . gd16, 26, 36, and 46 are image data when the pseudo light guide plate effect type is the second pseudo light guide plate effect (that is, the display content is a character such as “hot heat”) and the color tone is rainbow. .

  Returning to FIG. 32, after step S3704, the CPU 120 for effect control resets the first effect flag (step S3705), and proceeds to step S3706.

  In step S3706, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second effect flag is set (step S3706), and if not set, the pseudo light guide plate effect process ends. If set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2 (step S3707). Specifically, in the first modification, one second after the occurrence of the reach is set as the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2, but any timing can be used as long as the timing is after the reach has occurred. It may be the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2. For example, the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2 may be different for each variation pattern, or may be the same. Further, the second pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed at a plurality of timings after the reach, and the reliability may be different depending on the execution timing of the second pseudo light guide plate effect. If it is not the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2, the pseudo light guide plate effect process is terminated.

  If it is the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2, the effect control CPU 120 starts mask display for masking the display content (normal effect) displayed on the normal display layer (step S3708). Thereby, the visibility of a normal effect is reduced. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 starts to execute the second pseudo light guide plate effect based on the set effect pattern and color tone (step S3709). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 uses the image data table shown in FIG. 33 to select image data to be displayed as the second pseudo light guide plate effect, and displays the image display using the image data in the VDP of the display control unit 123. To do.

  After step S3709, the effect control CPU 120 resets the second effect flag (step S3710) and ends the pseudo light guide plate effect process. Returning to FIG. 31, after the execution of the pseudo light guide plate effect process (step S344B) or when it is determined that the light guide plate effect period is reached (step S344A; Yes), the process of step S345 is performed as described above. In step S345, as the control of the image display device 5, specifically, the display of the effect symbol and the notice effect in the normal display layer and the control of displaying the small symbol in the special display layer are performed.

  By executing steps S3701 to S3710 described above, in the first modification, it is possible to execute the pseudo light guide plate effect at a plurality of timings. FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing an example of the execution timing of the pseudo light guide plate effect. In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 34, the first pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed from the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1 before the reach timing Tr when the reach occurs, and from the reach timing Tr. The second pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed from the later second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2. Thereby, the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed before and after reach, and the interest can be improved.

(Pseudo light guide plate production)
Next, a specific display example of the pseudo light guide plate effect will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a display example in the pseudo light guide plate effect will be described using FIGS. 35 and 36 in comparison with a display example of the light guide plate effect. 35 and 36 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a display example in the light guide plate effect and a display example in the pseudo light guide plate effect. In the explanatory view shown in FIG. 35, display examples of light guide plate effects are shown in FIGS. 35 (A1) to (A3), and display examples of pseudo light guide plate effects are shown in FIGS. 35 (B1) to (B3). . 36, display examples of light guide plate effects are shown in FIGS. 36 (C1) to (C3), and display examples of pseudo light guide plate effects are shown in FIGS. 36 (D1) to (D3). ing.

  First, a specific example of the light guide plate effect will be described. FIGS. 35A1 to 35A3 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a light guide plate effect that displays a character as display information. The light guide plate 91 shown here is provided with a reflective portion (light emitting portion 91a) so that characters can be displayed in the light guide plate effect. As shown in FIG. 35 (A1), the image display device 5 displays a variation of the effect symbol. At this time, the effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol (an effect symbol displayed in a size smaller than normal), but is not limited to this, and an effect symbol of a normal size is displayed. It may be. Then, when it is time to perform the light guide plate effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (A2), by masking the display image of the image display device 5, it is easy for the player to visually recognize the display content in the light guide plate effect. To do. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (A3), the character is emitted and displayed on the light guide plate 91 as display information. At this time, since the light guide plate 91 is provided on the player side with respect to the image display device 5, the visibility of the small symbols is reduced by the display of the light guide plate 91.

  Further, for example, FIGS. 36C1 to 36C3 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of a light guide plate effect that displays characters such as “extreme heat” as display information. The light guide plate 91 shown here is provided with a reflective portion so that characters such as “extreme heat” can be displayed in the light guide plate effect. As shown in FIG. 36 (C1), the image display device 5 displays the variation of the effect symbol. At this time, the effect design is displayed as a small design, but is not limited to this, and an effect design of a normal size may be displayed. Then, when it is time to perform the light guide plate effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (C2), by masking the display image of the image display device 5, it is easy for the player to visually recognize the display content in the light guide plate effect. To do. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (C3), the light emitting member emits light, and characters such as “extreme heat” are displayed on the light guide plate 91. At this time, since the light guide plate 91 is provided on the player side with respect to the image display device 5, the visibility of the small symbols is reduced by the display of the light guide plate 91.

  Next, a specific example of the pseudo light guide plate effect will be described. For example, FIGS. 35B1 to 35B3 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the first pseudo light guide plate effect in which a character is displayed as a pseudo light guide plate image. As shown in FIG. 35 (B1), the image display device 5 displays the variation of the effect symbol. At this time, the effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol. Then, when the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1 is reached, the display image of the normal display layer in the image display device 5 is masked as shown in FIG. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the displayed content. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (B3), the character is displayed on the image display device 5 as a pseudo light guide plate image. At this time, the special display layer on which the small symbols are displayed has a higher display priority than the pseudo light guide plate effect display layer on which the pseudo light guide plate image is displayed (see FIG. 23), and therefore has priority over the pseudo light guide plate image. Thus, a small symbol is displayed. Therefore, a pseudo light guide plate effect similar to the light guide plate effect can be executed without disturbing the visual recognition of the small symbols. Further, by displaying an image having a resolution lower than that of the normal effect image in the image display device 5 as a pseudo light guide plate image, it is possible to perform display with higher similarity to the light guide plate effect.

  For example, FIGS. 36 (D1) to (D3) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of the second pseudo light guide plate effect that displays characters such as “extreme heat” as the pseudo light guide plate image. As shown in FIG. 36 (D1), the effect display symbol is displayed in the image display device 5 in a variable manner. At this time, the effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol. Then, when the second pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 36 (D2), the display image of the normal display layer in the image display device 5 is masked to provide the second pseudo light guide plate effect. This makes it easier for the player to visually recognize the displayed content. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (D3), characters such as “extreme heat” are displayed on the image display device 5 as a pseudo light guide plate image. At this time, the special display layer on which the small symbols are displayed has a higher display priority than the pseudo light guide plate effect display layer on which the pseudo light guide plate image is displayed (see FIG. 23), and therefore has priority over the pseudo light guide plate image. Thus, a small symbol is displayed. Therefore, a pseudo light guide plate effect similar to the light guide plate effect can be executed without disturbing the visual recognition of the small symbols. Further, by displaying an image having a resolution lower than that of the normal effect image in the image display device 5 as a pseudo light guide plate image, it is possible to perform display with higher similarity to the light guide plate effect.

  In this way, when comparing the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect, the pseudo light guide plate effect is different from the light guide plate effect in that it displays a display similar to the light guide plate effect without reducing the visibility of small symbols. Is possible.

  37 to 39 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific display examples in the pseudo light guide plate effect. The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 37 shows a display example of the second pseudo light guide plate effect when PT1 (the effect pattern that transitions to the image data of the data pattern C after the image data of the data pattern A) is selected as the effect pattern. ing. As shown in FIG. 37 (1), the execution of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is started when the effect display symbol is changed in the image display device 5, and the frame 5 is shown in FIG. 37 (2). The letters “Intense heat” are displayed in one layer. At this time, although the characters “Intense heat” are also displayed on the base, it is difficult to visually recognize the display with one layer. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) to 37 (6), the frames 6 to 15, the frames 24 to 35, and the frames 50 to 75 appear to blink as the opacity increases and decreases. Will display the word “Intense Heat”. In the frames 76 to 80, as shown in FIGS. 37 (7) and 37 (8), the display is faded out as the enlargement ratio is increased while the opacity is decreased. Also in this case, it is possible to perform display similar to the light guide plate effect while ensuring the visibility of small symbols.

  The explanatory view shown in FIG. 38 shows a display example of the second pseudo light guide plate effect when PT2 (effect pattern that transitions to image data of data pattern C after image data of data pattern B) is selected as the effect pattern. ing. As shown in FIG. 38 (1), the execution of the second pseudo light guide plate effect is started when the effect display variable display is performed on the image display device 5, and the frame 0 to the frame 5 are shown in FIG. 38 (2). As shown in FIG. 38 (3), the frame 6 to the frame 13 are displayed while increasing the opacity and the enlargement ratio from the state shown in FIG. Display of one layer and two layers is performed. Then, in the frames 24 to 35 and the frames 50 to 75, as shown in FIGS. 38 (4) to 38 (8), “hot heat” appears as if the opacity is flashing as the opacity increases and decreases. Characters are displayed. In the frames 76 to 80, as shown in FIGS. 38 (9) and 38 (10), the display is faded out as the magnifying rate increases while the opacity decreases. Also in this case, it is possible to perform display similar to the light guide plate effect while ensuring the visibility of small symbols.

  In the explanatory view shown in FIG. 39, a display example of the second pseudo light guide plate effect when the image data of the data pattern D is used is shown. In the frames 16 to 29, as shown in FIG. 39 (1), “Intense heat” is displayed in one layer. At this time, although the characters “Intense heat” are also displayed on the base, it is difficult to visually recognize the display with one layer. In the frame 30, the characters “Intense heat” are displayed in two layers as shown in FIG. 39 (2), and in the frame 39, the characters “Intense heat” are displayed in three layers as shown in FIG. 39 (3). Is displayed on the frame 48 as shown in FIG. 39 (4), and the word “Intense heat” is displayed on the fifth layer in the frame 59 as shown in FIG. 39 (5). Is displayed. In this manner, a pseudo light guide plate effect similar to display by a plurality of light guide plates can be executed. Also in this case, it is possible to perform display similar to the light guide plate effect while ensuring the visibility of small symbols.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example 1 described above includes display means (for example, an image display device 5) for displaying an image, and the display means is a predetermined image (for example, a normal effect image described in the modified example 1). ) In a state in which the visibility of the predetermined image is reduced (for example, the state in which steps S3703 and S3708 are performed) during execution of a predetermined effect (for example, a normal effect such as a changing effect). A specific image effect (for example, a pseudo light guide plate image) superimposed on a front side of the predetermined image (for example, a pseudo light guide plate effect display layer which is a layer having a higher display priority than the normal display layer). For example, a pseudo light guide plate effect) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute steps S3704 and S3709), and more than the specific image. In the surface-side identification information (e.g., the fourth symbol or small symbol) which is capable of displaying. According to such a structure, the production effect can be improved while ensuring the visibility of the identification information. Moreover, the kind of production increases and an interest can be improved.

  Further, if various patterns are displayed by light guide plate effects, it is necessary to provide as many light guide plates as the number of display patterns, which increases the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine. Therefore, by executing the pseudo light guide plate effect by the image display device 5 as in Modification 1, it is possible to provide the same effect as the effect by the light guide plate while preventing an increase in manufacturing cost.

  Note that the “state in which the visibility of the predetermined image is reduced” is a state in which the predetermined image can be visually recognized as in Modification 1 (for example, FIG. 35) as long as the predetermined image is less visible than normal. (See (B2) and (B3)) or a state in which the predetermined image cannot be visually recognized. In the above description, the visibility of the predetermined image is reduced by applying a mask. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the visibility of the predetermined image may be reduced by switching the predetermined image itself to one with low visibility (for example, an image with low brightness).

  In the above description, by displaying a predetermined image (normal effect image) on a layer with low display priority and displaying a specific image (pseudo light guide plate image) on a layer with low display priority, "Is superimposed on the front side of the predetermined image and displayed", but is not limited thereto. For example, one image provided in advance is displayed so that a specific image (for example, a pseudo light guide plate image) is superimposed on the front side of a predetermined image (for example, a normal effect image) (that is, the specific image is actually specified). Instead of displaying the image and the predetermined image in an overlapping manner, the specific image is displayed as if it is superimposed on the front side of the predetermined image. It is good also as implement | achieving "it superimposes and displays on the front side."

  In the above description, as the image data corresponding to the data patterns A to D, for each pseudo light guide plate effect type (first pseudo light guide plate effect, second pseudo light guide plate effect) and color tone (blue, red, rainbow) Different gd11 to gd16, gd21 to gd26, gd31 to gd36, and gd41 to gd46 are provided, and the pseudo light guide plate effect is executed using any one of the image data, but is not limited thereto. For example, the pseudo light guide plate effect is executed using the data patterns A to D regardless of the pseudo light guide plate effect type (first pseudo light guide plate effect, second pseudo light guide plate effect) and color tone (blue, red, rainbow). It is good as well. Specifically, it is selected which of the data patterns A to D the image corresponding to which data pattern is displayed, and according to the pseudo light guide plate effect type and color tone based on the opacity and magnification of the selected data pattern The pseudo light guide plate effect may be executed by repeating the process of synthesizing and displaying the pattern (blue, red, or rainbow character or character) for each frame. In this case, as image data corresponding to the pattern according to the pseudo light guide plate effect type and color tone, six types of data (blue character, red character, rainbow character, blue character) that are combinations of the pattern and color tone are included. , Red letters, and rainbow-colored letters) are sufficient, so that the storage capacity can be saved.

  Further, the combination of the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect is arbitrary, and various modes can be applied. For example, six light guide plates whose display contents are all “super heat” and whose display contents are different from each other are arranged on the front side (player side) as the display contents are larger. The first light guide plate A is the base, the second light guide plate B from the back side is one layer, the third light guide plate C is the second light guide plate C from the back side, and the third light guide plate D is from the front side. Display control (light emission of the light emitting member provided on each end face) with 3 layers, 4 layers of the second light guide plate E from the front side, and 5 layers of the first light guide plate F. For example, a light guide plate effect that performs display similar to the pseudo light guide plate effect shown in the present embodiment can be executed. At this time, by sequentially performing display control of the light guide plate from the back side to the front side, it is possible to make it appear as if the characters that are the display contents are enlarged, and conversely the display of the light guide plate from the front side to the back side By sequentially performing the control, it is possible to make it appear as if the characters that are the display contents are reduced. In addition, if the light guide plate arranged on the front side is configured so that the saturation of the light emission color of the light emitting member provided on the end surface is increased, the similarity between the display of the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect is further increased. Can be increased. Moreover, the display similar to the display at the time of adjusting the opacity in pseudo light guide plate effect can be performed by adjusting the brightness of the light by the light emitting member. Further, if the light guide plate disposed on the front side is configured so that the saturation of the light emission color of the light emitting member provided on the end surface is increased, the similarity between the display of the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect is further increased. be able to.

  In addition, as the execution timing of the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect effect, the effects may be executed in parallel or independently. Moreover, it is good also as performing the staged effect which performs display control of a light-guide plate after displaying a pseudo light-guide plate image, and the staged effect which displayed the pseudo-light-guide plate image after performing display control of a light-guide plate It is good also as performing. Thereby, the production effect can be improved.

  Alternatively, the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect may be combined (that is, an effect combining the display control of the light guide plate and the display of the pseudo light guide plate image may be executed). For example, three light guide plates whose display contents are all “super heat” and whose display contents are different from each other are arranged on the front side (player side) as the display contents are larger. The three light guide plates and the three display layers in the image display device 5 may be used to execute an effect that looks as if a light guide plate effect using six light guide plates. For example, one layer of display layer for pseudo light guide plate effect, two layers of display layer for pseudo light guide plate effect, three layers of display layer for pseudo light guide plate effect, first light guide plate on the back side, second guide on the back side By performing display control in the order of the light plate and the light guide plate on the frontmost side, it is possible to execute an effect that interlocks so that the display content is enlarged. Conversely, the light guide plate on the first front side, the light guide plate on the second front side, the light guide plate on the backmost side, the three display layers for the pseudo light guide plate effect, the two layers of the display layer for the pseudo light guide plate effect, the pseudo By performing display control in the order of one layer of the light guide plate effect display layer, it is also possible to execute an effect linked with the display content to be reduced.

  In addition, a light guide plate effect, a pseudo light guide plate effect, a stepwise first effect of performing display control of the light guide plate after displaying the pseudo light guide plate image, and a pseudo light guide plate image after performing display control of the light guide plate The degree of reliability may be different between the displayed stepwise second effect and the third effect that simultaneously executes display control of the light guide plate and display of the pseudo light guide plate image. For example, the reliability may be a pseudo light guide plate effect <light guide plate effect <first effect <second effect <third effect, or vice versa.

  In addition, if the gaming machine can execute both the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect, the case of executing only the light guide plate effect, the case of executing only the pseudo light guide plate effect, and the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect. The reliability for the big hit, the reliability for the big win advantageous for the player, and the reliability for being controlled in a gaming state advantageous for the player are different from the case where the game is executed in parallel. Also good. For example, when the gaming state is controlled to the effect mode that does not notify whether or not it is a high probability state, if it is a high probability state, the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect are most easily executed in parallel. Next, only the light guide plate effect may be easily executed, and only the pseudo light guide plate effect may be difficult to execute. In the low-probability state, only the pseudo light guide plate effect is most easily executed, and then only the light guide plate effect is easily executed. The light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect may be difficult to execute in parallel. .

  Moreover, it is good also as being able to perform the suggestion effect which suggests execution of at least any one effect of a pseudo | simulated light guide plate effect and a light guide plate effect. Thereby, the player can be given a sense of expectation that one of the effects will be executed, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, the positional relationship between the light guide plate and the image display device is not limited to that provided at the overlapping position (the light guide plate is on the near side and the image display device is on the back side (z-axis direction)). For example, the light guide plate may be provided on the left side or the right side (x-axis direction) of the image display device, or may be provided on the upper side or the lower side (y-axis direction). . For example, the image display device A, the light guide plate provided on the near side of the image display device, and the image display device provided on the right side of the image display device A and the light guide plate (position not overlapping with the image display device A and the light guide plate). The apparatus B includes a light guide plate effect using the light guide plate and a pseudo light guide plate effect using the image display device B, and the display content in the light guide plate effect and the display content in the pseudo light guide plate effect. The light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect may be executable so that and become a common picture or pattern, or a series of pictures or patterns. In that case, during normal times (when the light guide plate effect is not executed), the symbols displayed on the image display device A (including effect symbols, small symbols, and 4th symbol), abnormality notification, and game ball launch are instructed. An image such as an instruction notification image to be displayed may be moved to the special display layer of the effect display device B and displayed during execution of the light guide plate effect. Thereby, a light guide plate effect and a pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed without hindering visual recognition of images such as symbols, abnormality notifications, and instruction notification images.

  Moreover, according to the modified example 1, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific image effects (in this example, a plurality of types of pseudo light guide plate effects having different designs, execution timings, color tones, or effect patterns) with different effects. did. Thereby, the production effect of specific image production can be improved. In addition, as the effect mode, a plurality of types of pseudo light guide plate effects having different display positions and display image sizes may be executable.

  Further, as described above, according to the first modification, it is possible to display identification information (in this example, the fourth symbol, the small symbol) on the front side of the specific image. Thereby, the production effect can be improved while ensuring the visibility of the identification information. The “identification information” does not have to correspond to a special symbol. When a symbol corresponding to a normal symbol can be displayed, the symbol corresponding to the normal symbol is displayed on the front side of the pseudo light guide plate image. It is good also as being able to display in. In addition, the operation instruction display that prompts the player to operate the operation member such as the push button 31B may be displayed on the front side of the specific image. Thereby, the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed without hindering the operation instruction display.

  In the first modification, the effect execution means puts a mask on the predetermined image to reduce the visibility of the predetermined image (in this example, the effect control board 12 executes steps S3703 and S3708). It is possible). Thereby, the production effect of specific image production can be improved.

  Further, in the first modification, the effect execution means can execute a specific image effect that is displayed by switching the opacity of the specific image a plurality of times (in this example, the effect control board 12 uses the image data of the data pattern A). By using it, it is possible to execute a pseudo light guide plate effect in which the opacity is switched a plurality of times in one layer of the frames 5 to 15. Further, by using the image data of the data pattern C, one layer of the frames 24 to 35, the frame It is possible to execute a pseudo light guide plate effect in which the opacity is switched a plurality of times in one layer of 50 to 75. Also, by using image data of the data pattern D, one layer of frames 22 to 25, and 29 to 35 of frames. 1 layer and 2 layers, frame 38 to frame 43 1 layer to 3 layer, frame 48 to frame 53 1 To 4 layers, possible it executes the Produce multiple switched pseudo light guide plate opacity in one layer 5 layer frame 60 frame 68) was decided. Thereby, the production effect of specific image production can be improved.

The specific value of opacity is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to intermittently switch ON / OFF of the substantial display and blink the specific image by repeating the switching to a predetermined value after setting the opacity value to “0” a plurality of times. The specific image may be blinked by intermittently switching the presence / absence of the display of the specific image.

  Further, in the first modification, the effect execution means can execute a specific image effect that displays a specific image having a resolution lower than that of the predetermined image (in this example, the effect control board 12 has a normal effect with a resolution of 96 ppi). The effect image of the pseudo light guide plate effect having a resolution of 48 ppi can be displayed (see FIG. 35 (B3)). Thereby, since it can be displayed as if it is displayed by the light guide plate, it is possible to provide the same effect as the effect by the light guide plate, and to improve the effect of the specific image effect.

  Moreover, in the modification 1, the effect execution means can execute a specific image effect that displays a plurality of superimposed images as a specific image (in this example, the effect control board 12 has image data of data patterns A to D). By using this, it is possible to execute a pseudo light guide plate effect that displays a pseudo light guide plate image in a plurality of layers (base and 1 to 5 layers) having different display priorities). Thereby, it can be made to look like the display by a some light-guide plate, and the production effect of a specific image effect can be improved.

  Further, in the first modification, the effect execution means can execute the specific image effect at a plurality of timings (in this example, the effect control board 12 includes the first pseudo light guide plate effect execution timing T1 and the second pseudo light guide plate). The pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed at the effect execution timing T2. Thereby, the production effect of specific image production can be improved.

  In addition, the execution timing of the light emission display effect (logo effect, light guide plate effect) described above and the pseudo light guide plate effect described in Modification 1 is not limited to being varied. For example, at least one of the light emission display effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect may be executable during the big hit. As the effect during the big hit, the effect indicating that the type of big hit that shifts to a high probability state, the effect indicating that the round continues, the effect indicating that the reserved memory as a big hit is stored, etc. If it is good. Further, if the gaming machine is of a type that shifts to a certain change state based on the passing of a game ball in a specific area, a light emitting display effect and a pseudo light guide plate effect are provided as effects indicating that the game ball has passed in the specific area. At least one of the above may be executed during the big hit. Even when the light guide plate effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed during the big hit, different reliability may be shown depending on the color tone and the effect pattern.

  Further, in the above description, although it is assumed that the light emission display effect (logo effect, light guide plate effect) and the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed regardless of any variation, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the game state is controlled to a specific game state (for example, high base state, low base state, high probability state, low probability state), or whether a specific performance mode (for example, high probability state) The light-emitting display effect and the pseudo light guide plate effect may be executed when the display mode is controlled to a latent mode or a mission mode that makes it difficult for a person to recognize. In addition, a light emission display effect and a pseudo light guide plate effect may be executable as effects (so-called prefetch effects) for fluctuations that have not yet started.

  Moreover, in the modification 1, the effect execution means can execute a specific image effect with a different effect pattern based on the display color of the specific image (in this example, the effect control board 12 performs steps S2804 and S2811). The production pattern (PT1 to PT4) can be determined based on the color tone (blue, red, rainbow)). Thereby, the production effect of specific image production can be improved.

  In the first modification, in the pseudo light guide plate effect, each effect pattern can be selected regardless of the color tone. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a dedicated effect pattern is provided for each color tone. It may be provided. For example, if the color tone is “blue”, an effect pattern in which the pseudo light guide plate image blinks at a low speed is selected. If “red”, an effect pattern in which the pseudo light guide plate image blinks at a high speed is selected. If there is, an effect pattern in which the pseudo light guide plate image is turned on may be selected. A plurality of dedicated effect patterns may be provided for one color tone, and the pseudo light guide plate effect may be executed using any one of the dedicated effect patterns.

  In the first modification, the layer of the image display device 5 is provided as shown in FIG. 23, but the specific example is not limited to this. For example, the special display layer may include a plurality of layers having different display priorities. For example, a first special display layer that displays the fourth symbol, a second special display layer that displays the small symbol, and a third special display layer that displays the abnormality notification image are provided, and the display priority is the third special display. Layer> second special display layer> first special display layer may be satisfied.

  Similarly, for example, the normal display layer may include a plurality of layers having different display priorities. For example, a first normal display layer that displays a background, a second normal display layer that displays an effect design, a third normal display layer that displays an image of a notice effect A, and a fourth that displays an image of a notice effect B A normal display layer, a fifth normal display layer for displaying a hold display or an active display (display corresponding to a change during execution), a sixth normal display layer for displaying an effect for the hold display or the active display, and these normal display layers A seventh normal display layer for displaying a mask to be applied, and the display priority is the seventh normal display layer> the sixth normal display layer> the fifth normal display layer> the fourth normal display layer> the third normal display layer> The second normal display layer may be greater than the first normal display layer.

  In the first modification, the design in the first pseudo light guide plate effect that can be executed before reaching is different from the design in the second pseudo light guide plate effect that can be executed after reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, a common pattern may be displayed in the pseudo light guide plate effect before reach and the pseudo light guide plate effect after reach.

  In the first modification, one pseudo light guide plate image (character, character) is determined for each type of pseudo light guide plate effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of pseudo light guide plate images may be provided in the first pseudo light guide plate effect, and different pseudo light guide plate images may be displayed based on the reliability with respect to the big hit.

  In addition, when executing at least one of the light emission display effect (logo effect, light guide plate effect) and pseudo light guide plate effect, the player operates (for example, push button 31B pressing operation, stick controller 31A tilting operation, It is good also as performing the operation | movement promotion display which prompts operation of a touchscreen in the image display apparatus 5. FIG. In that case, the action promoting image may be displayed on the special display layer, or the action promoting image may be displayed on the normal display layer.

  For example, the display layer for displaying the action promotion image may be different depending on the type of the action promotion effect for displaying the action promotion image. Specifically, when a highly reliable operation effect indicating that the reliability for the big hit is high when the player's operation is detected, an operation instruction image is displayed on the special display layer, while the player's operation is displayed. When a low-reliability operation effect that does not indicate that the reliability for the big hit is high is detected, an operation instruction image may be displayed on the normal display layer. As a result, when the operation instruction image and the pseudo light guide plate image are displayed in a superimposed manner, the operation instruction image can be displayed with priority over the pseudo light guide plate image if the operation instruction image is highly reliable, and the low reliability If it is an operation effect, the pseudo light guide plate image can be displayed with priority over the operation instruction image.

  Further, for example, the display layer for displaying the motion promotion image may be different depending on the timing of displaying the motion promotion image. Specifically, when the operation promotion display is performed when the pseudo light guide plate effect is not being executed, the operation instruction image is displayed on the special display layer, while the operation promotion display is performed while the pseudo light guide plate effect is being executed. May display an operation instruction image on the normal display layer. As a result, when the operation instruction image and the pseudo light guide plate image are displayed in an overlapping manner, the operation instruction image can be displayed with priority over the pseudo light guide plate image when the operation instruction display is performed first. When the pseudo light guide plate effect is being executed, the pseudo light guide plate image can be displayed with priority over the operation instruction image.

  Moreover, when it is the fluctuation | variation with a pseudo | simulation continuous, it is good also as repeatedly performing a light emission display effect (logo effect, light guide plate effect) and a pseudo light guide plate effect, whenever a re-change is performed. In that case, it is preferable not to select a color tone or effect pattern that shows a lower reliability than the reliability indicated by the pseudo light guide plate effect executed immediately before. Specifically, when re-variation is performed after executing the first pseudo light guide plate effect having a color tone of “red”, the first pseudo light guide plate effect having a color tone of “blue” is not executed after the re-change. It is good. For example, in the case of a change in which re-change is performed twice, before the first re-change, after the first re-change and before the second re-change, and after the second re-change, Although the light guide plate effect can be executed, the first first pseudo light guide plate color tone is “blue”, the second first pseudo light guide plate color tone is “red”, and the third first pseudo light guide plate color tone. The color tone of the effect may be “rainbow”, the color tone of the first and second first light guide plate effects may be “blue”, and the color tone of the third first light guide plate effect may be “red”. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged even though the feeling of expectation is once given.

  In the first modification, the pseudo light guide plate effect using a plurality of display layers among the display layers for the pseudo light guide plate effect (base, 1 to 5 layers) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The pseudo light guide plate effect that displays only one of the display layers may be executable.

  Moreover, it is good also as providing the detection means which detects generation | occurrence | production of abnormality, and an effect execution means being able to display an abnormality notification image on the front side rather than a specific image during execution of a specific image effect. Specifically, for example, the CPU 103 determines that an abnormal winning (for example, winning a big winning opening when a big hit is not being won), opening a glass door frame, excessively storing game balls on the upper plate, or abnormal magnetism or abnormal radio waves. The production control CPU 120 displays an abnormality notification indicating that an abnormality has occurred on the special display layer of the image display device 5 when the occurrence of the abnormality is detected. . Thereby, the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed without disturbing the visual recognition of the abnormality notification, and the effect of the specific image effect (pseudo light guide plate effect) can be improved. In this case, the display layer that displays the abnormality notification may be changed depending on the type of abnormality that has occurred. For example, if a minor abnormality (for example, too much game balls accumulate on the upper plate) occurs, an abnormality notification is displayed on the normal display layer, while if a serious abnormality (other abnormality) occurs, an abnormality is displayed. The notification may be displayed on the special display layer. In this way, when a minor abnormality occurs, the pseudo light guide plate image is displayed with priority over the abnormality notification, so that the deterioration of the effect of the pseudo light guide plate effect can be prevented. When it occurs, it is possible to reliably notify the occurrence of the abnormality by displaying the abnormality notification in preference to the pseudo light guide plate image.

  In addition, a launching unit capable of launching a game medium toward the game area is provided, and the effect execution unit is configured to select either the first route in the game region or the second route different from the first route during execution of the specific image effect. An instruction notification image for instructing whether or not to release the game medium may be displayed on the front side of the specific image. Specifically, for example, in a gaming machine, the first start winning opening is on the first path along which the game balls launched to the left of the game area flow down, and the game balls launched to the right of the game area flow down. An image display device displays an instruction notification image (so-called right-handed notification image) in which a gate and a second start winning opening are arranged on the second route to instruct the launch of a game ball on the second route in the high base state. It is good also as displaying on 5 special display layers. In addition, an instruction notification image instructing launch of a game ball on the first route may be displayed on the special display layer of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period after switching to the low base state. Thereby, the pseudo light guide plate effect can be executed without hindering the visual recognition of the instruction notification image, and the effect of the specific image effect (pseudo light guide plate effect) can be improved.

(Modification 2)
In the above description, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, an example in which the LED 93a (LED substrate 93) rotates is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. As in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 40, the LED 93a (LED substrate 93) may be configured to be linearly movable (for example, moved in the vertical direction). For example, the LED board 93 may be configured to be slidable along a predetermined rail member via a transmission mechanism (such as a gear or a timing belt) that transmits the power of the motor. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 40A, in the first state, the LED 93a is in a position (an example of the first position) facing the logo member 26 in the front-rear direction, and the logo member 26 emits light. It becomes possible to make it. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40B, in the second state, the LED 93a is located at a position (an example of the second position) retracted (moved downward in this example) from a position facing the logo member 26. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example 2, the light guide 95 that guides the light from the LED 93a in the retracted position to the light receiving surface of the condenser lens 92 is provided. In the second state, the light emitted from the LED 93 a is guided into the light guide 95 and is reflected by the reflecting surface provided on the light guide 95 and becomes light directed toward the light receiving surface of the condenser lens 92. . Then, the light from the LED 93 a guided to the light guide 95 in this way enters the light guide plate 91 from the end face via the condenser lens 92, so that the light guide plate 91 emits light. Also with the configuration according to the second modification, it is possible to change whether or not the light guide plate 91 emits light depending on the position of the light emitting means, and it is possible to change the object to be illuminated depending on the position of the light emitting means. The production effect can be improved. The light guide 95 and the condensing lens 92 may not be separate from each other, and the light guide 95 and the condensing lens 92 may be integrally formed.

(Modification 3)
In the above description, as shown in FIG. 4, the example in which the condensing lens 92 is fixed has been described. However, the condensing lens 92 can be moved together with the LED 93a (rotation movement or linear movement). 3). For example, a configuration in which the condenser lens 92 can be fixed to the LED substrate 93 may be employed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example 3, the light emitting means can cause the light emitted at the second position to enter the light guide plate 91 through the condenser lens 92, and the first position and When operating between the second position, the condenser lens 92 is operated. According to such a configuration, even when the position of the light emitting means is changed, the positional relationship between the light emitting means and the condensing lens can be maintained, so that the light can be condensed effectively and the effect of production can be improved. it can. In particular, when the condensing lens 92 is configured to be rotatable together with the LED substrate 93, for example, the logo member 26 is not provided in the first state where the condensing lens 92 together with the LED substrate 93 faces forward. The condensing lens 92 may be exposed forward. That is, in the first state, the condensing lens 92 itself may be used as a light emitting accessory.

(Modification 4)
Moreover, although the example which moves the light emission means (LED93a) with respect to light emission object (light guide plate 91, the logo member 26, etc.) was demonstrated above, when the relative position of a light emission means and a light emission object changes. The first position where the light guide plate effect is not performed (the light emitting member such as the logo member 26 can emit light) and the second position where the light guide plate effect is performed may be realized. For example, the light emitting target may be moved with respect to the fixed light emitting unit, or the light emitting unit and the light emitting target may be movable. That is, the first position where the light guide plate effect is not performed and the second position where the light guide plate effect is performed are not limited to those defined by the position of the moving light emitting means. If the relative position of both of the light emitting means and the light emitting object can be changed by the movement of the light emitting means and the light emitting target, the first position where the light guide plate effect is not performed according to the change in the relative position, and the light guide plate effect The second position where the operation is performed may be defined.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown above, and includes a part of the configuration described above so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  Further, the special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, as a variable display result, symbols that are not stopped are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. May be.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of quasi-continuous fluctuation (if it does not reach, the so-called second (2) Before the stop, send a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode, and after the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach) A command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-side, but the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the pre-reading determination is performed on the sub-side. You may make it do.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the light emitter unit, game effect lamp, and decoration LED are also included. Various rendering operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  In the above description, the jackpot type determined in the special symbol normal process includes “probability change”, and the probability change control condition is established based on the determination result of the jackpot type is “probability change”. It has been described that it is controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the certain probability variation state. The winning prize opening (second winning prize opening) of the probability variation attacker can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “15”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5 ... Image display apparatus 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 26 ... Logo member 27 ... Diffusing plate 90 ... Light emission display unit 91 ... Light guide plate 92 ... Condensing lens 93 ... LED board 93a ... LED
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A light guide plate capable of effect display by entering light from an end face;
A light emitting means operable between a first position and a second position,
When the light emitting means emits light at the first position, the effect display by the light guide plate is not performed, while when the light emitting means emits light at the second position, the effect display by the light guide plate is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.