JP2018187451A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance with high taste by a performance movable part.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine includes a rotation performance motor, an expansion/contraction motor, a decoration rotary body, and a performance control microcomputer. The rotation performance motor causes the decoration rotary body to execute a rotation performance by drive control processing (S4203) executed by the performance control microcomputer. The expansion/contraction motor causes the decoration rotary body to execute expansion operation and a contraction operation by the drive control processing (S4203) executed by the performance control microcomputer. With the expansion operation and contraction operation, the decoration rotary body changes a mode between a contraction form and an expansion form. In the drive control processing (S4203), the performance control microcomputer adjusts a pulse frequency of the rotation performance motor in the rotation performance, in accordance with a state of the decoration rotation body whether to be in the contracted state or in the expanded state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

    The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Generally, a pachinko gaming machine may be provided with a moving part for production. For example, it is a gaming machine that produces effects by causing a movable part to rotate or move linearly. An example of such a gaming machine is that described in Patent Document 1.

  Patent Document 1 describes an effect device for a gaming machine that includes a moving part for effect imitating a Gatling gun. Specifically, the movable part of Patent Document 1 includes a main body part and a gun barrel rotating body in which a plurality of gun barrels are annularly arranged, and the gun barrel rotating body is configured to be rotatable with respect to the main body part. . Furthermore, the movable part of patent document 1 is comprised so that a main-body part may carry out rocking | fluctuation operation | movement with the gun barrel rotating body. In addition, in order to individually perform the rotating operation of the barrel rotating body and the swinging operation of the main body, a driving source for each operation is provided for each.

JP 2008-183031 A

  By the way, as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement with respect to a gaming machine that performs an effect using the effect movable part in order to improve the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the place made into the subject is providing the game machine which can perform a highly interesting production | presentation by a production | presentation movable part.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A first driving unit and a second driving unit capable of generating a driving force;
An effect movable unit that performs a first operation by the driving force of the first driving unit and performs a second operation by the driving force of the second driving unit;
First drive control means for executing first drive control for driving the first drive unit;
Second drive control means for executing second drive control for driving the second drive unit,
The stage movable part is a state that changes with the second operation,
The first drive control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the drive speed in the first drive control is adjusted in accordance with the state of the effect movable part.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of performing a highly interesting effect by the effect movable unit.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view which shows in detail the 1st big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 2, and is a diagram showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the retracted state of the decoration movable part with which the game machine is provided. It is a figure for demonstrating the advancement state of a decoration movable part. It is a figure for demonstrating the reduction | decrease form and expansion form of a decoration movable part. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the motor for rotation effects of a decoration rotary body. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a drive control process. It is the figure which showed the excitation sequence of the rotation effect in the reduction | restoration form. It is the figure which showed the excitation sequence of the rotation effect in an expansion form. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is the figure which showed the decoration movable part which concerns on a 1st modification. It is the figure which showed the decoration movable part which concerns on a 2nd modification.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 2) attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 forms the outline of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes an outer frame and an inner frame (not shown), and a front frame (front door portion) 51 disposed on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame. It has. The front frame 51 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame and the inner frame. A transparent glass plate (window portion) 55 is attached to the center portion of the front frame 51 so that the player can visually recognize a game area 3 described later.

  The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, In addition, an extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (not shown) that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for outputting sound.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a plurality of board lamps 5 (see FIG. 9). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding a game ball are projected.

  Also, an effect display device (effect display means) 7 capable of displaying an effect image is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen (display unit) 7a of the effect display device 7 includes decorative symbols (an example of effect symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R synchronized with variable display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is a decorative symbol display area for variable display (variable display). The effect of displaying the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as a decorative symbol variation effect. The decorative symbol variation effect may be referred to as “effect symbol variation effect” or simply “variation effect”.

  The decorative symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the central symbol display area, and a right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the decorative symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The effect display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and a combination of left, middle, and right decorative symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the effect display device 7 instead of grasping with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as an aspect of the decorative symbol variation display, for example, there is an aspect of scrolling up and down.

  The effect display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for a customer waiting (customer waiting effect), etc. To display. In the decorative symbol variation effect, in addition to decorative symbols such as numbers, effect images other than decorative symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.

  On the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7, an effect hold image (the effect hold image 9A and the second hold image corresponding to the first special figure hold are stored in accordance with the number of first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later). There is an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B) corresponding to the special figure hold. By displaying the effect hold image, it is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 43a (see FIG. 4) to be described later or displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 43b. The stored number of the second special figure hold can be easily shown to the player.

  A center ornament 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the effect display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures and the like is disposed on the center decorative body 10.

  Below the effect display device 7 in the game area 3 is a first start opening (also referred to as a first start opening, a first start winning opening, or a fixed entrance) where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. A first start winning device (also referred to as first pitching means or fixed pitching means) 19 having 20 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 7, an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric device) having a second starting port (also referred to as a second starting port, a second starting winning port, or a variable starting port) 21 is provided. Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as variable pitching means, second pitching means, or second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23, and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 8). When the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, It may not be impossible to enter the mouth.

  Further, on the right side of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (a first special prize means or a first special variable prize prize) provided with a first grand prize port (first special prize port) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 8). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

  Also, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (second special winning means or second special variable winning device) having a second large winning port (second special winning port) 35 is provided. 36) is also provided. The second big prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 8). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the first big prize opening 30 can pass is provided inside the first big prize winning device 31. A non-specific region 70 is formed. In the first grand prize winning device 31, a first grand prize winning port sensor 30 a that detects the winning of a game ball to the first big prize winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the first grand prize winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73.

  FIG. 3A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 being energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state (passage prevention state) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the sorting member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. Further, the second large winning device 36 is not provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation port. That is, only non-specific areas are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 2, a gate (also referred to as a passage opening) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the electric chew 22 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Further, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 20 and an out port 16 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. Note that no gate is disposed on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when left-handed.

  On the other hand, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, the first big prize device 31, the second big prize device 36, and the out port 16 are provided on the second flow path R2. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, and passes to the gate 28, and wins the second start port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize port 35. Can be aimed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol indicator 41b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. A big hit game (an example of a special game) is performed to open the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35). In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. , Information for determination) is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 8). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 8), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, the first special drawing is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 8) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 4), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) obtained for the passage is stored in the general figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 8). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs as many times as the number of general-purpose holds.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a decorative movable unit 15 is provided near the upper right of the display screen 7 a of the effect display device 7. The decoration movable part 15 is located in front of the display screen 7 a of the effect display device 7 and behind the center decoration body 10. FIG. 2 shows the decorative movable part 15 in the retracted position, most of which is hidden behind the center decorative body 10. The decoration movable part 15 is a movable so-called gimmick. The decoration movable part 15 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows the decorative movable part 15 in the retracted position, as in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the decoration movable unit 15 includes an advancement / retraction unit 500 and a decoration rotation body 510 provided in the advancement / retraction unit 500. The advance / retreat unit 500 can move the decoration movable unit 15 between the retreat position shown in FIG. 5 and the advance position shown in FIG. 6 by rotating around the center 505. That is, the advance retreat unit 500 can perform an advance operation that moves from the retreat position to the advance position and a retreat operation that moves from the advance position to the retreat position. The advance position is closer to the center of the display screen 7a of the effect display device 7 than the retracted position.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the decoration movable unit 15 in the retracted position has the upper part of the decoration rotating body 510 hidden behind the center decoration body 10. The lower part of the decorative rotating body 510 protrudes below the center decorative body 10. Thereby, in the retracted position, only the lower part of the decorative rotating body 510 can be visually recognized by the player.

  On the other hand, in the decoration movable unit 15 at the advanced position shown in FIG. 6, the entire decoration rotating body 510 is moved below the center decoration body 10, that is, to the front surface of the display screen 7a. Therefore, at the advanced position, the entire decorative rotating body 510 can be visually recognized by the player. That is, the advance position is a position where the decorative rotating body 510 is more conspicuous than the retracted position.

  In addition, the decoration rotating body 510 can perform a rotation effect that rotates around the center 515 as the rotation center. The decorative rotating body 510 of this embodiment may perform a rotation effect both in the retracted position shown in FIG. 5 and in the advanced position shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, the decorative rotating body 510 of the present embodiment takes a reduced form at the retracted position shown in FIG. 5, and takes an enlarged form at the advanced position shown in FIG. That is, the decoration rotating body 510 of this embodiment can change the form between the enlarged form and the reduced form. In the enlarged form, the decorative rotating body 510 is larger in the radial direction in the plane perpendicular to the rotation axis in the rotation effect than in the reduced form.

  And the decoration rotation body 510 of this form can perform the enlargement operation | movement which deform | transforms from a reduction form to an enlargement form, and the reduction operation which deform | transforms from an enlargement form to a reduction | decrease form. Specifically, the timing at which the enlargement operation in the present embodiment is performed is after the advance operation of the advance / retreat unit 500 ends and until the rotation effect at the advance position is started. The timing at which the reduction operation is performed is from the end of the rotation effect at the advance position to the start of the retreat operation of the advance retreat unit 500.

  Further, the decoration movable unit 15 includes an advance / retreat motor 501, a rotation effect motor 511, and an enlargement / reduction motor 512 as drive sources for operating the advance / retreat unit 500 and the decoration rotating body 510. The advance / retreat motor 501 is a drive source for causing the advance / retreat unit 500 to perform an advance operation and a retreat operation. A known drive mechanism such as a gear or a link mechanism can be employed as the drive force transmission mechanism of the advance / retreat motor 501.

  The rotation effect motor 511 is a drive source for causing the decorative rotator 510 to perform a rotation effect. A known driving mechanism such as a gear can be employed as a transmission mechanism for the driving force of the motor 511 for rotation effect. Alternatively, the rotation effect motor 511 may be directly connected to the decorative rotating body 510.

  The enlargement / reduction motor 512 is a drive source for causing the decorative rotating body 510 to perform an enlargement operation and a reduction operation. A known driving mechanism such as a gear or a link mechanism can be employed as the driving force transmission mechanism of the enlargement / reduction motor 512.

  Further, FIG. 7A shows a reduced-sized decoration rotating body 510, and FIG. 7B shows an enlarged-shaped decoration rotating body 510. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the decoration rotating body 510 is provided with an enlargement detection sensor 513 and a reduction detection sensor 514. The enlargement detection sensor 513 of this embodiment has a detection state of “OFF” when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the reduced form, and a detection state of “ON” when in the enlarged form. Further, the reduction detection sensor 514 of the present embodiment has a detection state “ON” when the decorative rotator 510 is in the reduced form, and a detection state “OFF” when in the enlarged form.

  That is, when the enlargement detection sensor 513 is “OFF” and the reduction detection sensor 514 is “ON”, it can be determined that the decoration rotating body 510 is in the reduced form. On the other hand, when the enlargement detection sensor 513 is “ON” and the reduction detection sensor 514 is “OFF”, it can be determined that the form of the decoration rotating body 510 is the enlargement form. For example, the form of the decorative rotating body 510 can be determined using only the “ON” signals of the enlargement detection sensor 513 and the reduction detection sensor 514.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as a big win lottery and a transition of the game state, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control section, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control section 99 (corresponding to an effect control means) together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and an audio control board 106 described later. To do. The sub-control unit 99 includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using effect means (the effect display device 7, the speaker 67, the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the decoration movable part 15, etc.). I just need it. That is, the configuration of the sub-control unit can be changed as appropriate according to the effect scheduled to be executed and the ease of manufacturing the gaming machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, the power is turned on / off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the first big winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the opening / closing member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the first big prize winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a general symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as an inserted prepaid card are possible. And the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the sub drive board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the effect display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

  The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the ROM 103. In the ROM 103, still image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effect symbols), and background images. Is stored.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The sub-control board 90 is connected with an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that a select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90. The select button is a cross key including four buttons, an upper button, a lower button, a left button, and a right button, and is arranged adjacent to the effect button 63.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to control the advance / retreat motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512 of the decorative movable unit 15 via the sub drive board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Drive control is performed. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decoration movable unit 15, and uses the sub drive substrate 107 to advance and retract the decoration movable unit 15 according to the operation pattern data. The driving of the motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512 is controlled. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data for each of the advance / retreat motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512. The operation pattern data is created using data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90.

  In this embodiment, stepping motors that rotate in synchronization with drive pulses are used as the advance / retreat motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512. That is, the advance / retreat motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512 can generate driving force in synchronization with the excitation phase switching signal output from the effect control microcomputer 91. It is.

  FIG. 10 shows a rotation effect motor 511 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the rotation effect motor 511 is of a two-phase unipolar drive. The rotor can be rotated by appropriately switching the excitation to φ1, φ2, φ3, and φ4. As the advance / retreat motor 501 and the enlargement / reduction motor 512, the same type as the rotation effect motor 511 can be used. Further, the sub drive board 107 of the present embodiment is driven by the two-phase excitation (full step drive) by the instruction signal input from the effect control microcomputer 91, and the advance / retreat motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512. Drive.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 and the second winning prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. The jackpot game is also called a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. A specific jackpot and a regular jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called “V long jackpot”, and the normal jackpot is also called “V short jackpot”. The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

  More specifically, the “V long jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1 (the lottery of the first special symbol) is 29.5 seconds per 1R for the first big prize opening 30 from 1R to 8R. The second big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 0.1 second per 1R from 9R to 15R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 29.5 seconds per 1R in the 16R (final round). It is a jackpot. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 9R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In this V long jackpot, from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. In 16R, passage to the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30 is easily possible. Further, when “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, the “V long jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (the lottery of the second special symbol), the 1st to 8R will open the first big prize opening 30 for up to 29.5 seconds per 1R, From 9R to 15R, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, and in 16R (final round), the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, this jackpot has a substantial number of rounds of 16R. Of course, at 16R, it is possible to easily pass to the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. When “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  On the other hand, the “V short jackpot” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 opens the first big prize opening 30 for 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R, and from 9R to 15R. The second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in the 16R (final round), the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 8R.

  At 16R in this V short jackpot, the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for a game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. In the case of 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is short, but also the opening timing of the first big prize opening 30 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (FIG. 3 ( From the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 3A) from the timing B)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When “normal bonus” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, the “V short jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 opens the first big prize opening 30 for 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R, and the second big from 9R to 15R. The winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, and in the 16R (final round), the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 15R. Of course, at 16R, it is almost impossible to pass to the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. When “normal jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  However, even if it is controlled to the normal probability state, it is controlled to the short time state described later. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 50% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 50% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). On the other hand, in the lottery shown in the special drawing 2, the jackpot distribution rate is 80% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 20% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). Thus, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won at the second start port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (the lottery in FIG. 1) that is performed when the game ball is won at the first start port 20. The big hit lottery (the lottery shown in FIG. 2) is set to be advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the decorative symbol variation effect indicating the result when the jackpot determination result is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one decorative symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of decorative symbols, and the jackpot winning is selected depending on which symbol the decorative symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the decorative symbols shown. Note that the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 13A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than the non-temporal state (see FIG. 14). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 13C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 4 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 13D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short-time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short-time state (see FIG. 15). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e., if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game). A low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting various flags, status, counter, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, no software update process is required. The random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a and the like (see FIG. 8) are read, and the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the prize opening is output to the RAM 84. Set to buffer. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 12 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  After the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the start port sensor detection process (S104) and the normal operation process (S105) are performed. In the starting port sensor detection process (S104), if there is a winning detection by the first starting port sensor 20a or the second starting port sensor 21a, it is confirmed that there are less than four reserved memories corresponding to the starting ports where the winning is detected. As a condition, a random number such as a big hit random number (a big hit random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number (see FIG. 12A)) is acquired. If there is passage detection by the gate sensor 28a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 12B) is acquired on condition that the number of hit random numbers already stored is less than four.

  In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIG. 13C). And the normal symbol display (a change display and a stop display) for alerting | reporting the determination result is performed. As a result of the normal symbol random number determination, if the normal winning symbol is won, an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 22 in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 15) according to the gaming state. Do.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) and a specific area sensor detection process (S107). In the special operation process (S106), a random number such as a jackpot random number acquired in the start port sensor detection process is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 11, 13A, 14B, and 14). And the special symbol display (variation display and stop display) for showing the result of the jackpot lottery is performed. Further, a special start symbol data (FIG. 11) corresponding to the hit type and a change start command including information on the change pattern of the special symbol change display are set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. As a result of determining the jackpot random number, if the jackpot is won, the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 30 and the second jackpot according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times opening, see FIG. 11) according to the jackpot type. A jackpot game (special game) that opens the big prize opening 35 is performed. When this jackpot game is executed, an opening command including information on the type of winning jackpot symbol is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. In the special operation process (S106), if no random number such as a big hit random number is stored, the waiting control command for causing the effect control microcomputer 91 to execute the waiting effect is set.

  In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. If it is within a predetermined V valid period, the V flag is turned ON. If the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON in the special operation process (S106) executed next time. Thereby, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S108). Then, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S108), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 16). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

6). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The effect determining random numbers include a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern, a notice effect determining random number for determining various notification effects, and the like. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the effect display device 7 in accordance with the command to produce various effects (decorative symbol variation effect, jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game (opening effect, opening game effect, ending effect), demonstration effect, etc. ). The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 through the sound control board 106 and causes each lamp to emit light through the sub drive board 107 in accordance with the execution of various effects by the image control board 100. The decoration movable part 15 is operated. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is executed when the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. Is done. In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 19, various commands transmitted by the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4101). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 20, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4404) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later to emit the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5 and the like at a timing suitable for an effect such as an image effect. Output to the sub drive substrate 107. That is, each lamp is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) and watchdog timer processing (S4204), which will be described later, are performed, and this processing ends. In the watchdog timer process (S4204), the watchdog timer is reset.

  [Driving Control Process] In the driving control process (S4203), the decorative movable unit 15 is operated at a timing suitable for an effect such as an image effect. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21, in the drive control process (S4203), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not it is the operation timing of the advancement / retraction unit 500 of the decorative movable unit 15 (S4301). That is, it is determined whether it is time to perform either the advance operation or the retreat operation. If it is the operation timing of the advance / retreat unit 500 (YES in S4301), the excitation phase of the advance / retreat motor 501 is switched (S4302). On the other hand, when the operation timing of the advance / retreat unit 500 is not reached (NO in S4301), the excitation phase of the advance / retreat motor 501 is not switched (S4302).

  In the switching of the excitation phase of the advance / retreat motor 501 (S4302), the coil of the advance / retreat motor 501 excited by the sub drive board 107 is switched. Thus, in this embodiment, when the advance / retreat unit 500 is operated, the advance / retreat motor 501 is rotated step by step at intervals of 1 msec. That is, in this embodiment, the pulse frequency when driving the advance / retreat motor 501 is 1000 pps. The excitation phase is switched so that the rotation direction of the advance / retreat motor 501 is opposite between the advance operation of the advance / retreat section 500 and the case of performing the retract operation.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is the timing of the form change of the decorative rotating body 510 (S4303). That is, it is determined whether it is the timing for performing either the enlargement operation or the reduction operation. If it is time to change the form of the decorative rotating body 510 (YES in S4303), the excitation phase of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 is switched (S4304). On the other hand, when it is not the timing of the form change of the decorative rotating body 510 (NO in S4303), the excitation phase of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 is not switched (S4304).

  In the switching of the excitation phase of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 (S4304), the coil of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 excited by the sub drive substrate 107 is changed. Thus, in this embodiment, when the decoration rotating body 510 changes in shape, the enlargement / reduction motor 512 is rotated step by step at intervals of 1 msec. That is, in this embodiment, the pulse frequency when driving the enlargement / reduction motor 512 is 1000 pps. Note that the excitation phase is switched so that the rotation direction of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 is opposite in the case of performing the enlargement operation of the decorative rotating body 510 and the case of performing the reduction operation.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is the timing of the rotation effect of the decorative rotator 510 (S4305). If it is the timing of the rotation effect of the decoration rotator 510 (YES in S4305), it is determined whether or not the form of the decoration rotator 510 is a reduced form (S4306). Whether or not the decorative rotating body 510 is in the reduced form can be determined by the detection signal of at least one of the enlargement detection sensor 513 and the reduction detection sensor 514 as described above.

  If the decoration rotating body 510 is in the reduced form (YES in S4306), it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation effect counter is “odd” (S4307). If the value of the rotation effect counter is “odd” (YES in S4307), after switching the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 (S4308), the value of the rotation effect counter is incremented by 1 (S4310). On the other hand, if the value of the rotation effect counter is not “odd” (NO in S4307), the value of the rotation effect counter is incremented by 1 without switching the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 (S4308) (S4310). ).

  On the other hand, when the decoration rotating body 510 is not in the reduced form (NO in S4306), that is, in the enlarged form, it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation effect counter is “1” or “4”. (S4309). When the value of the rotation effect counter is “1” or “4” (YES in S4309), the value of the rotation effect counter is set to 1 after switching the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 (S4308). Increment (S4310). On the other hand, when the value of the rotation effect counter is neither “1” nor “4” (NO in S4309), the rotation effect counter value is not changed without switching the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 (S4308). The value is incremented by 1 (S4310).

  Following the increment of the value of the rotation effect counter (S4310), it is determined whether or not the value of the rotation effect counter is “7” (S4311). If the value of the rotation effect counter is “7” (YES in S4311), the value is updated to “1” (S4312), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the rotation effect counter is not “7” (NO in S4311), the process is terminated without updating to “1” (S4312). If it is not the timing of the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 (NO in S4305), the process is terminated without switching the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 (S4308).

  As for the rotation effect motor 511, in the switching of the excitation phase (S4308), the coil of the rotation effect motor 511 excited by the sub drive board 107 is switched in the same manner as the advance / retreat motor 501 and the like. However, during the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510, the value of the rotation effect counter is counted between “1” and “6”, and whether or not the excitation phase is switched depending on the value of the rotation effect counter. Judgment. In addition, the value of the rotation effect counter that switches the excitation phase is different depending on the form of the decorative rotating body 510.

  Specifically, when the decorative rotator 510 is in a reduced form, the excitation phase is changed only when the value of the rotation effect counter is “odd”, that is, “1”, “3”, or “5”. Switch. FIG. 22 shows an excitation sequence of the rotation effect motor 511 when the decorative rotating body 510 is in a reduced form. As shown in FIG. 22, when the excitation phase is switched when the value of the rotation effect counter is “odd”, it is performed in every other drive control process (S4203). Further, as described above, the drive control process (S4203) is a process executed in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009). For this reason, when the decorative rotating body 510 is in a reduced form, as shown in FIG. 22, switching of the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 related to the rotation effect is performed at 2 of the execution cycle of the drive control process (S4203). It is performed at a 2 msec cycle which is double. That is, in the rotation effect when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the reduced form, the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 is switched at a pulse frequency of 500 pps.

  On the other hand, when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form, the excitation phase is switched only when the value of the rotation effect counter is “1” or “4”. FIG. 23 shows an excitation sequence of the rotation effect motor 511 when the decorative rotator 510 is in an enlarged form. As shown in FIG. 23, when the excitation phase is switched when the value of the rotation effect counter is “1” or “4”, it is performed in every second drive control process (S4203). It will be. For this reason, when the decorative rotator 510 is in an enlarged form, as shown in FIG. 23, the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 is switched to 3 msec, which is three times the execution period of the drive control process (S4203). Done in cycles. That is, in the rotation effect when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form, the excitation phase of the rotation effect motor 511 is switched at a pulse frequency of about 333 pps.

  Here, the decoration rotating body 510 has a larger moment of inertia when it is in the enlarged form than when it is in the reduced form. The decoration rotating body 510 has the same mass in the reduced form and the enlarged form. And if it is the same mass, an inertia moment will become large, so that the magnitude | size of the radial direction centering on the rotating shaft is large. For this reason, the moment of inertia of the rotation effect motor 511 in terms of the motor axis is larger when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form than when it is in the reduced form. That is, the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 at the time of the rotation effect is higher when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form than when it is in the reduced form.

  Further, a general stepping motor is used in a medium speed range to a high speed range in order to generate a stable rotational driving force. In such a medium speed range to a high speed range, the output torque of the stepping motor tends to decrease as the pulse frequency increases and the rotation speed increases. That is, the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511 tends to decrease as the pulse frequency increases.

  For this reason, if the decorative rotating body 510 is in an enlarged form and the rotation effect motor 511 is driven at a high pulse frequency when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is high, there is a risk of stepping out. . If the stepping motor 511 is stepped out, the rotation effect of the decorative rotating body 510 may be stopped. Or, when the step-out occurs, the decorative rotating body 510 may rotate with a behavior different from the original rotation effect. Therefore, when the decoration rotating body 510 is in an enlarged form, if the rotation effect motor 511 is driven at a high pulse frequency, the interest of the effect may be reduced.

  With respect to such a problem, in the present embodiment, when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form as described above, the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 for rotation effect is adjusted to a certain level, approximately 333 pps. Yes. Thereby, even if the decoration rotary body 510 is an enlarged form and the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is high, the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511 does not become insufficient with respect to the load torque. Has been made. That is, even in a situation where the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is high, the rotation effect is appropriately executed, and the interest of the effect is not reduced.

  Further, when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is low, even if the rotation effect motor 511 is driven at a high pulse frequency, a drive failure due to step-out tends not to occur. For this reason, in this embodiment, the decorative rotating body 510 is a reduced form, and when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is low, the rotation effect motor 511 is driven at 500 pps which is a somewhat high pulse frequency. As a result, when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is low, a rotation effect with a high rotation speed of the decorative rotating body 510 can be executed to enhance interest.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 24, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4401) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4402). Subsequently, a switch process (S4403) for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed.

  After that, as the other process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of each lamp) according to the effect selection result in the received command analysis process (S4401) described later. Audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67) and output to the audio control board 106. Also, various effect determination random numbers are updated.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the reception command analysis processing (S4401), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4501). If it has been received, a variation effect start process (S4502) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4503), and if received, performs a change effect end process (S4504). In the variation effect end process (S4504), the variation stop command is analyzed, and a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4505), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4506). In the opening effect selection process (S4506), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4507), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4508). In the round effect selection process (S4508), a round designation command is analyzed, and a pattern (contents) of a round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4509), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4510). In the ending effect selection process (S4510), an ending command is analyzed, and an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the jackpot game ending is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, as the other process (S4511), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a process of performing V passage notification based on a V pass command indicating V pass). Do. Then, the received command analysis process ends.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the change effect start process (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4601). The change start command includes information on the change pattern set in the special operation process (S106) and information on the special figure stop symbol data. In addition, it is good also as a structure which acquires such information with a separate command. In addition, the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a change effect pattern (S4602). Specifically, the random effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and based on the analysis result of the change start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of change pattern (P1 in FIG. 14). A variation effect pattern is selected by selecting one table and determining the acquired random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. Thereby, the time of the fluctuating effect, the fluctuating display mode of the decorative design, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the SW effect (effect button effect), the content of the SW effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the decorative symbol The details of the contents of the fluctuating production made up of and the like will be determined. That is, when the variation effect pattern is determined, whether the advance / retreat operation of the advance / retreat unit 500 of the decoration movable unit 15, the enlargement / reduction operation of the decoration rotation body 510, and the rotation effect of the decoration rotation body 510 are executed. The details of the variation effect are determined including details such as the timing. Thus, operation pattern data (drive data) is created for each of the advance / retreat motor 501, the rotation effect motor 511, and the enlargement / reduction motor 512.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects decorative symbols (effect symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect (S4603). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect design is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. A decoration design is selected by selecting and determining the obtained design design random number using the selected table. Thereby, a combination (for example, “777” or the like) of the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed is determined.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect (S4604). Specifically, a random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. The notice effect is selected by selecting and using the selected table to determine the acquired notice effect random number. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Then, the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4605), and the variation effect start process is ended. When the variable effect start command set in step S4605 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the effect display device. 7 is performed on the display screen 7a.

7). Effects of the Present Embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the rotation effect motor 511, the enlargement / reduction motor 512, the decorative rotating body 510, and the effect control microcomputer 91. The rotation effect motor 511 and the enlargement / reduction motor 512 can generate a driving force in synchronization with the switching of the excitation phase. The rotation effect motor 511 causes the decorative rotating body 510 to perform a rotation effect by the drive control process (S4203) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. The enlargement / reduction motor 512 also causes the decoration rotating body 510 to perform the enlargement operation and the reduction operation by the drive control process (S4203) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. The decoration rotating body 510 changes in shape between the reduced form and the enlarged form in accordance with the enlargement operation and the reduction operation. Then, in the drive control process (S4203), the effect control microcomputer 91 adjusts the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 at the time of the rotation effect according to whether the decoration rotating body 510 is in the reduced form or the enlarged form. To do. Thereby, the drive speed of the rotation effect motor 511 at the time of the rotation effect is adjusted.

  That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 according to this embodiment executes the rotation effect of the decoration rotator 510 by setting the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 to 500 pps when the decoration rotator 510 is in the reduced form. It is possible. On the other hand, when the decoration rotator 510 is in the enlarged form, the rotation effect of the decoration rotator 510 can be executed by setting the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 to about 333 pps.

  Thereby, when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 at the time of the rotation effect is high, it is possible to suppress the rotation effect motor 511 from being driven at a pulse frequency of 500 pps. That is, when there is a high possibility that the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is insufficient with respect to the load torque, the rotation effect motor 511 is suppressed from being driven at a pulse frequency of 500 pps where the output torque is low. Is possible.

  Further, when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 at the time of the rotation effect is low, the rotation effect motor 511 can be driven at a pulse frequency of 500 pps. That is, when there is a low possibility that the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is insufficient with respect to the load torque, the rotation effect motor 511 can be driven at a high pulse frequency of 500 pps.

  And in this form, by adjusting the pulse frequency of the motor 511 for rotation effects at the time of a rotation effect according to whether the decoration rotary body 510 is a reduction | decrease form or an enlargement form in this way, for example, a pachinko game It is possible to suppress mistakes in the design and manufacturing stages of the machine 1. That is, in the prior art, before operating the decorative movable unit 15, the operation pattern data (drive data) of the decorative movable unit 15 is created in a state where the pulse frequency of each motor is also set, and the created operation pattern The decoration movable part 15 was operated along the data.

  Specifically, for example, unlike the present embodiment, in the variation effect start processing (S4502), for example, the operation pattern data of the rotation effect motor 511 related to the rotation effect of the decoration rotating body 510 is rotated during the rotation effect. It was created including the pulse frequency of the production motor 511. Conventionally, unlike the present embodiment, in the drive control process (S4203), a rotation effect is performed along the created operation pattern data.

  For this reason, conventionally, if the operation pattern data to be created is 500 pps due to an error in the design or manufacturing stage even though the decorative rotator 510 is actually in an enlarged form, a rotation effect is being produced. The pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 was 500 pps. In this case, although the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is in a high state, the rotation effect motor 511 is driven at a pulse frequency of 500 pps, and the output torque may be insufficient. That is, there is a possibility that the rotation effect motor 511 may step out, and the rotation effect may not be executed properly. Thus, conventionally, the rotation effect is not executed as expected, and the interest of the effect using the decorative movable unit 15 may be reduced.

  In addition, when the operation pattern data to be created is about 333 pps due to an error in the design or manufacturing stage even though the decorative rotating body 510 is actually in a reduced form, the rotation effect during the rotation effect is generated. The pulse frequency of the motor 511 was about 333 pps. In this case, the rotation effect motor 511 may be driven at a low pulse frequency of about 333 pps even though the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is unlikely to be insufficient with respect to the load torque. was there. As a result, conventionally, the rotation of the decoration rotating body 510 becomes slower than expected, and there is a concern that the interest of the effect using the decoration movable portion 15 may be reduced.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when performing the rotation effect of the decoration rotator 510, it is grasped whether the form of the decoration rotator 510 is a reduced form or an enlarged form, and is matched to the form of the decoration rotator 510. The pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 can be adjusted. For this reason, when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form, the pulse frequency can be set to about 333 pps without being erroneously set to 500 pps. In addition, when the decorative rotating body 510 is in the reduced form, the pulse frequency can be set to 500 pps without being erroneously set to about 333 pps. Therefore, a gaming machine capable of performing a highly interesting performance by the decorative movable portion 15 is realized.

  Also, the production control microcomputer 91 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment determines whether the decoration rotating body 510 is a reduced form with a low load torque or an enlarged form with a high load torque (S4306) Yes (YES at S4305). Then, when it is determined that the decoration rotating body 510 is in the enlarged form with high load torque (NO in S4306), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the decorative rotor 510 is in the reduced form with low load torque (YES in S4306). ), The pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 is adjusted to be lower. That is, in the enlarged form with high load torque, the drive speed of the rotation effect motor 511 is adjusted slower than in the reduced form with low load torque. Thereby, the production control microcomputer 91 of this embodiment determines the degree of the load torque of the rotation production motor 511 during the rotation production, and appropriately adjusts the driving speed of the rotation production motor 511 according to the load torque. It is possible.

  Further, the presentation control microcomputer 91 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment repeatedly determines whether the decoration rotating body 510 is in a reduced form with a low load torque or an enlarged form with a high load torque during the rotary effect. This is performed in the drive control process (S4203). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative rotating body 510 is a reduced form with a low load torque or an enlarged form with a high load torque during a rotation effect. Furthermore, when the decoration rotating body 510 changes from the reduced form to the enlarged form during the rotation effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 adjusts the pulse frequency for driving the rotation effect motor 511 from 500 pps to about 333 pps. . Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 adjusts the pulse frequency for driving the rotation effect motor 511 from about 333 pps to 500 pps when the decoration rotating body 510 changes from the enlarged form to the reduced form during the rotation effect. . In other words, the effect control microcomputer 91 can adjust the driving speed of the rotation effect motor 511 when the decorative rotating body 510 changes from one of the reduced form and the enlarged form during the rotation effect.

  For this reason, for example, even if an effect that changes the form of the decoration rotating body 510 during the rotation effect is performed, the rotation effect motor 511 is driven at a driving speed that matches the form of the decoration rotating body 510. Is possible. Furthermore, for example, even if the form of the decoration rotating body 510 changes at a timing during the rotation effect that is not assumed in the present embodiment, the rotation effect motor is driven at a driving speed that matches the form of the decoration rotating body 510. 511 can be driven. In addition, when the form of the decorative rotating body 510 changes at a timing during the rotation effect that is not assumed in the present embodiment, for example, when the front frame 51 is opened to eliminate ball jamming, the work is performed. It is conceivable that the person touches the decorative rotating body 510 and changes its form. In addition, in the case of a failure of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 or in the case of a design error in the timing of the enlargement operation or the reduction operation, the decoration rotating body 510 is in the timing of the rotation effect that is not assumed in the present embodiment. May change. That is, even during the rotation effect, the driving speed of the rotation effect motor 511 can be adjusted in accordance with the change in the form of the decorative rotating body 510, and therefore the step-out of the rotation effect motor 511 can be appropriately suppressed.

  The drive control process (S4203) of the present embodiment is particularly effective when the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 in the enlarged form exceeds the output torque at the pulse frequency of 500 pps of the rotation effect motor 511. There is. That is, the effect is particularly exhibited when the decorative rotating body 510 in the enlarged form cannot be driven by the rotation effect motor 511 at the driving speed of the pulse frequency of 500 pps. Note that the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 in the enlarged form is equal to or less than the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511 at a pulse frequency of about 333 pps. This is because the rotation effect motor 511 of this embodiment has a higher output torque when the pulse frequency is about 333 pps than when it is 500 pps.

  Therefore, in the enlarged form, the rotation effect motor 511 can be reliably driven at the driving speed of the pulse frequency of about 333 pps without being stepped out. Furthermore, in the reduction mode, the rotation effect motor 511 can be driven at a drive speed of a pulse frequency of 500 pps, that is, at a drive speed that is not high enough to drive the rotation effect motor 511 in the expansion mode. Thereby, it is possible to increase the interest of the rotation effect in the reduced form without reducing the interest of the rotation effect in the enlarged form.

8). Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Of course, you may comprise combining the structure which concerns on a modified example suitably.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the enlarged form of the decorative rotating body 510 is described as a state where the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is high, and the reduced form of the decorative rotating body 510 is described as a state where the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is low. However, the present invention can be applied to any configuration in which the load torque of the other drive units changes due to a change in the state of the decorative movable unit by a certain drive unit. For example, it is like the following 1st modification and 2nd modification.

<First Modification>
A first modification of the decorative movable part will be described. In FIG. 27, the decoration movable part 15 which concerns on a 1st modification is shown. The decoration movable part 15 which concerns on a 1st modification is a thing of the same structure as the said form. However, the decoration movable part 15 in a 1st modification performs operation | movement different from the said form.

  Specifically, the advancement / retraction unit 500 of the decorative movable unit 15 according to the first modification can take the retraction position and the advancement position in the same manner as in the above embodiment. Further, the advancement / retraction unit 500 according to the first modification can also perform an advancement operation that moves from the retraction position to the advancement position and a retraction operation that moves from the advancement position to the retraction position, as in the above embodiment. In addition, unlike the above embodiment, the advancement / retraction unit 500 of the decorative movable unit 15 according to the first modification can take an intermediate advancement position from the retraction position to the advancement position. That is, the advance retreating unit 500 according to the first modification can perform an intermediate advance operation that moves from the retract position to the intermediate advance position and an intermediate retract operation that moves from the intermediate advance position to the retract position.

  Furthermore, the decoration rotating body 510 of the decoration movable unit 15 according to the first modification performs a rotation effect in combination with the advance operation, the retreat operation, the intermediate advance operation, and the intermediate retreat operation. That is, the decorative movable unit 15 according to the first modification includes a rotation advance operation that performs an advance operation while performing a rotation effect, a rotation retreat operation that performs a retreat operation while performing a rotation effect, and an intermediate advance operation that performs a rotation effect. The rotation intermediate advance operation for performing the rotation and the rotation intermediate retraction operation for performing the intermediate retraction operation while performing the rotation effect can be performed. Note that the decorative rotating body 510 according to the first modified example takes a reduced form while the rotation advance operation, the rotation retraction operation, the rotation intermediate advance operation, and the rotation intermediate retraction operation are performed.

  In the decorative movable unit 15 according to the first modification example, the rotation advance operation, the rotation retract operation, the rotation intermediate advance operation, and the rotation intermediate retract operation are all executed with the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 set to 500 pps. In some cases, problems may arise. Specifically, when the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 is 500 pps, the rotation effect motor 511 may be stepped out at the end of the rotation intermediate advance operation and the start of the rotation intermediate retreat operation. At the end of the rotation intermediate advance operation and the start of the rotation intermediate retract operation, a strong centrifugal force is applied to the decorative rotating body 510 as the advance retract unit 500 moves, so the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is temporarily increased. This is because it becomes very high. It should be noted that other rotation advance operation, rotation retreat operation, start of rotation intermediate advance operation, and end of rotation intermediate retreat operation, the end of the rotation intermediate retreat operation, the load torque of the rotation effect motor 511 is low, and no step-out occurs even if the pulse frequency is 500 pps. .

  Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 according to the first modification sets the pulse frequency of the rotation production motor 511 to about 333 pps when the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is within the high load torque area TA shown in FIG. adjust. On the other hand, when the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is outside the high load torque area TA, the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 is adjusted to 500 pps. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 according to the first modification determines whether or not the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is outside the high load torque region TA in step S4306 of the drive control process (S4203) shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to judge. When the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is outside the high load torque area TA (YES in S4306), the pulse frequency is 500 pps, and the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is within the high load torque area TA. (NO in S4306) may be used as long as it drives the motor 511 for rotation effect at a pulse frequency of about 333 pps.

  Thereby, it is possible to suppress the rotation effect motor 511 from stepping out at the end of the rotation intermediate advance operation and the start of the rotation intermediate retreat operation. Whether or not the center 515 of the decorative rotator 510 is in the high load torque area TA is output, for example, only when the center 515 of the decorative rotator 510 is in the high load torque area TA. It is possible to provide a position detection sensor to be determined and to make a determination based on a detection signal of the position detection sensor.

<Second Modification>
A second modification of the decorative movable part will be described. FIG. 28 shows a decorative movable part 600 according to the second modification. The decoration movable part 600 which concerns on a 2nd modification is a thing of a structure different from the said form.

  The decoration movable part 600 has the plate-shaped decoration movable body 610, as shown in FIG. The decorative movable body 610 is, for example, an effect for an effect provided with a logo or the like provided at the upper part of the game board. A hole 611 is provided in the left portion of the decorative movable body 610. In addition, a long hole 612 that is long in the left-right direction is provided in a portion on the right side of the hole 611 of the decorative movable body 610.

  A pin 622 provided on the outer edge of the vibration gear 620 is inserted into the hole 611 of the decorative movable body 610. The vibration gear 620 can rotate around the shaft 621. Further, the drive gear 632 provided on the shaft 631 of the vibration effect motor 630 is engaged with the vibration gear 620. As the vibration effect motor 630, for example, a stepping motor can be used.

  Further, a pin 641 provided at the lower portion of the rack 640 is inserted into the elongated hole 612 of the decorative movable body 610. The rack 640 can move only in the vertical direction. Further, the rack 640 is engaged with a pinion 652 provided on the shaft 651 of the vertical movement motor 650. As the vertical movement motor 650, for example, a stepping motor can be used.

  In the decorative movable unit 600, by driving the vibration effect motor 630, it is possible to perform a vibration effect that causes the decorative movable body 610 to vibrate in small increments as indicated by an arrow J around the pin 641 of the rack 640. Further, the decoration movable unit 600 drives the vertical movement motor 650 to move the decoration movable body 610 by moving the rack 640 downward from the reference posture indicated by the solid line in FIG. 28 and the reference position. An inclined posture in which the body 610 is inclined can be taken. And the decoration movable part 600 which concerns on a 2nd modification can perform the vibration effect in a reference | standard attitude | position and the vibration effect in an inclination attitude | position.

  In such a decorative movable part 600, the load torque of the vibration effect motor 630 related to the vibration effect tends to be higher when the decorative movable body 610 is in the inclined posture than when it is in the reference posture. is there. In the reference posture, the weight of the decorative movable body 610 is substantially evenly applied to the pin 622 of the vibration gear 620 and the pin 641 of the rack 640. On the other hand, in the tilted posture, the weight of the decorative movable body 610 is almost applied to the pin 622 of the vibration gear 620.

  Therefore, the microcomputer for effect control of the pachinko gaming machine having the decorative movable part 600 according to the second modification adjusts the pulse frequency of the vibration effect motor 630 in the vibration effect to, for example, 500 pps in the reference posture. On the other hand, in the inclined posture, the pulse frequency of the vibration effect motor 630 in the vibration effect is adjusted to about 333 pps, which is lower than that in the reference posture. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the vibration effect motor 630 from stepping out even in an inclined posture with a high load torque. Further, the determination of whether the posture of the decorative movable body 610 is the reference posture or the inclined posture is performed by, for example, a posture detection sensor that outputs an “ON” signal only when the decorative movable body 610 is in the inclined posture. It is possible to perform the detection using a detection signal of the posture detection sensor.

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the first modification, and the second modification, the load torque of the first drive unit (rotation effect motor 511 and vibration effect motor 630), which is one drive unit, is the other drive unit. In the configuration that differs depending on the state change of the effect movable part accompanying the drive of the second drive part (enlargement / reduction motor 512, advance / retreat motor 501 and vertical movement motor 650), the state of the effect movable part is the form, It is described as being acquired by detecting either the position or the posture. However, the state of the effect movable unit can be acquired from a control signal for driving the second drive unit, for example. Specifically, this is a signal output from the effect control microcomputer 91 when switching the excitation phase of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 in the above embodiment. In addition, for example, the state of the effect movable unit can be acquired also by drive data related to the operation of the second drive unit. Specifically, it is the operation pattern data (drive data) of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 created by the effect control microcomputer 91 when performing the enlargement operation or reduction operation in the above embodiment. Therefore, it is also possible to adjust the drive speed of the first drive unit based on the control signal of the second drive unit and the drive data related to the operation of the second drive unit.

  For example, in the above description, the pulse frequency of the first drive unit is adjusted to 500 pps in the first state where the load torque is low, and is adjusted to about 333 pps in the second state where the load torque is high. However, this is merely an example, and the pulse frequency of the first drive unit may be adjusted to be lower in the second state where the load torque is high than in the first state where the load torque is low.

  Further, for example, the configuration of the effect movable unit is not limited to the specific examples described in the above-described embodiment, the first modified example, and the second modified example. That is, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the decorative movable unit described in the above-described embodiment, the first modified example, and the second modified example, and the load torque of one drive unit changes as the other drive unit is driven. If it is a decoration movable part of composition, it is possible to apply suitably.

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the stepping motor is described as using a two-phase unipolar drive. However, the stepping motor is not limited to a two-phase unipolar drive. For example, a stepping motor having a two-phase bipolar drive can be used. Further, for example, a stepping motor having a number of phases other than two phases can be used. Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the stepping motor is described as switching the excitation phase by two-phase excitation. However, the excitation phase of the stepping motor may be switched by one-phase excitation or 1-2 phase excitation.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. May be determined based on the random number to determine whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the specific area 39), but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine. Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine with a certain number of times of change of probability), but once controlled to a high probability state, the game machine (so-called so-called “high probability state” continues until the next jackpot game starts. (Probability loop type gaming machine). Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 might be performed with priority over the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1. FIG. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation of special figure 2 and the fluctuation | variation of special figure 1 may be performed according to the winning order to a start opening. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the RAM 84, and the determination information is stored in the storage area in accordance with the winning order. What is necessary is just to comprise so. Further, it may be configured such that the fluctuation of the special figure 1 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 2, and the fluctuation of the special figure 2 can be executed even during the fluctuation of the special figure 1. That is, you may comprise as a game machine which performs what is called simultaneous fluctuation. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was comprised as a pachinko game machine controlled to a jackpot game state (special game state) on the condition that the special symbol which shows that was won and it was stopped and displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (cylinder gaming machine, pachislot gaming machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the medals by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state in which a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is being executed corresponds to a special gaming state. Also, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can be frequently won for small roles, the state during ART or AT Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition for the special gaming state is that each combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated winning line after winning the big bonus or regular bonus. It is derived and displayed as a reel display result. In addition, the control conditions for the special gaming state on ART machines and AT machines are determined by, for example, winning the ART or AT activation timing by winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then digesting the prescribed number of games. is there.

9. Inventions described in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, the inventions of the following means 1 to 9 are shown. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A first drive unit (rotation effect motor 511) and a second drive unit (enlargement / reduction motor 512) capable of generating a drive force;
An effect movable unit (decorative rotation) that performs a first operation (rotation effect) by the driving force of the first drive unit and performs a second operation (enlargement operation or reduction operation) by the drive force of the second drive unit. Body 510), and
First drive control means for performing first drive control for driving the first drive unit (production control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4308);
And second drive control means for performing second drive control for driving the second drive unit (production control microcomputer 91 for performing step S4304),
The effect moving part is a state whose state changes (the form changes between a reduced form and an enlarged form) with the second operation,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first driving control means adjusts the driving speed in the first driving control in accordance with the state of the effect movable part (from step S4306 to step S4309). It is.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine may be provided with a movable part for production. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-183031 has a main body portion and a gun barrel rotating body in which a plurality of gun barrels are annularly arranged, and the gun barrel rotating body is configured to be rotatable with respect to the main body portion. A moving part is described. In addition, the main body is configured to perform a swinging operation together with the gun barrel rotating body. Since the rotating operation of the gun barrel rotating body and the swinging operation of the main body unit are separately performed, a driving source for each operation is provided. It is provided for each. However, when the operation of the movable part is performed by two driving parts, the load torque of the other driving part may differ depending on the change of the state of the movable part due to the driving force of one driving part. This is because the inertial force when operated by the driving force of one of the driving parts may act on the movable part. For this reason, regardless of changes in the state of the movable part due to the driving force of one drive part, when the other drive part is driven with a constant output, the output torque of the other drive part becomes the load torque. However, there was a risk of shortage. And when the output torque of a drive part has run short with respect to load torque, there existed a possibility that a movable part may not operate | move as expected and may reduce the interest property of production. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to appropriately adjust the driving speed of the first driving unit according to the state of the effect movable unit, and thus it is possible to suppress driving failure. And the gaming machine which can perform highly interesting production | presentation by the production | presentation movable part is provided by suppressing the drive failure of a 1st drive part.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
With the second operation, the effect movable unit has a first state (reduced form) and a load torque of the first drive unit for performing the first operation is higher than that in the first state. It is possible to take a high second state (enlarged form),
Load state determination means for performing load state determination during the first drive control to determine whether the effect movable unit is in the first state or the second state (in the case of YES in step S4305) Has a production control microcomputer 91) for performing S4306.
The first drive control means in the first drive control when the load state determination determines that the second state is the second state than when it is determined that the first state is the first state. A game characterized in that the driving speed is adjusted to be slow (the pulse frequency of the rotation effect motor 511 in the rotation effect is adjusted to, for example, about 333 pps in the enlarged form, and adjusted to, for example, 500 pps in the reduced form). Machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to determine the degree of load torque of the first drive unit during driving of the first drive unit and appropriately adjust the drive speed according to the load torque.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 2, wherein
The load state determination means executes the load state determination a plurality of times during the first drive control (steps S4305 and S4306 are performed in the drive control process (S4203) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009)). Yes,
The first drive control means, when the result of the load state determination is changed from one of the first state and the second state to the other during the first drive control. The game machine is characterized in that the drive speed in the control can be adjusted (steps S4307 to S4309 are performed by the drive control process (S4203) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009)).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the degree of the load torque can be determined a plurality of times during the driving of the first drive unit, and the drive speed can be adjusted according to the load torque. Therefore, for example, even when the load torque of the first drive unit changes with the second operation during the driving of the first drive unit, the first drive unit is appropriately adjusted according to the load torque. The driving speed of one driving unit can be adjusted.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to means 2 or 3, wherein
When the first drive control means determines that the first state is the first state in the load state determination, the first drive control means sets the drive speed in the first drive control in the second state. The load torque can be adjusted to a driving speed that exceeds the output torque of the first drive unit (in the reduced form, the rotation effect motor 511 is adjusted, and in the enlarged form, the load torque is the output torque of the rotation effect motor 511. (It is driven at 500 pps that exceeds

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the production movable unit is in the first state, it is possible to cause the production movable unit to perform the first operation at a speed that is impossible in the second state. It is.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4, wherein
The second drive control means controls the form of the effect movable unit by the second drive control (enlargement operation or reduction operation), whereby the effect movable unit enters the first state. And the second form (enlarged form) that becomes the second state can be taken,
Form detection means (enlargement detection sensor 513, reduction detection sensor 514) for detecting the form of the effect movable part,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the load state determination unit performs the load state determination based on a detection state of the form detection unit.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the load state determination based on the detection state of the form detection means. Therefore, it is possible to accurately adjust the driving speed of the first driving unit based on the load state determination appropriately performed.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4 (pachinko gaming machine according to a first modification),
The second drive control means controls the position of the effect movable unit (decorative rotating body 510) by the second drive control (intermediate advance operation or intermediate retract operation), thereby allowing the effect movable unit to The first position (the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is outside the high load torque area TA) in the first state and the second position (the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is the high load torque). In the area TA)
Position detection means for detecting the position of the effect movable part (for example, a position detection sensor that outputs an “ON” signal only when the center 515 of the decorative rotating body 510 is within the high load torque area TA);
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the load state determination unit performs the load state determination based on a detection state of the position detection unit.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the load state determination based on the detection state of the position detection unit. Therefore, it is possible to accurately adjust the driving speed of the first driving unit based on the load state determination appropriately performed.

The invention according to means 7
A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4 (pachinko gaming machine according to a second modification),
The second drive control means controls the posture of the effect movable part (decorative movable body 610) by the second drive control (movement of the rack 640 in the vertical direction), thereby allowing the effect movable part to It is possible to take a first posture (reference posture) that becomes the first state and a second posture (tilt posture) that becomes the second state,
Posture detection means (for example, a posture detection sensor that outputs an “ON” signal only when the decorative movable body 610 is in an inclined posture) that detects the posture of the effect movable portion;
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the load state determination unit performs the load state determination based on a detection state of the posture detection unit.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the load state determination based on the detection state of the posture detection means. Therefore, it is possible to accurately adjust the driving speed of the first driving unit based on the load state determination appropriately performed.

The invention according to means 8 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4, wherein
The load state determination means includes
While acquiring the control signal (the signal output from the effect control microcomputer 91 when switching the excitation phase of the enlargement / reduction motor 512) output from the second drive control means according to the second drive control,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the load state determination is performed based on the acquired control signal.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the load state determination based on the control signal related to the second drive control. Therefore, it is possible to accurately adjust the driving speed of the first driving unit based on the load state determination appropriately performed.

The invention according to means 9 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 4, wherein
The second drive control means is based on drive data information related to the second operation (operation pattern data of the enlargement / reduction motor 512 created by the effect control microcomputer 91 when the enlargement operation or the reduction operation is performed). And executing the second drive control,
The load state determination means includes
Obtaining the drive data information;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the load state determination is performed based on the acquired drive data information.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to appropriately perform the load state determination based on the drive data information related to the second operation. Therefore, it is possible to accurately adjust the driving speed of the first driving unit based on the load state determination appropriately performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 15 ... Decoration movable part 500 ... Advancement retraction part 501 ... Advancement retraction motor 510 ... Decoration rotary body 511 ... Rotation effect motor 512 ... Enlargement / reduction motor 513 ... Enlargement detection sensor 514 ... Reduction detection sensor 90 ... Sub-control board 91 ... Production control microcomputer 99 ... Sub-control unit 107 ... Sub-drive board

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Production movable part capable of production operation,
On the basis of the result of the determination, there is a game machine comprising a production operation control means capable of causing the production movable unit to perform the production operation ,
The production movable part is
As the production operation, it is possible to perform a state change and a specific operation in which an operation load may change with the state change,
Having a state change detecting means capable of detecting at least one of the state changes of the form, position, and posture of the effect movable unit;
The production operation control means includes:
Based on the fact that the state change is detected by the state change detection means during the specific operation, it is possible to execute an operation speed change control for changing the operation speed of the specific operation,
When the state change is not detected by the state change detection means, the operation speed change control may not be executed .

Claims (1)

A gaming machine controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A first driving unit and a second driving unit capable of generating a driving force;
An effect movable unit that performs a first operation by the driving force of the first driving unit and performs a second operation by the driving force of the second driving unit;
First drive control means for executing first drive control for driving the first drive unit;
Second drive control means for executing second drive control for driving the second drive unit,
The stage movable part is a state that changes with the second operation,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first drive control means adjusts a drive speed in the first drive control in accordance with a state of the effect movable portion.

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